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Bulldogs break drought after Mackay magic

THERE is usually something in the water around Far North Queensland, though at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, the only thing biting was a ferocious Western Bulldogs outfit. Breaking through for their first interstate win under the two-season tutelage of Tam Hyett, they made light work of a disappointing Gold Coast Suns outfit […]

Dogs dine out on Dons in Friday night blitz

ALMOST a year to the day when the Western Bulldogs were held goalless to go down to Essendon, the Daughters of the West almost inflicted the same unwanted title onto the Bombers in an even more ruthless fashion. While Essendon did kick a goal in the last 10 seconds of the match, the Bulldogs never […]

PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 7 – Friday

TWO REBUILDING sides with some great young talent go head-to-head under lights at Whitten Oval when the Western Bulldogs take on Collingwood tonight. We preview the big game that promises to have plenty of exciting moments. AROUND THE GROUNDS Friday’s action all kicks off at Casey Fields when Melbourne plays host to Gold Coast from […]

PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 1

AFTER a couple of big wins on Thursday night, the remaining AFL Women’s first round takes place starting tonight in Sydney. We focus on the massive contest between Geelong and North Melbourne tomorrow, with both sides boasting stacked midfields. AROUND THE GROUNDS Friday night football kicks off at North Sydney Oval from 6:15pm, with the […]

2025 AFLW Team Preview: Western Bulldogs

A YOUNG side with plenty of future scope, the Western Bulldogs began to come out of their shell last season and show potential for the coming seasons. Adding some fresh faces to the mix, the Dogs were largely stable over the off-season and will look to further build on the in-roads made in 2024. LAST […]

2025 VFLW Round 5 | Pies swoop on second win

COLLINGWOOD is back on the winner’s list after defeating Box Hill Hawks in a rain-affected contest at Victoria Park on Saturday. The Magpies snapped their three-game losing streak in the tight victory, in a round where three of the games were decided by a kick or less. ROUND 5 RESULTS Carlton 2.4 (16) def. by […]

2025 VFLW Round 4 | Falcons fly high

DAREBIN Falcons cracked through for their first win over the VFL Women’s season in Round 4 with an incredible three-point victory over Collingwood. In what could be the last round with AFLW-aligned players in it given the preseason has begun, the Bulldogs were the only side to play any draftees from last year. ROUND 4 […]

2025 VFLW Round 3 | Ladder begins to take shape

SOME massive wins and a couple of genuine contenders have emerged after Round 3 of the VFL Women’s with AFLW-listed players slowly filtering out ahead of their own preseasons. ROUND 3 RESULTS Collingwood 4.2 (26) defeated by Western Bulldogs 6.13 (49)Darebin 1.1 (7) defeated by Port Melbourne 8.5 (53)Essendon 5.5 (35) defeated North Melbourne Werribee […]

2024 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs

FILLING out some key position needs at the 2024 AFLW Draft while picking a couple of Oakleigh Chargers premiership players proved to be the strategy for the Western Bulldogs. The Dogs managed to grab a much needed forward target to partner up with Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner, as well as an experienced ruck, and gut-running midfielder. >> […]

2024 AFLW Draft recap

ANOTHER AFLW Draft is done and dusted with 60 players being selected by 19 clubs, including 58 first-time players. Three clubs – Essendon, Geelong and Richmond – passed a selection, leaving three open list spots for unlucky players who missed out on their chance last night. We take a look at the night that was, […]

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