Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge laughed off speculation about Tim English\u2019s future, labelling reports of his unrest \u201chalf a scoop of vanilla\u201d.<\/p>\n
English is contracted to the Bulldogs until 2029, but Hawthorn great Jordan Lewis called the All Australian ruckman open to the trade market.<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs have proven a stronger side with English, winning seven of their nine games around his concussion this season.<\/p>\n
Beveridge says the comment is from \u201cleft field\u201d to everyone at the club.<\/p>\n
\u201cOld scoop Lewis, so Lewy, it\u2019s like he\u2019s gone up and given us half a scoop of vanilla,\u201d Beveridge said with a smile.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf he\u2019s going to speculate and make statements, he\u2019s got to give you the full scoop.<\/p>\n
\u201cTim is contracted until the end of 2029, so a player of his ability and impact, he\u2019s secure here.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt came out of left field for us, didn\u2019t know where it came from other than Lewy.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know who he\u2019s been talking to, but we\u2019re not sure if there\u2019s any accuracy in any of that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beveridge also denies any friction between he and English, who was used out of position in the third quarter against Adelaide last week.<\/p>\n
\u201cAgain, big surprise,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of the things we were talking about this morning \u2013 where we need to improve \u2013 I\u2019m having those conversations with all our players.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey seem to be processing it pretty well, they\u2019re determined to improve and Tim is no different.\u201d<\/p>\n
Western Bulldogs have also stated interest in playing a game for premiership points in India.<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs have a strong multicultural footprint and are eager to grow that in the subcontinent.<\/p>\n
Beveridge supports the venture but says there needs to be fixture considerations given the distance.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would. I reckon you\u2019d have to time it maybe before a bye, that would be ideal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you think about the Indian passion for cricket and the groundswell of attention that\u2019s coming towards our game.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019ve got the grounds to be able to pull it off too, it would be pretty exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n