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The Latest Breaking News from the Western Bulldogs

Bulldogs make call on injured superstar Bontempelli

Marcus Bontempelli is determined to continue playing through knee and heel issues, but the Western Bulldogs are wary of not burning out their prized asset.

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Dockers reach seventh heaven as Dogs fall short

Injury-prone Fremantle star Hayden Young has lit up Marvel Stadium, propelling the Dockers to a thrilling 12-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

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Bulldogs' 'Indian rubber man' set to bounce right back

Aaron Naughton is set to take his place against Freo, just eight days after the Western Bulldogs star landed on his head when attempting a high-flying mark.

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Curnow in seventh heaven as Swans feast on Bulldogs

Star recruit Charlie Curnow has produced his best performance since crossing to Sydney, kicking seven goals in a 66-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

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Bulldogs stars hurt as Cameron fires Cats to big win

Sam Darcy and Tom Liberatore were both injured on a horror night for the Western Bulldogs as Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron starred in his side's victory.

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'Awesome and angry': Hawks await fired-up Butters

While Hawthorn will take a four-game winning streak in Saturday's game, coach Sam Mitchell notes Port Adelaide have been much better head-to-head.

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Dogs stars cleared for Cats clash but English still out

The Western Bulldogs have received mixed news on the injury front as they attempt to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they play Geelong.

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Blicavs 'long shot' pays off as Cat reaches milestone

Versatile star Mark Blicavs will add another historical note to his remarkable career when he becomes the eighth Geelong player to reach 300 games.

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Sydney and GWS lambast AFL for minimising Sydney derby

The AFL Sydney derby on Friday night will clash with Geelong's huge game against the Western Bulldogs, and the Swans and GWS aren't impressed.

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'We're just hoping': Bulldogs coach on injured star

The Western Bulldogs are clinging to some hope that a gun midfielder has avoided a serious injury.

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Western Bulldogs ace hurt in loss to Hawthorn

Hawthorn have beaten the Western Bulldogs by 42 points, with a star Dog hurt in the Gather Round defeat.

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Hawks hopeful over duo, Dangerfield return uncertain

After Jack Gunston and James Sicily played through pain in an epic win over Geelong, Hawthorn are optimistic the duo will be fit to face the Western Bulldogs.

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St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed Brisbane's winless start to the AFL season, expecting the defending champions to "throw a bit" at his AFL team.

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Bereft Bombers poke, prod and point fingers against Port. What were they even trying to do?

Essendon lacked energy and cohesion. If they don’t learn to defend, other clubs will continue to run rings around them

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'Out-toughed': Wounded Giants target Saints contest

GWS have focused on contested possession and clearances as keys to beating St Kilda after being outplayed by the Western Bulldogs in those areas.

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Baker's crumb helps Bulldogs pip Adelaide in thriller

The Western Bulldogs have withstood a late charge to down the Crows by six points in their AFL clash in Adelaide.

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Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant

Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.

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Dogs coach dishes rare praise after Bont masterclass

An "extraordinary" performance from Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli inspired a rare act from coach Luke Beveridge post-match.

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On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers

Luke Beveridge was singing his side's praises as the Bulldogs rallied from 26 down to beat the two-time reigning AFL champions Brisbane in their own backyard.

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Injuries strike Cats ahead of AFL season opener

Geelong will be without two of their biggest names for their season opener against Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs have backed in Sam Darcy's fitness.

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Key defender expected to play as Hawks enter unknown

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said they reviewed their poor pre-season loss to the Western Bulldogs pragmatically ahead of their season opener against GWS.

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AFL 2026 predicted ladder part two: history suggests Geelong may struggle

The Cats remain a flawed team and could find themselves among footy’s lower middle class after last year’s grand final mauling

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English lesson for Hawks in Dogs' perfect tune-up

The Western Bulldogs will go into the AFL home-and-away season in strong form after Tim English led a dominant tune-up win over Hawthorn.

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Bulldogs won't look back to go forward in AFL

Ten years on from the Western Bulldogs' drought-breaking premiership, skipper Marcus Bontempelli isn't looking to the 2016 flag for inspiration.

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'Could be a star': Touk impressed with new Sun Jamarra

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a strong first impression at Gold Coast as the No.1 draft pick tries to resurrect his troubled AFL career.

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