‘You’ve got the nerve’: Coach’s words exposed
Kane Cornes has lifted the lid on what was said during his confrontation with Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge on Thursday night.
Western Bulldogs
The magical May night that belongs in September
Thursday night had it all – including shades of the greatest home-and-away clash in history. And, like that day in 2009, this one could lead to a grand final rematch, too.
Cats survive epic shootout — but were the Dogs robbed?
The Bulldogs clawed their way back into the showdown with Bailey Smith, before the Cats did just enough in a classic. But should Dogs fans feel aggrieved by the umpires?
Bevo’s blunt call on Bailey Smith showdown
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge had a blunt message when he was asked about his club’s match-up with Geelong antagoniser Bailey Smith.
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AFL torn to shreds as more threats emerge
A leading commentator “cannot fathom” the AFL’s decision not to sanction Port Adelaide’s Willie Rioli as more alleged threats emerged.
‘Willie’s made a mistake’: Bevo speaks on Rioli saga
Luke Beveridge says Willie Rioli has “made a mistake”, speaking for the first time about how defender Bailey Dale is faring after the threatening message. See what he had to say.
‘Be careful’: No sanction for Rioli after reaching out to Dale
Willie Rioli has dodged a sanction from the AFL over threatening Bailey Dale after Saturday’s game, with the forward apologising to the Dogs defender.
It’s Bailey Smith’s world – the Cats and Dogs are just living in it
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Bevo dials up the pressure as coaching ‘uncertainty’ lingers on
Luke Beveridge’s future remains up in the air, and the premiership coach has dialled up the pressure on the bosses at the club as the Bulldogs continue to fly on the field.
What the Bulldogs really think about Bailey Smith
May 22, mark it in the calendar, because a true footy grudge match looms, writes Jon Ralph. And Bailey Smith’s war with the Dogs goes well beyond a sledge about them playing in Ballarat.
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