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.

Western-Bulldogs Articles

Every page counts in AFL club history books

by Neotraveler - January 12th 2012 @ 6:17am

For a league that apparently puts such emphasis on history, constantly quoting statistics and historical achievements, many in the AFL have decided to arbitrarily ignore a part of their history that is just as significant as any other. Before the debate begins I believe it’s important to reveal my hand. I’m a Carlton supporter, one [...]

Boyd says ‘Dogs can stay an AFL force

by Roger Vaughan - December 9th 2011 @ 3:42am

Bulldogs, North don’t want Fevola

by Sam Lienert - October 15th 2011 @ 4:30am

AFL clubs choosing tradition in aesthetics

by Damo - October 10th 2011 @ 6:55am

This year’s Charles Sutton Medal ceremony saw the Bulldogs’ faithfuls vote on a new look for season 2012 and beyond. Ironically, this new look is actually very old, a trend which seems to be spreading across the AFL. The ‘Dogs return to a basic, traditional design’ reflects similar moves across the game, with clubs choosing [...]

Poorer clubs to cash in with AFL fund

by Sam Lienert - September 27th 2011 @ 6:04am

St Kilda draw the short straw in AFL coaching search

by Michael DiFabrizio - September 20th 2011 @ 6:45am

Fremantle have Ross Lyon. Melbourne have Mark Neeld. The Western Bulldogs have Brendan McCartney. Adelaide have Brenton Sanderson. For those keeping score at home, that’s four coaching appointments in the space of four days. It’s been an unbelievable few days. How bizarre it is that every single one of the coaches that led teams to [...]

McCartney named as new Bulldogs AFL coach

by AAP - September 19th 2011 @ 2:19pm

Callan Ward definitely worth two draft picks

by Trev - September 8th 2011 @ 6:42am

On Monday one of the worst kept secrets in the AFL was confirmed. Western Bulldogs young gun Callan Ward told his club he will be leaving and joining the AFL’s newest team Greater Western Sydney for a reported five-year contract worth $800,000 a season. For months there has been much speculation on Ward’s future at [...]

GWS has more than money, says Ward’s manager

by Rob Forsaith - September 6th 2011 @ 5:05am

What does your AFL club name represent?

by camcallsthegame - September 6th 2011 @ 3:51am

Each AFL club has a certain word or phrase that you can associate with them. With the season now entering finals time, I have attempted to link them all. Adelaide: Powerful with a whole state behind them. Struggling at present, but they will return. Brisbane: They are a rabble with a CEO who is scared [...]