Historic grand final a tale of two cities
Two of Melbourne’s oldest clubs will face off in the grand final today in a city far from home, while ordinary Melburnians ponder breaking the law just to watch the footy with a mate.
Western Bulldogs
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Fresh Covid scare rocks WA before Grand Final
The AFL Grand Final is primed and ready to go but one star has become the unluckiest man in Australia after a selection nightmare.
AFL stud is the surprising king of Instagram
Mystery surrounds the reason an unlikely AFL rising star has exploded on social media to become the most intriguing Grand Final story.
Bevo’s us-against-them magic started with his VAFA ‘bogans’
Luke Beveridge is on the verge of creating Western Bulldogs history. Not bad for a former tax office worker. This is the story of his rise from VAFA coach to premiership winner.
‘A bit emotional’ – tales of Grand Final heartbreak
The Western Bulldogs were always going to recall two players for the Grand Final, which meant telling another two they wouldn’t play in the biggest game of the year.
Dees, Dogs’ path from juniors to grand final stage
Bailey Smith was a Knight, Max Gawn was a Monder, Angus Brayshaw was a Rover – how the Dees and Dogs forged their paths to the AFL Grand Final.
AFL Grand Final team lists revealed
Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs have unveiled their sides for the biggest game of the AFL season, which takes place this Saturday.
Love Schach: How quiet Dog rediscovered his bark
Most had Josh Schache’s papers stamped midway through this year — but not Luke Beveridge. Here’s how the Dogs forward got himself back in favour and capitalised on his chance.
Bont joins Whitten as Footscray’s greatest showmen
Ted Whitten’s impact on the Bulldogs is everlasting – modern day hero Marcus Bontempelli is already carving himself right next to EJ into Footscray’s Mt. Rushmore.
‘Unnerving’: Star’s sneaky dig at AFL
A change to the structure of the finals series has been ‘unnerving’ for one Bulldogs star, who is preparing for the second decider of his career.
‘Ripple effect’: Secrets to stunning Melbourne success
Injury clouds have lifted over two key Demons as the secrets to Melbourne’s run to the AFL Grand Final were revealed.
‘New levels’: Star Bulldog amazes teammates
Bailey Smith showed he had ice in his veins with a game-winning goal against Brisbane and one teammate has been blown away by his clutch finals work.
‘Exhaust him’ – crucial mission for Grand Final success
Melbourne captain Max Gawn’s preliminary final performance was so stunning, the Western Bulldogs have put extra time in to stopping him in the AFL Grand Final.
Grand Final loss ‘will hurt me to the day I die’
Ahead of the AFL Grand Final on Saturday in his first year as a Western Bulldog, Adam Treloar has revealed a pain he doesn’t want to taste again.
Star Demon meditating for GF success
Jake Lever’s first AFL Grand Final experience didn’t go to plan but now the All-Australian Melbourne defender has a secret weapon in his preparation for the decider.
Luckless AFL star shows his ‘true character’
Josh Bruce had every right to be preparing for a grand final this weekend but instead of kicking up a stink, the injured Bulldog is knuckling down.
Cornes’ savage AFL grand final call
Port Adelaide Power great Kane Cornes has weighed into the premiership medal debate ahead of next week’s AFL grand final.
‘No one wanted me’: Star’s sad admission
In the lead-up to the grand final, Demons star Tom McDonald has admitted he was once unsure if he’d be playing AFL at all in 2021.
‘No way he’d miss it’: Injured Demon doesn’t train
A rolled ankle forced one Melbourne forward to walk laps and watch on as his teammates continued their Grand Final preparations in Perth.
‘Fair bit of pressure’: Grand Final switch flicked
After a week of training, then lazing by the pool in Perth, it’s go time for both AFL grand-finalists, who are stepping things up a gear.
Desperate GF race: All Australian running but so is the clock
It’s the news all Melbourne fans are desperately waiting to hear. Will All-Australian Steven May beat the clock to take his place in the grand final?
Classic Bevo: How Dogs lured back one of their own
A gifted Melbourne forward couldn’t get things rolling after repeat surgeries, so-so form and renewed competition for spots. But Luke Beveridge had a plan to get his man.
Brownlow Predictor: Star clear leader in award race
The 2021 Brownlow Medal is touted as the closest race in recent history, though one star might make a mockery of those predictions.
Lure of home getting stronger for Bulldogs star
Bulldogs star Tim English is out of contract at the end of 2022 and is unlikely to look at an extension anytime soon. And a recent development might make the club nervous.
Secret to All-Australian success
Pre-season matches are supposed to be used to mix things up, but one move at the Western Bulldogs in February had huge ramifications.
The two words spurring on the Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs defender Alex Keath has revealed the two words inspiring his side as it looks to repeat the premiership heroics of 2016.
‘Ultimate teammate’: Injured star trolls haters
The online hate for Western Bulldogs finals hero Cody Weightman has been slapped down by an injured teammate.
20-year first change to AFL finals fixture
The AFL is reportedly going back to the future with Channel 7 bending on an official request to make a radical change to the finals schedule.
Shock take on 6302-day ‘nightmare’
Essendon’s season ended with a brutal loss to the Western Bulldogs, but fans have reason to believe a horror drought will end soon.
Draw revealed as finals race heats up
After an enthralling first weekend of finals, the race for the 2021 premiership has been whittled down to six contenders.
Fans unleash on ‘ridiculous’ AFL farce
A Western Bulldogs young gun has ruined the Essendon fairytale but fans have been left furious over the calls that made it possible.
Dons’ still in the dark about Hind availability
The Bombers are no clearer about Nick Hind’s finals future after his supermarket stop over locked him out Essendon’s flight to Launceston.
Bulldogs ready for Bombers raid
The Western Bulldogs have lost three straight, but midfielder Lachie Hunter is confident his side can fire when it matters most.
Best and worst umpires for your team revealed
Which umpires will your team want blowing the whistle in September? Exclusive figures reveal the best and worst umpires for every flag contender.
Coach’s blunt admission on star’s return
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has offered a major update on a star ruckman’s chance of returning to action ahead of the finals.
Live ladder: Bombers primed to end finals curse
Essendon has not won a final in more than 6000 days but it will enter September in red-hot form. See what every Round 23 result means and the final ladder after 396 home-and-away games.
Channel 7 star’s heart broken on live TV
AFL legend Luke Darcy embodied the sentiments of every Western Bulldogs fan as he cut a despondent figure on live TV.
‘Shouldn’t happen’: AFL controversy erupts
Controversy has erupted in the wake of Brisbane’s thrilling win over West Coast, with claims the Bulldogs were robbed of a top four spot.
Dogs crash out of the top-four
Only last week the Western Bulldogs were eyeing off their first ever minor premiership, fast forward and now they are preparing for an elimination final.
Star fined for ‘abusive’ on field comments
Caleb Daniel’s wallet will be feeling a bit lighter today after he was fined for directing “abusive” comments to an umpire on Friday.
Blockbuster timeslot most likely for Power finals opener
With a top-two spot locked in for the Power, they look to have earned this blockbuster timeslot for their Qualifying Final against the Cats or the Dees. Here are the details.
Coach’s admission after AFL heartbreak
The Western Bulldogs are facing the very real possibility of missing out on a top-four finish after slumping to a third straight loss.
Power leave rivals’ hopes hanging by thread
The Port Adelaide Power launched an impressive comeback on Friday night to defeat the Western Bulldogs and secure a top-two spot.
How many of these 14 out-of-contract Blues will return?
After yet another disappointing season, Carlton is faced with a host of big list calls. Plus, why hasn’t a former top pick signed a new deal?
‘Tested fully’: AFL credentials at stake
Port Adelaide’s premiership credentials go on the line on Friday night, and coach Ken Hinkley has a message for the doubters.
Hotel-bound Bulldogs not ‘pulsing’
Heavy restrictions have been imposed on the Western Bulldogs who have been given extra quarantine rules in order to play Port Adelaide.
Malthouse: The tactic which can carry Dees to a flag
James Harmes may not be the first Demon that comes to mind when thinking finals game changer, though the defensive midfielder could have the biggest impact of all.
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