Collingwood power forward Travis Cloke traded to Western Bulldogs

TRAVIS Cloke is finally a Western Bulldog. Collingwood will get the Dogs’ fourth round pick, No.76, in return for the power forward.

Collingwood power forward Travis Cloke has been traded to the Western Bulldogs. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

TRAVIS Cloke is finally a Western Bulldog.

Collingwood will get the Dogs’ fourth round pick, No.76, in return for the power forward.

It’s been a protracted trade week for the wantaway former Pie, with discussions going down to the wire because Collingwood was seeking a higher draft pick.

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They settled for pick No.76, which was then shipped out to Brisbane along with Jack Frost and a 2017 third round pick in exchange for Brisbane’s 2017 third and fourth round picks.

The Pies have also brought in Giant Will Hoskin-Elliott, sending their 2017 second-round pick to GWS in exchange for the talented GWS utility.

And, in a flurry of late action, the Pies have also traded for Melbourne defender Lynden Dunn and pick No.51 in exchange for pick No.47.

And out-of-favour running defender Marley Williams will also have a new home, shipped to North Melbourne for pick 105.

Travis Cloke is now a Bulldog. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

Cloke’s manager Paul Connors told Trade Radio his veteran talent had an anxious wait.

“Trav’s good … I think he’s frustrated it’s come to the last day but I think it was just a matter of seeing if we can get some better points for Collingwood,” Connors said.

Bulldogs List Manager Jason McCartney said recruiting the 29-year-old addressed an area of need.

“Acquiring another key forward was a focus for us and Travis fits that bill,” McCartney said.

“We’ve tracked Travis closely and believe has a lot to offer with his endurance and contested marking ability, and will fit well within our current group of forwards.

“We’re really pleased to have secured Travis and look forward to his contribution next season.”

Premiership hero Cloke played 246 games for the Pies, booting 441 goals, with a high of 69 in 2011.

He was the club’s best and fairest in 2007, led its goalkicking four times and was All-Australian twice.

He played just 13 senior games last season after several stints in the VFL last season.

GWS wingman Will Hoskin-Elliott will wear Collingwood colours next season. Picture: George Salpigtidis