THE PROVISIONAL draft order for the first five rounds of the 2011 NAB AFL Draft. The order is current to 1pm on the eighth day of the AFL player exchange period (Monday of Trade Week):

Round one
1. Greater Western Sydney
2. Greater Western Sydney
3. Greater Western Sydney
4. Greater Western Sydney
5. Greater Western Sydney
6. Port Adelaide
7. Greater Western Sydney
8. Brisbane Lions
9. Greater Western Sydney
10. Greater Western Sydney
11. Greater Western Sydney
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BULLDOG Sam Reid has joined Greater Western Sydney as the club's last uncontracted player.

The Giants had already signed Demon Tom Scully, Crow Phil Davis, Fremantle's Rhys Palmer and Reid's former teammate Callan Ward under the rule that allows them one uncontracted player from each club.

The Giants were permitted to sign Reid as well as his former housemate Ward after the Bulldogs granted them permission.

The AFL will now compensate the Bulldogs according to one of five classifications of players.

They received one first-round pick for losing Ward but will likely receive a lower pick for Reid.

Reid and Ward were both drafted by the Bulldogs in the 2007 NAB AFL Draft and debuted the following year.
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WESTERN Bulldogs forward Josh Hill looks set to find a new home at West Coast.

After a failed trade attempt with Hawthorn at the end of last year, Hill endured a disappointing season in 2011, playing only 12 games and booting five goals.

His manager Peter Lenton said discussions with the Eagles had been positive.

"West Coast haven't given us an absolute definite that they will go hard for Josh," Lenton told afl.com.au's Trade Week Radio on Wednesday morning.

"We have had a meeting with them though, and they seem comfortable with it…and Josh has put his hand up and said, 'if you want me, I'd be happy to go'."

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THE Western Bulldogs have re-signed ball-magnets Matthew Boyd and Daniel Cross

First-year captain Boyd placed equal third in Monday night's Brownlow medal count with 24 votes.
 
 General Manager of Football James Fantasia told the club's website the club was thrilled to re-sign the stalwarts.
 
"It's a great result for all parties and a just reward for both players who have been outstanding for the club in recent years," Fantasia said.
 
Boyd had another brilliant season, leading the AFL in disposals, contested possessions and clearances to receive a second All Australian selection.
 
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WESTERN Bulldogs recruit Justin Sherman believes he can become a consistent performer at his new club because of a solid culture and continuity with his role.

Sherman, 23, was traded to the Dogs on Monday after requesting a move to Whitten Oval from the Brisbane Lions.

He decided to pursue a future with the Melbourne-based club because he was tired of the inconsistency he felt he was being steered towards.

"Having good years and mediocre years, I could no longer live that sort of rollercoaster lifestyle," Sherman said after arriving in Melbourne on Wednesday morning.

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ADELAIDE
The Crows were strongly linked to Carlton's Andrew Walker but no deal could be struck.

BRISBANE LIONS
West Australian natives Mitch Clark and Daniel Rich were linked with moves back home but nothing came from that and both should continue with the Lions next year.

CARLTON
Andrew Walker didn't get the clean slate he was after. Adelaide, Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs all expressed varying levels of interest, but he was left at the altar each time. Bret Thornton and Setanta O'hAilpin were also hoping to reignite their careers elsewhere, but couldn't find new homes.

COLLINGWOOD
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