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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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Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.

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Hungry Giants ready to keep proving doubters wrong

Fresh off an opening-round victory, GWS defender Lachie Whitfield is excited by what the Giants can do after being "written off" early by critics.

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So-called ‘clutch’ athletes might be more hype than nerveless match-winners

With the AFL finals approaching, discussions about the league’s clutch players – those who excel under pressure – will soon appear in the media and be debated among fans.

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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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Bulldogs, GWS to renew heated AFL rivalry

GWS firebrand Toby Greene will be missing but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge doesn't expect the rivalry between the teams to dissipate.

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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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Bulldogs crash Kangaroos' party as Liberatore stars

North Melbourne looked inspired by a pre-game speech from coaching great Denis Pagan, but the Western Bulldogs were too good and won by 49 points.

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Young star back with a bang as Bulldogs smack Saints

The Western Bulldogs were far too strong for St Kilda in a 72-point AFL victory at Marvel Stadium, with key forward Sam Darcy kicking three goals.

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Hawks out-tackle Bulldogs for badly needed win

Hawthorn have broken their three-game winning streak, beating the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium by 22 points.

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Smith shines as Cats survive Dogs' challenge in classic

Bailey Smith was the central figure as Geelong outlasted the Western Bulldogs by 14 points in a high-scoring and entertaining contest.

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Suns defy Dogs' late surge to remain kings of the north

Gold Coast have withstood an unlikely late rally from the Western Bulldogs to win by 10 points for a seventh-straight AFL victory in Darwin.

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Dogs pinch thriller to continue Blues' miserable start

The Western Bulldogs have pulled off a thrilling eight-point win to keep Carlton winless and pile more pressure on coach Michael Voss.

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Magpies snatch dramatic win to ruin Bulldogs' party

Collingwood have fought out a thrilling six-point victory over the Western Bulldogs, who were gallant in their game celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL.

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Bulldogs' nod to old Footscray in centenary celebration

The Western Bulldogs will revert to the traditional Footscray name as they celebrate their AFL/VFL centenary in a blockbuster round-two clash with Collingwood.

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AFL tribunal upholds Archer, Lynch, Scrimshaw bans

North Melbourne's Jackson Archer's three-game suspension was upheld by the AFL Tribunal, while Tiger Tom Lynch and Hawk Jack Scrimshaw had no luck either.

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Bulldogs turn focus to Magpies celebration match

The Western Bulldogs will head into their 100-year celebration match against Collingwood with confidence - but without key players.

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Fit-again Liberatore relishing return to AFL finals

Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore is excited by the prospect of a huge crowd for the AFL elimination final against Hawthorn after overcoming concussion issues.

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Resilient Dogs seal finals berth with win over Giants

The Western Bulldogs have beaten GWS by 37 points in Ballarat to lock in an AFL finals berth, but will sweat on a potential suspension to Liam Jones.

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Darcy fires as Dogs take finals step by smashing North

The Western Bulldogs are on the verge of locking in an AFL finals berth after Sam Darcy enjoyed a career-best outing in a hiding of North Melbourne.

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Bontempelli stars in Bulldogs' fourth-straight win

The Western Bulldogs have continued their charge to September, notching a fourth-straight win with a commanding 51-point defeat of Melbourne.

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Lobb's shock switch a win for unconvincing Bulldogs

Rory Lobb shone in defence and captain Marcus Bontempelli starred in the engine room as the Western Bulldogs posted a scrappy 17-point win over North Melbourne.

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Bulldogs' Liberatore to tweak approach on AFL return

A refined approach to Tom Liberatore's usual head-first attack on the ball is on the cards when the Western Bulldog returns from concussion against Brisbane.

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Bulldogs hero set to return for Lions clash

Tom Liberatore is poised to return when the Western Bulldogs take on Brisbane along with Ed Richards, while James Harmes is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

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Liberatore set for AFL return after concussion concerns

Tom Liberatore is on track to return to AFL action with the Western Bulldogs, having been sidelined since round eight because of concussion.

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