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
Previewing the Top 2026 Week One Pac-12 Football Games Nick Bartlett analyzes four high-stakes Pac-12 football games that could transform the perception of the conference. SuperWest Sports · Sep 2
'Batten down hatches': Dogs prepared for fired-up Crows Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has urged his players to pay no attention to the noise surrounding under-fire Adelaide mentor Matthew Nicks. AAP · Sep 2
Dogs coach in plea to NRL over potential rule changes The six-again changes flipped the NRL upside down and sent the Dogs tumbling down the ladder. Now coach Cameron Ciraldo wants long-term clarity for 2027. AAP · Sep 2
'Almost like EPL': Beveridge stunned by Clarkson axing Stunned by Alastair Clarkson's sacking at North Melbourne, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has reflected on the changing nature of the AFL industry. AAP · Sep 2
NRL hierarchy given rare refresh with last year’s top four all bombing out in 2026 Humbling seasons for proven greats the Broncos, Raiders, Storm and Bulldogs highlight the game’s rapid change The Guardian - AU · Sep 1
Cleary reveals contract stance after brother's NRL bow His contract talks will dominate the the NRL news cycle, but Nathan Cleary has expressed a desire to play with younger brother Jett at Penrith. AAP · Sep 1
Kangaroos bounce Bulldogs, Crows open AFLW account AFLW powerhouses North Melbourne and Sydney are unbeaten after three rounds, while Adelaide logged a first win of the season. AAP · Aug 29
Flat Daicos has too much time to kill before Brownlow Nick Daicos, the Brownlow Medal favourite, says it's back to the drawing board after Collingwood lost their wildcard final to the Western Bulldogs. AAP · Aug 28
'Round 26, Dillsy': Richards rapt as Bulldogs win The Western Bulldogs will play in an elimination final next weekend - or round 26, according to midfielder Ed Richards - after their tight wildcard win. AAP · Aug 28
Dogs midfield blow ahead of next AFL knockout final Matthew Kennedy shone in the Western Bulldogs' wildcard win over Collingwood but will be sidelined for their elimination final because of concussion. AAP · Aug 28
Penrith coach Cleary blasts 'ridiculous' bunker call A refereeing decision during Penrith's defeat of Canterbury has left Panthers coach Ivan Cleary scratching his head. AAP · Aug 28
Gutted Pies 'pushing hard' for off-season improvement Collingwood have wriggle room in their salary cap to chase recruits after their season ended in wildcard heartbreak. AAP · Aug 28
Sidebottom bluntly sums up cruel end to great career Collingwood great Steele Sidebottom was given a guard of honour by teammates and the Western Bulldogs after his last AFL game ended in heartbreak. AAP · Aug 28
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28 Western Bulldogs hang on for wildcard win as Magpies’ Membrey misses shot after siren The Dogs beat Collingwood by three points after Tim Membrey sliced a last-gasp chance in an all-time classic AFL final at the MCG
AAP · Aug 28 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 Penrith leave Bulldogs' finals hopes hanging by thread Second-rower Liam Martin bagged two tries as Penrith defeated Canterbury, whose NRL finals hopes are now in major doubt.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28 Western Bulldogs defeat Collingwood Magpies: AFL wildcard final – as it happened Dogs hang on for a three-point victory as Tim Membrey misses a last-gasp set shot to snatch victory for the Pies at the MCG
AAP · Aug 27 'Defence wins premierships': Dogs ready for wildcard After rediscovering their defensive bite, the Western Bulldogs are well prepared to take on Collingwood in a historic wildcard finals clash at the MCG.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27 AFL finals: why every team can – and can’t – win the 2026 premiership The first season with a wildcard round means 10 clubs are still in with a shot of tasting the ultimate success. We examine their strengths and weaknesses
AAP · Aug 27 Bulldogs shake off COVID-19 for crucial clash Canterbury had been battling an outbreak of COVID-19 ahead of their big clash with Penrith but the Bulldogs are now fit and firing again, says Cameron Ciraldo.
AAP · Aug 27 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.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 26 Sports Illustrated’s 2026 College Football Preseason All-Americans Some are already household names. Others are poised to become them. These are the players we expect to define the season.
AAP · Aug 26 Bulldogs young gun opens up on 'circuit breaker' Back in top form approaching finals, Western Bulldogs young gun Joel Freijah has detailed how he worked his way out of a "challenging" time this season.
AAP · Aug 26 Magpies coach rates chances of superstar playing on Collingwood coach Craig McRae has spoken about Scott Pendlebury's future after the Magpies champion suffered a hamstring injury on the eve of finals.