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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. February 23 , 2024. AFL. Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn at Whitten Oval. Bulldog Ryley Sanders charges through half forward . Pic: Michael Klein

‘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.

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.

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)

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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)

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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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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Christian Petracca of the Demons celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL First Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats at Optus Stadium on September 10, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Ripple effect’: Secrets to stunning Melbourne success

Injury clouds have lifted over two key Demons as the secrets to Melbourne’s run to the AFL Grand Final were revealed.

AFL Preliminary Final . September 11 2021 . Port Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. Bulldog Bailey Smith celebrates a goal during the 1st qtr. . Photo by Michael Klein

‘New levels’: Star Bulldog amazes teammates

Bailey Smith showed he had ice in his veins with a game-winning goal against Brisbane and one teammate has been blown away by his clutch finals work.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Stefan Martin of the Lions and Max Gawn of the Demons compete in the ruck during the round nine AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 22, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Exhaust him’ – crucial mission for Grand Final success

Melbourne captain Max Gawn’s preliminary final performance was so stunning, the Western Bulldogs have put extra time in to stopping him in the AFL Grand Final.

Dejected Adam Treloar and Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley after losing to the West Coast Eagles in the 2018 AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Grand Final loss ‘will hurt me to the day I die’

Ahead of the AFL Grand Final on Saturday in his first year as a Western Bulldog, Adam Treloar has revealed a pain he doesn’t want to taste again.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Jake Lever addresses the media during a Melbourne Demons AFL training session at HBF Arena on September 21, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Star Demon meditating for GF success

Jake Lever’s first AFL Grand Final experience didn’t go to plan but now the All-Australian Melbourne defender has a secret weapon in his preparation for the decider.

Luckless AFL star shows his ‘true character’

Luckless AFL star shows his ‘true character’

Josh Bruce had every right to be preparing for a grand final this weekend but instead of kicking up a stink, the injured Bulldog is knuckling down.

Kane Cornes didn't see eye-to-eye with Josh Bruce. Image: Getty

Cornes’ savage AFL grand final call

Port Adelaide Power great Kane Cornes has weighed into the premiership medal debate ahead of next week’s AFL grand final.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Tom McDonald of the Demons looks dejected after losing the round 4 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 28, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘No one wanted me’: Star’s sad admission

In the lead-up to the grand final, Demons star Tom McDonald has admitted he was once unsure if he’d be playing AFL at all in 2021.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Head of High Performance Darren Burgess and Charlie Spargo chat during the Melbourne Demons training session at HBF Arena on September 20, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘No way he’d miss it’: Injured Demon doesn’t train

A rolled ankle forced one Melbourne forward to walk laps and watch on as his teammates continued their Grand Final preparations in Perth.

AFL Round 14. Geelong vs Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, Geelong. 18/06/2021. Bulldog Caleb Daniel clears infant of Cameron Guthrie of the Cats during the 2nd qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

‘Fair bit of pressure’: Grand Final switch flicked

After a week of training, then lazing by the pool in Perth, it’s go time for both AFL grand-finalists, who are stepping things up a gear.

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