‘Holy moly’: Footy erupts at putrid disgrace
The AFLW has reached arguably its lowest point in the league’s history, with commentators blasting appalling scenes on Friday night.
Western Bulldogs
‘Are you the Veale Deal?’: Footy’s most notorious trade 21 years on
Lochlan Veale never played an AFL game, but his unwitting role in a notorious trade will mean his name is always remembered by footy fans. He looks back on 21 years since the ‘Veale Deal’.
AFL star’s comment raises eyebrows
Bailey Smith has poured fuel on his burning trade drama with fans up in arms over a comment shared on Instagram.
Ball: Don’t put Smith through draft ringer
Fifteen years after he was forced to go through the draft to reach Collingwood, Luke Ball has urged the Cats and Dogs to come to terms to trade Bailey Smith and avoid the anxiety he felt while in limbo.
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Dogs’ midfield monster puts 14-year first in sight
Marcus Bontempelli and Adam Treloar combined to launch the fast-finishing Bulldogs into the top four — and to within reach of a milestone the club hasn’t achieved since Brad Johnson was captain.
Player ratings: Did perfect Bont just win the Brownlow?
Marcus Bontempelli banked more Brownlow Medal votes with a dominant display as Western Bulldogs closed in on a finals berth. See how we rated every player here.
Robbo: Bramble, Bevo and a journey from ‘nowhere’
When Sam Mitchell looked Lachie Bramble in the eye and told him he was no longer wanted, the former Hawk was lost. Enter Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs. MARK ROBINSON uncovers the truth about the SSP success story.
Lobb: Tiktok furore, media ban and why I love Bevo
Everyone knows the obvious Rory Lobb tipping point – when coach Luke Beveridge recast him on the field. But, as he explains to GLENN McFARLANE, what happened off the field turned out to be just as important.
How Lobb’s move back shapes his future
Rory Lobb’s move to defense has reinvigorated his career at the Western Bulldogs. Here’s how it could shape the rest of his career, as the trade winds circulate.
Coach backs Dogs to ride short break
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says his side can avoid the five-day break blues suffered by Carlton last week.
The passion and angst behind Footscray’s identity switch
The Dogs will revert back to Footscray for one-night-only this week, yet the face of the original name change Rick Kennedy tells SHANNON GILL that the move to the Western Bulldogs remains the right call.
Robbo: The master of salvation has done it again
Luke Beveridge’s coaching eulogy was being written earlier this year — and not for the first time. MARK ROBINSON examines how the Bulldogs coach has defied the doubters again and made his side an unlikely premiership threat.
Bevo holding his horses on top four, Longmire laments loss
The Western Bulldogs have played the top three sides in the past three weeks and have three wins, but Luke Beveridge isn’t looking any further ahead than next week.
Trade bait? Why Smith won’t be in Bulldogs’ finals plans
The Bulldogs look on the march towards September, but don’t count on Bailey Smith joining the charge, with the star likely to be kept on ice for the sake of his trade value.
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