A former Magpie will make his debut for the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, finishing a formidable return to the AFL lower than a yr after he was delisted.
Caleb Poulter shall be named to face Fremantle simply 4 weeks after he was chosen at decide 10 within the mid-season draft, with coach Luke Beveridge turning to the 20-year-old amid a spate of accidents to the Bulldogs’ rebounding defenders.
Poulter was delisted by Collingwood on the finish of 2022 after 12 video games, with the South Australian making just one look final season, in opposition to his new membership.
After a formidable debut season by which he averaged 15 disposals on the wing, Magpies followers had been shocked to see the 194cm left-footer not supplied a brand new contract after which unable to discover a new membership.
Poulter joined Footscray within the VFL earlier than the Bulldogs threw him a lifeline in May, with critical hamstring accidents to Ed Richards, Jason Johannisen and Hayden Crozier in current weeks resulting in an open spot within the senior aspect.
Poulter mentioned he was “pumped” to earn one other probability at AFL stage.
“Bevo gave me a call yesterday and I missed it initially, thought this could be really good or really bad,” Poulter mentioned.
“It’s been a pretty hectic 3-4 weeks, but the boys have welcomed me in with open arms. I am really looking forward to it.
“As soon as anyone gets to the club they want to improve and earn the respect of teammates and coaches … I want to come in and make an impact.”
Poulter is the fourth of the 13 mid-season draft alternatives to earn a debut in 2023, following Ryan Maric (West Coast), Quinton Narkle (Port Adelaide) and Jack Buller (Sydney).
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
