Breakthrough in AFL contract freeze … now for fixture
There is hope coming for clubs and players looking to sign new contracts. The deals won’t be simple but they do have a big impact on the fixture. Jon Ralph explains.
Western Bulldogs
The Tackle: Big, bad, bustling … Charlie?
He’s been a key figure in Port Adelaide’s surge to the top of the AFL ladder and Mark Robinson says Charlie Dixon is playing with the passion and power of another former premiership spearhead. Plus, all Robbo’s Round 7 likes and dislikes.
Can Bombers fix Grand Canyon sized midfield hole?
Dyson Heppell, Dylan Shiel and Jake Stringer. You can’t take that much talent out of a side, in particular a midfield, and expect it to survive. But with no members of that trio coming back next week, where does it leave the Bombers?
Why AFL is hellbent on squeezing in all 153 matches
The massive cost of housing clubs in hubs and COVID-19 testing is hitting home for he AFL, with the squeeze on its finances exacerbating its desperation to ensure every scheduled game is played.
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Medal won’t stay with Bob, or Bevo
THE most moving moment of the AFL Grand Final has had an equally touching post-script as the Bulldogs continue to win our hearts.
The Bont joins Whitten in rare Bulldogs honour
MARCUS Bontempelli has joined legend Ted Whitten as the only Western Bulldogs player to win the best-and-fairest in a premiership year.
Bulldogs favoured for Good Friday footy
THE Western Bulldogs have roared into favouritism as a Good Friday participant after their epic Grand Final charge.
How Bulldogs won a flag their way
THE Dogs’ premiership was achieved with emotion and spirit. But this club are also outriders in trends and themes that have stood the test of time as measures for success in the modern era.
Cloke: ‘Hopefully I get the call next week’
UPDATE: TRAVIS Cloke says he can’t wait to partner Tom Boyd in the Western Bulldogs’ assault for back to back premierships next season.
How Bevo created history for Bulldogs
JUST hours after winning a premiership, Luke Beveridge spoke exclusively to Glenn McFarlane, about the 10 moments that created a fairytale ending.
Grand Final weekend…you had one job!
THE SCG got a little ahead of themselves in anticipation for a Swans victory, and an Australian newspaper also had an unfortunate mixup for the Bulldogs.
The Tackle: Grand Final favourite moments
EVERYONE has their favourite Grand Final moments and amid the buzz in the Bulldogs rooms, plenty of people were happy to share theirs, writes Mark Robinson. PLUS YOUR TWEETS
Cloke to join Dogs on ‘significant pay cut’
TRAVIS Cloke is set to sacrifice more than half his salary to get a deal done with premiers Western Bulldogs, plus news on Marley Williams and Will Hoskin-Elliott.
Why Doggies win was a real heart stopper
UPDATE: A BULLDOGS fan who suffered a heart attack 10 minutes before his team’s Grand Final victory may not have survived if not for his determination to see the game.
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