The Western Bulldogs have announced the delisting of four players, just days after their 2026 campaign came to an end at Adelaide's hand.
Oskar Baker, Harvey Gallagher, Lachlan Smith and Zac Walker were informed by Western Bulldogs decision makers that their services are no longer required.
Baker, delisted by Melbourne at tend of 2021, joined the club the Demons vanquished in that year's grand final via the supplementary selection period, managing 42 games across four seasons in the red, white and blue.
His clutch, match-winning goal at the Adelaide Oval earlier this year will live long in the memory of the faithful.
Gallagher was selected by the Dogs with the 39th selection in the 2022 National Draft, managing 10 majors from 28 appearances.
Lachlan Smith, drafted with Pick 47 in the 2023 National Draft, made his debut against Sydney in Round 7 this year, adding a second appearance two matches later.
Zac Walker joined the club as Pick 12 in the 2025 Mid-Season Draft, playing 24 games for Footscray in the VFL, but never managing a senior appearance.
The Club have today informed Oskar Baker, Harvey Gallagher, Lachlan Smith and Zac Walker that they will not be offered contracts in 2027.
We thank the boys for their contributions to the Club, and wish them all the best for their future endeavors ❤️
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— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) September 7, 2026
All four players were part of the club's VFL premiership side, last season.
Bulldogs footy boss Sam Power thanked the four men for their contributions to the environment.
“Oskar, Harvey, Lachie and Zac have all been popular and dedicated members of our playing group and we thank them for their contributions to the Western Bulldogs,” Power said.
“They are terrific people who will always be welcome back at Whitten Oval.”
