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The AFL has found Bailey Smith guilty of "conduct unbecoming" and banned the Western Bulldogs star for two games for illicit substance use.

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Western Bulldogs' Bailey Smith banned for two matches by AFL for conduct unbecoming over drug photos

Bailey Smith will be off the field for the Western Bulldogs for two more matches, after the star midfielder is banned over the images of his public drug use.

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Bulldogs' Dale signs five-year AFL deal

Gun half-back Bailey Dale has signed a five-year AFL contract extension with the Western Bulldogs, joining Caleb Daniel in committing long-term.

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Bulldogs Hunter, Bruce to return in VFL

The Western Bulldogs will welcome back key pair Lachie Hunter and Josh Bruce via the VFL while Caleb Daniel has signed a four-year contract extension.

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Suspension won't set Smith back: Beveridge

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident suspended star Bailey Smith's form won't be affected long-term by any additional ban from the AFL.

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Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge calls for AFL to scrap illicit drugs policy in wake of Bailey Smith images

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge calls for the AFL to scrap its illicit drugs policy, after images emerged showing star midfielder Bailey Smith holding an "illicit substance".

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Beveridge wants AFL drugs policy axed

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith faces a ban under the AFL illicit drugs policy, which coach Luke Beveridge wants to see abolished.

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AFL Player Bailey Smith Has Apologised For Leaked Pics Of Him W/ An ‘Illicit Substance’

"I know I have obligations beyond myself, not just contractually – but in terms of the example I set through the decisions I make, and I will be better."

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Bulldogs star Smith in compromising photo

The Western Bulldogs are investigating a photo of star Bailey Smith with a bag of what appears to be white powder that is circulating on social media.

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Western Bulldogs 'extremely disappointed' by images of Bailey Smith with 'illicit substance'

Bailey Smith apologises after images emerged showing the Western Bulldogs star with an "illicit substance".

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Notorious paedophile John Coogan infiltrated Footscray Football Club in the 1970s

Two men tell the ABC that John Coogan took them on trips to Western Oval in the 1970s when they were 12 years old as a part of his grooming process. Warning: This story contains details that may be distressing to some readers.

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AFLW's Huntington leaves Bulldogs for GWS

Western Bulldogs key forward and No.1 draft pick Isabel Huntington has been granted her wish and will join GWS next season in exchange for two draft picks.

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Smith takes AFL's two-game headbutting ban

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith will miss their next two games after the club decided against challenging his two-game suspension for headbutting.

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Dogs star Smith offered two-game AFL ban

Star Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith has been offered a two-match ban for headbutting Geelong defender Zach Tuohy.

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Cameron stars in Cats' AFL win over Dogs

Cats forward Jeremy Cameron has starred early and late to boost Geelong to an important 13-point AFL victory over the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.

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Geelong beat Western Bulldogs by 13 points as Bailey Smith is reported for headbutting Zach Tuohy

A fast start and composed finish lead Geelong to a 13-point win over the Western Bulldogs, but Bailey Smith's headbutt on Zach Tuohy will be the biggest talking point.

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Demons bring back four AFL stars for Swans

Melbourne have responded to a rare AFL loss by bringing back four premiership stars, including Christian Salem, for their round 12 clash with the Sydney Swans.

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AFL mid-season report card part one: premiership fancies to guilty pleasures

Taking a top-down approach, how the teams occupying finals places are faring at the halfway stage

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Bulldogs find mojo ahead of Cats AFL test

The Western Bulldogs are chasing a fourth-straight AFL win when they take on Geelong, with both sides looking to cement their positions in the top-eight.

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Rohan, Stanley pushing for Cats AFL return

Geelong forward Gary Rohan is likely to return for the Cats, almost a year to the day since he broke Western Bulldogs with a match-winning goal after-the-siren.

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Bulldogs coach feels for struggling Eagles

West Coast's struggles have continued with an embarrassing 101-point loss at home to the Western Bulldogs.

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English stars as Bulldogs crush Eagles

The Western Bulldogs have equalled the record for most goalkickers in a VFL/AFL match during their 101-point demolition of West Coast in Perth.

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Fremantle ends Melbourne's unbeaten AFL run as Western Bulldogs, Gold Coast Suns score massive victories

Reigning premiers Melbourne fall to Fremantle in a shock 38-point defeat at the MCG, while Western Bulldogs thrash West Coast by 101 points and Gold Coast enjoys a 67-point triumph over Hawthorn.

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Magpies defender Roughead retires from AFL

Collingwood defender Jordan Roughead has retired from the AFL after 201 games, 63 of them with the Magpies after playing 138 for the Western Bulldogs.

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Dogs' Beveridge addresses Naughton remarks

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says his number one priority in press conferences is protecting his players after cryptic comments about Aaron Naughton.

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