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The Latest Breaking News from the Western Bulldogs

Bulldogs dare to dream with season on a knife's edge

The Western Bulldogs are still in the hunt for finals and believe if they can make the AFL top eight, they can do some damage in September.

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Star Giants forward no certainty to return

GWS have cruised to a 54-point win over struggling North Melbourne in Canberra, but could be without gun forward Jesse Hogan for another week.

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Western Bulldogs veteran timing his run to AFL finals

All-Australian Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar has targeted a return in the next three weeks from his latest calf setback.

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No major concern for Giants after Bulldogs blowout

GWS are eager to move on quickly after suffering the worst defeat of Adam Kingsley's three seasons charge in an 88-point thrashing from the Western Bulldogs.

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Rampant Bulldogs slay Giants in AFL finals warning

The Western Bulldogs will enter the weekend in eighth spot after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy fired in an 88-point hammering of GWS at Marvel Stadium.

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Giants' double injury blow as AFL finals race heats up

GWS pair Josh Kelly and James Buckley face multiple weeks out and will miss the clash with the Western Bulldogs, along with suspended star Toby Greene.

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Dogs twin towers bully Essendon for second time in 2025

After destroying Essendon earlier in the season, the Western Bulldogs have made it a 2025 double by crushing the hapless Bombers by 93 points at Marvel Stadium.

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Bontempelli identifies Bulldogs' top-eight deficiency

A day after re-signing with the Western Bulldogs for another four years, superstar Marcus Bontempelli knows what they need to bridge the gap to the top teams.

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AFL superstar Bontempelli makes call on Bulldogs future

Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli has inked a new four-year, keeping him at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2029.

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Blackburn's pride at inclusion among Bulldogs' greats

AFLW stalwart Ellie Blackburn was the only woman picked in the Western Bulldogs' official list of their 25 greatest players of the last century.

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Fagan hails Dunkley after Dogs win

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has proclaimed Josh Dunkley as the best defensive midfield player in the AFL after Friday's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs.

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'Stick to the process:' Walker rapt as Suns test awaits

Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker is in no mood to compare what is building at the Crows to their last finals campaign, saying it's all about the process.

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Lions defeat Bulldogs in tough Gabba thriller

Brisbane have come out on top of the Western Bulldogs in an AFL arm wrestle, winning 12. 14 (86) to 12. 4 (76) at the Gabba.

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Lions brace for 'daunting' run home to AFL finals

Brisbane Lions face five top-eight rivals over the last six rounds, starting with the Western Bulldogs as they chase a top-two finish.

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From the Pocket: Bulldogs need to lock down Marcus Bontempelli’s future above all else

The midfielder is strong, he’s fast, he almost never misses and you can be sure he’s going to be near brilliant week in, week out

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Bulldogs again found wanting against finals contenders

The Western Bulldogs finished hard in Saturday's loss to Adelaide, but they are now 1-7 this season against other AFL finals contenders.

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Six of the best to Thilthorpe in Crows' 'statement' win

Adelaide have consolidated their top-four berth and again raised serious questions about the Western Bulldogs' hopes this season.

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Bulldogs aim for top-eight 'scalps' as big tests loom

The Western Bulldogs are fourth on the ladder after winning their last four games and now face big tests against Adelaide and Brisbane.

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North hope 'Big X' is okay after high contact

North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri took several minutes to leave the field after high contact in Thursday night's loss to the Western Bulldogs.

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Bulldogs crash Kangaroos' party as Liberatore stars

North Melbourne looked inspired by a pre-game speech from coaching great Denis Pagan, but the Western Bulldogs were too good and won by 49 points.

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It will only get tougher, says wary Crows coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is wary of a mixed bag of results coming off a bye ahead of his club's away game against Richmond.

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Swans narrow focus as Bulldogs chew AFL finals hopes

Sydney's finals dream is on the line in a tough assignment against Fremantle after inaccuracy in front of goal proved costly in a loss to the Western Bulldogs.

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Dogs celebrate Bont milestone with tense win over Swans

Joel Freijah has kicked four goals and the Western Bulldogs resisted a huge Sydney fightback to post a narrow win in Marcus Bontempelli's 250th AFL game.

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'A mile off September' - Bulldogs face Swans test next

While captain Marcus Bontempelli led the Western Bulldogs to a huge win over Richmond, veteran midfielder Adam Treloar has another calf muscle problem.

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'Good things take time': Bont contract talks to begin

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is ready to get the ball rolling on contract talks as he welcomes the return of Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to the club.

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