Bulldogs fan favourite Cody Weightman will be running around in the famous No.3 jumper for at least the next three seasons after signing on until the end of 2027.
While the livewire forward is out of contract in 2025, Weightman has committed his future to the Kennel early, adding a further two seasons onto his current deal.
Drafted at Pick 15 in the 2019 National Draft, the 23-year-old has become a valuable member of the Western Bulldogs side, kicking 119 goals in 68 games across five seasons.
Despite missing six games this season due to an elbow injury, Weightman has kicked 20 goals in 2024, including a bag of six against the Suns in Round 2.
Weightman was thrilled to remain in the red, white and blue for the next three seasons.
“I really love coming here every day, the people in here make it such a good place to work, whether it be coaches, players, admin staff or fans,” Weightman said.
“When the option presented that I could sign on and stay here it was a simple choice for me and I am really pumped by it.
“I am feeling really confident being at this Club and am excited by the prospect of going for another three years here. I’m so grateful the Club has backed me in and hopefully I’ve been able to repay our fans, the Club and the people that have supported me along the way.
“We’re confident internally that we are building this year and we’re progressing in the right direction. We’ve got great history that shows we can damage really late in the season, hopefully we can find our best footy in the next few weeks and give ourselves a chance at September.
Western Bulldogs’ General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power couldn’t have been happier to lock the small forward away until 2027.
“We’re so pleased that Cody has committed his future to the Western Bulldogs,” Power said.
“Cody has quickly established himself as one of the best small forwards in the competition, consistently impacting games of football with his pressure and goal sense.
“Respected enormously by his teammates and coaches, Cody brings positive energy to everything he puts his mind to, while emerging as a young leader of the Western Bulldogs Football Club.
“Cody remains invested in seeing the football club succeed and signing on with a year remaining on his current contract showcases his belief in the direction the program is heading.
“Cody is a major part of our Club’s long-term future and fans should look forward to seeing the No.3 run out on Marvel Stadium for years to come."
