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The 1000m gained club got two new members, but a forgotten Roo remains in front

Bailey Dale and John Noble achieved a rare feat with their performances in round 10

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TEAMS: Big boost for Cats, Dogs make one change for Smith reunion

The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between Geelong and the Western Bulldogs

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Dogs play it cool over approach to old mate Bailey

The Western Bulldogs were on the end of a cheeky Bailey Smith comment about their crowds, but coach Luke Beveridge has delivered a jab back at Geelong

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'It's no good for anyone': The mindset shift behind young Dog's breakout year

Ryley Sanders has fully embraced his half-forward role after a frustrating debut season

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Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

The Bulldogs and Bombers clash in round 10 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Bombers clash in round 10 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Beveridge confirms forward to miss year, Scott says loss 'a good lesson'

Rare knee issue to keep Cody Weightman out through this season, Bombers had no answer for Dale

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Scott post-match, R10: 'Equally, as good as they were, we were poor'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round ten’s match against Western Bulldogs

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Beveridge post-match, R10: 'His instincts, his game sense is as good as anyone'

Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round ten’s match against Essendon

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New top Dog: Dale breaks club record with 49

Bailey Dale goes where no Bulldog has gone before, amassing a whopping 49 disposals in his side’s demolition of the Bombers

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Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

The Bulldogs and Bombers clash in round 10 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Dale smashes club record as Dogs dismantle Bombers

It was one-way traffic all night as the Western Bulldogs thrashed Essendon by 91 points

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West shrugs off Bomber for fun in powerful goal

Rhylee West adds to his stellar night by brushing off a Don with brute strength before slotting his fourth

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Buk-mark it: Khamis rises for hanger

Buku Khamis soars high for a stunning grab as the Bulldogs continue to run rampant at Marvel Stadium

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Bontempelli at it again with exquisite skill

Marcus Bontempelli produces another moment of pure class, making a difficult finish look effortless

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Martin motors free for rare Bombers major

Nic Martin breaks into space and delivers a much-needed goal for Essendon early in the second half

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Through the legs: Genius English assist wows fans

Tim English delivers a moment of magic with a no-look tap to Tom Liberatore for a remarkable goal

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‘Don’t like that at all’: Dogs double up after tough call

The Bulldogs make the most of a contentious call against Mason Redman, earning a double goal after contact on Laitham Vandermeer

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Bont blows it open with brute strength

Marcus Bontempelli muscles his way through a crowded pack to kick a powerful opening goal

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'Remember it for next time': Dogs coach fires back at Koch over accusation

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has hit back at Power chairman David Koch

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League announces Bulldogs, Crows match move

Works on Mars Stadium have seen round 18 clash rescheduled at Marvel

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MATCH REVIEW: Bombers skipper, Crows defender learn fates

The match review for Saturday's round nine matches is in

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2:08:52

Match Replay: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

The Suns and Bulldogs clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

Extended highlights of the Suns and Bulldogs clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Critical late moments proof of Suns' growth, Bevo proud of Dogs' 'heart'

Damien Hardwick highlighted three passages of play late in Gold Coast's win over Western Bulldogs that he says the club must be 'built on'

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Beveridge post-match, R9: 'There was a lot of heart in the game'

Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round nine’s match against Gold Coast

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Hardwick post-match, R9: 'That's what our footy club has to be built on the back of'

Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round nine’s match against Western Bulldogs

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Highlights: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

The Suns and Bulldogs clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Last two mins: Suns survive late scare as Dogs storm home

The thrilling final moments between Gold Coast and Western Bulldogs in round nine

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Suns continue Darwin love affair after edging comeback Dogs

Gold Coast has held on to record a narrow win over a fast-finishing Bulldogs

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Gut-running Davidson provides pulse

Sam Davidson kicks an important goal to keep the Dogs within touching distance

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Captain Bont does it again to set up grandstand finish

Marcus Bontempelli shows his class with a brilliant goal in the closing stages

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Long lights up TIO Stadium with superb shake and finish

Ben Long slots a brilliant goal from distance as Gold Coast regains the lead

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Big Mac crunched by sky-high Buku in brutal clash

Mac Andrew heads to the bench after copping a nasty knee from Buku Khamis’ spectacular leap

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Pace and class from Dogs sees Kennedy slot his third

Matthew Kennedy kicks his third goal of the match after the Bulldogs go end to end in a flash

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Rioli has his NT homecoming moment with super finish

Daniel Rioli kicks a terrific goal on the run in front of family and friends

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Graham takes risky advantage as Suns forward pressure delivers

Will Graham casually kicks the match opener after a brilliant team effort in the forward line

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Dogs forward to undergo further surgery in cruel blow

Bulldogs forward Cody Weightman needs further surgery on his knee

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TEAMS: Key Demon out, Bulldog injured, FIVE changes for Port

The teams are in for round nine's Friday and Saturday matches, and Sunday's teams

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What this star Dog thought when injury struck, and when he could be back

Bulldogs star Sam Darcy chats to AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey about his knee injury, and when he could make his return

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Beveridge welcomes rugby coaching giant to the Kennel

Luke Beveridge was joined by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt at the Whitten Oval on Tuesday

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Footy Feed

Bevo responds to Baz, Pies rest stars, Swans ready for Don

Footy Feed: Sarah Olle and Nat Edwards with the latest news

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'I'm not anxious': Beveridge relaxed despite deal delay

The Western Bulldogs coach says he's comfortable waiting for a contract extension at the club

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Dogs defender keen to move on from Rioli saga

Dogs defender Bailey Dale wants to put the matter involving Power forward Willie Rioli behind him

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AFL reminds clubs of 'respectful communication’ after Rioli message

The AFL and Port Adelaide will take no further action after Willie Rioli contacted a Western Bulldogs player following the Power's loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday

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Bontempelli and Smith trade barbs, setting scene for fiery reunion

Bailey Smith has had a dig at his former club after Geelong's win over Collingwood

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Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide

The Bulldogs and Power clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide

Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Power clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Port 'couldn't do anything right' in Ballarat belting, Bulldogs' belief building

Ken Hinkley says he expected a tough match against the in-form Bulldogs, but was "surprised" with the manner in which his side lost

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Beveridge post-match, R8: 'A little bit of belief bubbling up to the surface'

Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round eight’s match against Port Adelaide

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Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide

The Bulldogs and Power clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Eminent English a class above in dominant display

Tim English put on an all-round performance, amassing three goals and 27 disposals in his side’s demolition

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Red-hot Dogs put on a clinic to bring down the Power

The Bulldogs outclass Port Adelaide with a 90-point win in Ballarat

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Treloar turns on the class in ’25 return

Adam Treloar marks his 2025 comeback with a ripping goal after being sidelined through injury

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Spark from the apprentice, magic from the master

Young gun Joel Freijah lights up the ground with a flashy move and finish, but Marcus Bontempelli quickly shows why he’s the top Dog with a touch of pure class

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Young Dog’s first AFL major a beauty

Luke Cleary conjures a terrific effort on the run and is surrounded by teammates to celebrate his first goal in the big league

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Ridiculous Richards banana is out of this world

Ed Richards may have kicked a genuine GOTY contender with this insane effort from the boundary

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West delivers stunner with precision

Rhylee West kicks an impressive goal on the run after gathering the perfect crumb

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'Outdated': Dogs coach calls for Tribunal overhaul after Curtis ban

Premiership coach Luke Beveridge has called on the League to throw out the existing classifiable offences matrix in favour of a simplified system

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Dogs 'move away' from Ugle-Hagan talk after statement

Luke Beveridge says latest update on star's break from the game allows everyone room to 'move beyond it'

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Jamarra takes leave, star Docker returns, Pies skipper available

Footy Feed: Sarah Olle with all the latest news

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Dogs forward takes leave due to personal issues

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has taken a leave of absence from the Bulldogs

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2:33:28

Match Replay: GWS v Western Bulldogs

The Giants and Bulldogs clash in round seven of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini Match: GWS v Western Bulldogs

Extended highlights of the Giants and Bulldogs clash in round seven of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Beveridge post-match, R7: 'Over the moon. We were a bit rattled early'

Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round seven’s match against GWS

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Highlights: GWS v Western Bulldogs

The Giants and Bulldogs clash in round seven of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Dogs dominate Giants in second-half blitz

A close contest blew open as the Western Bulldogs handed Greater Western Sydney a second consecutive defeat

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Khamis slots long-range monster with ease

Buku Khamis celebrates with teammates after he kicks his first goal for season 2025

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Hot Harmes double spells trouble for Giants

James Harmes steals a quick soccer and follows up shortly after with another slick finish through heavy traffic

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Dangerous Johannisen steers arrow after Bont brilliance

Jason Johannisen kicks a great goal thanks to a clever knock from captain Marcus Bontempelli after a period of forward pressure

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Silky Harmes snaps the Sherrin to perfection

James Harmes curls a brilliant goal after successfully evading some vigilant defence from Connor Idun

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Riccardi finishes chaos ball with polish

Jake Riccardi gets on the end of a handy Harry Himmelberg assist to complete a well crafted Giants team play

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Dogs explain Jones axing as debutant prepares for Giants test

Jedd Busslinger is a surprise call-up for a Western Bulldogs defence that is looking to shut down GWS stars Jesse Hogan and Toby Greene in Canberra

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Defender to debut for Bulldogs after two-and-a-half year wait

Sam Darcy's injury has opened the door for a third-year WA product to finally play his first AFL game

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BARRETT: Ugle-Hagan, Dogs set for last-ditch peace talks

The Western Bulldogs forward and his club will meet in a bid to revive his stalled AFL career, but failure won't stop rival interest, writes Damian Barrett

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Surprise and relief as Dogs star avoids season-ending ACL tear

Sam Darcy avoids ACL tear, despite the Western Bulldogs fearing his season would be over

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2:06:32

Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v St Kilda

The Bulldogs and Saints clash in round six of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v St Kilda

Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Saints clash in round six of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Praise for Darcy as Bulldogs mull replacement plan

Luke Beveridge says the club is fearing the worst but will await scans on Sam Darcy's knee after he went down against St Kilda

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Beveridge post-match, R6: 'It's fair to say that we're a bit concerned'

Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round six’s match against St Kilda

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Highlights: Western Bulldogs v St Kilda

The Bulldogs and Saints clash in round six of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Business as usual: Bont returns in top gear

Marcus Bontempelli wastes no time making an impression in his comeback to footy, collecting 30 disposals and slotting two goals in a commanding performance

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Bont stars on return, but cruel injury mars Dogs' win over Saints

The Western Bulldogs secure a dominant 71-point win over St Kilda

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Kennedy’s clever party trick catches all by surprise

Matthew Kennedy kicks an opportunistic soccer goal following a great smother from a teammate

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Is Dog in hot water for tackle on Higgins?

Lachie Bramble gets pinged for a dangerous tackle on Jack Higgins in the final term

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Libba's inspirational chase and tackle lights up Marvel

Tom Liberatore receives a standing ovation from the Bulldogs faithful after an incredible tackle on the wing

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JJ goes all the way after daring decision

Jason Johannisen capitalises on the Saints' turnover by slotting this brilliant goal on the burst

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Naughton's nifty pair as Bulldogs hit purple patch

Aaron Naughton leads the Dogs during their second-quarter surge with two crucial goals

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Bont’s back: Star Dog drills stunner in return game

Marcus Bontempelli shows he is fit and firing with this thrilling long-range goal during the second term

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Worrying scenes as Darcy hurts knee in sickening landing

The Bulldogs are dealt a crushing blow in the first term as star forward Sam Darcy is forced out of the game with a suspected knee injury

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Sinclair fired up after sizzling snap

Jack Sinclair nails a wonderful goal as the Saints march to an early lead

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Breakout Bulldog on Bont comparisons, his 'tough decision' to leave home

After being picked up in the third round of the 2023 draft, its been a rapid rise for Bulldog Joel Freijah

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Bevo on Jamarra’s future, Voss hopeful on TDK, Roo returns

Footy Feed: Sarah Olle with all the latest news

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'Totally invested here': Beveridge distances himself from Demons move

Luke Beveridge insists he won't be coaching anywhere other than the Western Bulldogs next season, despite links to Melbourne

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Beveridge says Jamarra's future 'in the AFL's hands', Bont set to return

Luke Beveridge says he's focused on the players available for selection at the Bulldogs

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The evolution of Easter fixture as Dogs look to build new marquee slot

The AFL fixture has continued to change through Easter as the Bulldogs look to make the Sunday night slot their own

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Return of the Bont? Dogs skipper to face fitness test, good news for mid

Marcus Bontempelli could return to face St Kilda on Sunday night, while James Harmes has been cleared of a serious foot injury

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2:12:34

Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v Brisbane

The Bulldogs and Lions clash in round five of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Brisbane

Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Lions clash in round five of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Western Bulldogs

The 1000m gained club got two new members, but a forgotten Roo remains in front

TEAMS: Big boost for Cats, Dogs make one change for Smith reunion

Dogs play it cool over approach to old mate Bailey

'It's no good for anyone': The mindset shift behind young Dog's breakout year

Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

Beveridge confirms forward to miss year, Scott says loss 'a good lesson'

Scott post-match, R10: 'Equally, as good as they were, we were poor'

Beveridge post-match, R10: 'His instincts, his game sense is as good as anyone'

New top Dog: Dale breaks club record with 49

Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

Dale smashes club record as Dogs dismantle Bombers

West shrugs off Bomber for fun in powerful goal

Buk-mark it: Khamis rises for hanger

Bontempelli at it again with exquisite skill

Martin motors free for rare Bombers major

Through the legs: Genius English assist wows fans

‘Don’t like that at all’: Dogs double up after tough call

Bont blows it open with brute strength

'Remember it for next time': Dogs coach fires back at Koch over accusation

League announces Bulldogs, Crows match move

MATCH REVIEW: Bombers skipper, Crows defender learn fates

Match Replay: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

Critical late moments proof of Suns' growth, Bevo proud of Dogs' 'heart'

Beveridge post-match, R9: 'There was a lot of heart in the game'

Hardwick post-match, R9: 'That's what our footy club has to be built on the back of'

Highlights: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

Last two mins: Suns survive late scare as Dogs storm home

Suns continue Darwin love affair after edging comeback Dogs

Gut-running Davidson provides pulse

Captain Bont does it again to set up grandstand finish

Long lights up TIO Stadium with superb shake and finish

Big Mac crunched by sky-high Buku in brutal clash

Pace and class from Dogs sees Kennedy slot his third

Rioli has his NT homecoming moment with super finish

Graham takes risky advantage as Suns forward pressure delivers

Dogs forward to undergo further surgery in cruel blow

TEAMS: Key Demon out, Bulldog injured, FIVE changes for Port

What this star Dog thought when injury struck, and when he could be back

Beveridge welcomes rugby coaching giant to the Kennel

Bevo responds to Baz, Pies rest stars, Swans ready for Don

'I'm not anxious': Beveridge relaxed despite deal delay

Dogs defender keen to move on from Rioli saga

AFL reminds clubs of 'respectful communication’ after Rioli message

Bontempelli and Smith trade barbs, setting scene for fiery reunion

Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide

Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide

Port 'couldn't do anything right' in Ballarat belting, Bulldogs' belief building

Beveridge post-match, R8: 'A little bit of belief bubbling up to the surface'

Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide

Eminent English a class above in dominant display

Red-hot Dogs put on a clinic to bring down the Power

Treloar turns on the class in ’25 return

Spark from the apprentice, magic from the master

Young Dog’s first AFL major a beauty

Ridiculous Richards banana is out of this world

West delivers stunner with precision

'Outdated': Dogs coach calls for Tribunal overhaul after Curtis ban

Dogs 'move away' from Ugle-Hagan talk after statement

Jamarra takes leave, star Docker returns, Pies skipper available

Dogs forward takes leave due to personal issues

Match Replay: GWS v Western Bulldogs

Mini Match: GWS v Western Bulldogs

Beveridge post-match, R7: 'Over the moon. We were a bit rattled early'

Highlights: GWS v Western Bulldogs

Dogs dominate Giants in second-half blitz

Khamis slots long-range monster with ease

Hot Harmes double spells trouble for Giants

Dangerous Johannisen steers arrow after Bont brilliance

Silky Harmes snaps the Sherrin to perfection

Riccardi finishes chaos ball with polish

Dogs explain Jones axing as debutant prepares for Giants test

Defender to debut for Bulldogs after two-and-a-half year wait

BARRETT: Ugle-Hagan, Dogs set for last-ditch peace talks

Surprise and relief as Dogs star avoids season-ending ACL tear

Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v St Kilda

Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v St Kilda

Praise for Darcy as Bulldogs mull replacement plan