The Bulldogs were playing catch-up in 2023 after a 3-5 start. That can’t happen again next year. JON RALPH examines the Dogs’ list and argues why Luke Beveridge should be made to wait for a new deal.
There’s a blueprint there – but the Bulldogs are still dillydallying over the future of their most successful coach. And there’s a big hazard sign in play, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Geelong is set for more big games in 2025, and one of them is a bumper match-up between Bailey Smith and the Western Bulldogs.
With three of their biggest stars coming out of contract next year, Western Bulldogs will need to move quickly. GLENN MCFARLANE has the latest on how talks are progressing.
AFL superstar Marcus Bontempelli has popped the question to his partner on a romantic holiday, celebrating the engagement in style.
The 2016 premiership wasn’t just a dam wall breaking, it felt like something big building. But that young side is almost all gone, with just three players left at the Dogs. Here’s how it all broke up.
Jack Macrae has spoken for the first time as a Saint, declaring he wants to return to the “peak” of his powers as an inside mid and revealing how he feels about the Dogs’ midfield moving past him.
In May 2019, Tom Boyd stunned the competition by retiring from football. He tells CALLUM DICK how he managed to rediscover his love footy despite not having fun at the top level.
A Western Bulldogs defender has called time on one of the game’s most intriguing dual sport careers.
The phone wasn’t ringing off the hook for Matt Kennedy — until suddenly he had Luke Beveridge on the line. He details his whirlwind trade period and how he ended up as a Bulldog.
Trade period is behind us and the clear winners and losers have emerged. How will every club’s best 23 look for 2025 after the exchange period? FIND OUT HERE
Bailey Smith admits it’s been the most difficult year of his career as part of a heartfelt tribute to the Western Bulldogs following his trade to Geelong.
Fans have swiftly turned on Bailey Smith and hammered the Western Bulldogs over a social media post after his trade to Geelong.
Jack Macrae is still coming, but Ivan Soldo might not be. JON RALPH has the latest on the Saints’ targets, as well as who the Lions might be eyeing to replace the retired Joe Daniher.
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