THE Western Bulldogs have made contact with Marcus Bontempelli regarding extending his contract beyond 2019, with the club describing the initial talks as “pleasing”. “I love Patrick Cripps, we know what you’re going to get and he’s a competitive beast as well. “The most pleasing part of that, regardless of how long it takes from here, is that there’s an intent to get it done. Premiership-winning Bulldog Marcus Bontempelli has inked a new deal to stay at Whitten Oval until the end of the 2021 AFL season. Bontempelli comfortable on contract talks - … But we are hopeful that he’ll get through.”, *Odds are current as of 3rd April 2021, 4:16am AEST. Marcus Bontempelli insists Western Bulldogs fans have nothing to be nervous about despite the out-of-contract star entering his second season as captain with questions hanging over his future. Bontempelli is one of a host of big names in a bumper 2021 free agency pool, along with Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps, Greater Western Sydney ball magnet Josh Kelly and Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett. THE Western Bulldogs have made contact with Marcus Bontempelli regarding extending his contract beyond 2019, with the club describing the initial talks as “pleasing”. Future Western Bulldogs skipper and premiership midfielder Marcus Bontempelli has re-signed with the club just days before he turns 23, extending the length of his contract until the end of 2021. Marcus Bontempelli is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League. Marcus Bontempelli insists Western Bulldogs fans have nothing to be nervous about despite the out-of-contract star entering his second season as captain with... Newcastle Herald's trusted source for … Drafted in 2013, Bontempelli is due to qualify as a restricted free agent at the end of this season after eight years service at the Bulldogs, who will have the right to match any offer for their marquee star. At the conclusion of the 2017 season, following Murphy's retirement and Wood's elevation to full-time captaincy, Bontempelli was named vice-captain of the club for the 2018 season. “Sam Power, our head of list and recruiting, has been in contact with (Bontempelli’s manager) Tom Petroro and discussions continue to bubble along,” Bains told RSN’s Breakfast Club. Picture: AFL Photos. Star Western Bulldogs midfielder Marcus Bontempelli has bypassed speculation about his future by signing a contract extension with the Club. Star midfielder Marcus Bontempelli has put pen to paper on a contract extension with the Western Bulldogs, keeping him at the club until at least 2021 Versatile midfielder Marcus Bontempelli has signed a contract extension with the Western Bulldogs. MARCUS Bontempelli insists Western Bulldogs fans have nothing to be nervous about despite the out-of-contract star entering his second season as captain with questions hanging over his future. However, with Bontempelli's re-signing, the Bulldogs can look towards 2019 and beyond with their burgeoning star. “We have created a great environment and we have the right program and people in place to take this group to the next level.”. Marcus Bontempelli on his contract, and how the Bulldogs are set to shake up their midfield By Mitch Cleary on Marcus Bontempelli talks to media during the 2021 AFL Captains Day at Marvel Stadium on March 10. But the versatile midfielder said neither party is in any rush to finalise a new deal this time around. “The other thing that we may have discounted in this conversation is the fact that Patrick Cripps hasn’t played in a great team yet.”, Cody Bellinger sees 'exciting … fun season' as Dodgers, Padres battle for NL West crown, Bellinger sees 'exciting … fun season' as Dodgers, Padres battle for NL West crown, NRL legends, fans slam Cody Walker’s antics, Wayne Bennett suggests Rabbitohs star took his ‘angry pills’, NRL legends, fans slam Walker’s antics against Bulldogs, Dodgers' Cody Bellinger loses a home run because of Justin Turner's baserunning, Dodgers' Bellinger loses a home run because of Turner's baserunning, A's fans get first crack at booing Astros players for stealing signs, The Yankees fall victim to one of MLB's stupid rule changes, and people are rightfully mad about it, Yankees fall victim to one of MLB's stupid rule changes, and people are rightfully mad about it, https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/10/50/marcus-bontempelli_1ltb1jfh14cnj18oxtb7vw7vmz.jpg?t=771633967&w=500&quality=80, The Western Bulldogs draft history is a mixed bag. The Dogs have been proactive in ensuring the talented 22-year-old extends his stay at the Kennell, with chief executive Ameet Bains providing an update on his status on Wednesday. Bontempelli signed a two-year extension in November 2018, one year before his existing contract was due to end. AFL Statistics Home: ... Contract Status: RFA at the end of 2021 AFL Player Contracts. MARCUS Bontempelli insists Western Bulldogs fans have nothing to be nervous about despite the out-of-contract star entering his second season as captain with questions hanging over his future. The immediate future at Footscray has been locked in, with Western Bulldogs confirming star midfielder Marcus Bontempelli has re-signed with the club. Marcus Bontempelli has finally put pen to paper on a new deal with the Western Bulldogs. Speculation was rife about Bontempelli's future, as he was due to come out of contract at the end of the 2019 season. AFL DRAFT: The Western Bulldogs draft history is a mixed bag | Pick 3 - who has been the best and who will be selected this year? The premiership midfielder has agreed to a new two-year deal, which will keep him at the Bulldogs until at least the end of 2021. Pick 3 - who has been the best and who will be selected this year. On Tuesday, it was confirmed Bontempelli has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him stick with the Bulldogs until at least 2021. Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli has put pen to paper on a contract extension with the club. Bontempelli has played 104 games for the club, and has been touted as a long-term skipper of the Bulldogs. Bontempelli missed last weekend’s clash with Gold Coast due to a hip injury, with the gun midfielder still touch and go as to whether he’ll be fit for the side’s Round 8 clash. DETAILS - https://t.co/crrRvLsYdN pic.twitter.com/ki4uR6hnDY. 7news.com.au - Out-of-contract Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is one of a host of big names due to qualify for free agency in the AFL this year. Prior to the news of the re-signing, Bontempelli was pumped up by former Essendon captain Tim Watson, who explained why he prefers the Dogs star over Carlton ball-magnet Patrick Cripps. Done deal 📝 Marcus Bontempelli feels better prepared for his second year as Western Bulldogs captain after enduring a "baptism of fire" in the role during a 2020 season drastically affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Bontempelli signed a two-year extension in November 2018, one year before his existing contract was due to end. "My teammates, coaches and staff are just an extended part of my family and I feel very privileged to come in to work every day to help improve our club with them," Bontempelli said. Bontempelli, who turns 23 on Saturday, had regularly said he wanted to remain at Whitten Oval after winning a premiership and two best and fairest awards in his first five seasons at the club. On Tuesday, it was confirmed Bontempelli has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him stick with the Bulldogs until at least 2021. Later that year, Bontempelli tallied 20 Brownlow votes - more than any player from his club - and a week later, he helped the Bulldogs break a 62-year premiership drought in the grand final against Sydney. The midfielder, who turns 23 this week, was due to be out of contract at the end of next season, but today's re-signing is a big move from the Bulldogs that will remove any speculation that may have arisen during the year. Marcus Bontempelli has pledged his loyalty to the Western Bulldogs, signing a long-term contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2019. Marcus Bontempelli and Western Bulldogs in early contract discussions. “I think Bontempelli is a competitive beast as well, but I think he’s capable of going forward and playing like a true forward as well as a midfielder and kicking a lot more goals than what Patrick Cripps is capable of doing. Marcus Bontempelli has signed a contract extension with the Western Bulldogs which will see him at the club until 2021. Within two years, in the absence of Bob Murphy and Easton Wood, Bontempelli became the youngest Bulldogs skipper in four years. WESTERN Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli admits the opportunity to become a free agent at the end of 2021 played a part in him only signing a new two-year contract extension. “We have a really talented group of young players, and I’m excited about what they are capable of producing with a bit more experience under their belts. After a horror opening two rounds, the Dogs opened their 2020 account and gained revenge on rival GWS during a spiteful Friday night clash at Marvel Stadium. HE hasn’t had the best start to 2018, but is that a bad thing … He played top-level football with the Northern Knights in the TAC Cup and Vic Metro in the AFL Under 18 Championships. Bontempelli did the smart thing back in 2018 and extended his contract until the end of 2021, the year he would qualify as a free agent and thus have greater bargaining power. View Other Player Profiles Bontempelli will be a free agent at the end of next season, with the Bulldogs understandably keen to lock away the young star before he enters the final year of his contract. Bontempelli was due to come out of contract at the end of the 2019 season, but moved early to extend his contract by a further two years, keeping him at VU Whitten Oval until at least the end of the 2021 season. LOCKING players away early these days has become more difficult but the … On that day - 5 June 2016 - he became the youngest player in history to captain a VFL/AFL side to victory at 20 years and 194 days of age. Drafted in 2013, Bontempelli is due to qualify as a restricted free agent at the end of this season after eight years service at the Bulldogs, who will have the right to match any offer for their marquee star. Bontempelli signed a two-year extension in November 2018, one year before his existing contract was due to end. He was also recognised as an All-Australian for his outstanding season, as well as the Charles Sutton Medal as the club's best and fairest. Bontempelli signed a two-year extension in November 2018, one year before his existing contract was due to end. He's a Bulldog through & through! Bontempelli was drafted with the fourth selection in the 2013 AFL d That’s a great reflection of where the club’s at and where it’s going.”. Mitch Wallis (l) will be deputy to skipper Marcus Bontempelli (r) … Out-of-contract Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is one of a host of big names due to qualify for free agency in the AFL this year. “He needs to get through training on Thursday, but Bevo said at his press conference that it won’t be a sit-and-wait decision like it was last week,” Bains said. The Western Bulldogs aim to lock in captain Marcus Bontempelli to a new deal before he reaches free agency next year, after beginning contract discussions earlier this season. Bontempelli signed a two-year extension in November 2018, one year before his existing contract was due to end. “I’ve made no secret about the love I have for the club, and how I want to play a key role in the future success of this playing group,” Bontempelli told the club website. Marcus Bontempelli of the Western Bulldogs profile and AFL statistics. Marcus Bontempelli feels better prepared for his second year as Western Bulldogs captain after enduring a "baptism of fire" in the role during a 2020 season drastically affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Bontempelli, who will turn 23 on Saturday, debuted with the Bulldogs as a teenager early in the 2014 season. He grew up in Melbourne while attending Marcellin College, where his sporting abilities earned him the title of Sport captain and placed him in the 1st XVIII football team in 2013. The Dogs face the Lions at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night, with the club likely to play it safe with Bontempelli should he not make it through Thursday’s final training session. “I had no hesitation in getting it finalised now, with a year still to go on my contract, so I can concentrate all my energy on playing footy and helping the team. MARCUS Bontempelli insists Western Bulldogs fans have nothing to be nervous about despite the out-of-contract star entering his second season as captain with questions hanging over his future. Bontempelli signed a two-year extension in November 2018, one year before his existing contract was due to end. Bontempelli signed a two-year extension in November 2018, one year before his existing contract … Since his debut, he has been named in the 22under22 team each year, and was named as captain of the side in 2016, 2017 and 2018. “If he doesn’t train fully on Thursday, he won’t play. Western Bulldogs must try to re-sign Marcus Bontempelli before contract expires in 2019. Tom Browne broke the news on the Hot Breakfast this morning: “I think there’s something in [Bontempelli's] DNA that enables him to be a little bit more expansive and a little bit more creative," Watson told SEN Breakfast. 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