Ryan Gardner is seen in a huddle at the quarter-time break during the VFL match between St Kilda and Footscray at RSEA Park in round 13, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

THE WESTERN Bulldogs have made three more list changes, informing Ryan Gardner, Lachie McNeil and Nick Coffield they will not be offered contracts for the 2027 season.

The trio have been delisted as the Bulldogs continue to reshape their playing list ahead of next season.

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Gardner arrived at Mission Whitten Oval via the 2019 Mid-Season Rookie Draft and made his senior debut a week later. The 29-year-old played 58 AFL games for the club and was part of Footscray's 2025 VFL premiership team.

McNeil joined the Bulldogs with pick No.11 in the 2020 Rookie Draft, playing 86 games and kicking 47 goals across six seasons.

Coffield, who was taken with pick No.8 in 2017, crossed from St Kilda at the end of 2023 and managed 25 senior appearances in the red, white and blue, with the defender also featuring in Footscray's 2025 VFL premiership side.

Nick Coffield during the Round 15 match between Western Bulldogs and St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on June 21, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

Bulldogs football boss Sam Power thanked the trio for their service to the club.

"All three players have made fantastic contributions to the Western Bulldogs as dedicated members of our playing group," Power said.

"We wish them all the best for the future and they will always be welcome back at the Bulldogs."

Lachlan McNeil during the VFL R19 match between Werribee and Footscray at Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval on August 1, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos