'No one's invincible': Bulldogs ace opens up on axing A weekend spent playing VFL at cold and windy Williamstown wasn't all bad for Western Bulldogs forward Rhylee West. AAP · Sep 4
'Fire in the belly': Crows seek finals redemption Adelaide's players are seeking some redemption for last year's finals flop when they host the Western Bulldogs in an elimination final. AAP · Sep 4
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
'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
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
'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
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
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
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
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 The Guardian - AU · 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
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 The Guardian - AU · Aug 28
'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. 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. AAP · Aug 27
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 After big month, Pies' Schultz charges into AFL finals A key member of Collingwood's recast attack has been through a lot in the last few weeks, heading into their AFL wildcard final against the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · Aug 25 Flag hero Boyd urges Bulldogs to build finals momentum A decade on from the Western Bulldogs' famous 2016 AFL premiership, ex-player Tom Boyd says they can build a decent run in this finals series.
AAP · Aug 25 All-Australian nod lifts ruck great into rare air Minor premiers Fremantle led the league with five All-Australian selections but all eyes were on record-breaking Melbourne skipper Max Gawn.
AAP · Aug 24 Gawn to make history as Dockers dominate All-Aust squad Max Gawn is poised to become the first nine-time All-Australian while minor premiers Fremantle have dominated the extended squad.
AAP · Aug 24 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 23 AFL wildcards locked in as Blues seek to do 'damage' The AFL has confirmed details for the two wildcard round fixtures at the MCG as Carlton seek to carry their hot run of form into the finals.
AAP · Aug 21 'Concerned': Bulldogs veteran in doubt to play finals Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has given an update on captain Marcus Bontempelli, as well as veteran Tom Liberatore ahead of a clash with Melbourne.
AAP · Aug 21 'Culture's not fixed': AFL coaches address Swans crisis St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and Western Bulldogs mentor Luke Beveridge are among the AFL leaders to weigh in on crisis at the Sydney Swans.
AAP · Aug 18 'Exhausting': Melbourne coach to keep narrow focus Melbourne coach Steven King says his club will keep a narrow focus when hosting the Western Bulldogs in the last game before the finals.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16 Two very different AFL draws show why stalemates still have a place in the game Hawthorn v Collingwood ended in the grey area typical of AFL draws while Western Bulldogs v Carlton was, unusually, cause for mass hysteria