Liam Baker Explores Sports Move Back to WA Amid Trade Speculations

Liam Baker's Desire to Return Home

Richmond vice-captain Liam Baker wants out of Tigerland, with the two-time premiership player confirming to the club that he’s keen to get back to his home State of WA. However, the 26-year-old hasn’t specified whether his preference is to play for Fremantle or West Coast ahead of what looms as a busy trade period for the two WA clubs.

Speculation Surrounding His Future

Speculation has raged for much of the year that Baker would return to his home state after 128 games since joining the Tigers as a rookie in 2018. Baker has been heavily linked to the Eagles, the club he supported growing up, yet the rebuilding team may need to offer up a high pick from a likely Tom Barrass trade to make the deal feasible.

Recent Developments

• Baker purchased a four-bedroom home in Mount Pleasant for $2.22m earlier this year.
• West Coast currently holds three draft picks: No.3, 23, and 59, which may shift due to father-son and academy bids.
• The Eagles are without a coach after parting ways with Adam Simpson and aim to secure a new one by next month.

Fremantle's Strategic Moves

Meanwhile, the Dockers have three first-round picks at No.9, 10, and 17. They are also believed to be in the race to bring Baker's teammate, Shai Bolton, back to WA despite Bolton's contract with the Tigers until the end of 2028. Fremantle could potentially use all three first-rounders to entice Richmond for both Bolton and Baker.