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AFL Round 16.. Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 04/07/2021. Bulldog Bailey Dale drives the dogs inside 50 during the 1st qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

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.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Marcus Bontempelli and his Bulldogs team mates celebrate winning the AFL First Elimination Final match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Cody Weightman of the Bulldogs is tackled by Matt Guelfi of the Bombers during the 2021 AFL First Elimination Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Essendon Bombers at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Ultimate teammate’: Injured star trolls haters

The online hate for Western Bulldogs finals hero Cody Weightman has been slapped down by an injured teammate.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs leads the team out during the 2021 AFL First Elimination Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Essendon Bombers at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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.

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Hawthorn training at Waverly. O'Meara, Mitchell and Vickery with there new numbers . Pic : Michael Klein

Hawks pass on numbers of club greats

HAWTHORN has taken the final step in moving on from Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis by passing on their jumpers numbers for 2017. SEE YOUR CLUB’S CHANGES

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VFL Grand Final. Casey Scorpions vs Footscray. Nick Jameson celebrates a 3rd qtr goal . Pic: Michael Klein

VFL brings back the AFL curtain-raiser

BULLDOGS, Kangaroos, Magpies and Tigers fans can look forward to back-to-back VFL-AFL blockbusters in 2017 with the return of the curtain-raiser.

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Irene Chatfield with her dog Buffy.

The Doggies had their day over VFL in ‘89

FANS now can look back in satisfaction at the time they were forced to save the Footscray Bulldogs from a VFL-forced merger with Fitzroy, digging deep into their own pockets for survival.

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AFL: Round 4 Collingwood v Melbourne Adam Treloar Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Who has the best midfield in the AFL?

IT is one thing all great premiership teams have in common. An elite midfield. So where does your club’s midfield rank? Champion Data has the answer.

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AFL Round 21. Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon at Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast. Dyson Heppell celebrates kicking Essendons first goal . Pic: Michael Klein

Who is your club’s next captain?

THERE have been some surprising captaincy calls already for 2017 — and there could be more to come. Who is next in line at your club?

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'Who had the last laugh' Western Bulldogs premiership player Tom Boyd in a laneway in Werribee. . Pic : Michael Klein

Boyd laughing last, laughing loudest

AT times it looked like the year from hell but for Western Bulldogs forward Tom Boyd it had the ultimate happy ending. That is why the young Dog wouldn’t change a thing.

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Geelong Cats Patrick Dangerfield on the run Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Players to Gill: Show us some respect

AFL players have slammed the league as the pay war continues, with Brownlow medallist Patrick Dangerfield firing another shot at chief executive Gillon McLachlan for his no-show.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Toby McLean of the Bulldogs celebrates winning the 2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Bulldogs lock away premiership forward

THE WESTERN Bulldogs have locked away premiership forward Toby McLean to a new two-year deal, tying him to the club until the end of 2019.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the AFL First Preliminary Final match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Western Bulldogs at Spotless Stadium on September 24, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Cashed up Dogs post record profit

A DREAM premiership run has resulted in a monster profit for the Western Bulldogs. The Dogs have announced an operating profit of more than $3.5 million.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Tom Boyd of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal with Toby McLean of the Bulldogs during the 2016 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 01, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Can your club meet expectations in 2017?

CAN Richmond or Collingwood climb the ladder? Will North Melbourne and Hawthorn continue to win? We predict whether your club will meet expectations in 2017.

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