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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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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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2:12:34

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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10:37

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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08:12

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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Beveridge post-match, R5: 'We knew they were going to come out with a new vigour'

Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round five’s match against Brisbane

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08:09

Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Brisbane

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

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Never-say-die Lions lift levels to chase down Dogs

A game of two halves played out to an amazing result at Norwood Oval on Saturday

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Is Dog's bender a GOTY contender?

Bailey Williams slams home a massive snap while off balance to give the Bulldogs life

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Rayner raises the roof with monster grab

Cam Rayner takes a huge mark after a standing start in the goalsquare and the crowd at Norwood Oval go crazy

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Bailey bags beauty after frantic passage of play

Zac Bailey finishes this team play with class after a series of wild events

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Sons of the West combine in perfect team goal

Aaron Naughton finishes off a great coast-to-coast major for the Bulldogs that involved a few familiar names

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Cheeky Davidson pinches teammate’s hard work

Sam Davidson might owe Lachlan Bramble a 'please explain' after swooping in with a soccer finish on the goal line

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Naughton’s torpedo pass somehow avoids disaster

Aaron Naughton mistakenly kicks a torpedo across half-back to teammate Rory Lobb

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Wilmot will not be caught on the run

Darcy Wilmot blazes away from his opponents and sends a major home with gusto

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Sanders swoops in and scores

Ryley Sanders gets out the back of this contest and crafts a major

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No 'ego' for Lions in fixture call, youngster compared to Tigers great

Chris Fagan addresses his side's win over the Bulldogs and looks ahead to their blockbuster against Collingwood

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VFL match-winner earns Dogs debut against reigning premier

Last year's No.20 draft pick Cooper Hynes will run out in Bulldogs colours for the first time on Saturday

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Bont preparing for Easter return, Dogs 'can't just rely' on Darcy

The Western Bulldogs, who coach Luke Beveridge believes need to be less Sam Darcy-focused up forward, could soon regain superstar Marcus Bontempelli

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2:13:28

Match Replay: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs

The Dockers and Bulldogs clash in round four of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs

Extended highlights of the Dockers and Bulldogs clash in round four of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Star Docker set for sideline stint, but the cavalry's on the way

Luke Jackson has suffered a suspected hamstring injury, but Justin Longmuir hopes to welcome back Sean Darcy and Hayden Young next week

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Longmuir post-match, R4: 'We were a better team with him in the team'

Watch Fremantle’s press conference after round four’s match against Western Bulldogs

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Beveridge post-match, R4: 'We got a bit too Sam conscious in the last quarter'

Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round four’s match against Fremantle

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Highlights: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs

The Dockers and Bulldogs clash in round four of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Dockers survive plucky Dogs fightback to notch hard-fought win

Fremantle secures statement-making 16-point win over the Western Bulldogs

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Is Baker in hot water with this high hit on Brayshaw?

Andrew Brayshaw was on the receiving end of a wayward shoulder from Oskar Baker

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Bolton does it all in this dynamic effort

Shai Bolton nails a long-range major after a great effort to dispossess Liam Jones

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Bulldog blinded and milestone Docker swoops

Andrew Brayshaw kicks this goal with emphasis after Buku Khamis was blinded by the sun

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Banfield bursts out after deft Jackson touch

Bailey Banfield is the beneficiary after some great ruckwork from Luke Jackson

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Harmes nails the impossible on the run

James Harmes flushes the footy on the burst and slots a terrific major from the boundary

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Bolton brings down house with first as Docker

Shai Bolton gets the home crowd buzzing in the first term with his first goal in new colours

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'He'll play when he's ready': Dogs hopeful as injured stars hit the track

Marcus Bontempelli and other sidelined stars Adam Treloar, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Cody Weightman have hit the training track together

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'No one understands the rule anymore': Beveridge appeals to AFL

Luke Beveridge has urged the AFL to clarify rules around tackling and holding the ball

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Dogs recruit reveals surprise catch-up, holds no grudges against Blues

New Bulldog Matt Kennedy holds no grudges against the Blues after being traded last year

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The training partner who has young Bulldog ready for anything

Buku Khamis's toughest opponent is the one he has to face at training every week, meaning coming up against some of the competition's best key forwards is relatively easy

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Match Replay: Carlton v Western Bulldogs

The Blues and Bulldogs clash in round three of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Carlton v Western Bulldogs

Extended highlights of the Blues and Bulldogs clash in round three of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'Lack of composure' behind 0-3 start as worrying trend emerges

Carlton has slumped to yet another 0-3 start, with coach Michael Voss saying his side lacked composure in key moments during Friday night's eight-point loss to the Western Bulldogs

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Beveridge post-match, R3: 'It's pretty satisfying night for everyone'

Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round three’s match against Carlton

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Davidson delivers great things with night out on the wing

Sam Davidson has an evening to remember, with a stellar 31-disposal masterclass in only his third game of AFL

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Highlights: Carlton v Western Bulldogs

The Blues and Bulldogs clash in round three of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Naughton sneaks in with tight-call goal at crucial time

Aaron Naughton delivers when it counts with a crucial major that narrowly squeezes through to edge the Dogs in front

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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

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

Highlights: Western Bulldogs v St Kilda

Business as usual: Bont returns in top gear

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

Kennedy’s clever party trick catches all by surprise

Is Dog in hot water for tackle on Higgins?

Libba's inspirational chase and tackle lights up Marvel

JJ goes all the way after daring decision

Naughton's nifty pair as Bulldogs hit purple patch

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

Worrying scenes as Darcy hurts knee in sickening landing

Sinclair fired up after sizzling snap

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

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

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

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

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

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

Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v Brisbane

Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Brisbane

Beveridge post-match, R5: 'We knew they were going to come out with a new vigour'

Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Brisbane

Never-say-die Lions lift levels to chase down Dogs

Is Dog's bender a GOTY contender?

Rayner raises the roof with monster grab

Bailey bags beauty after frantic passage of play

Sons of the West combine in perfect team goal

Cheeky Davidson pinches teammate’s hard work

Naughton’s torpedo pass somehow avoids disaster

Wilmot will not be caught on the run

Sanders swoops in and scores

No 'ego' for Lions in fixture call, youngster compared to Tigers great

VFL match-winner earns Dogs debut against reigning premier

Bont preparing for Easter return, Dogs 'can't just rely' on Darcy

Match Replay: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs

Mini-Match: Fremantle v Western Bulldogs

Star Docker set for sideline stint, but the cavalry's on the way

Longmuir post-match, R4: 'We were a better team with him in the team'