Western Bulldogs

‘Reset’: No.1 pick makes big change

Western Bulldogs young gun Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will inherit a famous number for the 2022 season for a couple of special reasons.

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PERTH. 25/09/2021. AFL Grand Final. Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium, Perth. . Jake Lever of the Demons fends off Bulldog Cody Weightman during the 1st qtr. . Photo by Michael Klein

‘Emptiness’ driving grand final revenge

Watching a replay of the AFL grand final loss is a no-go zone for Western Bulldogs players who could get an early shot at some sort of revenge.

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PERTH. 24/09/2021. Western Bulldogs training at Optus Stadium, Perth. Bulldog Cody Weightman during todays captains run at Optus stadium . Photo by Michael Klein

Star Bulldog back on the track

The Western Bulldogs have committed to more AFL games in Ballarat as a young gun returned to the track early after post-season surgery.

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30/03/2003. Paul Dimattina celebrates a goal in the last quarter. Western Bulldogs v Geelong. Telstra Dome. Digital Image.

Ex-AFL star in intensive care after booster jab

Former Western Bulldogs star Paul Dimattina is in intensive care after suffering a suspected adverse reaction to a Covid booster shot.

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Sam as a boy and now as a giant. Photo: Getty Images

AFL tiny tot now an absolute giant

There are few people literally born to play AFL football but third generation star Sam Darcy is already a towering figure in the game.

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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan seen with Jessie Wynter. Photo: Instagram, @Jessiereneewynter, Mia Fevola.

AFL hotshot parties with reality TV star

New photos have put AFL player Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s romantic life back in the spotlight weeks after splitting from Mia Fevola.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: The Demons celebrate after the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Demons respond to nightclub incident report

Demons and Bulldogs stars reportedly traded insults in a “heated” nightclub incident in Perth. Melbourne’s boss has addressed the claim.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Easton Wood of the Bulldogs celebrates 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)

Fan owned as champion gets last laugh

Retiring Western Bulldogs premiership captain Easton Wood has shut down a fan’s accusation in the most brutal way possible.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Robert Murphy and Easton Wood of the Bulldogs hold up the the premiership cup during 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 Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Premiership skipper’s shock announcement

The Western Bulldogs will forge into 2022 without their last premiership captain who has announced his retirement.

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Bulldogs coach Luke Beverridge (left) injured captain Robert Murphy and acting captain Easton Wood hold the trophy after winning the AFL Grand Final between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘I’d feel sick’: Champion’s shock call

Western Bulldogs 2016 Premiership captain Easton Wood has dropped a bomb on the club in an incredible act of selflessness.

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Bucky’s list ratings: Where does your club stand?

Is your club in the premiership window or ready for a long rebuild? Expert recruiter Gary Buckenara puts every club’s list under the blowtorch.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Bailey Smith of the Bulldogs looks dejected while watching the trophy presentation after the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Gary Day/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL star investigated over pub incident

Just days after becoming the most popular AFL player on Instagram, Bailey Smith is being investigated over an alleged incident.

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Bailey Smith has a crazy life. Photo: Getty Images and Instagram

$50k sex offer to AFL star is just insane

The AFL’s Instagram prince has the world at his feet, but some of the popular youngster’s success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

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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)

Young gun proves how tough he is

Cody Weightman is preparing to miss the opening weeks of the Western Bulldogs’ pre-season as he recovers from ankle surgery.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Christian Petracca of the Demons celebrates a goal during the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Petty reason behind fresh AFL ‘nastiness’

There is reportedly a “rivalry full of nastiness” developing between two AFL clubs, the reason for which is unbelievably petty.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Adam Treloar of the Bulldogs looks on as the teams line up during the 2021 AFL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

AFL club takes charge on vaccinations

One AFL club has already stolen a march on getting players vaccinated, with the CEO revealing everyone had their first dose on Monday.

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Caleb Daniel wasn't backing down. Photo: Fox Sports.

Image exposes giant AFL laughing stock

The league’s shortest player tried to assert himself over Demons giant Max Gawn on Saturday — but things didn’t go to plan.

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Huge backlash to ‘snobbish’ Grand Final tweet

An Aussie writer has been hammered for her take on sport as she poured cold water on the Demons’ historic Grand Final win on Saturday.

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Star’s sad reply to Hemsworth post

Chris Hemsworth didn’t receive the result he was after on Saturday but kept the Western Bulldogs’ Grand Final defeat in perspective.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Clayton Oliver of the Demons and Christian Petracca of the Demons celebrate during the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Insane stat proves AFL is king

The 2021 AFL Grand Final was only the second ever to be played outside of Victoria, leading TV viewership records to be broken.

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‘This will sting’: Thrashing shatters skipper

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli says Saturday night’s grand final loss to Melbourne ‘will sting for a bit’.

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Christian Petracca after the game. Photo: Twitter, @7AFL.

Reason Demons hero broke down in tears

Melbourne’s Christian Petracca broke down in tears after one post-match question, before explaining why he was overwhelmed.

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‘I got shafted’: Coach reveals awkward snub

Simon Goodwin has revealed what went wrong as a Channel 7 presenter came under fire for overlooking him at the AFL Grand Final.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Tom McDonald of the Demons celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2021 AFL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Stat proves everyone loves Demons

The Melbourne Demons broke their premiership drought on Saturday in front of thousands of fans at a neutral venue.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Josh Dunkley of the Bulldogs is dejected after the Bulldogs were defeated by the Demons during the 2021 AFL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

What went wrong for the Western Bulldogs

The Western Bulldogs looked a chance to pull off an AFL grand final upset on Saturday, before everything came crashing down.

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‘Absolute shocker’: Optical illusion stuns fans

AFL fans were up in arms after a crucial shot for goal by Melbourne skipper Max Gawn was disallowed in controversial fashion.

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Mark McGowan was spotted with a Melbourne scarf ahead of the AFL grand final.

‘Controversial’ detail in WA Premier’s selfie

AFL fans were surprised when WA Premier Mark McGowan was spotted with an intriguing item of clothing ahead of the Grand Final.

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Greg Parke immortalised in footy cards. Photo: Twitter, @AndrewGigacz.

AFL great dead in Grand Final tragedy

A football great who played for the Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs has died just hours before his teams play in the Grand Final.

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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 Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

What time does the AFL Grand Final start?

The AFL has confirmed the start time for the history-making 2021 AFL Grand Final between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs in Perth.

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

How to watch the AFL Grand Final in Australia

History will be made in Saturday night’s AFL grand final in Perth. Here are all the details you need to watch the game and the pre-match buzz.

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