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Words of advice: Former Cat Joel Corey, who played in four grand finals, has told his Bulldogs players to 'stay ...

Bulldogs' grand final lead-up 'bigger than Geelong'

Former Geelong premiership star Joel Corey described the turnout at Whitten Oval to watch the Western Bulldogs' main training session ahead of the 2016 grand final as bigger than anything he had experienced in his time with the Cats.

Young Bulldog Josh Dunkley.

Josh Dunkley's secret weapon

Not too many teenagers playing finals in their rookie year have had the benefit of a father who has been there and done that guiding them through September with sage advice.

That was then: A devastated Lin Jong on the bench after breaking his collarbone.

Bulldog Lin Jong named for VFL grand final

Lin Jong's remarkable recovery is on track to see him play football this week, a mere 16 days after breaking his collarbone, but not in the senior side to take on GWS in a preliminary final.

Coach Luke Beveridge walks past the Bulldogs' 1954 premiership cup after speaking to the media.

Bulldogs' belief strengthened by ground-breaking wins

Having "broken new ground" during this year's finals series, coach Luke Beveridge says the Western Bulldogs' famed belief in themselves has only strengthened as they prepare for their date with destiny against Greater Western Sydney on Saturday.

Of the AFL preliminary finalists, the Giants have the smallest membership base.

Give leftover GWS tickets to rival members: fans

In the event that Greater Western Sydney qualify for this year's grand final, the AFL Fans Association have called for any of the Giants' unused ticket allocation to go to their opponent's members rather than corporates or stakeholders.