It was a frustrating 2018 for the forward powerhouse, who after an impressive 36-goal effort the year prior, only managed to get out on the park three times. Aug 25, 2019 153 83 AFL Club Collingwood Sep 22, 2019 #879 I know we aren't in the mix for him but after last night, we should really target Josh Bruce. Josh Bruce Background Bruce was originally selected by Greater Western Sydney as an ACT zone selection in 2010, before requesting a trade to St Kilda at the end of the 2013 season. St Kilda are set to be an active player in the trade period this year, as they look to end an eight-year streak of missing the finals. St Kilda key forward Josh Bruce could join his third AFL club, with the Western Bulldogs reportedly prepared to table a lucrative multi-year deal. Bruce played every game for the Saints in 2019, kicking 36 While quiet initially, he was tried as a forward in round 19 against Gold Coast. If a fair deal can't be done then he stays at the Saints. Bruce, a NSW-ACT zone selection, played 14 games across two seasons at the Giants before requesting a trade in search of greater opportunity. Keath, The Bulldogs were not involved at all until the very last day of the trade period where they snared both a key forward in Josh Bruce from St Kilda and key defender in Alex Keath from Adelaide. TRADE St Kilda star Josh Bruce requests a trade to Western Bulldogs Josh Bruce gets a handball in front of Caleb Daniel . In 2015, he had a break-out year up forward, playing in all 22 games, and kicking a six-goal haul against Gold Coast and five-goal displays against Essendon (twice) and Adelaide. Bruce made his debut in round 5, 2012 against the Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval, in his home territory, as a late replacement for the injured Chad Cornes. TRADE NEWS . It's a move that makes sense for the Dogs, fitting the age profile that indicates they'll remain in the hunt for a third flag under coach Luke Beveridge. The Bulldogs are also circling Gold Coast star Jack Martin, who has officially requested a trade. Bruce isn't the only one who could leave the Saints, with defender Jake Carlisle also on the trade table. Josh Bruce has meanwhile been linked to the Western Bulldogs. Greater Western Sydney drafted Bruce as an ACT zone selection to play with their TAC Cup team in 2010. Bruce joins the Bulldogs from St Kilda, in exchange for selections 32 and 51 in the upcoming NAB AFL Draft. Both Steven and Bruce are contracted for 2020 but have currency which could help the Saints, who have fingers in many pies. St Kilda footy boss Simon Lethlean says the club will play hard ball with Josh Bruce, who has informed the Saints he wants to become a Western Bulldogs player. The 27-year-old has agreed to terms on a four-year deal to call VU Whitten Oval home until the end of 2023. Zak Jones (Sydney), like Hill, adds much-needed outside run. Western Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains says contracted St Kilda forward Josh Bruce wants to join the club during the trade period. It's fairly obvious that they will not be able to hold onto pick 12 if they are successful in getting Keath and Bruce in the door. Much easier ways to find one of those then to trade out Josh Bruce. Gardner's Western Bulldogs (Alex Keath and Josh Bruce) and Deluca's Carlton (Tom Papley and Eddie Betts) are looking to trade in players at their positions. At the end of 2013, Bruce was traded to St Kilda. Bruce played in eleven games for just the one win in 2013, playing mostly as a key defender. The 27-year-old kicked 36 goals as he played all 22 games this year, bouncing back from the injury struggles that limited him to just three games in 2018. Bruce had been contracted by the Saints until the end of 2020 but accepted a four-year deal from the Dogs. OUT A future second round pick, Pick 32 + late picks. So, thats probably where its at ATM. The Western Bulldogs have landed their first target of the 2019 Telstra AFL Trade Period, securing experienced key forward Josh Bruce. Bruce is contracted for next year at the Saints, but has agreed to terms on a four-season deal at Whitten Oval that will see him through until the end of 2023. MORE: AFL 2019: Rising midfielder Karl Amon recommits to Port Adelaide. It comes after Saints coach Brett Ratten denied Bruce wanted out and that he sees him at Moorabbin in 2020. Bruce was born in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory and attended St Edmunds College and Canberra Grammar School. 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Also is known to start from the CENTRE and work his way out, as shown in the photo. All 13 mid-season draftees received a minimum $50,000 contract , and they will score another $20,000 if they are not re-signed or another club doesn't recruit them as a delisted free agent. It has been REVEALED that Josh Bruce SITS DOWN TO PISS. At the end of 2013, Bruce was traded to St Kilda. He previously played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants between 2012 and 2013. He went on to become St Kilda's leading goalkicker for 2015, kicking 50 goals and finishing eighth in that year's Coleman Medal tally. The Western Bulldogs will be looking to secure the services of key position players Alex Keath and Josh Bruce during the Telstra AFL Trade Period. [The front office has] definitely done their job," Kipnis said. Every team was in attendance at Marvel Stadium today, as the trade period officially began. According to the Herald Sun, the Dogs are prepared to make the 27-year-old an offer he cannot refuse, despite having Bruce's output dropped slightly in the first half of the 2017 season, and he was dropped for the first time since 2014, having played every game in 20152016. Bruce played junior football for the Eastlake Football Club in the AFL Canberra competition. Bruce had a similarly consistent year in 2016; though he kicked less goals for the year, this still included another five-goal haul against Essendon. After a three-goal display, his next pre-season was spent training with the forwards. Bruce, who has kicked 36 goals from 22 games this year, is still contracted for one more season at the Saints, but the Bulldogs are preparing an offer he cannot refuse. The Dogs forward line with Bruce would have 6 players that averaged at least 1.4 goals per game in 2019 and would boast the only lineup with two of the top 6 He was traded on 16 October. Bruce isn't the only one who could leave the Saints, with defender Jake Carlisle also on the trade table. Beveridge, who signed a three-year contract extension this year, could have a formidable forward line at his disposal, with Bruce able to join Aaron Naughton and Josh Schache in attack, as well as provide a chop out for Tim English in the ruck. S. scratchy09 Cancelled. Bruce famously delivered a walk-off hit for Cleveland's AL-record 22nd win in a row last September. Or even something more. Bruce played just the three games in his debut season, kicking two goals. Longer moves to the Saints in exchange for pick 25 and 41, with the Lions also returning pick 48. [2] Bruce played just the three games in his debut season, kicking two goals. Zak Jones (Sydney), like Hill, adds much-needed outside run. Maybe they can now trade up into the top 10, but I don't see how. Prior to the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline earlier this summer, the Tribe traded for All-Star closer Brad Hand and reliever Adam Cimber from the Padres. " A top-30 pick from the Bulldogs would help the Saints, as they currently only have pick five inside the top 50. Bruce played in eleven games for just the one win in 2013, playing mostly as a key defender. Since arriving at the Saints from the Giants in 2014, Josh Bruce has cemented himself as the primary forward target at the club. TRADE HUB All the latest news He had surgery after the season ended to repair joints in his left index finger but is expected to be available to complete a full pre-season. Bruce has connections to the Bulldogs, with the Dogs' CEO, Ameet Bains, previously part of St Kilda. Josh Bruce Key forward Josh Bruce joined the Bulldogs from St Kilda during the 2019 Telstra AFL Trade Period. Watch highlights of new Western Bulldogs forward Josh Bruce after his trade from St Kilda. Joshua Bruce (born 8 June 1992) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). At the conclusion of the 2019 season Bruce requested a trade to the Western Bulldogs. Bruce was St Kilda's leading goalkicker in 2015. Blake Acres is off to Fremantle and Josh Bruce goes to the Bulldogs. I think for Josh Bruce this is more a "bird in the hand" type scenario rather than a desire to leave the Saints. When St Kilda were informed about this they were open to a trade if the deal was right. Bruce made his debut in round 5, 2012 against the Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval, in his home territory, as a late replacement for the injured Chad Cornes. St Kilda has closed out a successful AFL Trade Period by securing the services of young ruckman, Billy Longer and key defender, Josh Bruce after the Saints agreed to trades with the Brisbane Lions and Greater Western Sydney today. St Kilda forward Josh Bruce is reportedly close to a move to the Western Bulldogs, according to the Herald Sun. Josh Bruce and Alex Keath will help them at both ends of the ground next year: a year in which Im expecting the Doggies to again poach a finals spot. The 27-year-old agreed to terms on a four-year deal to call VU Whitten Oval home until the end of 2023. His older brother, Aaron, was rookie-listed by Sydney in 2008. He said a deal to send Josh Bruce to the Western Bulldogs was inching closer but the Saints needed a fair pick. Grade: A. If the Saints can work out a fair deal with the Bulldogs then Josh Bruce has job security for 4 years. Its been reported the Bulldogs have offered Bruce a substantial 4 year contract that is difficult to refuse. [1] He continued to play with the Giants in 2011 while the club was competing in the North East Australian Football League (NEAFL). AFL trades 2019: New Western Bulldogs forward Josh Bruce Bruce played his first game for St Kilda in round 5, 2014 against Essendon. IN Alex Keath, Josh Bruce + late pick. Meanwhile, speculation linking Josh Bruce to the Bulldogs is real as the 2016 premiers seek experience and height for their forward line. They're also set to enquire about Max's brother Ben, who is currently at the Gold Coast. New Bulldog Josh Bruce hopes he wont have to endure the stress and uncertainty of trade period ever again. [3], After a mediocre 2020 AFL season, Bruce stamped his credentials as one of the competition's menacing key forwards when he kicked 10 goals against North Melbourne in the 3rd round of the 2021 AFL season. Blake Acres is off to Fremantle and Josh Bruce goes to the Bulldogs. Like Quote Reply. The Saints are looking to make room for draftee Max King to play next year, alongside Tim Membrey, Josh Battle and Paddy Ryder, if they can land him. Get Excited, Dogs: The best of new recruit Josh Bruce High-flying forward Josh Bruce has a new home at the Dogs after making his way from the Saints His signature is another coup for the Saints, who have secured fellow key-position players Paddy McCartin and Hugh Goddard in recent months. [4], The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the, "Bruce well grounded for shock AFL debut", https://twitter.com/AFL_House/status/1184362632205103104, "Bruce boots massive bag in brutal demolition of dismal Roos", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Josh_Bruce&oldid=1020321696, Australian rules footballers from the Australian Capital Territory, People educated at Canberra Grammar School, Use Australian English from September 2017, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 April 2021, at 13:08. Upon his return to the senior team, he kicked four goals against Adelaide and had an improved finish to the year. the doggies face a conundrum in this trade period. LYNCH USES A KNIFE AND FORK FOR PIZZA A Trade Parade FAN has recent ly submitted some alleged EVIDENCE, that Tom LYNCH allegedly use a knife and fork to ALLEGEDLY eat his pizza. Richmond forward Dan Butler was a last-minute trade The Saints who were a bounce away from a premiership in 2010, have struggled since the early years of the decade, but are planning major changes to shake up their list. Richmond forward Dan Butler was a last-minute trade. He would help our team immensely. Fox Sports. With the Saints essentially reworking their best 22 during the trade period, Bruce has opted for a new start at the Bulldogs, who have desired a reliable proven key position forward since dinosaurs (well, Barry Hallasaurus at least) roamed the earth. However, they're planning moves for Fremantle's Bradley Hill, Sydney's Zak Jones and Adelaide's Alex Keath, so will have to acquire some draft picks to get those deals done. Josh Bruce has officially told St Kilda officials and teammates he wants to play for the Western Bulldogs in 2020. Log in to remove this ad.