Early Tackle: No malice, but May must be handed a holiday
Steven May didn’t line Francis Evans up when he collided with the Blues forward, but he still got him high – and in today’s footy that’s enough, writes Josh Barnes.
Western Bulldogs
Bont, Libba, Treloar: Where star Bulldogs’ futures really sit
Arguably footy’s strangest contract negotiations around Marcus Bontempelli’s future look to be heading to a close, but the future of two other gun midfielders at the Dogs remains a question.
‘Win them all’: Bevo declares finals race still alive for defeated Dogs
It was another case of so close, yet so far for the Western Bulldogs, but Luke Beveridge has declared finals are still in the picture, sending a stark message to his side.
Lions star’s ‘crazy’ bid for quick recovery
The speedy nature of Linc McCarthy’s recovery from a knee reconstruction has surprised Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan.
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Injury could open door for Lions rookie
Dayne Zorko is confident the Brisbane Lions have good options in their search for a replacement for the injured Noah Answerth.
‘Sorry for you’: Coach drops mic on journo
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has added another twist in his feud with Kane Cornes with his final comment at a press conference.
‘I just feel sorry for you’: Bevo’s Cornes quip as Jamarra returns
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is back on deck at Whitten Oval after a stint away from the Bulldogs due to personal reasons, while Luke Beveridge also snapped at Kane Cornes. Watch the video.
AFL club’s banner blows up in their face
The doubts surrounding the Bulldogs are growing after their loss to Adelaide, with a star using a worrying word to describe their effort.
Collapsed lung for key tall as real deal Crows make statement
There were question marks around the September legitimacy of both the Bulldogs and Crows leading into the finals-shaping clash – and one side answered them emphatically on Saturday
The loss that shows Bevo’s Dogs are too flawed to contend
The Dogs are fast, fun and slick forward of centre – but, again, their flaws were laid in Saturday’s loss to Adelaide. And the worrying numbers are almost identical to Carlton.
Bulldogs star’s car used in alleged shooting
A vehicle registered to young Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has allegedly been used in a drive-by shooting in Melbourne.
The one thing that separates Levi West from legendary Bulldog dad
Levi West’s fearless attack on the footy, workrate and ability to get the ball from inside to out would sound familiar for Dogs fans, as the son of a legend becomes the latest top prospect from Carey Grammar.
AFL to review Xerri call after he was ‘laid out on the ground’
The vision of North Melbourne big man Tristan Xerri looking dazed sparked serious debate on Thursday night – should he have come straight off? AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has responded.
Bevo, Clarko and Kane: What to expect in feud’s next chapter
He’s banned by both the Kangaroos and the Bulldogs. Now, Kane Cornes will be right in the middle of North’s biggest night of the season. How will it all shake out?
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