Western Bulldogs

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Tom Jonas of the Power leads his team mates from the ground after the final siren during the round 9 AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on May 15, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Flat-track bullies? Power fails yet another big test

Port Adelaide now has a 1-3 win-loss record against top eight opponents after its loss to the Western Bulldogs. Are the Power still the real deal?

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: Jason Johannisen of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 09 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on May 15, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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Dogs send huge message to AFL rivals

The Western Bulldogs have reaffirmed their premiership credentials by knocking off fellow heavyweights Port Adelaide on the road.

AFL Round 7. 02/05/2021. Essendon vs Carlton at the MCG, Melbourne. Sam Petrevski-Seton of the Blues . Pic: Michael Klein

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Teams: Blues axe three, red-hot Demon recalled

Carlton has dropped three players head of its clash with Melbourne, while a Demon will play his first senior game of the season. TEAMS NEWS

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Coach’s blunt reply after dad’s deleted post

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has revealed he made a phone call to the angry father of a rising star after a public slap for “disgraceful management”.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Jeremy McGovern of the Eagles kicks a goal after the siren to win the game during the round 21 AFL match between the Port Adelaide Power and the West Coast Eagles at Adelaide Oval on August 11, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

McGovern sledges brother after match-winning goal

WEST Coast star Jeremy McGovern didn’t waste any time telling his brother, Adelaide’s Mitch, about his match-winning goal on Saturday. Plus, re-cap all the day’s breaking news.

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AFL Round 21. 10/08/2018. Essendon v St Kilda at Etihad Stadium. Essendon's Dyson Heppell steps inside St Kilda's Sebastian Ross .Pic: Michael Klein

Super Rankings: Is Dyson getting his dues?

ONE Richmond star was unstoppable in Round 21 but there were some performances you might have missed. See who Jon Anderson and Mark Robinson rated the Top 20 players from the weekend.

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AFL Round 21. 11/08/2018. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium. Collingwood's Jordan De Goey celebrates his goal in the third quarter .Pic: Michael Klein

SuperLadder: Is De Goey the new Stevie J?

COLLINGWOOD, Hawthorn, GWS and Sydney have kept their top-four hopes alive but has Melbourne let a huge opportunity slip? Plus, the door is still open for Essendon to play finals after results went their way. How your club is placed after Round 21.

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Shaun Atley of the Kangaroos is tackled by Hayden Crozier of the Bulldogs during the Round 21 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Sunday, August 12, 2018. (AAP Image/Hamish Blair) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

North’s season comes crashing down

AFTER holding its finals hopes in its own hands, North Melbourne set flame to its September ambition in one of the more extraordinary second-half meltdowns this season has witnessed.

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11/08/18 - AFL - Port Adelaide v West Coast Eagles at the Adelaide Oval. Picture SARAH REED

Why Port will embrace underdog status

AFTER 21 rounds of the season it’s Port Adelaide against the world again — just the way the club likes it. See why and where your team sits in this week’s Power Rankings.

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Nathan Jones of the Demons (left) and Isaac Heeney of the Swans contest during the Round 21 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Sydney Swans at the MCG in Melbourne, Sunday, August 12, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Demons need scalp to seal finals spot

MELBOURNE coach Simon Goodwin has vowed to eventually secure a breakthrough win against a top-eight team with the Demons in danger of missing finals.

Bulldogs

FOR SUNDAY HERALD SUN - Dale Morris in his playing gear in a power stance for Sunday Herald Sun featurePicture: Jay Town

Unbreakable: Dogs’ journey to 250

DALE Morris’ journey to 250 AFL games is one of pleasure and plenty of pain. Two of the people closest to the Bulldogs’ great – his wife and club doctor – shine a light on one of the game’s underrated heroes.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 05: Dejected Carlton players walk from the ground after the round 20 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Etihad Stadium on August 5, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Which clubs will have the easiest fixture in 2019?

THE six teams set to receive the softest 2019 fixtures have effectively been locked in. SAM LANDSBERGER looks at which clubs will benefit most from their horror 2018 seasons.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JULY 29: Shaun Higgins of the Kangaroos celebrates a goal during the round 19 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the West Coast Eagles at Blundstone Arena on July 29, 2018 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Teams: Hannebery, Higgins back, Tigers near full strength

NORTH Melbourne has regained Shaun Higgins while Dan Hannebery is back for Sydney. Meanwhile, Richmond has welcomed back four premiership stars but given another a rest. SEE ALL THE INS AND OUTS

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Harry Taylor of the Cats looks dejected after missing a shot for goal after the final siren to win the match during the 2018 AFL round 15 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Geelong Cats at Etihad Stadium on June 29, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Will Taylor be back for finals?

HARRY Taylor will make his latest return from a foot injury through the VFL on Saturday night as he looks to regain his place in Geelong’s best side. What does he need to do before finals?

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