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Big penaltyPremiumFormer Bulldog Schofield banned over shocking WA footy brawl

The playing future of former AFL and WAFL player Jayden Schofield is up in the air after he was slapped with a heavy ban over an ugly all-in scrap which saw more than 30 weeks worth of suspensions handed out.

Jake Santa Maria

AFLPremium‘Stoked’: Star Bulldog recommits after turbulent year

The Bulldogs have ticked off another one of their re-signing targets as their successful season-long retention bid rages on.

Marc McGowan

Injury blowPremium‘Like the Tabs of old’: JL flat after spearhead’s setback

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is disappointed for injury-prone spearhead Matt Taberner after his latest setback, just as he was returning to his best.

Jordan McArdle

Return to formRock Lobb-ster! Rory stars as Freo down Dogs

Widely tipped to become a Western Bulldog at season’s end, Fremantle big man Rory Lobb destroyed his likely future teammates at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.

Jordan McArdle

Good formCommentsWA-bred Bulldog finds his feet again after knee hiccup

After an injury-hampered start to the season, WA-bred Western Bulldog Riley Garcia is finding his feet once again at AFL level.

Jordan McArdle

AFLAFL coach’s easy fix to controversial rule

Coach Luke Beveridge rarely agrees with the AFL’s decision-making and he has what he believes is an easy fix to a contentious rule.

Marc McGowan

AFLDogs No. 1 pick keeps season alive

The Western Bulldogs’ season is alive and kicking after its No. 1 draft pick came of age in spectacular fashion against the Demons.

Marc McGowan

Last chanceCommentsBulldogs to bring back run-and-gun as Naughton returns

The Western Bulldogs need to return to their run-and-gun best if they are to secure the final position in the top-eight, coach Luke Beveridge says.

Oliver Caffrey

AFLStars weigh in on contentious high tackle rule

The AFL’s clarification on high tackles remains a hot and polarising topic as players and coaches continue to have their say.

Marc McGowan

AFL‘Silent’: Bulldogs coach won’t bite on anti-vaxxer

The AFL has dropped its vax mandate for 2023 and that means one unvaccinated player is on every club’s radar.

Russell Gould

Lobb-ing EastPremiumLobb the Dog? Bulldogs boss confirm they are chasing Docker

The Western Bulldogs want to lure Fremantle forward Rory Lobb to Victoria at the end of this season to strengthen their forward stocks and provide ruck support to Tim English. 

Jackson Barrett

AFLPremiumStars set to return for Dogs’ crunch clash

The Bulldogs are preparing to welcome back a key pair as a star midfielder who was under an injury cloud also expects to play.

Marc McGowan

AFL‘B’ grade Brisbane must improve

Thrashed by Melbourne last week, the Brisbane Lions have a point to prove when they host the Western Bulldogs.

Marco Monteverde

AFLDogs rule out big man, send veteran for surgery

No decision has been made but the Western Bulldogs are leaning towards giving Tim English another week off.

Marc McGowan

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Ruck star resists urge to return to WA, re-signs with Dogs

Western Bulldogs ruckman Tim English has officially put an end to any speculation of a return to WA by inking a new two-year deal.

Glen Quartermain

AFLPremiumAFL reveals ban for Bulldog Smith

The AFL has concluded it’s investigation in to Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith and the use of an illicit substance.

 

Two weeks PremiumSmith hit with two week drug ban from AFL

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has been given a two-match ban by the AFL after he admitted to using illicit drugs in the wake of last year’s grand final. 

Jackson Barrett

AFLPremiumStar Bulldogs commit long term

Two All-Australian defenders have shown their commitment to the Western Bulldogs and shunned free agency.

 

Change needed?PremiumDogs coach wants illicit drugs policy overhaul

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has called for an overhaul of the AFL’s illicit drugs policy in the wake of vision surfacing showing star player Bailey Smith’s drug use late last year.

Chris Cavanagh

Copping to itVideoPremiumOff the rails: Bailey Smith set to accept big AFL penalty

Bailey Smith is set to accept a strike under the AFL’s illicit drugs code and a suspension after video of his post-grand final partying emerged on social media. Here’s the full story.

Jon Ralph

Smith speaks PremiumSponsor stands by Smith after Bulldog admits to drug use

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has admitted to using illicit drugs, after a picture of him holding an unidentified white powder circulated online. 

Jackson Barrett

AFLPremiumStar Dog eyes playing return next week

Lachie Hunter trained with his Western Bulldogs teammates for the first time in two months and his playing return is imminent.

Marc McGowan

AFLPremium‘Out of character’: Superstar takes headbutt ban

A heated moment will mean a Western Bulldogs star and crowd favourite doesn’t play again until round 16.

 

HAVE YOUR SAYCommentsPremiumThree-word analysis of every Eagle in Dogs mauling

West Coast star Tim Kelly battled hard and Jack Darling finally found form but they couldn’t stop the Eagles from another embarrassing defeat, this time at the hands of the Western Bulldogs.

Samantha Rogers