Connor Budarick has officially been traded to the Western Bulldogs along with Pick 70, sending Pick 37 to the Gold Coast.
The Bulldogs sent Pick 37 after brokering a trade with GWS last week, claiming Pick 14 in the swap while dealing Pick 12 to the expansion club.
The Suns initially asked for Pick 33 but were denied by the Bulldogs.
Trade approved.
Gold Coast trade Connor Budarick and Round Four Pick 70 to Western Bulldogs for Round Two Pick 37 in the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft.
— AFL House (@AFL_House) October 14, 2025
"We're really excited to have Connor join our Club," Bulldogs Player Acquisition and Strategy Manager Michael Regan said.
"His attributes as a small defender give us confidence he can make an immediate impact next year, playing a variety of roles in the defensive half.
"Connor has a history of being able to play on the best small forwards in the competition while providing drive from the back half.
"He has also shown versatility and been effective in multiple roles, with his speed, physicality and diligence standing out.
"Connor is a fantastic character and at only 24 has the capability to continue improving as a footballer."
Gold Coast now holds Picks 7, 8, 15, 18, 29, 36, 37, 52, 74, 92, 110.
The Bulldogs' draft hand is 14, 33, 70, 89, 107.
