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00:47

Charlie and the candy factory: Curnow cooks again

Charlie Curnow sells the dummy to Liam Jones and nails another cracking goal in the opening term

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Bevo avoids 'Marra' talk, star Dog's 'frustrating' setback

While his skipper is tracking well, Luke Beveridge concedes two guns' returns are up in the air

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MATCH REVIEW: Lobb learns fate for Magpie strike

The match review findings for Friday night's game between Footscray and Collingwood are in

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2:04:14

Match Replay: Footscray v Collingwood

The Bulldogs and Magpies clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:07

Mini-Match: Footscray v Collingwood

Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Magpies clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Pies fear worst for defender, Lobb 'punch' under scrutiny

Collingwood's Reef McInnes will undergo scans on Saturday morning, but the Pies are fearing the worst for the young defender

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08:57

McRae post-match, R2: 'I thought Mason came in and played a role for us'

Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round two’s match against Footscray

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11:47

Beveridge post-match, R2: 'I feel like it's still one that got away'

Watch Footscray’s press conference after round two’s match against Collingwood

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08:08

Highlights: Footscray v Collingwood

The Bulldogs and Magpies clash in round two of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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00:34

Super Sidebottom seals deal with special snap

Steele Sidebottom provides the pivotal goal to pull Collingwood away late in the final term

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00:39

Emerging Dog sends ‘G into frenzy

Young gun Joel Freijah electrifies the stadium with this thrilling goal bursting into the 50

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00:46

Cox left bloodied after Lobb gets him high

Rory Lobb could come under MRO scrutiny for this spoil gone wrong on Mason Cox

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Party Pies spoil Dogs' centenary celebrations in thriller

Collingwood has defeated Footscray by six points at the MCG on Friday night

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00:33

Libba lift-off: Star Dog delivers huge goal

Tom Liberatore raises the volume around the ‘G and gets the Dogs up and about with a crucial major in the final term

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00:42

Cox stands in the way and sends Bobby to the hills

Mason Cox brilliantly intercepts the footy and delivers a perfect pass to Bobby Hill who bursts into goal

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00:37

Schultz slips through and sells sweet candy

Lachie Schultz hits the footy at pace and slams home a crafty goal for Collingwood

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00:51

Son of the West opens occasion as Pies fans vent

Sam Darcy marks his side’s 100-year celebration with the game’s first goal after receiving a free kick for a strong tackle on Darcy Moore

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2:36:33

Rd2: Bulldogs v Magpies

Watch the full replay

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The campaign that saved the Bulldogs as 100-year celebration awaits

Josh Gabelich explores how the Bulldogs, who will celebrate 100 years in the VFL/AFL on Friday night, were saved

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'What would Grandma say?': Dogs' female footy history stretches back to 1947

Before there was the AFLW, there were exhibition matches. Before the eh

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Ugle-Hagan showing progress, but return remains unclear

Luke Beveridge provides an update on forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan

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Untried defender in frame for debut in Dogs' centenary match

Luke Beveridge says Jedd Busslinger will be considered for a debut on Friday night to replace the injured James O'Donnell

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06:45

Footy Feed

Footy Feed

Dogs’ centenary celebration, Bont latest, Rising Star revealed

Footy Feed: Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich with all the latest news

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'A proud moment': Bulldogs to revert to Footscray for centenary celebration

The Bulldogs will revert to their original name, Footscray, for their meeting with the Magpies

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2:18:06

Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

The Bulldogs and Kangaroos clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:09

Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Kangaroos clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Bulldogs positive on defender after horror collision

Signs are good for Luke Cleary despite being taken to hospital, Clarko disappointed with Roos' slow start

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08:13

Highlights: Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

The Bulldogs and Kangaroos clash in round one of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Late injury sours Dogs' win over Larkey-led Roos

A collision between Jackson Archer and Luke Cleary put a dampener on the Western Bulldogs' victory against a plucky but sporadic North Melbourne.

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match report
00:51

'Mercurial' Curtis wows all with magic soccer

Paul Curtis keeps the ball alive and boots through an incredibly clever finish on the goal line

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00:47

Double delight as young and new Dogs excite

Joel Freijah nails a beauty from the restart before Matt Kennedy's super soccer sets up Lachie McNeil's first

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00:50

Darting Dale cruises a cracker as Dogs hold lead

Bailey Dale receives the footy at pace and finishes in style to extend his side's lead

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00:45

Vandermeer scores and roars as contest heats up

Laitham Vandermeer threads a smart crumbing finish to pump up his side

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00:43

Superb Simpkin gets clever with bouncing beauty

Jy Simpkin snaps through a smart finish to bring his side back into the contest

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00:32

Debut Dog Davidson delivers career first

Sam Davidson drills his maiden major in the big time and his teammates swarm him

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00:42

Richards bullet has bite as gun opens the night

Ed Richards drills a beautiful finish from the paint to get his side's season underway

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Bulldogs have no timeline on Ugle-Hagan's return

Luke Beveridge concedes his star forward my not play in the near future

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‘Fine with it’: Beveridge unfazed about uncertainty over coaching future

Luke Beveridge is out of contract at season's end but the Western Bulldogs coach says he is OK with that uncertainty

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Mature-age bolter, young forward earn Bulldogs debut, key pair fit to play

Sam Davidson and Josh Dolan will debut in the Western Bulldogs' round one clash against North Melbourne

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Time put on the Bont's return from injury

The Western Bulldogs' captain is hoping 'complex' issue won't keep him out for too long

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Bulldogs set for boost as gun duo eye round one

A pair of gun Bulldogs could be ready to face the Kangaroos in round one

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'Very humbling': Dogs assistant awarded AFLCA Phil Walsh Memorial Scholarship

Western Bulldogs forward coach Matt Spangher receives a $10,000 grant from the AFL Coaches Association

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Bulldogs dealt HUGE blow with superstar out for weeks

The Bulldogs will be without superstar captain Marcus Bontempelli for at least the next six weeks

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2:01:59

AAMI Match Replay: Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs

The Hawks and Bulldogs clash in the AAMI Community Series

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Fantasy

Fantasy

LISTEN: Relive The Traders' Fantasy-focused call of Hawks-Bulldogs

Roy, Calvin and Warnie brought you coverage of the clash between the Hawks and Bulldogs

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03:46

AAMI full post-match: Bulldogs

Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after their practice match against Hawthorn

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Bont's early injury scare, rookie Dog stars in win over Hawks

The Western Bulldogs came away winners over Hawthorn but will face a nervous 24 hours over Marcus Bontempelli's injury

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match report
06:51

AAMI Match Highlights: Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs

The Hawks and Bulldogs clash in the AAMI Community Series

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01:00

‘You don’t see 210cm players do that’: Darcy blows minds

Sam Darcy sends a warning to the competition with a high-flying mark and two superb goals moments later

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00:37

Dog down as friendly fire sparks concussion concerns

Laitham Vandermeer is forced out of the contest early after copping an inadvertent knee from a teammate

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00:33

Davidson having a day out for Dogs

Mature-age draftee Sam Davidson continues to impress with a stunning finish, adding to his strong first-half performance

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00:47

McNeil steals first-term spotlight with hat-trick

Lachie McNeil makes a blistering start, booting the Bulldogs’ first three goals to own the opening quarter

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TEAMS: Key Crows out, star Dogs and Hawks return

The teams have been announced for Thursday's AAMI Community Series matches

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Another Bulldog in race against time for R1, mid battling calf issue

Bailey Dale is sidelined with a quad injury and won't play in the Bulldogs' AAMI Community Series clash

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The other contracts on Bont's mind as big call looms

Out of contract at the Bulldogs at season's end, Marcus Bontempelli's attention has been elsewhere early in 2025

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Bulldogs recruiting manager departs for new role

Experienced recruiter Dom Milesi has resigned to take up another job outside of clubland

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Smiles all round as troubled Bulldog returns to the fold

Western Bulldogs players have warmly welcomed Jamarra Ugle-Hagan back at senior training after an extended period dealing with personal issues

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Bulldogs make call on SSP hopefuls ahead of deadline

The Western Bulldogs will keep a list spot open for the Mid-Season Rookie Draft

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'You don't buy into it': Bont unfazed by Jamarra talk

Marcus Bontempelli has brushed off speculation about Bulldogs teammate Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's future

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Bulldogs forward out for three months in latest injury blow

Cody Weightman to miss the start of the AFL season due to injury

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Power play: New top Dog appointed ahead of pivotal year

The Western Bulldogs appoint a new head of football to replace Chris Grant

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Bombers SSP hopeful produces ultimate audition, big Dog stars

SSP hopeful Tom Edwards kicked four goals to lift Essendon to a 19-point scratch match win over the Western Bulldogs

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match report
05:39

Match Sim Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

The Bulldogs and Bombers clash in match simulation

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00:38

Croft helps craft a couple for fellow Dogs

Father-son prospect Jordan Croft plays a key role in two forward chains, setting up a pair of majors

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MATCH SIM SQUADS: Gun Dogs defender, key Bombers to miss

The Bulldogs and Bombers have named their squads for Saturday's match simulation

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Back at the kennel: Former captain returning to Bulldogs

Bob Murphy is set for a return to the Bulldogs, where he played 312 games

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'We're very pumped': All Stars to embrace Bulldogs forward

Jarman Impey says the Indigenous All Stars are delighted to have Jamarra Ugle-Hagan with the squad

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'The talk's cheap': Bont confident Dogs can contend

Marcus Bontempelli is expecting the Bulldogs to be in contention again in 2025

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He'd almost finished a medical degree, but then footy took over

Sam Davidson has one year left to finish his medical degree, but that's going to have to wait after he was drafted by the Bulldogs

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Troubled Bulldog to take positive step with All Stars role

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has been encouraged to accept an invitation to be part of the wider Indigenous All Stars squad

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Bulldogs boost with injured forward set for season opener

After a bruising off-season, there's some good news on the injury front for the Bulldogs

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INSIDE ACCESS: Beveridge's prep, Crossley's cat and Ryley's move

AFL.com.au's Josh Gabelich was granted access to the Bulldogs' pre-season camp on the Sunshine Coast

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Dogs extend trial of gun VFL ruckman

VFL star Brayden Crossley is set to continue his trial with the Bulldogs

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Dogs cop another injury blow with key back out for months

Liam Jones suffered a hamstring strain in an intra-club hitout and will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks

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Dogs sweat on scans after defender injured in match sim

Liam Jones left the field early during the Western Bulldogs' match simulation in Maroochydore on Sunday

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Opinion

Opinion

Best of the best: Your club's team of the century (so far), Part III

Some players are automatic selections. For others, it's a line-ball call. AFL.com.au's reporters make the call on your club's best side since the turn of the century

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Exclusive

Exclusive

Dog facing delayed season start due to calf issue

Adam Treloar will miss the first few weeks of the 2025 AFL season after a series of calf strains

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03:01

Footy Feed: Star Pie’s OR call, Ex-Sun trains with Dogs, Giant debut?

Sarah Olle with the latest news

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'Clearly the aim': Bulldogs hopeful on gun forward's return

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will miss the Western Bulldogs' training camp in Noosa but the club is hopeful the star forward will play a role this season

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Former Suns ruckman invited to train with Bulldogs

Former Suns ruckman Brayden Crossley has been invited to train with the Bulldogs

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Luckless Bulldogs defender sidelined for months in massive injury blow

Jason Johannisen to miss the beginning of the season after suffering a hamstring injury

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02:49

Footy Feed: Stringer on Hogan chemistry, Lion ‘would love’ Eagle at club

Sarah Olle with the latest news

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Week in, week out: Who is your club's most reliable player?

Take a closer look at the players at your club who rarely miss games

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Bulldogs star suffers abdominal injury in training

Bulldogs star Tim English has suffered an abdominal injury

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List analysis: Which club has the most All-Australians, top-10 picks?

Which club has the most All-Australians, and which has the most top-10 picks?

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Big contracts, horror injuries: What you missed in the off-season

Spent the summer at the beach and missed everything that's been happening at your club? Don't worry, we've got you covered

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List analysis: Which club has the most goalkicking firepower?

Who has kicked 100-plus career goals, and who has booted 50-plus in a season before?

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04:50

Footy Feed: Star Dog still absent, Bont turns heads

Sarah Olle and Josh Gabelich with the latest news from Mission Whitten Oval

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Knee injury sidelines Bulldogs utility, VFL gun hunts list spot

Anthony Scott ruled out for at least the next five weeks after injuring his knee in a match simulation session

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Future of Dogs star unclear as he deals with personal issues

The Bulldogs confirm the star forward has been training away from the club at times over summer

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New year, new look: Off-season recruits in their new club colours

Take a look at your club's new faces in their new colours

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Fantasy

Fantasy

Bulldogs' Fantasy preview: Lock this Dog in, recruit to watch

The team from Whitten Oval is known for its elite Fantasy game

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Track watch: Who's training the house down this pre-season?

AFL players are back at training after the summer break, so who's burning up the track? Who's fitter than they've ever been? Who's training the house down?

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Who's on the table? Updated list of 2025 free agents revealed

Almost 100 players are eligible for free agency following list moves during the exchange window

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Dreams realised: Your club's last win with a goal after the siren

Check out the last time your club won, and lost, with a goal after the siren

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Who wants what? Every coach's New Year's resolution for 2025

We look at what each AFL coach will vow to do differently when the clock strikes midnight

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All I want for Christmas is... every club's 2025 wishlist

What's Santa bringing for your club this Christmas?

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Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 5-1

The moments that made 2024 one of the greatest seasons ever feature in the final instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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opinion
Opinion

Opinion

The top 50 biggest AFL stories of 2024: 10-6

The emergence of Hokball, Dusty's moment and a Brownlow record feature in the fifth instalment of Nathan Schmook's annual countdown

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opinion

Western Bulldogs

Charlie and the candy factory: Curnow cooks again

Bevo avoids 'Marra' talk, star Dog's 'frustrating' setback

MATCH REVIEW: Lobb learns fate for Magpie strike

Match Replay: Footscray v Collingwood

Mini-Match: Footscray v Collingwood

Pies fear worst for defender, Lobb 'punch' under scrutiny

McRae post-match, R2: 'I thought Mason came in and played a role for us'

Beveridge post-match, R2: 'I feel like it's still one that got away'

Highlights: Footscray v Collingwood

Super Sidebottom seals deal with special snap

Emerging Dog sends ‘G into frenzy

Cox left bloodied after Lobb gets him high

Party Pies spoil Dogs' centenary celebrations in thriller

Libba lift-off: Star Dog delivers huge goal

Cox stands in the way and sends Bobby to the hills

Schultz slips through and sells sweet candy

Son of the West opens occasion as Pies fans vent

Rd2: Bulldogs v Magpies

The campaign that saved the Bulldogs as 100-year celebration awaits

'What would Grandma say?': Dogs' female footy history stretches back to 1947

Ugle-Hagan showing progress, but return remains unclear

Untried defender in frame for debut in Dogs' centenary match

Dogs’ centenary celebration, Bont latest, Rising Star revealed

'A proud moment': Bulldogs to revert to Footscray for centenary celebration

Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

Bulldogs positive on defender after horror collision

Highlights: Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne

Late injury sours Dogs' win over Larkey-led Roos

'Mercurial' Curtis wows all with magic soccer

Double delight as young and new Dogs excite

Darting Dale cruises a cracker as Dogs hold lead

Vandermeer scores and roars as contest heats up

Superb Simpkin gets clever with bouncing beauty

Debut Dog Davidson delivers career first

Richards bullet has bite as gun opens the night

Bulldogs have no timeline on Ugle-Hagan's return

‘Fine with it’: Beveridge unfazed about uncertainty over coaching future

Mature-age bolter, young forward earn Bulldogs debut, key pair fit to play

Time put on the Bont's return from injury

Bulldogs set for boost as gun duo eye round one

'Very humbling': Dogs assistant awarded AFLCA Phil Walsh Memorial Scholarship

Bulldogs dealt HUGE blow with superstar out for weeks

AAMI Match Replay: Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs

LISTEN: Relive The Traders' Fantasy-focused call of Hawks-Bulldogs

AAMI full post-match: Bulldogs

Bont's early injury scare, rookie Dog stars in win over Hawks

AAMI Match Highlights: Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs

‘You don’t see 210cm players do that’: Darcy blows minds

Dog down as friendly fire sparks concussion concerns

Davidson having a day out for Dogs

McNeil steals first-term spotlight with hat-trick

TEAMS: Key Crows out, star Dogs and Hawks return

Another Bulldog in race against time for R1, mid battling calf issue

The other contracts on Bont's mind as big call looms

Bulldogs recruiting manager departs for new role

Smiles all round as troubled Bulldog returns to the fold

Bulldogs make call on SSP hopefuls ahead of deadline

'You don't buy into it': Bont unfazed by Jamarra talk

Bulldogs forward out for three months in latest injury blow

Power play: New top Dog appointed ahead of pivotal year

Bombers SSP hopeful produces ultimate audition, big Dog stars

Match Sim Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

Croft helps craft a couple for fellow Dogs

MATCH SIM SQUADS: Gun Dogs defender, key Bombers to miss

Back at the kennel: Former captain returning to Bulldogs

'We're very pumped': All Stars to embrace Bulldogs forward

'The talk's cheap': Bont confident Dogs can contend

He'd almost finished a medical degree, but then footy took over

Troubled Bulldog to take positive step with All Stars role

Bulldogs boost with injured forward set for season opener

INSIDE ACCESS: Beveridge's prep, Crossley's cat and Ryley's move

Dogs extend trial of gun VFL ruckman

Dogs cop another injury blow with key back out for months

Dogs sweat on scans after defender injured in match sim

Best of the best: Your club's team of the century (so far), Part III

Dog facing delayed season start due to calf issue

Footy Feed: Star Pie’s OR call, Ex-Sun trains with Dogs, Giant debut?

'Clearly the aim': Bulldogs hopeful on gun forward's return