Western Bulldogs

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Senior coach Ken Hinkley of the Power speaks to his players during the 2021 AFL Round 22 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Carlton Blues at Adelaide Oval on August 14, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘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.

LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 14: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs leads out the team during the round 22 AFL match between Hawthorn Hawks and Western Bulldogs at University of Tasmania Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL

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.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 09: James Harmes of the Demons celebrates a goal during the round 21 AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium on August 09, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

AFL

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.

Braydon Preuss of the Demons (left) and Mitch McGovern of the Blues contest during the Round 16 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Melbourne Demons at the MCG in Melbourne, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

AFL

Trade talk: Big Demon chooses new club

Braydon Preuss will play for a third club next season after being stuck behind Max Gawn in the Demons ruck queue. After interst from several clubs, who has he nominated? Plus another Bomber wants out.

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AFL

Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags

WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?

AFL

AFL Round 7. Collingwood v Carlton at the MCG. Patrick Cripps brushes past Adam Oxley . Pic: Michael Klein

Who has the easiest draw?

ST KILDA’S expected rise has hit an early hurdle, with the Saints lumped with one of the toughest AFL draws. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB SIT ON THE DIFFICULTY LADDER?

AFL

Pros and cons: Every club’s draw analysed

THE winner of the Richmond v Carlton season-opener could get off to a flyer next year while Collingwood has been booted from prime time. Our experts assess the 2017 AFL fixture.

Crows

2016 AFL Grand Final match between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Australia on October 1, 2016. Picture: Jason Edwards

Clubs back twilight Grand Final in 2017

THE league’s power clubs are urging the AFL Commission to be bold and tick off a historic twilight Grand Final next year. Tell us what you think

Sport

Bulldogs player reacts after winning the AFL Grand Final between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

AFL fixtures in full: How did your club fare?

The Western Bulldogs will unfurl their AFL premiership flag at Etihad Stadium before the grand final rematch against Sydney at Etihad Stadium in round two. 2017 FIXTURES IN FULL.

AFL

AFL teams to play the Good Friday clash at the MCG, North Melbourne Kangaroos and Western Bulldogs. Players Josh Dunkley from Western Bulldogs and Ben Brown from North Melbourne with Jordan Van de Hoef 10, injured in a motorcycle accident at the Royal Children's Hospital. Picture: David Caird

Dogs, Roos to play Good Friday

NORTH Melbourne and Western Bulldogs will meet in a historic Good Friday twilight encounter at Eithad Stadium next year, with the contest set to boost the coffers of the Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal.

Sport

AFL Round 22- Richmond v St Kilda at MCG , Richmond's Dustin Martin gets tackled by St Kilda's Blake Acres. 20th August 2016. Picture: Colleen Petch.

20 quirky stats from 2016 season

DUSTIN Martin scored three Brownlow Medal votes in Round 17 despite recording 18 ineffective kicks. It’s no surprise Martin features in the 20 quirkiest stats from the past season.

AFL

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - JUNE 24: Travis Cloke of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round 14 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 24, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Dogs, Pies set for Round 1 blockbuster

NEW Bulldog Travis Cloke won’t have to wait long to face Collingwood while Essendon will host Hawthorn in prime-time in Round 1 next year. SEE THE LIKELY ROUND 1 DRAW

North Melb

Roos to play historic Good Friday game

NORTH Melbourne will play in football’s first Good Friday game with the blockbuster-starved premier Western Bulldogs set to be its likely opponent.

Trade HQ

AFL trades 2016 report card

WHO were the winners and losers of the trade period? See who your club gained and lost plus expert analysis on what it means for your 2017 hopes. EVERY DEAL.

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