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.
Western Bulldogs
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.
Where star Dog really sits in latest Bevo shuffle
While the Dogs had a convincing win against the Suns in Ballarat, star midfielder Jack Macrae lit up the VFL with 46 touches. So the question remains – what does Luke Beveridge do?
McGuane: The ‘tax’ which nearly cost Sicily at tribunal
James Sicily should never have been thrown to the wolves by the AFL for his actions in Round 1, writes MICK McGUANE, and the Hawks should never have had to go to the tribunal to get a ban overturned.
Hardwick: Don’t write off Pies and Lions
Three-time AFL premiership-winning coach Damien Hardwick says there’s still plenty of hope for struggling Collingwood and Brisbane.
Beveridge answers midfield star mystery
Two rounds into the AFL season and Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is having to do some serious explaining about his selections.
The seven-figure deal which could lure English out of kennel
West Australian free agent Tim English has attracted strong interest from West Coast and Victorian rivals – will the offers be too good to ignore? Here’s the latest.
Ralph: How Beveridge risks losing baffled players, fans
Luke Beveridge has always made his own calls and bucked conventions. While it was the coaching style which led the Bulldogs to a flag, JON RALPH writes it’s also a coaching style which risks alienating players and fans.
Dees’ switch flip leaves Dogs searching for answers
The Dogs started hot, but when the Dees turned up the heat, they had no answer as Melbourne claimed their first win of the season, leaving the Dogs scratching their heads early in 2024.
Libba Legacy: The father and son who became heartbeat of Dogs
Tom and Tony Liberatore will achieve a special combined milestone in round 1 of the AFL season. They speak to GLENN MCFARLANE about their special connection to the Western Bulldogs.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
How explosion of top picks will shape AFL stars’ club futures
The 2023 draft’s stars are about to explode into the AFL, and look set to play a big role in where the veterans of the AFL could head this off-season. JON RALPH analyses the young guns.
‘Well ahead’: Excitement builds around Bulldogs draft steal
An interrupted pre-season has been too much of a setback for a veteran Western Bulldogs star but the emergence of their to top draft pick has his coach excited.
‘This is big’: AFL rocked by star’s news
Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has been tossed into uncertainty with a report claiming a big move is happening behind closed doors.
The real Luke Beveridge: A rare glimpse into coach’s private life
After a season when the Bulldogs missed the finals, and with a footy review in the works, Luke Beveridge got away. For the first time, he opens up on what they really means off the field.
Bevo on Dogs salary cap squeeze, Sanders hype, AFL’s biggest issue
In part two of his exclusive chat with GLENN McFARLANE, Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge talks about the new recruits, the draftee who could be better than Bailey, how the AFL should approach concussion and his pre-season mantra.
The draftee and Ginni show: Key Hawks-Dogs takeaways
A young Bulldog locked himself in for a round 1 debut as the Bulldogs went on second-half blitz down in Launceston – but there was still reason for Hawks fans to get excited.
Beveridge breaks silence on Bulldogs tension
For the first time since the contentious summer review was completed, Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has addressed the club’s issues – and what fuelled them.
Young Hawk emerges as silver lining from summer of chaos
A potential draft steal has emerged as the shining light from an injury-ravaged pre-season at Hawthorn and is poised to be part of the club’s first-choice midfield come round 1.
’Really anxious’: Coach tension was real at Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge had concerns during the club’s footy department restructure but has been strongly backed by CEO Ameet Bains.
Legend lifts lid on gay AFL storm
An AFL great has opened up on the divisive comments by a teammate that left him “disgusted”, “hurt” and “embarrassed”.
Watch: Dogs players abused as club backs in under-fire Bevo
As the Bulldogs stand behind Luke Beveridge after their horror loss to the Eagles, skipper Marcus Bontempelli has called out the fans who abused the players in the aftermath of the loss.
AFL Finals: Each team’s top 8 hopes explained
The race for the minor premiership, top two, top four and top eight are all still alive as the AFL season reaches a thrilling conclusion.
Career first needed for Bulldogs to reach finals
A shock loss to Hawthorn last week has demanded the Western Bulldogs achieve a career first for coach Luke Beveridge to play finals.
Emotional exit hits premiership coach
AFL retirements are plentiful but so are coaching moves and a shock axing at the Western Bulldogs came with an emotional tribute.
Club legend to leave Dogs in coaching shake-up
Western Bulldogs legend Rohan Smith is on the way out of Whitten Oval as the club revamps its coaching structure under Luke Beveridge from next season.
Fan hit with monster ban after Pickett incident
A fan who reached over the fence to touch Richmond star Marlion Pickett won’t be seen at an AFL game for a long time. Get the details of the sanctions now.
Bevo’s pivotal piece to premiership puzzle becomes clear
The Bulldogs showed the AFL on Friday night that at their best they are as hard as anyone to beat. It starts with the Bont, but it’s becoming clear who the next most-valuable Dog is.
Records tumble as Dogs maul Richmond
The Western Bulldogs effectively ended Richmond’s season at quarter-time in a record-breaking performance at Marvel Stadium.
Inside story: How Dogs swapped millenium draft pick for Macrae
When Scott Clayton drafted Jordan McMahon at No. 10 in 2000 who would have thought that 23 years later that pick would have eventuated into a Bulldog premiership hero.
Bulldogs regain star in nick of time
A vital Western Bulldogs defender has been declared fit just in time to bolster an injury-ravaged backline in a must-win clash.
Season over for Crows, Bulldogs defenders
Confirmation of an ACL tear could mean career over for an out-of-contract Bulldog, while the Crows have lost another defender.
Giants have one foot in finals as ‘numb’ Dogs count cost
GWS has set up a return to finals footy with a big comeback in Ballarat, and the result is just the start of the Bulldogs’ bad news after a serious injury to a key player.
The must-win games as Dons finals hopes take a hit
After the loss against the Bulldogs, the Bombers’ finals chances have taken a hit. But which games to they have to win to cement their spot in the eight? Read the deep dive.
McGuane: When will Dogs’ mid-tier players stand up?
The Bulldogs top level talent is as good as that at any club. It’s the output of the next tier that is an issue at the Whitten Oval.
Bevo responds after whiteboard punch puts him in surgery
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has addressed the media for the first time after undergoing surgery for a broken hand. And he says the punch was just an unlucky angle.
More ‘nasty’ pain for young Bulldogs star
A run of bizarre injuries has continued for a Western Bulldogs tall, as Bailey Smith is closing in on a return after an illness.
Bulldogs blast after top four shock
After missing a chance to push into the AFL top four, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge had some serious questions for his players.
Smith circus rages as trade talk emerges
Noise around Bailey Smith’s position, form and future is growing by the week. What’s it all about?
Brownlow lock? Daicos is the best player in the game
Nick Daicos continues to embarrass the social media tools who claim he wins easy kicks. If the naysayers don’t now realise they’re witnessing greatness, they will on Brownlow night.
Power play: Does coach swap appeal for Hinkley, Dimma?
Could a direct coach swap be on the cards for 2024, and would it appeal for Damien Hardwick to return to Port and Ken Hinkley to head to Punt Rd?
Run home: More tests coming but hot Pies can’t be topped
The Pies have set the benchmark so far in 2023, but can anyone run them down or is the minor premiership a certainty? See the predicted run home.
Massive Bulldogs injury blow
Liam Jones was on track for an All-Australian berth but may be out for the rest of the season in a horror blow to the Western Bulldogs.
No guarantee from Goodwin on Clayton Oliver return
Will Clayton Oliver play this week? Demons coach Simon Goodwin provided an update on his fitness on Monday morning as the Dogs look for replacements for an injured duo.
What can Bevo do with underperforming Dogs?
Aaron Naughton, Rory Lobb, Ryan Gardner, Josh Bruce, Alex Keath and James O’Donnell are just some of the Bulldogs struggling to find form. What’s Bevo’s next move?
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