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Damien Hardwick had a heart attack. Photo: Kayo.

Star’s incredible response after coach fury

Tigers star Tom Lynch turned into superman after a bizarre act that had Richmond coach Damien Hardwick spitting chips.

BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 10: Jack Macrae of the Bulldogs (C) celebrates a goal during the round four AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at Mars Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Beveridge’s top Dog in ‘influential’ form

Luke Beveridge has applauded the early season form of Jack Macrae, who he says has been key to the Bulldogs’ unbeaten start.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Jesse Hogan of the Giants celebrates kicking a goal during the round one VFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at Lakeside Oval on April 17, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

GWS ready to unleash star recruit

The Giants might not have gotten the result they were after on Friday night but Jesse Hogan’s return from injury will lift the side’s spirits.

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Aaron Naughton's knee caught Tim English flush on the jaw.

UFC-style knockout rocks AFL game

Normally the flying knees are reserved for the UFC Octagon but a Western Bulldogs player was on the receiving end of one on Friday night.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 23: Jason Johannisen of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal with team mates during the round six AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval on April 23, 2021 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Giants gallant but Dogs have their day

The Bulldogs have continued their unbeaten start to the 2021 season, outclassing the Giants on a chilly night in the nation’s capital.

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Luckless AFL star’s ‘shattering’ blow

Lin Jong was poised to make his long-awaited return on Friday evening, but the luckless Bulldogs star’s comeback was cruelly cut short.

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Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs and players wrestle at the end of the third quarter during the Round 3 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and GWS Giants at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Friday, June 19, 2020. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Bulldogs urge GWS to bring on ‘physical love’

The Western Bulldogs won’t be bullied by fierce rivals GWS and will dish out their own physicality when they meet on Friday night.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Wil Powell of the Suns marks the ball during the round five AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Gold Coast Titans at Marvel Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Gold Coast narrowly avoids historic low

The Western Bulldogs obliterated their hapless rivals at Docklands, with Gold Coast narrowly avoiding their worst ever half of football.

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Josh Dunkley of the Bulldogs celebrates after kicking a goal during the Round 3 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and GWS Giants at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Friday, June 19, 2020. (AAP Image/Scott Barbour) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Battle for star Bulldog heats up

Bulldogs expect a rival to “come” for star ball-magnet Josh Dunkley after botching one of the highest profile deals of the 2020 trade period.

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Max Gawn, Lance Franklin and Dustin Martin.

Six teams ‘already a lock to play finals’

There’s only two finals spots left up for grabs for the likes of Geelong, Brisbane, Carlton and Collingwood according to Leigh Montagna.

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Joe Daniher's miracle goal against the Western Bulldogs.

‘Unbelievable’: Lions recruit’s freak feat

The commentators were left in shock when Brisbane recruit Joe Daniher pulled off a miracle goal, which many believed was accidental.

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Josh Dunkley of the Bulldogs reacts after the Round 18 AFL match between the Round 18 AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Sunday, July 21, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Screenshot puts AFL star at ‘rock bottom’

Western Bulldogs midfielder Josh Dunkley has revealed how a disgruntled footy supporter’s screenshot put him at “rock bottom”.

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Bailey Smith has been slammed for two low acts.

‘I hate it’: Star called out for low acts

AFL legend Dermott Brereton says Bailey Smith can’t play the mental health card and then belittle his opponents on the field.

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Fevola’s gushy tribute to AFL boyfriend

Melbourne socialite Mia Fevola has given a sweet, public birthday message for her AFL boyfriend alongside an adorable photo collage.

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AFL premiership player Jason Akermanis at the North Albury Football Club, nicknamed The Hoppers were he is the current coach. Pic by Simon Dallinger

Akermanis’ heartbreak over family secret

AFL great Jason Akermanis has opened up on his secret second family and his backflip to find the dad he’d never met before.

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AFL star fumes over ‘shocking’ Alcott joke

A former Kangaroos player was not happy with Aussie tennis star Dylan Alcott’s wisecrack after his team’s Friday humiliation.

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AFL Round 3. 02/04/2021. North Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. Bulldog Josh Bruce celebrates his 6th goal of the day in the third quarter . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Disastrous’: AFL star outscores entire team

Western Bulldogs forward Josh Bruce single-handedly outscored the entire opposition in a career-best performance against North Melbourne.

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VFL: Essendon v Footscray. (L-R) FootscrayÃs Easton Wood and EssendonÃs Fraser Robertson. Picture: Josie Hayden

Scary Bulldogs ‘more capable’ as a premiership threat

The Western Bulldogs are emerging as a premiership contender and even their coach thinks his team is ‘more capable’ of meeting lofty expectations.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Jack Ziebell of the Kangaroos looks dejected during the round 2 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Metricon Stadium on March 27, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Kangas want Good Friday to themselves

Star midfielder Ben Cunnington returns this week as North Melbourne look to make a Good Friday impact and silence the knockers

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Luke Darcy of Channel Ten previews the game during the round one AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Richmond Tigers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 24, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Seven smashed over ‘off-putting’ conflict

The match of the round was tarnished by a “compromised call” after Channel 7’s inexplicable decision to have Luke Darcy commentate.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Liam Ryan of the Eagles celebrates kicking a goal during the round 2 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on March 28, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Flat-out bullying’: AFL star’s ruthless move

Liam Ryan’s moment of magic highlighted a thrilling contest at Marvel Stadium, where the leader changed hands on 12 occasions.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 09: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan poses for a photograph after being announced as the number 1 pick during the NAB AFL Draft on December 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Stunning effort not enough for top pick

A number one draft pick set tongues wagging with five goals in a VFL practice match last week but needs to do more to earn an AFL debut.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Adam Treloar of the Bulldogs shakes hands with Tyler Brown of the Magpies at the start of the match during the round one AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 19, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Riewoldt blasts ‘cringe-worthy’ Collingwood

Adam Treloar was treated with love by his former Collingwood teammates. St Kilda legend Nick Riewoldt wasn’t impressed at all.

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AFLW wrap: Demons book finals spot in thriller

Melbourne managed to hold on despite a defiant comeback from Fremantle, securing a spot in the AFLW finals in the process. AFLW WRAP

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Bailey Smith of the Bulldogs is tackled by Jeremy Howe of the Magpies during the 2021 AFL Round 01 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 19, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Footy photo of the year lands in R1

Footy photographer Michael Willson has added to his portfolio of stunning shots, capturing Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith in full flight — literally.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 19: Adam Treloar of the Bulldogs celebrates during the 2021 AFL Round 01 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 19, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Shocked’: Fans fume at crowd’s ugly move

In his highly-anticipated debut for the Western Bulldogs, Adam Treloar was bizarrely greeted by the MCG crowd with a chorus of boos.

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Western Bulldogs training at the Whitten Oval. 15/03/2021. Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan training today . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Buddy Franklin 2.0’ leaves AFL stunned

Western Bulldogs recruit Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is bashing down the door for an AFL debut following “a day out” against Collingwood.

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AFL Round 8. Gold Coast Suns vs Western Bulldogs at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast . 23/07/2020. Jason Johannisen of the Bulldogs leaves Izak Rankine of the Suns in his wake . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Wow’: Bulldogs dump out of favour star

Western Bulldogs star Jason Johannisen has completely fallen off the club’s radar in a surprise team selection announced Friday.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 13: Adam Treloar speaks to the media during a Western Bulldogs AFL media opportunity at Whitten Oval on November 13, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Magpies won’t ‘go after Treloar

New Bulldog Adam Treloar has been in the spotlight all week but won’t be a target for his old Collingwood teammates on Friday night.

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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 slams ‘rushed’ new sub rule

The AFL said the coaches drove the new medical sub rule but Luke Beveridge said he had nothing to do with it and doesn’t support it.

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