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AFL giant makes history, wins on his own

The Western Bulldogs have one foot in the AFL Finals after Sam Darcy responded to criticism in the perfect way.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: Bailey Smith of the Bulldogs gicves the thumbs up during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Western Bulldogs and the Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium on April 12, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Bulldogs losing hope star will re-sign

The speculation around Bailey Smith’s future will intensify when the season ends and Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has weighed in.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Jye Caldwell of the Bombers celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 22 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Gold Coast SUNS at Marvel Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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Moneyball: Star Don signs mega deal, rivals eye fringe Pies

Breakout Bomber Jye Caldwell has signed a long-term contract extension. Plus, rival clubs are circling several fringe Collingwood players. FULL DETAILS in Moneyball.

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Tim English of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the round 24 AFL match between Geelong Cats and Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, on August 26, 2023, in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

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English reveals: Why I snubbed rivals for Dogs dream

Tim English has revealed why he turned his back on interest from his home state of Western Australia to recommit to Western Bulldogs on a long-term deal.

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MELBOURNE - June 9 : AFL. Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan celebrates a 4th quarter goal during the round 13 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium, on June 9, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

‘This is big’: AFL rocked by star’s news

Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has been tossed into uncertainty with a report claiming a big move is happening behind closed doors.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: AFL Bulldogs head coach Luke Beveridge looks on during the round 19 NBL match between Melbourne United and New Zealand Breakers at John Cain Arena, on February 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

The real Luke Beveridge: A rare glimpse into coach’s private life

After a season when the Bulldogs missed the finals, and with a footy review in the works, Luke Beveridge got away. For the first time, he opens up on what they really means off the field.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Buldogs senior coach, Luke Beveridge watches on during a Western Bulldogs AFL training session at Whitten Oval on November 27, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Bevo on Dogs salary cap squeeze, Sanders hype, AFL’s biggest issue

In part two of his exclusive chat with GLENN McFARLANE, Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge talks about the new recruits, the draftee who could be better than Bailey, how the AFL should approach concussion and his pre-season mantra.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Jack Ginnivan of the Bulldogs in action during the 2024 AFL Community Series match between Hawthorn Hawks and Western Bulldogs at University of Tasmania Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images)

The draftee and Ginni show: Key Hawks-Dogs takeaways

A young Bulldog locked himself in for a round 1 debut as the Bulldogs went on second-half blitz down in Launceston – but there was still reason for Hawks fans to get excited.

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Bulldogs head coach Luke Beveridge speaks to football director Chris Grant during an AFL Western Bulldogs training session at VU Whitten Oval in Melbourne, Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING

Beveridge breaks silence on Bulldogs tension

For the first time since the contentious summer review was completed, Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has addressed the club’s issues – and what fuelled them.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Henry Hustwaite of the Hawks in action during the AFL 2024 Match Simulation between the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn at Whitten Oval on February 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Young Hawk emerges as silver lining from summer of chaos

A potential draft steal has emerged as the shining light from an injury-ravaged pre-season at Hawthorn and is poised to be part of the club’s first-choice midfield come round 1.

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’Really anxious’: Coach tension was real at Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge had concerns during the club’s footy department restructure but has been strongly backed by CEO Ameet Bains.

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Laidley misses out as Dogs appoint new coach

Dani Laidley’s coaching comeback is on hold after she was edged out for the Western Bulldogs job by an untried contender.

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2022 AFL Football Round 21 - Western Bulldogs V Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium. Tim English of the Bulldogs in action. Picture: Mark Stewart

Robbo: Why Dogs shouldn’t cough up cash for English

Tim English is coming off an All-Australian season, but is he really worth $1 million a year? MARK ROBINSON says he isn’t to the Western Bulldogs.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - August 26 , 2023. AFL . Bulldog Tom Liberatore during the round 24 match between Geelong and the Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong, Australia. Photo by Michael Klein.

Bulldogs star ends nine-year leadership exile

He’s a heart and soul player and the son of a club legend and now Tom Liberatore has been elevated to an important position.

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