Key defender Zaine Cordy will depart the Western Bulldogs to join St Kilda as an Unrestricted Free Agent.

Cordy played 118 games in the red, white blue after being drafted as a father-son selection (pick 62) in the 2014 National Draft, and will leave the Club as a 2016 premiership player.

Bulldogs General Manager of List & Recruiting, Sam Power, thanked Cordy for his contribution to the Bulldogs.

“Zaine has been a consistent performer for our Club over eight years and leaves with the special memories of being a premiership player,” Power said.

“He played many different roles throughout his time at VU Whitten Oval, bringing a level of versatility and team-first attitude to every game.

“We wish him all the best for the remainder of his career.”

The Bulldogs will not receive Draft pick compensation after signing fellow Free Agent Liam Jones yesterday.