Why Chris Grant has left the Western Bulldogs [Video]

Western Bulldogs legend Chris Grant has walked away from his role as the club’s director of football because of a breakdown in his relationship with coach Luke Beveridge.

Tension between both Grant and Beveridge has been building over the last 12 months with both the 7News and The Age reporting it as the reason for the former’s departure.

The Bulldogs released a glowing statement about Grant’s contribution to the club, while the club icon himself also spoke positively of his time at Whitten Oval.

Grant was appointed into the director of football role in 2016 pre-season ahead of the Bulldogs’ drought-breaking premiership win.

He also played 341 games for the Bulldogs between 1990 and 2007, making the All Australian team on three consecutive seasons between 1997-99.

“Club legend Chris Grant has informed the Western Bulldogs he will depart the club next month after more than 30 years of service as a player, board member, …