‘Dangerous’ tackle puts Bulldogs defender Liam Jones at risk of AFL finals ban

‘Dangerous’ tackle puts Bulldogs defender Liam Jones at risk of AFL finals ban

Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones is at risk of missing a possible AFL finals match-up with a dangerous tackle just 18 seconds into Sunday’s clash with the GWS Giants. Giants forward Aaron Cadman collected a bouncing ball inside 50 before his right arm was quickly wrapped up by Jones, who brought him to ground and … Read more

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge losing confidence Bailey Smith will stay at the club

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge losing confidence Bailey Smith will stay at the club

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has again addressed the future of his forgotten superstar Bailey Smith. Smith has been out of AFL action this year with an ACL injury he suffered last December, and he is also out of contract. Rumours have been swirling all season that he will depart the Bulldogs, with Geelong and … Read more

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge raises serious concerns after AFL’s holding-the-ball tweak

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge raises serious concerns after AFL’s holding-the-ball tweak

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has urged the AFL to protect prior opportunity, saying the holding-the-ball rule tweak has become “risky” to players hunting the ball. Describing it as a “challenge” for the AFL, Beveridge believes the mid-season adjustment could have gone too far. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Beveridge’s big concern over AFL’s tweak to … Read more

Luke Darcy’s ice-cold professionalism caught on camera as ‘freakish’ son Sam Darcy does the unthinkable

Luke Darcy’s ice-cold professionalism caught on camera as ‘freakish’ son Sam Darcy does the unthinkable

Western Bulldogs young gun Sam Darcy has capped off a night that could result in a ban with a remarkable fourth quarter in a stunning come-from-behind win over Collingwood. The Bulldogs trailed for much of Friday night’s clash but kicked five goals and held the reigning premiers to just one point in the last term … Read more

Luke Beveridge concedes he doesn’t ‘expect’ Bailey Smith to be at the Western Bulldogs next year

Luke Beveridge concedes he doesn’t ‘expect’ Bailey Smith to be at the Western Bulldogs next year

The Western Bulldogs are already bracing themselves to lose injured AFL midfielder Bailey Smith to a rival club at the end of the season. Smith is in the final year of his contract and has been the subject of intense speculation dating back as far as last year. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Western Bulldogs can … Read more

AFL stadium falls silent after ‘ugly’ incident injures Aaron Naughton

AFL stadium falls silent after ‘ugly’ incident injures Aaron Naughton

The Western Bulldogs are facing a nightmare scenario after star forward Aaron Naughton went down in agony against the Sydney Swans on Thursday night. His right leg was trapped in a tackle by Lewis Melican early in the second quarter, with the 24-year-old quickly writhing in pain and grabbing his knee. Melican remained by Naughton’s … Read more

Bailey Smith makes pledge to Western Bulldogs teammates after devastating ACL tear

Bailey Smith makes pledge to Western Bulldogs teammates after devastating ACL tear

Western Bulldogs superstar Bailey Smith has pledged to be the best teammate possible during his year on the sidelines. Smith has already been ruled out of the 2024 season after tearing his ACL at training last week. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Bailey Smith speaks for first time since devastating injury. Analysis, local footy and the … Read more