Western Bulldogs
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Ebert flies Eagles' coop for Port
Simon White West Coast's Brad Ebert has been granted his wish and will return home to continue a family dynasty at Port Adelaide.
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Door opens for Fevola? AFL club sounds out fallen forward
Scott Spits A Melbourne-based AFL club has made inquiries about drafting fallen forward Brendan Fevola.
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Bulldog Reid joins Ward at GWS
Greater Western Sydney have recruited youngster Sam Reid to join fellow ex-Western Bulldogs player Callan Ward at the AFL expansion club.
Primary colours for Dogs
Peter Hanlon New Western Bulldogs coach voices his three-year vision for a club he is adamant will be 'respected, admired and feared'.
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Trade talk: club-by-club analysis
Jon Pierik and Matt Murnane Who is your club chasing and who is on the chopping block when trade week starts on Monday?
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Hall link to Giants
Michael Cowley Greater Western Sydney could tempt former Western Bulldogs spearhead out of retirement.
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Changing allegiances a very big deal
Bob Murphy When I was nine, I asked my dad if I could change the team I barracked for.
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Boyd, Cross re-sign with Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs AFL captain Matthew Boyd and fellow midfielder Daniel Cross have signed new contracts with the club.
It's still a Dog's life for Lake
Samantha Lane All-Australian defender reaffirms his commitment to the Dogs.
Fans not happy as footy loses the faith
Jake Niall The grand chasm is not between the AFL's haves and have nots.
McCartney's Power boost
Jon Pierik Unsuccessful Port bid gave Brendan McCartney confidence to take Dogs job.
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Bulldogs unveil new coach McCartney
Scott Spits New Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney says one of his main strengths as a coach is as a "developer of people".
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McCartney to coach Bulldogs
Jake Niall The Western Bulldogs are set to appoint experienced Essendon assistant coach Brendan McCartney as the clubâs new senior coach.
Bulldogs rise above attacks
Caroline Wilson Loyal leaders have stood the test of time to build a stronger club.
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Season's end is desperate and dartless
Bob Murphy In a season where not much went right, even end-of-year traditions were lacking.
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Demetriou says AFL not to blame for Ward
AFL chief Andrew Demetriou has defended the league's rules which allowed next year's debutants Greater Western Sydney to lure Callan Ward from Western Bulldogs.
Malthouse criticises expansion rule
Will Brodie Departing Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse has criticised AFL rules that mean second-year players including Melbourne's Tom Scully can be lured to new clubs.
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It's confirmed: Bulldog Ward on his way to GWS
Young Western Bulldogs star Callan Ward has been confirmed as a key signing for new AFL franchise Greater Western Sydney for 2012.
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Liam Jones wins Rising Star nomination
The Western Bulldogs saw the future of their forward line on Saturday as Barry Hall went into AFL retirement.
Dogs look to 'modernise' with new coach
Jon Pierik Western Bulldogs begin to look to next year at the need to implement a ''modern'' game plan.
Bulldogs lament loss of Ward
Chloe Saltau Dogs expect loss of Callan Ward to hurt more than Geelong felt loss of Gary Ablett.
Baz to the last drop, Hall bustles off into the sunset on a high
Chloe Saltau Barry Hall says farewell with a classic five-goal haul against Fremantle.
Hall signs off a joyful man
Chloe Saltau Barry Hall's coach ensures he didn't finish his career on an undesirable note.
Dogs look to the future
Jon Pierik Yesterday was a day for the Bulldogs to celebrate the ''Bald and Bearded Farewell''.
Hall signs off with five
Barry Hall farewelled the AFL with a five-goal haul as he guided the Western Bulldogs to a 46-point win over Fremantle at Etihad Stadium.
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Bidding farewell as the season flows to its close
Bob Murphy It's a footballer's lot at this time of year to say goodbye to teammates you have become close to.
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Ageing warrior ready for final fling
Peter Hanlon Bulldogs confident Barry Hall will play final game on Saturday, despite not completing main training session.
Dog of a day
Peter Hanlon If Callan Ward fulfils his potential now, it will benefit the team of Sydney's west, not Melbourne's.
Preview
Western Bulldogs v Fremantle
Will Brodie A tough season for two injury-hit former contenders ends with both looking forward to 2012.
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Ward jumps Bulldog ship to join GWS
Jake Niall Emerging young midfielder has decided to take up a massive five-year offer with the AFL's expansion team.