Dogs rocked as scans reveal brutal Bontempelli blow
Western Bulldogs’ injury crisis has plunged to new depths with captain Marcus Bontempelli set to spend at least the first month of the new season on the sidelines.
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‘Electric’ Darcy leads Bont-less Dogs to win over new-look Hawks
Marcus Bontempelli is more than confident he’ll be right for round 1, but without him it was the future of the Bulldogs who shone brightest against Hawthorn.
Every Bulldog rated: Young star’s meteoric rise only the beginning
The pressure is well and truly on at the Dogs. Who’s going to help Luke Beveridge’s side climb the mountain again? Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph rate every Dog.
Watch: Jamarra’s emotional return just the start of long road
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was greeted with open arms and plenty of hugs at training on Wednesday, but there’s still a long road before he’s fit to play. Watch the vision and see the pictures.
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Revealed: Geelong’s grand plan to unleash Bazball
Publicly, Geelong says Bailey Smith hasn’t nominated the club as his next AFL home. But as JAY CLARK reports, the Cats already have grand plans for Smith to spearhead their next era.
Another star Bulldog wants out
Another Western Bulldogs midfielder has joined Bailey Smith in requesting a trade from Whitten Oval.
Bailey Smith drops bomb on Bulldogs
Bailey Smith has declared his next move will be to leave the Bulldogs with the club sending an immediate message to its rivals.
Too good for VFL? Rivals hone in on emerging Dogs midfielder
A fringe Western Bulldogs midfielder could follow Bailey Smith out of Whitten Oval, with rival clubs circling after his monstrous VFL campaign. Plus, will Luke Beveridge re-sign over summer?
Best team in it? Beware Mitchell’s made-for-finals monster
After what transpired at the MCG on Friday night, Port Adelaide will be quaking in its boots. Can any team beat the Hawks at their blistering best?
‘Took the piss’: Ginni hails breakout star
Hawthorn has thrashed the Bulldogs at the MCG with the Hawks’ most controversial star paying credit to a young teammate.
‘Strongarmed’: Dogs coach worried by midfield
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says soul-searching will be on the agenda for his on-ballers, including the superstar captain.
Player ratings: Perfect Hawk’s blitz — but where was Bont?
Some big-name Bulldogs went missing when it mattered most — while a perfect Hawk made the finals spotlight his own. See how we rated every player from Hawthorn’s elimination final win.
Robbo: The truth and talent behind outrageous Hok Ball
It’s difficult keeping up with Hok Ball because the moments seem to get bigger, louder and more outrageous, writes MARK ROBINSON. But behind the noise is a serious group of kids.
‘Surreal’: Bulldog gets MCG injury comeback
An important Western Bulldog will make her AFLW return in an unexpected setting – and her Auskick experience could come in handy.
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