Bailey Smith has declined an invite to attend the Western Bulldogs’ awards night on Wednesday as he finally confirmed Geelong as his preferred destination. The 23-year-old will make the move to the Cats in the AFL trade period but faces a nervous wait while the two clubs thrash out a deal. Smith did not play … Read more
Melbourne winger Lachie Hunter has announced his immediate retirement. Hunter bids farewell after a 199-game career spanning 12 years. The 29-year-old began his career at the Western Bulldogs, following in the footsteps of his father Mark. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today He quickly established himself as a key member of the … Read more
Jack Macrae is set to join Western Bulldogs teammate Bailey Smith in seeking a new AFL home. The day after Smith confirmed months of speculation that he would nominate for the upcoming trade period, it’s emerged Macrae also wants to leave Whitten Oval. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jack Macrae puts in trade request. Know the … Read more
A record crowd packed into the MCG to watch Hawthorn advance to the semi-finals at the expense of the Western Bulldogs, but did the Hawks have an unfair advantage? The Hawks will travel interstate for a knock-out semi-final against Port Adelaide next week after running the Bulldogs ragged in the 14.15 (99) to 9.8 (62) … Read more
Nick ‘The Wizard’ Watson put on a spell with four goals in Hawthorn’s electric elimination final win over the Western Bulldogs on Friday night. But even he is not bullet-proof. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Nick Watson cramps during celebration for finals win. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The 2023 No.5 draft … Read more
The Western Bulldogs and AFL communities are mourning the passing of 1960 Brownlow medallist, John Schultz. Schultz’s is an iconic name in the history of the Footscray/Western Bulldogs Football Club, having played 188 games during the 1950s and ‘60s. He was 85. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today “Vale John Schultz. The … Read more
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 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
EXCLUSIVE Retired Western Bulldogs teenager Aiden O’Driscoll has opened up about the devastation of his AFL dream ending. O’Driscoll was medically retired in May after suffering a sickening concussion at training in January. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Drafted in November as the best athlete in the pool, the 18-year-old’s AFL … Read more
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has flagged Rory Lobb as a solution to his injury woes in defence after the ruck-forward’s strong form behind the ball in a 17-point win over North Melbourne. Beveridge lamented a raft of skill errors in the Dogs’ unconvincing 11.11 (77) to 9.6 (60) victory at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, … Read more
