Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has revealed he would be open to coaching another club if he were to part ways with the Bulldogs, however he wouldn't step into a role elsewhere immediately.
Beveridge's future at the Kennel has been one of the stories of the year, with the premiership coach's contract coming to an end in 2025.
Beveridge has spoken on his desire to remain with the Dogs but doesn't want to outstay his welcome after 11 seasons as the club's senior coach.
The 54-year-old was recently linked to Melbourne and has previously been tied to the Fremantle job, but Beveridge has continued to shut down the suggestion he could leave the Dogs in favour of another club.
Speaking on ABC Radio, Beveridge revealed he wouldn't rule out stepping into the hot seat with another club further down the track if he does depart this year.
"I enjoy it. I love it, I love the people," Beveridge said of his job.
"I've become that passionate about the Bulldogs, and the club and the people in it, that if, ultimately, either of us think at the end of the year it's probably time (to part ways), then I think I won't in the immediate term be equipped to coach anywhere else.
"Who's to say whether in a year or two if we do part ways, that I don't go and coach somewhere else. But immediately, I will definitely not be if I'm not with the Dogs.
"That's my thought process."
A 'fit, healthy and energetic' Beveridge's desire is to remain with the Dogs from 2026, but the former Melbourne, Footscray and St Kilda player knows he won't want to stay if "you feel you're outstaying your welcome".
"Yes, I do," he said when asked if he wanted to continue his tenure with the Bulldogs.
"But I said a couple of weeks ago that if you feel you're outstaying your welcome then you absolutely don't want to stay.
"If the uncertainty prevails for long enough, then that'll probably mean the club and I would've probably come to terms with what happens beyond on this year.
"(I have) enormous passion for it still. I'm fit, healthy, energetic and loving the challenge.
"The passion for our club and our people has not waned. I hope it ends up that I'm still the coach at the end of the year."
Beveridge has led the Bulldogs to a positive start to 2025 despite an extensive injury list, with the Dogs managing wins over North Melbourne, Carlton, St Kilda and GWS.
The Dogs snapped their premiership drought in Beveridge's second season at the helm and reached another grand final four years ago, with Beveridge amassing 134 wins in 237 games at the helm since stepping into the role ahead of the 2015 campaign.
The Bulldogs have made finals in seven of those seasons, however have only won finals matches in their two grand final-finishing runs.
