Western Bulldogs

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)

AFL

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)

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‘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)

AFL

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.

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AFL Round 21. 12/08/2018. Melbourne v Sydney at the MCG. Sydney's Lance Franklin kicks a long 3rd qtr goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Free agency winners and losers

DO TOP-four clubs really attract the most and high-profile free agents? A Herald Sun study reveals some surprising results which clubs come out on top. Check out your club’s free agency hits and misses.

Brownlow

Ultimate Brownlow Medal betting guide

THE Brownlow Medal isn’t just about the players. It is also one of the biggest betting events of the year. With the first votes just hours away, find out where the smart money is going.

Bulldogs

‘Bulldogs always in my blood’: Wallis stays loyal

WESTERN Bulldogs midfielder Mitch Wallis has declared “Bulldogs has always been in my blood” as he turned his back on free agency to recommit long term.

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Prime minister Scott Morrison hugs Chad Townsend of the Sharks after the First Semi Final between the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Penrith Panthers in Week 2 of the NRL Finals Series at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Friday, September 14, 2018. (AAP Image/Craig Golding) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Time for ScoMo to pick a side

OUR rugby league-loving prime minister seems keen to adopt the Demons as his AFL team, but history shows he’s got a lot of love for another Melbourne side.

Trade HQ

Josh Dunkley of the Bulldogs (left) and Chad Wingard of the Power (second from left) contest during the Round 19 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Port Adelaide Power at Mars Stadium in Ballarat, Sunday, July 29, 2018. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Bidding war to break out over Wingard

A TRADE bidding war could break out over Chad Wingard with Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs circling the star forward. But what is he worth? SAM EDMUND and JON RALPH have the latest on 30 massive trade targets.

Brownlow

Who will win your club’s Brownlow count?

THE race for No. 1 won’t be the only thing to watch come Brownlow night, with bragging rights up for grabs at all 18 clubs to see who will be the top vote getter. Check out SuperFooty’s ultimate club-by-club guide here.

Trade HQ

Brodie Grundy of the Magpies (left) and Braydon Preuss of the Kangaroos contest during the Round 20 AFL match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the Collingwood Magpies at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, August 5, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Trade Talk: Roos ruckman wants out

NORTH Melbourne will try to broker a trade for big man Braydon Preuss — but one rumoured swap is definitely not thappening. JON RALPH and SAM EDMUND look at where he and all the other big names could land.

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Gordon warns against concussion lawsuit

WESTERN Bulldogs president Peter Gordon believes a US-style class action against the AFL relating to concussion would fail. Listen to the new Beyond Reasonable Clout podcast here.

Bulldogs

Priority picks could cost Dogs’ in Dahlhaus compo

THE Western Bulldogs’ compensation selection for departing free agent Luke Dahlhaus could be bumped back by the AFL Commission if it decides to award priority picks and other teams require compo for departed free agents.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31: Josh Kelly of the Giants in action during a Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL training session at the WestConnex Centre on August 31, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Barometer: Giants might roll dice on Kelly

GWS has confirmed Josh Kelly tore the meniscus in his knee against the Swans, but hasn’t ruled out a remarkable recovery in time to face Collingwood. Every finals team’s injury list.

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