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Dejected Adam Treloar and Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley after losing to the West Coast Eagles in the 2018 AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Grand Final loss ‘will hurt me to the day I die’

Ahead of the AFL Grand Final on Saturday in his first year as a Western Bulldog, Adam Treloar has revealed a pain he doesn’t want to taste again.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Jake Lever addresses the media during a Melbourne Demons AFL training session at HBF Arena on September 21, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Star Demon meditating for GF success

Jake Lever’s first AFL Grand Final experience didn’t go to plan but now the All-Australian Melbourne defender has a secret weapon in his preparation for the decider.

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Luckless AFL star shows his ‘true character’

Josh Bruce had every right to be preparing for a grand final this weekend but instead of kicking up a stink, the injured Bulldog is knuckling down.

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Kane Cornes didn't see eye-to-eye with Josh Bruce. Image: Getty

Cornes’ savage AFL grand final call

Port Adelaide Power great Kane Cornes has weighed into the premiership medal debate ahead of next week’s AFL grand final.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Tom McDonald of the Demons looks dejected after losing the round 4 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 28, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘No one wanted me’: Star’s sad admission

In the lead-up to the grand final, Demons star Tom McDonald has admitted he was once unsure if he’d be playing AFL at all in 2021.

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AFL Round 14. Geelong vs Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong. 18/06/2021. Bulldog Caleb Daniel clears infant of Cameron Guthrie of the Cats during the 2nd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Fair bit of pressure’: Grand Final switch flicked

After a week of training, then lazing by the pool in Perth, it’s go time for both AFL grand-finalists, who are stepping things up a gear.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Travis Boak (left) and Ollie Wines of the Power celebrate during the 2021 AFL Round 23 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on August 20, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Brownlow Predictor: Star clear leader in award race

The 2021 Brownlow Medal is touted as the closest race in recent history, though one star might make a mockery of those predictions.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Steven May and Trent Rivers of the Demons celebrate after the Demons defeated the Cats during the AFL First Preliminary Final match between Melbourne Demons and Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on September 10, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

What no Bulldogs fan wants to hear

Melbourne star Steven May is set to be given ‘every chance’ to line up in next Saturday’s AFL Grand Final against the Western Bulldogs.

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AFL Preliminary Final . September 11 2021 . Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Western Bulldogs players line up for the Australian National Anthem . Photo by Michael Klein

Dogs unlock ‘more powerful’ inspiration

Publicly the theme for the Western Bulldogs premiership push is ‘Yield to None”, but there’s something closer to home inspiring the playing group.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Max Gawn of the Demons and Tim English of the Bulldogs contest the ruck during the AFL Community Series match between the Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on March 08, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Plan to take down ‘extraordinary’ Demon skipper

Injuries aren’t really an issue for the Western Bulldogs, giving coach Luke Beveridge extra time to drill down on just how to tackle Melbourne superstar Max Gawn in the grand final.

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Western Bulldogs players party in the changerooms after their preliminary final win

Bulldogs react to leaked viral celebration

Leaked video of Western Bulldogs players celebrating their preliminary final win with a changeroom disco went viral, and the club has had its say.

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BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Alex Keath of the Bulldogs looks on during the 2021 AFL Round 04 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at Mars Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Major update as Bulldogs sweat on trio

The Western Bulldogs have provided a huge update on the status of their injured trio as they look to win their second flag in five years.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrate with the Premiership Cup after the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 01, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/AFL Media/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Bulldogs’ big grand final advantage

Nearly half the Western Bulldogs players know what to expect on AFL grand final day, but only one Melbourne player does.

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‘Lacks dignity’: AFL world turns on coach

After heavy criticism of Adam Treloar, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge hit back only for his strong words to be thrown in his face.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Josh Dunkley of the Bulldogs celebrates winning the AFL Second Preliminary Final match between Port Adelaide Power and Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on September 11, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Dogs star’s ‘interesting ride’ to grand final

A Western Bulldogs star has revealed his ‘interesting ride’ to the grand final, as the side looks to repeat its 2016 premiership heroics.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Max Gawn of the Demons celebrates after scoring a goal during the AFL First Preliminary Final match between Melbourne Demons and Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on September 10, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Demons’ genius grand final philosophy

Having pulled of a preliminary final thrashing, the Demons are approaching their first grand final since 2000 with a simple philosophy.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Adam Treloar of the Bulldogs has his hamstrings massaged during the quarter time break 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)

Treloar breaks silence on ‘nasty’ attacks

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge staunchly defended Adam Treloar against criticism, and now the star midfielder has spoken out.

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AFL Preliminary Final . September 11 2021 . Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Luke Beveridge , Senior Coach of the Bulldogs hugs Lachie Hunter after tonights win over Port Adelaide . Photo by Michael Klein

‘Hold it’: Key grand final message from coach

Two weeks is a long time to wait for the grand final, and the message on how to handle the build-up is clear.

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AFL Round 19. Melbourne v Western Bulldogs at the MCG, Melbourne. 24/07/2021. Bulldog Tom Liberatore clears by Han in front of Max Gawn of the Demons . Pic: Michael Klein

AFL rules on grand final jumpers

Nearly 70 years after they last played in a grand final, history will repeat when Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs clash on Saturday week.

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‘Nasty’ AFL war of words gets personal

The Western Bulldogs claimed one of its greatest wins on Saturday but coach Luke Beveridge has sparked a fresh fight over criticism.

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AFL Round 7. 30/04/2021. Richmond v Western Bulldogs at the MCG, Melbourne. Bulldog Marcus Bontempelli talks with Aaron Naughton as the dogs walk off the MCG . Pic: Michael Klein

AFL massacre comes with harsh twist

The Western Bulldogs may have to contend without one of their most promising youngsters in their grand final clash with Melbourne.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on September 11, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Grand finalists locked in after huge upset

This year’s AFL grand finalists are locked in after the Western Bulldogs produced a stunning upset in their preliminary final.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Mitch Hannan of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Second Preliminary Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval on September 11, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL massacre defies all logic

The Western Bulldogs have defied the odds to obliterate the highly-fancied Port Adelaide Power and advance to the AFL grand final.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power during the 2021 AFL Round 17 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Melbourne Demons at Adelaide Oval on July 8, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Very tough’: Coach’s candid admission

His side enters its preliminary final as favourites, but Port Adelaide Power coach Ken Hinkley is taking nothing for granted.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: Bulldogs head coach Luke Beveridge walks away from talking to his players during the round 11 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on May 28, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

AFL coach ‘seething’ over state’s Covid comedy

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is fuming after at a state health officer’s ruling against his team that he has described as “comical”.

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AFL Captains. Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli as photographed at the pre season AFL Captains day at Marvel stadium . (Photo by Michael Klein)

‘Like nothing happened’: No risk for star skipper

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge wasn’t sure he could pick two key players, but both will give his team a key advantage for Saturday’s preliminary final.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is seen ahead of the AFL 1st Semi Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on September 04, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Unreasonable’ restrictions hit finals prep

South Australian health officials have put a big obstacle in front of the Western Bulldogs ahead of the preliminary final with Port Adelaide.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs handballs during the AFL First Semi Final Final match between Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on September 04, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Coach breaks silence on blow to superstar

A knee injury to skipper Marcus Bontempelli left Western Bulldogs fans nervous following the semi-final win over Brisbane.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: The Power line up for the national anthem during the 2021 AFL Second Qualifying Final match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Brave message driving grand final charge

Port Adelaide only lost four games in 2020, one of them was a preliminary final, and a simple idea is shaping them to stop that happening again.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Western Bulldogs players (L-R) Bailey Smith, Lachie Hunter and Adam Treloar celebrate victory during the AFL 1st Semi Final match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on September 04, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL star backed after finals shocker

Their captain is racing the clock to get up for this week and a star midfielder has to rebound from a shocker, but all the vibes are positive at the Bulldogs.

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