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Why the Bulldogs will back themselves in a close final

With eight wins by 10 points or less this season, Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has lifted the lid on how they keep getting it done in tight games.

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We need bigger lists: Beveridge calls on AFL to step in

Richmond's current injury plight is the perfect example of why AFL clubs need bigger lists, with Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge wanting more flexibility.

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High-flying Swans preparing for bruised Bulldogs' best

The Western Bulldogs-Sydney showdown will be missing plenty of star power, with Swans ace Isaac Heeney out due to a calf injury.

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Injury-hit Bulldogs won't take chances with sore stars

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is among the sore stars fighting to be cleared to face Sydney in a crunch clash to open round seven.

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Injury heartbreak confirmed for Bulldogs star Darcy

Sam Darcy has become the latest Western Bulldogs star - along with Tom Liberatore, Rory Lobb and James O'Donnell - to be seriously injured against Geelong.

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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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Hawks ready to embrace monster Bulldogs task

Hawthorn are full of belief after their gripping win over Geelong and are thrilled at the prospect of backing up against the unbeaten Western Bulldogs.

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Injury blows sour Bulldogs' win over battling Bombers

The unbeaten Western Bulldogs have claimed a 34-point victory over battling Essendon but suffered multiple injury blows.

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'Have a go': Winless Bombers urged to take on Bulldogs

Essendon are expected to equal their club-record losing streak of 17 games when they play the in-form Western Bulldogs on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.

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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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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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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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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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'A genuine crack': Gawn makes AFL Origin call to arms

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has wanted a State Of Origin return for several years and says it's now on the players to make it work.

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Bulldogs set high bar for latest father-son recruit

The Western Bulldogs have high hopes for father-son recruit Will Darcy, who joins brother Sam at the club where their father Luke once starred.

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Essendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons

A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.

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Bulldogs, Dockers start 'finals' a week early next week

Having mauled last-placed West Coast, the Western Bulldogs will return to Marvel Stadium next Sunday for the season-defining game against Fremantle.

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Plenty of son shine as Bulldogs blast lowly Eagles

Father-son recruit Jordan Croft made an impressive debut as the Western Bulldogs smashed last-placed West Coast to set up a big round-24 game.

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Individual brilliance gets Bulldogs over line on a typical Beveridge-era day of AFL footy

Sunday’s crackerjack contest at the MCG against the equally superb Demons was a most welcome heartstopper after weeks of blowouts

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'One of the best' - Bulldogs hold off spirited Demons

Melbourne were spirited in their first AFL game since Simon Goodwin's sacking but suffered a six-point loss to the finals-hunting Western Bulldogs.

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Rampant Bulldogs slay Giants in AFL finals warning

The Western Bulldogs will enter the weekend in eighth spot after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy fired in an 88-point hammering of GWS at Marvel Stadium.

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Dogs twin towers bully Essendon for second time in 2025

After destroying Essendon earlier in the season, the Western Bulldogs have made it a 2025 double by crushing the hapless Bombers by 93 points at Marvel Stadium.

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Lions brace for 'daunting' run home to AFL finals

Brisbane Lions face five top-eight rivals over the last six rounds, starting with the Western Bulldogs as they chase a top-two finish.

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Western Bulldogs' wish for superstar forward Darcy

Tactics used to defend star Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy have attracted the attention of football pundits.

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Dogs celebrate Bont milestone with tense win over Swans

Joel Freijah has kicked four goals and the Western Bulldogs resisted a huge Sydney fightback to post a narrow win in Marcus Bontempelli's 250th AFL game.

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