The Western Bulldogs showed grit in a 29-point loss to Essendon at Marvel Stadium, staying competitive throughout the Round 5 clash last year. Adam Treloar led with 28 disposals, eight tackles and 412 metres gained, while Jack Macrae (25 disposals, two goal assists) made a strong impact.

Rising star Sam Davidson is set to ignite excitement for the red, white and blue, returning to the line-up this Saturday after illness sidelined him last week. Averaging 10.1 disposals and 6.5 handballs from his debut campaign so far, the dynamic wingman is sure to add plenty of speed and pace along the flanks.

From the first bounce, the Bulldogs dictated the quarters, moving the ball with speed and precision to overcome the Dees. Marcus Bontempelli was a highlight, racking up 33 disposals, two goals and 16 score involvements in a performance that showcased both leadership and influence. 

The Western Bulldogs fell just short against Fremantle in a hard-fought contest earlier this season. Despite a fast finish, the Dogs were left to rue a second-quarter lapse that saw the hosts boot six unanswered goals in 13 minutes.

Ed Richards has quickly transitioned from a promising defender to one of the Bulldogs’ most reliable midfield movers. Since making the move into the midfield last season, Richards has taken his game to another level in 2025.

The Western Bulldogs delivered a commanding performance in Round 20 last year, controlling the contest from the outset to claim a 39-point win at the SCG. The Bulldogs kept the Swans goalless in the opening term and maintained their grip on the match across all four quarters. 

The Footscray Bulldogs brought a valiant fight to their 2024 Preliminary Final, narrowly falling short by 10 points in a spirited back-and-forth clash at Mission Whitten Oval. The Dogs found patches of momentum throughout the contest, winning their share of contested possessions early and creating late chances that kept the result in the balance.

On the Pink Lady Game:

“I’m really looking forward to the Pink Lady Game.

“Survey a room full of players and two-thirds of them, in some way, have been affected by cancer – through family or friends.

Forward-turned-defender Rory Lobb says he is grateful to the Western Bulldogs for reinvigorating his career.

Originally recruited for his impact up forward, Lobb has embraced a new challenge in the backline over the last 18 months. His continued growth in the defensive unit has added flexibility and experience to the red, white and blue’s structure.

Western Bulldogs AFLW senior coach Tam Hyett says she’s thrilled to see Ellie Gavalas reach her 50th AFLW game in the clash with Hawthorn this weekend. 

Marcus Bontempelli has forged a legacy that few can rival at the Bulldogs. A six-time All-Australian and six-time Charles Sutton Medallist, he has become one of the most influential midfielders of his generation, admired for both his skill and his leadership.

The Footscray Bulldogs have outlasted a spirited North Melbourne side under lights at Mission Whitten Oval, sealing a hard-fought 16-point win in a Friday night classic.

Despite a slow start, Footscray rallied through the middle quarters to gain control and held on late, finishing 13.9 (87) to 10.11 (71).

The Footscray Bulldogs produced a dominant victory over Carlton in the final round of the VFL home and away season at Mission Whitten Oval on Sunday.  

Featuring the highly anticipated return of Adam Treloar, the Bulldogs ran out winners 21.20 (146) to 4.7 (31). 

The match was intense from the start, as both teams assessed each other’s structure during a back-and-forth first quarter. 

The second quarter then saw the Bulldogs gain traction. With the Dogs dominating every corridor chance for the Hawks, they skilfully maintained the ball’s momentum into forward pockets. 

The Western Bulldogs have made three changes for their Friday night face-off with Essendon in their final outing of the 2025 VFLW season.

Renee Saulitis returns to the line-up, while Leah Swain and Emmalyn Nekrep have been recalled, ready to make an impact at home. 

The Western Bulldogs have strengthened their 2025 VFLW squad with the additions of defensive stalwart Sarah Sansonetti and returning midfielder Brianna McFarlane, as they set their sights on going one step further after their 2024 Grand Final run. 

The Western Bulldogs have gone down to an AFLW-experienced Carlton outfit at IKON Park on Saturday afternoon. 

Despite glimpses of momentum from the VFLW Bulldogs, the home side proved too strong - claiming victory with a final score of 15.6 (96) to 1.3 (9). 

Said to be worth a staggering $1 billion, this contract confirms TAG Heuer's role as the official timekeeper for the sport, following Rolex in an effort to highlight the common desire for accuracy, creativity and perfection.

In a turn of events, charismatic former Haas Formula One team boss Guenther Steiner has dropped his case against the US-based racing team after an out-of-court settlement was made after nearly 29 hours of mediation. 

This weekend's Qatar Grand Prix sees major changes made to the Losail International Circuit, renowned for its spacious layout, in order to solve ongoing track limit difficulties. 

The changes have been introduced in response to drivers such as Sergio Perez, who incurred as many as three track limits penalties during last year's race, essentially dropping him 15 seconds back in the final classification. 

Vice President Kamala Harris recently chose her Vice-Presidential Candidate. If successful this November, her choice would ultimately succeed her position in the capital next January. The rubric for a Vice Presidential pick should be simple; who can health the presidency if need be?

After weeks of being defiant and stubborn, President Biden has finally dropped off the Democratic Ticket for the White House. But it wasn’t without a game of chess.

To hear the announcement that Australia’s national threat of violence and terrorism has levelled up to “Probable”, rightly sends a chill down every Australians spine.

Jaxon Evans
Supercars driver, #12 SCT Motorsport Camaro
“Not a bad race – but an unfortunate end. I thought Jack did a really good job in the opening stint and I felt like we had some good car speed”.

Macauley Jones
Supercars driver, #96 Pizza Hut Camaro
“Can’t say that’s the result that we wanted from today but looking across the garage we know the cars have some speed.

Andre Heimgartner
Supercars driver, #8 R&J Batteries Camaro
"Overall, it was a solid day. Finished fifth in the first practice and finished fourth in the second, which was alright.