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Kane Cornes and Adam Treloar. Photo: Channel 9, Fox Footy.

$4.5m star torn apart after AFL finals ‘disaster’

Footy pundit Kane Cornes has highlighted a damning video to take a withering swipe at a Bulldogs star he’s accused of “giving up”

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Cody Weightman of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the AFL 1st Semi Final match between Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on September 04, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Bulldogs coming to terms with ‘big loss’

Bulldogs forward Cody Weightman will miss this weekend’s prelim, but the playing group still says he has a role to play off the field.

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Cam Rayner consoles Rhys Mathieson after Brisbane's heartbreaking finals loss.

Touching moment after heartbreaking loss

Brisbane’s season is over after a one-point loss to the Western Bulldogs and the Lions’ heartbreaking reality has been laid bare.

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Chris Hemsworth celebrates the Bulldogs' one-point win

Hemsworth’s ripped footy reaction goes viral

Aussie superstar Chris Hemsworth was pumped up after the Western Bulldogs won an all-time thriller on Saturday night.

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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)

Fans slam controversial calls in epic final

The semi-final between the Western Bulldogs and Brisbane had a trilling finish but fans weren’t happy with the standard of umpiring.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Joe Daniher of the Lions kicks on goal 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)

‘Heart in mouth’: Thriller sends fans berserk

A thriller at the Gabba has ended one side’s season and handed the other a preliminary final date with the Port Adelaide Power.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Ollie Wines of the Power handpasses the ball 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)

Players snub Wines in AFL awards shock

He might be Brownlow favourite, but very few of Ollie Wines’ peers think the Power star has been the best player of 2021 — and he wasn’t the only gun snubbed.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: Deven Robertson of the Lions marks the ball during the 2021 AFL Round 16 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on July 3, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Tag Lions won’t wear regardless of result

The Brisbane Lions will be ‘better’ for Saturday night’s finals experience against the Western Bulldogs regardless of the result.

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Toby Greene walked into umpire Matt Stevic, as proven by a new angle.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20, 2021: Bulldog Lachie Hunter celebrates a goal in the 3rd quarter during the round 23 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium, on August 20, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Klein)

Bulldogs ready for Bombers raid

The Western Bulldogs have lost three straight, but midfielder Lachie Hunter is confident his side can fire when it matters most.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Bulldogs head coach Luke Beveridge speaks to his players 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)

Coach’s blunt admission on star’s return

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has offered a major update on a star ruckman’s chance of returning to action ahead of the finals.

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Channel 7 star’s heart broken on live TV

AFL legend Luke Darcy embodied the sentiments of every Western Bulldogs fan as he cut a despondent figure on live TV.

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Was there a timekeeping error in the fourth quarter?

‘Shouldn’t happen’: AFL controversy erupts

Controversy has erupted in the wake of Brisbane’s thrilling win over West Coast, with claims the Bulldogs were robbed of a top four spot.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Marcus Bontempelli and Caleb Daniel of the Bulldogs look dejected after losing the round 21 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium on August 08, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Star fined for ‘abusive’ on field comments

Caleb Daniel’s wallet will be feeling a bit lighter today after he was fined for directing “abusive” comments to an umpire on Friday.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: The Bulldogs look dejected following the round 23 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on August 20, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Coach’s admission after AFL heartbreak

The Western Bulldogs are facing the very real possibility of missing out on a top-four finish after slumping to a third straight loss.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Travis Boak of the Power celebrates kicking a goal during the round 23 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium on August 20, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Power leave rivals’ hopes hanging by thread

The Port Adelaide Power launched an impressive comeback on Friday night to defeat the Western Bulldogs and secure a top-two spot.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Senior coach Ken Hinkley of the Power speaks to his players during the 2021 AFL Round 22 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Carlton Blues at Adelaide Oval on August 14, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Tested fully’: AFL credentials at stake

Port Adelaide’s premiership credentials go on the line on Friday night, and coach Ken Hinkley has a message for the doubters.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs leads out the team during the round 22 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Western Bulldogs at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Hotel-bound Bulldogs not ‘pulsing’

Heavy restrictions have been imposed on the Western Bulldogs who have been given extra quarantine rules in order to play Port Adelaide.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Lachie Hunter of the Bulldogs is tackled by Conor Nash of the Hawks during the round 22 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Western Bulldogs at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘Flat and lethargic’: Bulldogs in dire straits

The Western Bulldogs face the grim prospect of missing the top four after suffering their second-straight defeat on Saturday afternoon.

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‘Absolute freak’ who could cause a Brownlow boilover

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is a red-hot Brownlow Medal favourite this year. But history suggests he might not be in front in the count. Here’s why.

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Stand with Betts: Clubs join fight against racism

Eddie Betts moved a nation with his passionate appeal to unite us all against racism. All 18 clubs have heard the message and are standing with the indigenous great.

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