DARK SECRETS: 8 - The Real Truth

AFL round one: the least important round of the season or a vital launching pad?

Questions abound after an opening round that was exhilarating at times, savage and gruesome at others

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2023

Goodwin urges Pickett to keep playing on instinct

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has copped a two-match ban for a high bump on Bailey Smith but Simon Goodwin doesn't want the speedster to change his approach.

AAP · Mar 18, 2023

Pickett under fire for high bump in Dees' win over Dogs

Kysaiah Pickett will come under scrutiny for a high bump that flattened Bailey Smith during Melbourne's 50-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Mar 18, 2023

Naughton out, Bruce returns for Bulldogs

Brisbane and Richmond have made mass changes for their respective AFL matches this weekend, while the Western Bulldogs have mixed news on the selection front.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

Dogs sniff out AFL response against Saints

The Bulldogs have lost three players, including star forward Aaron Naughton, to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of their clash with St Kilda.

AAP · Jul 14, 2022

Why there is method to Luke Beveridge's Bulldogs' madness, and Jack Macrae is a consistent star

The Western Bulldogs made a grand final last year, and are now struggling to make the eight. What defines 'Bevo Ball' and how is Jack Macrae critical to the Dogs' system?

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Bulldogs' Smith seeking AFL redemption

Bailey Smith will return for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL crunch clash St Kilda after sitting out the Dogs' last four matches through suspension.

AAP · Jul 13, 2022

Persuasion star Ben Bailey Smith says he ‘couldn’t give two s***s’ about film’s critics

Film has not gone down well with Jane Austen traditionalists

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Bailey Smith apologetic on AFL return

Suspended Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was 'contrite and apologetic' on his return to the club ahead of their clash with Greater Western Sydney.

AAP · Jun 18, 2022

Bulldogs wary of rivals Giants in AFL

The Western Bulldogs are attempting to kickstart their AFL season but are wary of modern-day rivals GWS causing an upset.

AAP · Jun 17, 2022