Star’s return bid surprises Dogs coach
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has been left blindsided by a star defender’s ambitious return plan against Sydney.
Western Bulldogs
How country great ‘Ross the plasterer’ forged footy star
Believe it or not, Cody Weightman wasn’t always this deadly in front of the big sticks, and it’s all thanks to an unlikely hero. The star Dog chats with Sam Landsberger about his rise.
Dogs stake finals claim, Cats falter in top-four push
Western Bulldogs has staked a huge claim for a finals spot, storming clear of Geelong to leave the Cats’ bid for a double chance in serious jeopardy.
Bulldogs coach says Lobb has ‘raised the bar’
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has credited a maligned tall with driving his side’s renewed finals push.
Coach slams ‘paranoid’ AFL as changes loom
A senior coach says the AFL is “in a spiral now” over tackling rules as the league doubled down on its tough stance on Friday.
The Dogs-Blues thriller that raised big questions – for both sides
In his 200th game, Patrick Cripps did his best to get the Blues back into the game late on Saturday. But far too much damage had been done – and it might linger for a while yet.
Dogs coach defends huge backline gamble
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge reveals why he will stake the Bulldogs’ teetering campaign on a makeshift defensive combination.
Season over for young Hawk as Bulldogs lick wounds
Luckless young Hawk Mitch Lewis’ season is over after a serious injury on Saturday, while the Western Bulldogs are licking their wounds after their horror loss to Port Adelaide.
Robbo: ‘When’ and ‘if’ loom large for coaches in the run home
It’s the time of year some coaches start making peace with their football mortality. Adam Simpson is already doing so, writes MARK ROBINSON, but who else is feeling the heat?
Did true Port show itself in Bulldogs demolition?
Two weeks ago against Brisbane, Port Adelaide fans booed their team and coach off the ground. On Saturday, a seemingly completely different Power side made sure it didn’t happen again.
Bulldogs superstar closer to rival switch
Superstar Bailey Smith, who is off contract at season’s end, is inching closer to a switch to an AFL powerhouse.
Key reason Bont should scare Port Adelaide
A back injury and illness couldn’t stop Marcus Bontempelli and now he’s free of both his opponents should be concerned.
The hug that revealed Bulldog’s bond with Bevo
The first thing Cody Weightman did on Tuesday morning was go give Luke Beveridge a hug. He tells SAM LANDSBERGER how much it meant to see his mentor stand up for him on TV on Monday night, and why it valiated his decision to re-sign.
‘Are you serious?’: Bevo rages in fiery clash
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has launched a strong defence of one of his stars over free kicks in the win over North Melbourne.
Clarko’s fury as ‘milked’ frees cost North dearly
Alastair Clarkson has called for umpires to be more vigilant about players “milking” freekicks after two lineball decisions came back to haunt North Melbourne in its loss to Western Bulldogs.
Teams news: Tigers, Port to unveil round 16 debutants
Port Adelaide and Richmond will unveil fresh faces on Sunday, while Hawthorn has made its call on whether to include Finn Maginness for the tagging job on Harley Reid. SEE THE FULL ROUND 16 TEAMS
Bulldogs coy on Bont’s fitness
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge had a cheeky answer when asked about the fitness of his captain and superstar midfielder.
Wildcard in race for disgruntled Dogs star
Collingwood is suddenly a “huge outsider” in the squabble for Bailey Smith with the Bulldogs star linked to a third club.
Done deal? Why Pies won’t land wantaway Bulldog
Bailey Smith looks likely to leave the Western Bulldogs. Collingwood wants Bailey Smith. However, there’s another suitor who might already have the star midfielder’s signature.
McGuane: Beware the Bulldogs… and the Bont
Marcus Bontempelli is a master. Can he lead the Bulldogs to another finals series? MICK MCGUANE looks at the Dogs’ season so far in his mid-season report card.
Bulldogs set for huge post-bye boost
After a statement win against Fremantle, the Western Bulldogs are looking at more promising news on the injury front.
Libba opens up on concussion battle – and that retirement talk
Tom Liberatore missed four matches after two separate concussions earlier this year. Did he ever fear that would be it for football? The star midfielder spoke to GLENN MCFARLANE about the Dockers and getting back.
Dockers bow to Dogs in the presence of greatness
Another day, another Marcus Bontempelli masterclass – this time with an outrageous goal-of-the-year contender. The skipper was, again, the catalyst as the Bulldogs jumped into the top eight.
Bont’s stunning goal highlights Freo flogging
Marcus Bontempelli’s goal of the year contender capped off a superb day for the Doggies, who were far too strong for Freo.
Sick Bulldogs skipper needs help
The Western Bulldogs have relied so much on Marcus Bontempelli this season a week of no training due to illness means his teammates will have to pick up the load.
Dogs coach lays down challenge after epic win
They obliterated St Kilda, but Luke Beveridge wants the Bulldogs to do one thing to prove they are a legitimately strong side.
Footy world says same thing in bloodbath
The Bulldogs came into Thursday night under the pump, but a fellow AFL battler ended it reeling from a one-sided hammering.
Bulldogs respond to tough week with thumping Saints win
All the pressure was on the Bulldogs, who delivered on Thursday night with a comprehensive win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Speculation grows over superstar’s future
Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli is unwilling to extend his contract just yet, despite his wishes to stay loyal.
Which Dogs Bevo sees as priorities to keep at the kennel
The Bulldogs have splashed cash on long-term contracts in the past two years, but MARK ROBINSON looks at which ones may be torn up and who Luke Beveridge wants to focus on instead.
Bulldogs star to miss crunch clash
The Western Bulldogs have lost a star forward for a must-win clash with St Kilda on Thursday night.
Libba test results pave way for round 7 return
In some positive news for Tom Liberatore, the star midfielder has been cleared of a range of health issues following a battery of tests undertaken since last week’s late-game collapse.
Bulldogs coach rails against rebuild ‘myth’
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has clarified how he views his side’s trajectory after an underwhelming start to the season.
Recalibration or rebuild? Time for Bevo to tell truth
What is behind the Dogs’ downward spiral? And is it a terminal spiral which will become a full-on rebuild, or is Luke Beveridge just recalibrating his star-studded list? JAY CLARK investigates.
Draftee, Libba to fall under Bulldogs’ concussion caution
Western Bulldog Aiden O’Driscoll’s return to football from concussion will be guided by upcoming meetings with medical experts, as the Dogs plot a path forward for Tom Liberatore.
Libba put into concussion protocols after scary collapse
The Bulldogs have placed Tom Liberatore in concussion protocols despite the star midfielder passing a head injury assessment and showing no symptoms following his fall on Friday night.
English to turn back on the West, leaving Dog on the outer
A Tiger buying property out west might not mean as much as first thought, the Bull puts contract talks on hold, Levi should be joining Will and more as JON RALPH provides the latest AFL trade update.
Dons turn blowtorch on ‘Bont or bust’ Bulldogs
All the pressure was on the Bombers during the week, but a big Friday night win over the Bulldogs has turned the heat onto Luke Beveridge’s men.
AFL: Under siege Bombers respond by blitzing Dogs
An under siege Essendon has responded from its poor Gather Round performance by blitzing the Western Bulldogs. Relive updates and SuperCoach scores here.
Essendon respond under Friday night lights
Essendon have responded to their critics by smashing the Western Bulldogs under the Friday night lights.
‘Agent of chaos’: AFL erupts over coach
A surprise snub for Friday night’s AFL clash between the Bulldogs and Essendon had fans all saying the same thing about one coach.
McGuane: Bevo’s Aaron Naughton conundrum
Aaron Naughton has been down on some key stats, but has been adding value to the Dogs in other ways. MICK McGUANE looks at the big talking points for the Dogs.
Future unclear for Bulldogs duo
Two All-Australian Western Bulldogs are no longer walk-up-starts and their names are being mentioned as targets for other clubs.
Trade latest: Rival clubs circle star Dogs
After starting as the sub on Saturday, Jack Macrae’s future at the Bulldogs is clearly up in the air – but he’s not the only star rival clubs are making a move on.
Cats do it again to reveal more truth about Bevo’s Dogs
The Bulldogs got within four points late in a frenetic final 10 minutes before Geelong did what they always do. So, who did we learn more about? Scott Gullan finds an answer.
Dogs hit back after star’s ‘cringe’ upload
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has responded to a bizarre series of TikToks involving the club’s recruit, Rory Lobb.
AFL star, fiance go viral in ‘cringe’ clip
Football fans have been left shaking their heads over an out-of-favour star’s appearance in his partner’s video challenge.
‘Great journey’: Bulldogs star’s big career call
Western Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore has decided whether he will play on beyond 2024.
Bulldogs want revenge as star returns
The return of an All-Australian midfielder will help the Bulldogs seek revenge for a shock loss that ended finals hopes last season.
Bulldogs called out for player payments breach
The Western Bulldogs have been hit with a suspended fine for a breach of the club’s total player payments during an AFLW season.
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