The new Bulldogs numbers have landed for 2024, with a host of new names arriving at VU Whitten Oval.

Throughout the day, we’ll reveal the eight new numbers for next season below and across our social media channels.

Ryley Sanders: #9

Ryley Sanders will begin his AFL career in the red, white and blue number 9.

The Bulldogs' first selection in the 2023 Draft, Sanders is a young Tasmanian with Indigenous heritage, and was actually presented his guernsey by famous #9 Lindsay Gilbee.

The number has been vacated by Hayden Crozier.

Most games played in #9

• Lindsay Gilbee (206 games)
• Laurie Sandilands (160)
• Don Ross (129)
• Harry Baker (111)
• Paul Hudson (108)

Jordan Croft: #16

Jordan Croft will don his father’s #16 jumper in his debut season after being drafted in the first round last week.

Croft comes to the club as a tall utility with the capability to play at either end of the ground.

Jordan’s dad Matthew played 186 games for the red, white and blue - kicking 72 goals.

Most games played in #16

• Ryan Griffen (202 games)
• Matthew Croft (186)
• David Thorpe (151)
• Toby McLean (102)
• Terry Wallace (69)

Nick Coffield: #17

A childhood Bulldogs supporter, Coffield will take on the #17 in season 2024 and beyond.

During his time at St Kilda, he wore numbers #33 and #1.

The number has been vacated by Josh Bruce.

Most games played in #17

• Adam Cooney (219 games)
• Nathan Brown (137)
• Leo Ryan (119)
• Graham Ion (107)
• Barry Standfield (98)

James Harmes: #22

The new recruit arrived from the Demons during trade period and as a result takes on the #22.

Harmes wore #43 and #4 during his time at Melbourne and will look to break into the Bulldogs midfield wearing #22.

The number has been vacated by Tim O’Brien.

Most games played in #22 

• Wally Donald (205 games)
• Ted Whitten Jnr (144)
• Ivan McAlpine (112)
• Ron McGowan (92)
• Dylan Addison (88)

Joel Freijah: #27

Freijah will assume guernsey number 27 for the start of his AFL journey. 

The Dogs' third selection in the 2023 National Draft, the teenager will look to make the number his own in 2024. 

The number has been vacated by Robbie McComb. 

Most games played in #27

• Will Minson (191 games)
• Steve Macpherson (188)
• Len McCankie (143)
• Graeme Chalmers (75)
• Bob Spargo (65)

Lachie Bramble: #29

Lachie Bramble arrives from Hawthorn inheriting the #29.

The utility has the ability to play in defence or in the midfield, bringing pace and endurance to the side.

Bramble takes the jumper vacated by Mitch Hannan.

Most games played in #29

• Neil Cordy (139 games)
• Tory Dickson (114)
• Bernie Lee (95)
• Allan Moncrieff (67)
• Fred Cook (33)

Aiden O'Driscoll: #37

Aiden O’Driscoll will kickstart his AFL career wearing the Bulldogs’ #37.

A speedy winger with the ability to play forward too, he joins siblings Nathan and Emma (both at Fremantle, #30 and #3 respectively) wearing a guernsey featuring a number three. 

The number has been vacated by Roarke Smith.

Most games played in #37

• Roarke Smith (47 games)
• Glenn Gingell (45)
• Cameron Wight (36)
• Lukas Markovic (29)
• John Bradbury (25)

Lachie Smith: #40

Young ruck Lachie Smith will don the #40 in 2024.

It comes after he was selected with Pick 47 in the 2023 National Draft. 

The number has been vacated by Cody Raak. 

Most games played in #40

• Jarrod Harbrow (70 games)
• Shane Birss (51)
• Robert McGhie (49)
• Troy Moloney (36)
• Brian Perrin (34)

Player Jumper Numbers (as of December 1, 2023)