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Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli appears set to line up against North Melbourne despite a training mishap, while Aaron Naughton returns from injury.

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Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion

The Western Bulldogs will load up on forward-line bigs in their match against North Melbourne following the return of Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy.

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Taggers the big worry as Harley Reid faces AFL ban

West Coast star Harley Reid has copped the first hard tag of his fledging AFL career, and he didn't fare well with it.

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Bulldogs spearhead Sam Darcy slapped with two-match ban

Sam Darcy is set to miss the Bulldogs' games against the Brisbane Lions and Fremantle after being handed a two-match ban for a dangerous hit on Brayden Maynard.

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Top Dog gives high praise for Darcy after rough start

Promising forward Sam Darcy kicked three goals in a telling contribution to the Western Bulldogs' win over Collingwood, but he has been handed a two-match ban.

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Bontempelli leads Bulldogs to tough win over Magpies

Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were outstanding for their respective sides as the Western Bulldogs overran Collingwood for a tough 18-point win.

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Dogs need more hands to make light work of Pies

Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs are trying to cope with having key players sidelined by injuries heading into their AFL clash in round 12.

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Western Bulldogs thump slumping Giants in Sydney

The Western Bulldogs have sent the GWS Giants crashing to a fourth loss in five games, winning by 27 points in a low-scoring attritional battle in Sydney.

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Docker Banfield's late double sinks Bulldogs in Perth

Fremantle have rebounded from last week's shock western derby loss to West Coast with a gutsy 24-point victory over the Western Bulldogs.

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Bulldogs wary of under-fire Bombers' ruck power

The Western Bulldogs are preparing to face a fired-up Essendon and coach Luke Beveridge expects the ruck duel to be pivotal to the AFL clash.

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Tide will turn for out-of-favour Bulldog Lobb: coach

Rory Lobb is out of favour at the Western Bulldogs but coach Luke Beveridge says the big man has a long future at the AFL club and just needs to bide his time.

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Bulldog Bailey Smith overcomes flu, set to face Bombers

Western Bulldogs flyer Bailey Smith will face Essendon after missing his side's AFL loss to Sydney with an illness.

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Papley grabs late Swans winner in thriller against Dogs

Sydney have snatched a two-point victory from the Western Bulldogs with a late goal from small forward Tom Papley keeping their finals hopes alive.

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How Luke Beveridge and the Bulldogs have adjusted on the fly this AFL season

Luke Beveridge ended a 62-year premiership drought for the Western Bulldogs, but the polarising coach is not resting on his laurels seven years later, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

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AFL Round-Up: Collingwood here to thrill, Jason Horne-Francis explodes, big Bulldogs left behind

After an AFL pre-season of bold proclamations and lofty promises, some teams leave round one with their prospects emboldened while others search for answers. We digest the week that was.

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Luke Beveridge won't give up on his 'Dinosaur Dogs'

The Western Bulldogs' tall forward line failed to fire against Melbourne but coach Luke Beveridge is determined to give the plan more time to bear fruit.

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Bulldogs sign Sam Darcy until the end of 2025

Western Bulldogs rising star Sam Darcy says he's thrilled to re-sign with the club and follow in the footsteps of his dad and grandpa.

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Bulldogs wary of Freo's shock selection

Fremantle have rolled the dice by selecting underdone young forward Jye Amiss for Saturday night's elimination final against the Western Bulldogs.

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Naughton wants Dogs tall Darcy in attack

Western Bulldogs spearhead Aaron Naughton has backed young gun Sam Darcy to continue in attack as part of a tall forward line against Fremantle.

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Bulldogs beat Hawks, keep AFL hopes alive

The Western Bulldogs have finished strongly to beat Hawthorn by 23 points in Launceston, lifting the club into eight position pending other results.

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Third Darcy to make AFL debut for Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has praised the professionalism of Sam Darcy after handing the father-son pick his AFL debut.

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Flu delays Bulldog English's AFL return

Western Bulldogs ruckman Tim English won't return against Collingwood due to the flu, but Lachie Hunter could be back at Whitten Oval soon.

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Young gun Darcy close to playing for Dogs

Sam Darcy, the son of Western Bulldogs great Luke, is over the foot troubles that have halted his first AFL season and will soon play in the club's reserves.

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Dogs take long-term approach with Darcy

As the Western Bulldogs prepare for their opening AFL practice game against Essendon, injured recruit Sam Darcy remains months away from resuming.

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