Western Bulldogs delist Oskar Baker and three other players
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:52 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The Western Bulldogs confirmed on September 7, 2026, that four players will not be offered contracts for the 2027 season. The list of departures includes Oskar Baker, who played 42 games for the club after joining as a pre-season supplemental selection. Harvey Gallagher, a former No. 39 draft pick who appeared in 28 AFL matches, was also cut. Rounding out the group are Lachlan Smith, who featured twice at the senior level, and Zac Walker, who played exclusively for the VFL side during his tenure. Executive manager of men's football Sam Power confirmed the departures, describing the group as dedicated contributors. These personnel changes follow reports that Arty Jones will remain with the Western Bulldogs for the upcoming campaign despite interest from other clubs.
- •Oskar Baker, Harvey Gallagher, Lachlan Smith, and Zac Walker were delisted by the Western Bulldogs.
- •Baker played 42 games for the club after joining in 2023.
- •Gallagher played 28 games while Smith appeared twice.
- •Walker played 24 games in the VFL without reaching the AFL level.
- •Arty Jones is expected to remain with the club.
- 8:52 AMAFL — Former Demon among four Bulldogs delisted after season ends
"Four Bulldogs have been told they will not be offered contracts for 2027
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Rugby•Sep 7, 2026, 8:25 AMTeam whispers: Swans to face big selection calls for prelim final
NRL•Sep 7, 2026, 8:06 AMSharks set for monster Week 1 finals boost
NRL•Sep 7, 2026, 7:52 AMV’Landys drops grand final entertainment hint, takes yet another swing at AFL
NRL•Sep 7, 2026, 7:36 AMWigan captain Farrell to retire at end of season
Rugby•Sep 7, 2026, 7:00 AMDemons young gun's red-hot start rewarded with Rising Star nom
Six Nations•Sep 7, 2026, 6:30 AMSmaller ball for women makes it 'harder to do my job'
