The Western Bulldogs have submitted the paperwork to nominate Zaine Cordy as a father-son selection.

Although there is no a guarantee the key defender will join the club, given the bidding process takes place next Monday, the Bulldogs have officially informed Cordy and the AFL of their interest.

The 17-year-old is the younger brother of Bulldogs ruckman Ayce and the son of former player Brian, who played 124 games for the club between 1981-88.

Bulldogs recruiting manager Simon Dalrymple confirmed the nomination to AFL.com.au's daily video show from the NAB AFL Draft Combine.

Most clubs expect a bid to come inside the first 30 picks for Cordy, who stands at 192cm and 80kg.

The Bulldogs can choose to match the bid with their next draft selection or allow him to join a rival. The Dogs' first three selections at November's draft are pick five, 25 and 42.

If no club bids – which is highly unlikely – he will cost the Bulldogs their final draft selection.

Cordy joins Darcy Moore (Collingwood), Billy Stretch (Melbourne), Alec Waterman (West Coast) and Josh Clayton (Brisbane Lions) as likely father-son selections at Monday's bidding meeting, while academy prospects Isaac Heeney (Sydney Swans), Liam Dawson (Brisbane Lions) and Jack Steele (GWS) are among those also expected to be nominated.

However, the Bulldogs have decided not to nominate Jayden Foster as a father-son pick.

Foster, the son of former Bulldog Peter, led the goalkicking in the TAC Cup this season as a top-aged player for the Calder Cannons.

Although overlooked, the Bulldogs can still consider Foster through the NAB AFL Rookie Draft if he is still available.