Reid fails at tribunal, Bulldog free to play
West Coast and Harley Reid have failed to downgrade the star’s ban at the tribunal, while the Western Bullodgs were able to get their man off scot-free. See the details here.
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Bulldogs star ‘ticked every possible box’ for return
He had his head split open and collapsed on the field but the doctors have cleared a star Bulldog to return.
From villain to hero: Bevo’s praise for Dogs’ matchwinner
Luke Beveridge has praised the maturity shown by Sam Darcy to turn matchwinner after two minutes of madness against Brayden Maynard and Collingwood.
Darcy’s brutal reaction to son’s matchwinner
Luke Darcy’s son kicked the matchwinner in Friday night’s AFL game, but you wouldn’t have known by his dad’s ice cold reaction.
Dogs claim big win as Pies succumb to injury woes
The Western Bulldogs have outlasted Collingwood at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Dogs massive win over Pies
The Western Bulldogs won a thriller against Collingwood but now face a nervous wait as two players face possible suspensions for incidents during the contest. Recap the game as it happened and all the key SuperCoach takeaways.
AFL fans divided as Maynard gets flattened
Collingwood’s Brayden Maynard, who has a reputation as an agitator, was on the receiving end of a heavy hit against the Dogs.
Why Treloar deserves to be ranked among AFL’s elite
He doesn’t generate the fanfare of captain Marcus Bontempelli — or even Tom Liberatore. But as SCOTT GULLAN writes, Adam Treloar is on track to achieve two 13-year firsts in a season which has confirmed him among the game’s elite midfielders.
‘Embarrassed’ Bulldog apologises after exit rumour
After a report that Rory Lobb wanted to end his Western Bulldogs deal early went to air he had to confront his coach about it.
‘Made up his mind’: AFL’s first trade bomb drops
The AFL season hasn’t hit the halfway mark yet but a Western Bulldogs player reportedly wants out as he seeks a spot at fourth club.
Injured Western Bulldogs star learns fate
Western Bulldogs superstar Aaron Naughton has received the results of scans on his injured knee after a tough defeat to Sydney.
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.
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.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
How explosion of top picks will shape AFL stars’ club futures
The 2023 draft’s stars are about to explode into the AFL, and look set to play a big role in where the veterans of the AFL could head this off-season. JON RALPH analyses the young guns.
‘Well ahead’: Excitement builds around Bulldogs draft steal
An interrupted pre-season has been too much of a setback for a veteran Western Bulldogs star but the emergence of their to top draft pick has his coach excited.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
’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.
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.
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.
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.
Young Bulldog, key recruit locked in battle for round 1 spot
An emerging Bulldog has revealed he decided against seeking a trade after finding a new lease of life in defence — but he’ll have to hold out an off-season recruit to get a round 1 berth this year.
The Bulldogs bolter who could leapfrog star teammates
Everyone knows Luke Beveridge’s long list of stars – but the rapid rise of an unheralded young Bulldog might be about to catch many off guard. We rate every player on the list.
AFL’s ‘hottest free agent’ set to push into 2024 without new deal
After making a return to contact training this week, the AFL’s most prized free agent of 2024 appears set to play deep into the season without a new contract, possibly sparking a bidding war.
Former Cat to oversee under-pressure Dogs coach’s future
A six-week review has prompted big changes at the Western Bulldogs, with a new role introduced to oversee the club’s football department.
‘So clean’: hype builds for Doggies’ draftee as key ruck back in action
Norm Smith medallist Jason Johannisen has huge raps on a draftee who has been tearing up the training track at the kennel, while a crucial big man is back in full training. JOSH BARNES has the latest.
Former coaches lead race for final AFLW gigs
A former premiership coach could reclaim his old job at the Western Bulldogs as Hawthorn also mulls a comeback coach.
Dani Laidley closing in on coaching comeback
Former North Melbourne men’s coach Danielle Laidley is deep in contention for a coaching comeback via an AFLW head role.
Bulldogs big man’s mystery illness revealed
An ill Tim English was taken out of contact drills with the Bulldogs testing the ruckman to ensure concussion wasn’t involved, now the cause of the illness has been revealed.
Star Bulldog’s injury mystery revealed
The Western Bulldogs have moved to clarify why star ruckman Tim English has been missing from pre-season training.
Bulldogs legend makes secret return to Whitten Oval
For the first time since his glittering 364-game career at the Bulldogs ended in 2010, Brad Johnson is back at the club in an official capacity. Get the exclusive details here.
Mystery injury keeps Bulldogs star out of contact drills
Western Bulldogs big man Tim English continues to be held back from contact training, but the club is confident he will be fit for round 1.
Key problem Dogs must fix to shake ‘own worst enemy’ tag
The Bulldogs enter 2024 as the AFL’s most intriguing side, so how can they avoid underachieving once again? SCOTT GULLAN previews their season and the issues that must be solved.
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