The Western Bulldogs used their first pick of the 2016 draft, number 19, on English, rated by recruiters as the best ruck prospect available that year. The 208cm big man debuted the following season, and offers midfield-level work at ground level plus goals when drifting forward. He was named All-Australian in 2023, the year he also won the club's most improved player award. He has played 171 AFL games and kicked 96 goals.