Contentious call denies depleted Dogs after Warner masterclass
The hits kept on coming for the Dogs, and as they hit back valiantly, their comeback after Chad Warner’s latest masterclass was cruelly denied by a contentious decision.
Western Bulldogs
Three takeaways from Warner’s masterclass against wounded Dogs
A Chad Warner-led Sydney has escaped with the four points after an injury-depleted Western Bulldogs mounted a fierce comeback. Relive the updates and read the takeaways here.
‘It snaps legs’: AFL great slams tackle
The hip-drop tackle outlawed in the NRL has reared its head in the AFL after a star Bulldog was injured against the Swans.
Ladder-leading Swans hold off brave, depleted Dogs
The Swans remain the AFL’s most in-form team, beating a brave Western Bulldogs side by 14 points at Marvel Stadium.
‘You hold your breath’: Bevo addresses Libba’s return
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says Tom Liberatore’s wellbeing will continue to take priority as he warns the champion midfielder is not “out of the woods” as he aims to make a return.
Libba not ‘out of the woods’ despite return
Tom Liberatore has been cleared to return to training but everyone at the Western Bulldogs will be putting his health first before any playing comeback.
Bevo’s Dogs put the heat back on another coach
It certainly wasn’t pretty, but the Bulldogs have registered their best win of the season, writes Lachlan McKirdy. And, in the process, asked big questions of Adam Kingsley.
‘Did he forget?’: GWS veteran’s brain snap
Callan Ward is a great of the GWS Giants, but the veteran midfielder produced an all-time clanger against his old side.
Teenage Dog’s ‘heartbreaking’ address after retirement
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has revealed how Aiden O’Driscoll told teammates of his forced retirement due to concussion only months after realising his AFL dream.
Bulldogs refocus after ‘tragic’ week
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge reveals he spoke at a “very emotional” players’ meeting for a retired young Bulldog.
AFL star’s career over after six months
One of the Western Bulldogs’ brightest prospects has been forced to step away from the AFL only months after he was drafted.
Tragic retirement call for Dogs young gun
One of the Western Bulldogs’ brightest prospects has been forced to step away from the AFL only months after he was drafted.
‘He’s the man’: Bevo backed by Dogs star
A Western Bulldogs young gun has thrown his weight behind the senior coach as he revealed an interesting aspect of his contract negotiations.
Bevo beams with pride over Dogs’ spirit after week in spotlight
It was one of those weeks where the football world descended on where the Dogs were headed and Luke Beveridge’s side delivered an emphatic response against a hapless Richmond side.
‘Lot of heart’: Dogs’ celebrations answer criticism
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has discussed a telling second-quarter moment in their big win after a week of heavy criticism.
’Bloody awful’: Terrifying KO rocks AFL
Richmond’s night couldn’t have gotten much worse against the Western Bulldogs, capped off as a young star was knocked out cold.
Under-fire coach blocks out calls for change
The outside noise has been deafening but as pressure grows on Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge, he’s revealed how the criticism has impacted him.
‘Feels like home’: Dogs gun makes huge call
A Western Bulldogs young gun has decided on his future, with possible ramifications for other out-of-contract stars.
Key Dog reveals: Why we believe in Beveridge
Western Bulldogs football boss Matthew Egan has backed “innovator” Luke Beveridge to turn the club’s season around and been quizzed about the under-pressure coach’s future at Whitten Oval.
‘Aggressive and personal’: Boss calls out coach attacks
The heat being applied to Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has shocked those inside the club who continue to back their man.
‘What do you think?’: Dogs star bristles at Bevo questions
One of Western Bulldogs’ biggest stars has hit back at criticism of coach Luke Beveridge and pinpointed where blame for the club’s poor form should be targeted.
Robbo: The party is coming to an end for Bevo
It’s precarious times at the Kennel, and it seems Luke Beveridge is fighting a bushfire with a garden hose and there is an inferno coming over the hill, writes MARK ROBINSON.
‘Indefinite’ absence for Bulldogs star
A Western Bulldogs star has been dealt a serious setback which has made his pending MRO sanction irrelevant.
Bevo braces for ‘outside noise’ – but insists Dogs on same page
After a week in the headlines, the future of Luke Beveridge at the Dogs looks to still be a talking point, after his side’s shock loss to Hawthorn on Sunday.
AFL loses it for teen son of late legend
In scenes that are sure to warm the heart, the son of AFL great Paul Dear, who died in 2022, has sent his family into hysterics.
Smith trade race: The edge Hawks have on Cats, Pies
There are three clubs leading the race for Bailey Smith, but the Hawks will have a card up their sleeve that their rivals won’t be able to match when the trade period opens later this year.
AFL star’s explosive ‘requesting trades’ claim
Essendon has told off ruckman Sam Draper for comments about the Western Bulldogs and coach Luke Beveridge on a podcast.
Ch 7 star causes frenzy in AFL controversy
Bulldogs great turned footy commentator Luke Darcy has found himself caught up in another AFL controversy surrounding his son.
Bulldogs star ‘unlikely’ for Perth trip
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says Jamarra Ugle-Hagan probably isn’t ready to play yet amid an ongoing personal battle.
‘Had a feeling we were 0-12’: Dogs boss blasts critics, backs Bevo
The Western Bulldogs boss has declared that Luke Beveridge is safe until his contract expires while hitting back at media criticism of the Dogs coach.
‘What is going on?’: Dale responds to Bevo subbing
All the pressure was on the Bulldogs heading into Thursday’s clash with St Kilda. Bailey Dale reveals how he and his coach were able to bite back at the outside noise.
Dogs coach lays down challenge after epic win
They obliterated St Kilda, but Luke Beveridge wants the Bulldogs to do one thing to prove they are a legitimately strong side.
Footy world says same thing in bloodbath
The Bulldogs came into Thursday night under the pump, but a fellow AFL battler ended it reeling from a one-sided hammering.
Bulldogs respond to tough week with thumping Saints win
All the pressure was on the Bulldogs, who delivered on Thursday night with a comprehensive win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Speculation grows over superstar’s future
Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli is unwilling to extend his contract just yet, despite his wishes to stay loyal.
Which Dogs Bevo sees as priorities to keep at the kennel
The Bulldogs have splashed cash on long-term contracts in the past two years, but MARK ROBINSON looks at which ones may be torn up and who Luke Beveridge wants to focus on instead.
Bulldogs star to miss crunch clash
The Western Bulldogs have lost a star forward for a must-win clash with St Kilda on Thursday night.
Libba test results pave way for round 7 return
In some positive news for Tom Liberatore, the star midfielder has been cleared of a range of health issues following a battery of tests undertaken since last week’s late-game collapse.
Bulldogs coach rails against rebuild ‘myth’
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has clarified how he views his side’s trajectory after an underwhelming start to the season.
Recalibration or rebuild? Time for Bevo to tell truth
What is behind the Dogs’ downward spiral? And is it a terminal spiral which will become a full-on rebuild, or is Luke Beveridge just recalibrating his star-studded list? JAY CLARK investigates.
Draftee, Libba to fall under Bulldogs’ concussion caution
Western Bulldog Aiden O’Driscoll’s return to football from concussion will be guided by upcoming meetings with medical experts, as the Dogs plot a path forward for Tom Liberatore.
Libba put into concussion protocols after scary collapse
The Bulldogs have placed Tom Liberatore in concussion protocols despite the star midfielder passing a head injury assessment and showing no symptoms following his fall on Friday night.
English to turn back on the West, leaving Dog on the outer
A Tiger buying property out west might not mean as much as first thought, the Bull puts contract talks on hold, Levi should be joining Will and more as JON RALPH provides the latest AFL trade update.
Dons turn blowtorch on ‘Bont or bust’ Bulldogs
All the pressure was on the Bombers during the week, but a big Friday night win over the Bulldogs has turned the heat onto Luke Beveridge’s men.
AFL: Under siege Bombers respond by blitzing Dogs
An under siege Essendon has responded from its poor Gather Round performance by blitzing the Western Bulldogs. Relive updates and SuperCoach scores here.
Essendon respond under Friday night lights
Essendon have responded to their critics by smashing the Western Bulldogs under the Friday night lights.
‘Agent of chaos’: AFL erupts over coach
A surprise snub for Friday night’s AFL clash between the Bulldogs and Essendon had fans all saying the same thing about one coach.
McGuane: Bevo’s Aaron Naughton conundrum
Aaron Naughton has been down on some key stats, but has been adding value to the Dogs in other ways. MICK McGUANE looks at the big talking points for the Dogs.
Future unclear for Bulldogs duo
Two All-Australian Western Bulldogs are no longer walk-up-starts and their names are being mentioned as targets for other clubs.
Trade latest: Rival clubs circle star Dogs
After starting as the sub on Saturday, Jack Macrae’s future at the Bulldogs is clearly up in the air – but he’s not the only star rival clubs are making a move on.
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