Dermott Brereton believes Sydney Swans forward Hayden McLean would be a perfect fit for the Western Bulldogs.
With the mid-season draft fast approaching, the former Hawk has put up a hypothetical trade that he thinks the Dogs would love.
McLean, 23, is currently plying his trade in Syndey’s VFL side as young Swan Logan McDonald keeps him out of the senior squad.
The former Sandringham Dragons skipper made his AFL debut as Sydney met Fremantle in Round 18, 2019 – and has only managed 29 AFL games since that match.
With Josh Bruce recovering from an ACL injury, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan still learning his craft and Sam Darcy still developing, Brereton believes McLean would be a perfect second forward alongside spearhead Aaron Naughton.
“I love the notion of ‘lets give people a chance to play’, I don’t like the fact that we have rules that stop players from playing at the highest level," Brereton said on AFL Nation.
“Hayden McLean would get picked up by the Bulldogs tomorrow in a mid-season draft.
“Through no bad form, they’re going with Logan McDonald as the second tall forward (instead of McLean).
“(A mid-season trade period) would allow him to play senior football next weekend.”
McLean has played eight games this season for a return of 10 goals.
