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.
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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.
Stand-off? Why Dogs ruckman’s future hinges on next 10 weeks
A 10-week purple patch can make you filthy rich, Bulldog Tim English is definitely going to get a big deal, but exactly how big? The second half of 2024 could shape his career.
‘Keep it rolling’: Zorko’s message to Lions
Having bounced back to form against the Western Bulldogs, the Lions want to back it up with another win over St Kilda on Friday night.
‘Risky’, ‘a concern’: Bevo’s big problem with tackle rule change
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has expressed concern about the AFL’s mid-season holding the ball tweak, calling on the league to make a key concession only weeks into its implementation.
Lions’ finals hopes alive after statement win over Dogs
The Lions are still in the finals chase, after Eric Hipwood ripped the Dogs to shreds in a masterclass on Friday night.
Trust issues? Resurgent Lions expose Jekyll and Hyde Dogs
Brisbane has put its fellow finals contenders on notice with a commanding win over Western Bulldogs which raised serious questions about Dogs’ top-eight credentials.
Three takeaways from Hipwood, Neale masterclass
Brisbane’s Eric Hipwood equalled his career-best haul while Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale stuffed the stat sheet in a big win over the Western Bulldogs. See our SuperCoach takeaways and relive the action here.
‘He can help’: Lions welcome surprise new arrival
The Lions are in a “precarious position” ahead of their clash with the Western Bulldogs and they hope a new addition can help turn things around.
Bulldogs try to tame Libba’s attack for return
No one can accuse the Western Bulldogs of not taking concussion seriously, with one gun to miss an extra week while a favourite son is being taught to do things differently.
Reid fails at tribunal, Bulldog free to play
West Coast and Harley Reid have failed to downgrade the star’s ban at the tribunal, while the Western Bullodgs were able to get their man off scot-free. See the details here.
Bulldogs star ‘ticked every possible box’ for return
He had his head split open and collapsed on the field but the doctors have cleared a star Bulldog to return.
From villain to hero: Bevo’s praise for Dogs’ matchwinner
Luke Beveridge has praised the maturity shown by Sam Darcy to turn matchwinner after two minutes of madness against Brayden Maynard and Collingwood.
Darcy’s brutal reaction to son’s matchwinner
Luke Darcy’s son kicked the matchwinner in Friday night’s AFL game, but you wouldn’t have known by his dad’s ice cold reaction.
Dogs claim big win as Pies succumb to injury woes
The Western Bulldogs have outlasted Collingwood at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Dogs massive win over Pies
The Western Bulldogs won a thriller against Collingwood but now face a nervous wait as two players face possible suspensions for incidents during the contest. Recap the game as it happened and all the key SuperCoach takeaways.
AFL fans divided as Maynard gets flattened
Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard, who has a reputation as an agitator, was on the receiving end of a heavy hit against the Dogs.
Why Treloar deserves to be ranked among AFL’s elite
He doesn’t generate the fanfare of captain Marcus Bontempelli — or even Tom Liberatore. But as SCOTT GULLAN writes, Adam Treloar is on track to achieve two 13-year firsts in a season which has confirmed him among the game’s elite midfielders.
‘Embarrassed’ Bulldog apologises after exit rumour
After a report that Rory Lobb wanted to end his Western Bulldogs deal early went to air he had to confront his coach about it.
‘Made up his mind’: AFL’s first trade bomb drops
The AFL season hasn’t hit the halfway mark yet but a Western Bulldogs player reportedly wants out as he seeks a spot at fourth club.
Injured Western Bulldogs star learns fate
Western Bulldogs superstar Aaron Naughton has received the results of scans on his injured knee after a tough defeat to Sydney.
Contentious call denies depleted Dogs after Warner masterclass
The hits kept on coming for the Dogs, and as they hit back valiantly, their comeback after Chad Warner’s latest masterclass was cruelly denied by a contentious decision.
Three takeaways from Warner’s masterclass against wounded Dogs
A Chad Warner-led Sydney has escaped with the four points after an injury-depleted Western Bulldogs mounted a fierce comeback. Relive the updates and read the takeaways here.
‘It snaps legs’: AFL great slams tackle
The hip-drop tackle outlawed in the NRL has reared its head in the AFL after a star Bulldog was injured against the Swans.
Ladder-leading Swans hold off brave, depleted Dogs
The Swans remain the AFL’s most in-form team, beating a brave Western Bulldogs side by 14 points at Marvel Stadium.
‘You hold your breath’: Bevo addresses Libba’s return
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says Tom Liberatore’s wellbeing will continue to take priority as he warns the champion midfielder is not “out of the woods” as he aims to make a return.
Libba not ‘out of the woods’ despite return
Tom Liberatore has been cleared to return to training but everyone at the Western Bulldogs will be putting his health first before any playing comeback.
Bevo’s Dogs put the heat back on another coach
It certainly wasn’t pretty, but the Bulldogs have registered their best win of the season, writes Lachlan McKirdy. And, in the process, asked big questions of Adam Kingsley.
‘Did he forget?’: GWS veteran’s brain snap
Callan Ward is a great of the GWS Giants, but the veteran midfielder produced an all-time clanger against his old side.
Teenage Dog’s ‘heartbreaking’ address after retirement
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has revealed how Aiden O’Driscoll told teammates of his forced retirement due to concussion only months after realising his AFL dream.
Bulldogs refocus after ‘tragic’ week
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge reveals he spoke at a “very emotional” players’ meeting for a retired young Bulldog.
AFL star’s career over after six months
One of the Western Bulldogs’ brightest prospects has been forced to step away from the AFL only months after he was drafted.
Tragic retirement call for Dogs young gun
One of the Western Bulldogs’ brightest prospects has been forced to step away from the AFL only months after he was drafted.
‘He’s the man’: Bevo backed by Dogs star
A Western Bulldogs young gun has thrown his weight behind the senior coach as he revealed an interesting aspect of his contract negotiations.
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