The Western Bulldogs have moved further up the draft order securing pick 50 from St Kilda for midfielder Koby Stevens and the Club’s pick 61.
An exchange of future picks also formed part of the deal, with the Club’s future fourth round selection, exchanged for St Kilda’s future fifth round selection.
Stevens has played 63 games with the Club in four years, after being recruited from the West Coast Eagles at the end of the 2012 season.
The 25-year-old played 12 senior games in 2016 and was part of Footscray’s VFL premiership side.
Stevens told the Club of his intentions to be traded to St Kilda early last week, with the deal formalised today.
“Koby has made a valuable contribution to the Club over the past four years,” said List Manager Jason McCartney.
“We understand he wants to seek other opportunities and we wish him all the best at St Kilda.”
The Club holds picks 18, 26, 50, 75 and 80 in the upcoming NAB AFL National Draft.
Stevens trade sees Dogs move up draft order
Koby Stevens has been traded to St Kilda, in turn seeing the Bulldogs improve their draft position.