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.
Western Bulldogs
‘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.
‘No way he’d miss it’: Injured Demon doesn’t train
A rolled ankle forced one Melbourne forward to walk laps and watch on as his teammates continued their Grand Final preparations in Perth.
‘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.
Desperate GF race: All Australian running but so is the clock
It’s the news all Melbourne fans are desperately waiting to hear. Will All-Australian Steven May beat the clock to take his place in the grand final?
Classic Bevo: How Dogs lured back one of their own
A gifted Melbourne forward couldn’t get things rolling after repeat surgeries, so-so form and renewed competition for spots. But Luke Beveridge had a plan to get his man.
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.
Lure of home getting stronger for Bulldogs star
Bulldogs star Tim English is out of contract at the end of 2022 and is unlikely to look at an extension anytime soon. And a recent development might make the club nervous.
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.
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.
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.
Demons gun: I won’t be part of Cerra trade
Melbourne is in the hunt for Docker Adam Cerra and one player’s name has been linked to a swap — but he says it’s news to him. All the latest trade news.
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.
How Disney boss wrote Dogs’ new fairytale
The senior vice-president for The Walt Disney Company took over as Western Bulldogs president as the club hit full-blown crisis. But Kylie Watson-Wheeler has Bulldogs in her blood.
Will Dogs defender hold his spot for AFL Grand Final?
Western Bulldogs defender Zaine Cordy is on the selection edge, but father Brian, who played in 124 games for Footscray, is hoping his son can have a shot at becoming a two-time premiership player.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
The Tackle: Why Connor Rozee is overhyped
Plenty has been said about the raw talent of Port Adelaide young gun Connor Rozee. But is he falling down the 2018 ‘super draft’ pecking order? Likes and dislikes
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.
‘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.
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.
AFL makes call on Dogs’ clash strip for grand final
It is the 1954 grand final rematch the AFL world can’t wait to see. But what jumper will the Bulldogs players be wearing for the match?
Best and worst umpires for your team revealed
Which umpires will your team want blowing the whistle in September? Exclusive figures reveal the best and worst umpires for every flag contender.
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.
Live ladder: Bombers primed to end finals curse
Essendon has not won a final in more than 6000 days but it will enter September in red-hot form. See what every Round 23 result means and the final ladder after 396 home-and-away games.
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.
‘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.
Dogs crash out of the top-four
Only last week the Western Bulldogs were eyeing off their first ever minor premiership, fast forward and now they are preparing for an elimination final.
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.
Blockbuster timeslot most likely for Power finals opener
With a top-two spot locked in for the Power, they look to have earned this blockbuster timeslot for their Qualifying Final against the Cats or the Dees. Here are the details.
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.
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.
How many of these 14 out-of-contract Blues will return?
After yet another disappointing season, Carlton is faced with a host of big list calls. Plus, why hasn’t a former top pick signed a new deal?
‘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.
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.
Malthouse: The tactic which can carry Dees to a flag
James Harmes may not be the first Demon that comes to mind when thinking finals game changer, though the defensive midfielder could have the biggest impact of all.
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