The Western Bulldogs have emerged as another team looking to pry Jack Silvagni out of Carlton, after the key defender had been reported to have had his head turned by Collingwood in recent weeks.
Silvagni is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, as he is believed to be weighing up similar offers from Carlton and Collingwood, at around $650,000 a season for four years.
But in need of some reinforcement in defence, the Dogs are expected to come from the clouds in an effort to secure the 27-year-old’s services.
“The Western Bulldogs have emerged as a potential suitor for Carlton’s Jack Silvagni as a solution to their defensive woes,” Peter Ryan and Michael Gleeson confirmed in The Age Wednesday night.
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“Sources said Silvagni appeals to the Western Bulldogs because of his versatility, as they assess suitable options to bolster their defence.
“The Bulldogs… have not made a formal offer (as of yet).”
Despite a disappointing season for Carlton, Silvagni had been enjoying a career-best year in defence, before a groin injury forced him out of the side following round 16’s loss to Port Adelaide.
His value could be significant to the Dogs, with Luke Beveridge’s team having conceded the second-most goals per game in 2025 out of all top-nine teams.
Silvagni has played 128 games for Carlton, continuing his family’s famous legacy at the club, with his father Stephen playing 312 from 1985-2001, and his grandfather Sergio playing 239 from 1958-1971.
Stephen Silvagni had returned to the club as list manager in 2014, before his relationship with the Blues soured following his departure at the end of 2019. He is now the list manager at St Kilda.