Western Bulldogs

Dogs defender Johannisen out for at least two months

Jason Johannisen is pictured after the Western Bulldogs’ clash against Adelaide in round 10, 2023. Picture: Getty Images Influential Western Bulldogs defender Jason Johannisen will miss at least the next two months of the AFL season because of a severe hamstring injury. Johannisen suffered a high-grade...

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1 week ago, K-Rock Football, Western Bulldogs

Brutal blow as scans reveal worst case scenario for Bulldogs defender

Scans have confirmed Western Bulldog Jason Johannisen has suffered a major hamstring injury from an incident in his side’s Round 10 win over Adelaide. As first revealed by SEN’s Sam Edmund, Johannisen is set to miss months with the injury suffered in the third term that forced him from the field. The...

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1 week ago, SEN, Western Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs devour Adelaide Crows to go 5-straight!

AFL: A rampant Western Bulldogs outfit have dominated the Adelaide Crows in Ballarat to win their fifth-straight fixture.

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1 week ago, Herald Sun, Adelaide Crows, Western Bulldogs

Matthew Nicks: Crows ‘probably lucky’ not to lose by more after timely ‘uppercut’ against Bulldogs

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes the Crows received the “uppercut” they needed after bowing to the Bulldogs in Ballarat in their worst performance for the season.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Adelaide Crows, Western Bulldogs

Bulldogs issue Crows rude reality check

The in-form Dogs are banging hard on the top-four door, but their immediate thoughts will be with premiership hero Jason Johanissen, who suffered a seemingly serious hamstring injury in the 45-point win.

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1 week ago, The Age, Adelaide Crows, Western Bulldogs

Swans capitalise on shock rule breach, Dogs down Crows: Here's everything you need to know

The Swans have broken a four-game losing streak in the most controversial of fashions, breaking North Melbourne hearts along the way. The game looked to be in the Roos’ keeping with just minutes to go, having kicked into gear to start the final term and mount a comeback that was set to pay off and cap...

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1 week ago, SEN, Adelaide Crows, Western Bulldogs

LIVE AFL: High-flying Dogs aim for five straight as Crows cling to top eight

The Western Bulldogs haven’t dropped a game since early April, but they’ll take on a Crows outfit that could be a premiership smoky according to one Fox Footy expert.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Adelaide Crows, Western Bulldogs

Crows’ “surprising” call to rest Walker questioned ahead of Dogs clash

Adelaide’s decision to manage star forward Taylor Walker for Saturday’s clash against the Western Bulldogs at Mars Stadium has come under question. With the Bulldogs currently sitting 6th and the Crows 8th, the result of Saturday’s clash in Ballarat could have a big say in whether the sides can compete...

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2 weeks ago, SEN, Adelaide Crows, Western Bulldogs

Pies, Dogs hit prime time as AFL releases fixture for Rounds 16-23

Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs have been thrust into the AFL spotlight in the fixture released for the next eight-week block of the home-and-away season. The ladder-leading Magpies and in-form Bulldogs will each play four fixtures in standalone Thursday and Friday night timeslots from rounds...

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2 weeks ago, The Roar, Collingwood Magpies, Western Bulldogs

(Not) singing the blues

​Sometimes I think the old suburban rivalries have long since disappeared, their intensity diluted by the corporatisation of football and the loss of those tribal home grounds which each had their own identity, feel and (at the Western Oval at least) smell. Maybe those hatreds have...

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2 weeks ago, Bulldog Tragician, Western Bulldogs, Carlton Blues

Tex & Thilthorpe set to miss Bulldogs clash

AFL: The Crows are set to be without two key players for their crucial clash against the Dogs with both Riley Thilthorpe and Tom Doedee set to miss with coach Matthew Nicks also hinting that Taylor Walker could be rested.

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2 weeks ago, Herald Sun, Western Bulldogs

One big Crow out, another in doubt for Dogs clash

Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe will miss Saturday’s clash against the Western Bulldogs, while veteran Taylor Walker is in some doubt.

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2 weeks ago, Herald Sun, Western Bulldogs

Bulldogs rookie takes his pick and is this the end of the Harmes debate?

This week in Snap Shot: James O’Donnell’s family ties to No.18; the vision that appears to end the Wayne Harmes debate; the best lines from Mason Cox’s interview on America’s 60 Minutes.

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2 weeks ago, The Age, Western Bulldogs

Carlton's sloppy skill errors to blame for Dogs loss, not coaching

Carlton tragic Andy Maher believes too much criticism is coming in the direction of coach Michael Voss when the fault lies with the poor ball use of his players. The Blues routinely blew simple kicks, particularly in the first half of their Saturday night loss to the Western Bulldogs – and that includes...

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2 weeks ago, SEN, Carlton Blues, Western Bulldogs

“He's a killer”: Ratings suggest star Bulldog is a top-five player in 2023

Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore is having a career season in 2023. While the 30-year-old is a premiership player and best and fairest winner, the on-baller is thriving with a bigger role this campaign. Liberatore’s best game of the season so far might have been against Carlton in Round 9 as...

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2 weeks ago, SEN, Western Bulldogs

The issues with Carlton’s attack highlighted after Bulldogs loss

Carlton coach Michael Voss believes the Blues are improving with how they move the footy despite going down 59-79 to the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night. While Voss is seeing positive signs, any improvements aren’t turning into results with the Blues going down in four of their last five games. Essendon...

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2 weeks ago, SEN, Carlton Blues, Western Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs beat Carlton Blues with captivating finale

AFL: Carlton’s season looks consigned to the scrap heap after the Western Bulldogs overcame a serious late challenge to claim an 21-point win at Marvel Stadium.

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2 weeks ago, Herald Sun, Carlton Blues, Western Bulldogs

Bulldogs withstand ferocious comeback to add to Blues’ misery

The Western Bulldogs squandered a 31-point lead to Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night, but responded in an enthralling final quarter to prove they are a legitimate premiership threat.

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2 weeks ago, The Age, Carlton Blues, Western Bulldogs

Dogs hold off fast-finishing Blues in Saturday night thriller

The Western Bulldogs have won their fourth game in a row after defeating Carlton by 20-points in a scrappy affair at Marvel Stadium. In a game headlined by talented tall forwards it was the smalls that caused the most damage with Carlton's Matt Owies and Western Bulldogs' Anthony Scott both kicking...

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2 weeks ago, SEN, Carlton Blues, Western Bulldogs

LIVE AFL: All eyes on under-fire Carlton ahead of mouth-watering Bulldogs clash

Carlton will face the Western Bulldogs in a mouth-watering clash at Marvel Stadium on Saturday evening, and all eyes are on the Blues after last weekend’s loss to Brisbane.

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2 weeks ago, Fox Sports, Carlton Blues, Western Bulldogs

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