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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrates during the 2023 AFL Round 24 match between the Geelong Cats and the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Key problem Dogs must fix to shake ‘own worst enemy’ tag

The Bulldogs enter 2024 as the AFL’s most intriguing side, so how can they avoid underachieving once again? SCOTT GULLAN previews their season and the issues that must be solved.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Bailey Smith and his Bulldogs team mates look dejected after losing the round one AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 18, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Bulldog blow: Baz out for season in ‘devastating training mishap’

What was looming as a massive contract year for Western Bulldog Bailey Smith has gone horribly wrong, with a serious knee injury at training set to sideline the star for the 2024 season.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Bailey Smith of the Bulldogs wins the 2km time trial during a Western Bulldogs AFL training session at Whitten Oval on November 27, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Has Bailey played his last game for the Dogs?

It was meant to be his redemption year – instead Bailey Smith will miss next season entirely. So, what does the injury mean for his next contract? Scott Gullan takes a look from all angles.

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MELBOURNE . 29/08/2022. AFLW. Round 1. Western Bulldogs vs GWS Giants at Ikon Park. Gabby Newton of the Western Bulldogs gets well tackled during the 1st qtr. . Picture by Michael Klein

Deadline day stunner: How Dogs can win best draft hand in history

Wooden-spooners the Western Bulldogs are plotting a deadline day trade strategy that would deliver them the best draft hand in AFLW history.

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GWS rolls the dice on Greene’s replacement

The GWS Giants have taken a huge gamble on Toby Greene’s replacement ahead of their must-win semi final against Geelong on Friday.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 28: Max Gawn of the Demons rucks against Oscar McInerney of the Lions during the AFL First Qualifying Final match between Melbourne Demons and Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on August 28, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘Big O’ better after lessons from the best

Two weeks of learning from the top two ruckmen in the AFL has taught Lions big man Oscar McInerney plenty ahead of a sudden-death clash.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Bulldogs head coach Luke Beveridge talks to his players during the AFL First Elimination Final match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Victors’ not victims in hard finals build-up

It could be the most unusual build-up to an AFL final ever, but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge knows just what cards to play.

AFL Round 16.. Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 04/07/2021. Bulldog Bailey Dale drives the dogs inside 50 during the 1st qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Secret to All-Australian success

Pre-season matches are supposed to be used to mix things up, but one move at the Western Bulldogs in February had huge ramifications.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Marcus Bontempelli and his Bulldogs team mates celebrate winning the AFL First Elimination Final match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

The two words spurring on the Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs defender Alex Keath has revealed the two words inspiring his side as it looks to repeat the premiership heroics of 2016.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Cody Weightman of the Bulldogs is tackled by Matt Guelfi of the Bombers during the 2021 AFL First Elimination Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Essendon Bombers at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Ultimate teammate’: Injured star trolls haters

The online hate for Western Bulldogs finals hero Cody Weightman has been slapped down by an injured teammate.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs leads the team out during the 2021 AFL First Elimination Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Essendon Bombers at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

20-year first change to AFL finals fixture

The AFL is reportedly going back to the future with Channel 7 bending on an official request to make a radical change to the finals schedule.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Sam Durham and James Stewart of the Bombers look dejected after losing the AFL First Elimination Final match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Shock take on 6302-day ‘nightmare’

Essendon’s season ended with a brutal loss to the Western Bulldogs, but fans have reason to believe a horror drought will end soon.

AFL Round 4. 10/04/2021. Western Bulldogs vs Brisbane Lions at Mars Stadium, Ballarat. Bulldog Stefan Martin and Joe Daniher of the Lions . Pic: Michael Klein

Draw revealed as finals race heats up

After an enthralling first weekend of finals, the race for the 2021 premiership has been whittled down to six contenders.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Cody Weightman of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL First Elimination Final match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Fans unleash on ‘ridiculous’ AFL farce

A Western Bulldogs young gun has ruined the Essendon fairytale but fans have been left furious over the calls that made it possible.

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