Bulldogs complete pick swap with Lions to bolster hand for NGA prospect
The Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions completed a draft pick swap during the 2026 trade period. The move allows the Bulldogs to secure necessary draft capital to match a bid for NGA prospect Khaled El Souki.
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The Bulldogs and Lions have agreed to a pick swap on Deadline Day
--> Find out more --> Khaled El Souki during the National Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Country and Victoria Metro at Mars Stadium, July 19th, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos THE WESTERN Bulldogs have got back into this year's draft after orchestrating a pick swap with Brisbane in the final hour of the 2026 trade period.
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