Rhylee West had designs on a midfield spot like his dad in the early stages of his career at the Western Bulldogs, but has long since settled into a hardworking roleplayer like another father/son in recent tricolour history, in Mitch Wallis. With Cody Weightman still on the sidelines with long-term injury and Arthur Jones also out, West had assumed the mantle of the primary small forward both in pressure and goal scoring. As the medical room piles up with bodies, will he find his way back into the middle for CBAs? Probably not, as his role is essential up forward.
Rhylee West had designs on a midfield spot like his dad in the early stages of his career at the Western Bulldogs, but has long since settled into a hardworking roleplayer like another father/son in recent tricolour history, in Mitch Wallis. With Cody Weightman still on the sidelines with long-term injury and Arthur Jones also out, West had assumed the mantle of the primary small forward both in pressure and goal scoring. As the medical room piles up with bodies, will he find his way back into the middle for CBAs? Probably not, as his role is essential up forward.
Go West, young man
With seven consecutive showings of 20+ touches at reserve level, first-year son-of-a-gun Rhylee West earned his senior debut late in the campaign. Like most midfield debutantes West started forward, admired for his pressure and scoreboard ability. If his runner-up placing in the VFL's J.J. Liston Trophy is anything to go by, West will be a gun before too long. This year isn't the one to take a gamble on him though just yet. Pass, for now.
Go West, young man
The son of legendary Bulldog Scott, Rhylee West joins Footscray hungry to make his own mark on the game. Splitting his time between midfield and half forward throughout his junior career, West has demonstrated a knack for scoreboard impact, registering over four inside 50s and more than a goal per outing. The young Bulldog focuses on quality over quantity, averaging a touch under 20 disposals a game during his TAC Cup season. Rhylee West may well prove to be the player the club craves, as coach Luke Beveridge continues to search for answers to the Bulldog’s scoring woes. Entering the club with a ready-made physique, West will pursue the role left vacant by Luke Dahlhaus. The youngster displayed elite pressure at the lower levels, registering a touch under six a game. Another Bulldog to watch with an eye to the future.
