WESTERN Bulldogs midfielder Patrick Lipinski has been mentioned in trade circles due to a lack of opportunity at Whitten Oval.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old has made nine AFL appearances this season and is set to come out of contract, with Sydney and an unnamed Victorian club reportedly interested in acquiring his services.<\/p>\n
SEN\u2019s Sam Edmund reported earlier this year that rival clubs will look to tempt Lipinski away from the Bulldogs with the promise of regular opportunity at AFL level.<\/p>\n
Tim Watson says the fringe Bulldog has his flaws, but still expects clubs to target him at the end of the season.<\/p>\n
\u201cLipinski\u2019s an interesting player because he hasn\u2019t been able to nail a regular spot for the Bulldogs,\u201d Watson told SEN Breakfast.<\/p>\n
Garry Lyon asked, \u201cDo you think there will be buyers for him?\u201d<\/p>\n
Watson replied, \u201cI think so because of the athleticism that he has.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe gaps in his game and the reasons why he\u2019s not playing at the Bulldogs will be the same reasons that causes others to hit the pause button. He\u2019ll need to improve in all those areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think everybody will have a look at him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lipinski was dropped after recording 23 disposals and four clearances against ladder-leaders Melbourne in Round 11.<\/p>\n
He was on the outer until his appearance as the medical sub in the Dogs’ Round 16 win over North Melbourne.<\/p>\n
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