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Western Bulldogs

Western BulldogsHaving joined the VFL/AFL premiership in 1925 as the Footscray club, the Western Bulldogs have just the one Premiership next to their name which was achieved in 1954 against Melbourne. Although the Bulldogs have struggled somewhat for financial stability in its history, a boost in sponsorship and membership figures have seen the Bulldogs perform very well in the AFL recently, reaching the 2006 semi-finals and the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Preliminary finals, guided by Rodney Eade, who resigned from the club late in the 2011 season.

With talented plays like Adam Cooney, Robert Murphy and Ryan Griffen still in the peak of their careers Western Bulldogs will be looking for a quick rebuild under newly-appointed coach Brendan McCartney to regain their position toward the top of the AFL’s pecking order.

Western Bulldogs Articles

Bulldogs lack bark, bite, and a future

Bulldogs lack bark, bite, and a future

by , 20 May 2013

I applaud Cameron Rose’s article on the Western Bulldogs this morning and without looking like I am doubling up, I had planned to write about the Dogs after last Saturday’s shocker against the Gold Coast. The was one of the lowest lows – almost as dark as those dreadful days of 1980 until 1982 when [...]

Long, cold winter ahead for Western Bulldogs

Long, cold winter ahead for Western Bulldogs

by , 20 May 2013

The Melbourne Football Club is in the most dire state of any AFL side since Fitzroy in 1996, yet their stunning on-field mediocrity has been made to look positively finals-like by the Western Bulldogs in the last twelve months between winters. From Round 12 last year and onwards, the Dogs have been ice-cold, only able [...]

Gold Coast Suns vs Western Bulldogs: AFL live scores

by , 18 May 2013

Saturday twilight at Metricon Stadium has the Gold Coast Suns and Western Bulldogs doing battle in an intriguing clash. Live scores begins from the opening bounce at 4.40pm AEST. By the end of this game, there is every chance the Gold Coast could find themselves with a 50 percent record for the first time in [...]

Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne: AFL live scores

by , 11 May 2013

North Melbourne will be looking for a win to keep in touch with the top eight when they meet Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium this afternoon. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 4.40pm AEST. It still wasn’t anywhere near where the Kangaroos need to be if they are to feature in September, but last [...]

Bulldogs need to get hands dirty in AFL

by , 6 May 2013

Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney says his team’s experienced players need to get their hands dirty if the AFL club is to arrest a worrying losing slump. The Bulldogs’ 70-point defeat to West Coast on Sunday was their fifth straight loss of the season. Stretching back to last year, the Bulldogs have now lost 16 [...]

West Coast Eagles vs Western Bulldogs: AFL live scores, blog

West Coast Eagles vs Western Bulldogs: AFL live scores, blog

by , 5 May 2013 Popular article!

The final game of Round 6 takes us to Patersons Stadium, as West Coast Eagles take on the Western Bulldogs. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 4.40pm AEST. It hasn’t been a season that’s gone according to plan for either club, but for both clubs here is an important chance to pick up four [...]

Which AFL teams can forget about finals?

Which AFL teams can forget about finals?

by , 2 May 2013

We are only five rounds in, but some teams have already shown enough to indicate that they will not feature in the September action. Below are the teams that can safely organise their end of season trips, family holidays and weddings for September. Greater Western Sydney Giants This is no surprise as even coach Kevin [...]

AFL must look to cricket for goal line technology

by , 29 Apr 2013

Let’s put it out there straight off the bat – goal-line technology will slow the game down, which is everything the AFL has been trying to avoid for the past decade. It’s also a necessity. Cricket has long been the innovator when it has come to live sport technology. Being a sport where umpire decisions [...]

Cats hold on for AFL win over Bulldogs

by , 28 Apr 2013

Geelong survived a late challenge from the Western Bulldogs on Saturday to win their AFL match by 21 points at Etihad Stadium. The undermanned Bulldogs kicked the only three goals of the last term, but the Cats remain unbeaten this season with the 15.17 (107) to 13.8 (86) win. Cats key defender Harry Taylor was [...]

Western Bulldogs vs Geelong: AFL live scores, blog

Western Bulldogs vs Geelong: AFL live scores, blog

by , 27 Apr 2013 Popular article!

Western Bulldogs will be massive underdogs when they face Geelong tonight in arguably the most one-sided clash of the round. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 7.40pm AEST. Geelong: before the season they were labelled as fading has-beens, or more refined, as a ‘team who will need to rebuild soon’. But the Cats bared [...]


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