The Bulldogs were playing catch-up in 2023 after a 3-5 start. That can’t happen again next year. JON RALPH examines the Dogs’ list and argues why Luke Beveridge should be made to wait for a new deal.
There’s a blueprint there – but the Bulldogs are still dillydallying over the future of their most successful coach. And there’s a big hazard sign in play, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Geelong is set for more big games in 2025, and one of them is a bumper match-up between Bailey Smith and the Western Bulldogs.
With three of their biggest stars coming out of contract next year, Western Bulldogs will need to move quickly. GLENN MCFARLANE has the latest on how talks are progressing.
Publicly, Geelong says Bailey Smith hasn’t nominated the club as his next AFL home. But as JAY CLARK reports, the Cats already have grand plans for Smith to spearhead their next era.
Another Western Bulldogs midfielder has joined Bailey Smith in requesting a trade from Whitten Oval.
Bailey Smith has declared his next move will be to leave the Bulldogs with the club sending an immediate message to its rivals.
A fringe Western Bulldogs midfielder could follow Bailey Smith out of Whitten Oval, with rival clubs circling after his monstrous VFL campaign. Plus, will Luke Beveridge re-sign over summer?
After what transpired at the MCG on Friday night, Port Adelaide will be quaking in its boots. Can any team beat the Hawks at their blistering best?
Hawthorn has thrashed the Bulldogs at the MCG with the Hawks’ most controversial star paying credit to a young teammate.
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says soul-searching will be on the agenda for his on-ballers, including the superstar captain.
Some big-name Bulldogs went missing when it mattered most — while a perfect Hawk made the finals spotlight his own. See how we rated every player from Hawthorn’s elimination final win.
It’s difficult keeping up with Hok Ball because the moments seem to get bigger, louder and more outrageous, writes MARK ROBINSON. But behind the noise is a serious group of kids.
An important Western Bulldog will make her AFLW return in an unexpected setting – and her Auskick experience could come in handy.
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