Jordan Roughead: I was close to giving up my spot
Western Bulldogs ruckman Jordan Roughead has revealed how close he came to pulling out of the team - and denying himself what turned out to be premiership joy.
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Jon Pierik
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
Matthew Boyd to delay a decision on his future
As he celebrated with his family on Saturday night, Western Bulldogs veteran Matthew Boyd knew one thing - the Dogs' breakthrough flag will change his life.
Beveridge: Challenge for Bulldogs is to be 'envied'
As the Western Bulldogs celebrated "a dream come true", coach Luke Beveridge has declared the challenge now before his club is to be envied and enjoy sustained success.
Bulldogs v Swans: The key questions
The moment of truth for the Western Bulldogs and Sydney Swans has almost arrived. How will they handle the key questions?
McVeigh: 'Feel great, ready to go'
Swans skipper Jarrad McVeigh has declared he is over a calf injury and will "definitely" line up in Saturday's grand final against the Western Bulldogs.
Beveridge: Dogs ready to ride wave of emotion
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared his team is ready to ride the wave of emotion on Saturday in what will be the "biggest game our lives".
Greatest AFL finals heroes: No.3, Luke Hodge
Fairfax experts have picked their greatest AFL finals heroes of the past 50 years. Luke Hodge has come to be the epitome of the modern-day general.
Former Test cricketer Max Walker dies, aged 68
Max Walker, one of Australian sport's larger-than-life characters in his heyday as a cricketer and raconteur, has died.
Enright: Tears not a sign I will retire
Geelong veteran Corey Enright says the tears he shed after the losing preliminary final were not because he had played the final match of his career.
Never in danger: Dangerfield claims Brownlow Medal
Patrick Dangerfield may remain "bitter" at having been denied the team success he had craved but the Geelong superstar was on Monday night crowned the AFL's best player.
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