Calls for Bulldogs premiership captain to take pay cut over gambling concerns

AFL Footy Show host Craig Hutchison has called for premiership captain Easton Wood to take a pay cut over concerns the Bulldog star has with gambling revenue.

Wood questioned the role of gambling advertising in the AFL last week on Twitter, saying it's "out of control and I think it needs to change".

In a conversation with journalist Damian Barrett on The Sounding Board podcast, Hutchison said that while he didn't agree with Wood's opinion, he believes the Bulldogs defender has strong enough character to make a stand on the issue.

"I love the fact (Wood) has a strong view - that’s what we need from our footballers," Hutchison said.

"(Gambling revenue is) probably five percent of his wage.

"Should he take a five percent pay cut as a stand on this?