Western Bulldogs

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Tim English of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the round 24 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, on August 26, 2023, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Mystery injury keeps Bulldogs star out of contact drills

Western Bulldogs big man Tim English continues to be held back from contact training, but the club is confident he will be fit for round 1.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrates during the 2023 AFL Round 24 match between the Geelong Cats and the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL

Key problem Dogs must fix to shake ‘own worst enemy’ tag

The Bulldogs enter 2024 as the AFL’s most intriguing side, so how can they avoid underachieving once again? SCOTT GULLAN previews their season and the issues that must be solved.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Bailey Smith and his Bulldogs team mates look dejected after losing the round one AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 18, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

AFL

Bulldog blow: Baz out for season in ‘devastating training mishap’

What was looming as a massive contract year for Western Bulldog Bailey Smith has gone horribly wrong, with a serious knee injury at training set to sideline the star for the 2024 season.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Bailey Smith of the Bulldogs wins the 2km time trial during a Western Bulldogs AFL training session at Whitten Oval on November 27, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

AFL

Has Bailey played his last game for the Dogs?

It was meant to be his redemption year – instead Bailey Smith will miss next season entirely. So, what does the injury mean for his next contract? Scott Gullan takes a look from all angles.