Adelaide knock Western Bulldogs out of AFL finals Adelaide have knocked the Western Bulldogs out of the AFL playoffs with a 22-point elimination final win that eases pressure on coach Matthew Nicks. AAP · Sep 5
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. AAP · Sep 3
Relief for Bulldogs after gripping AFL wildcard final The Western Bulldogs have beaten Collingwood by three points in the first AFL wildcard final, before 81,036 fans at the MCG. AAP · Aug 28
Bulldogs coach 'falls off chair' after Magpies training The Western Bulldogs, and other Marvel Stadium tenant clubs, have reacted strongly to Collingwood being allowed a main training session at the Docklands venue. AAP · Aug 27
Star Bulldog has no qualms about MCG wildcard clash The Western Bulldogs must play their wildcard game against lower-ranked Collingwood at the MCG and off a shorter break, but Ed Richards won't complain. AAP · Aug 24
Blues draw with Dogs to clinch AFL wildcard final berth Carlton have clinched what was once the unlikeliest AFL wildcard finals berth under interim coach Josh Fraser by drawing with the Western Bulldogs. AAP · Aug 16
We came to win: Dogs defend decision to rest key duo The Bulldogs were held to a season-low 41 points against Fremantle on Friday, and their decision to rest Aaron Naughton and Cody Weightman raised eyebrows. AAP · Aug 1
Record? What record? Dockers keeping feet grounded Fremantle will create another slice of history on Friday if they can beat the Bulldogs, but coach Justin Longmuir is keeping his eye on the ultimate prize. AAP · Jul 30
Bulldogs spearhead out of crunch Freo clash The Western Bulldogs' attacking stocks have taken a hit ahead of facing Fremantle, while the Dockers have regained a star. AAP · Jul 30
Bontempelli answers call as Bulldogs overrun Eagles Marcus Bontempelli starred and Aaron Naughton kicked five goals to give the Western Bulldogs an important win over West Coast as they chase a finals berth. AAP · Jul 12
Freijah ice-cool as Dogs pip Dees in thriller Ed Richards and Marcus Bontempelli starred for the Western Bulldogs, who threw away a big lead against Melbourne before prevailing in a tight contest. AAP · May 24
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. AAP · Apr 29
Bulldogs key forward cleared of major injury after loss Key defender Rory Lobb has joined an expanding injury list at the Western Bulldogs, ruled out for up to a month after hurting his hamstring. AAP · Apr 23
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. AAP · Apr 23
AAP · Apr 16 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.
AAP · Apr 5 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.
AAP · Mar 14 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.
AAP · Mar 10 Key Lions pair learn fate at AFL tribunal Brisbane will take on Sydney without key defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner after their respective striking bans were upheld by the AFL tribunal.
AAP · Mar 9 Wounded Lions to fight bans at AFL tribunal Brisbane Lions defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner will attempt to overturn their suspensions for striking at the AFL tribunal.
AAP · Mar 7 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.
AAP · Feb 15 He's a steam train: Why Charlie Cameron rates Waterman West Coast forward Jake Waterman looks set for a big season after playing an important cameo in WA's State of Origin loss to Victoria.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 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.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 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.
AAP · Aug 16, 2025 Bulldogs dare to dream with season on a knife's edge The Western Bulldogs are still in the hunt for finals and believe if they can make the AFL top eight, they can do some damage in September.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2025 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