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Western Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs fixtures, results and latest news · 🇦🇺 Australia.

What's happening with Western Bulldogs

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The Western Bulldogs are in crisis mode heading into a crucial Friday night clash against Fremantle at Marvel Stadium, having made six changes to their squad as injuries continue to mount ahead of what could be a season-defining contest. Captain Marcus Bontempelli is carrying multiple injury concerns but desperate to play as the Dogs attempt to snap a four-game losing streak that has left their season hanging in the balance. Coach Luke Beveridge has brought in an unconventional secret weapon—a West End opera singer and life coach—to help struggling players with their mental resilience during this difficult period. With Fremantle riding high after Hayden Young's spectacular goal-of-the-year contender sealed their recent win over the Bulldogs, Luke Beveridge's men know they need a response and fast to keep their finals hopes alive.

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Updated 8 May 2026
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Latest News

AFL LIVE: Besieged Blues march into Lions’ den with the eyes of the footy world on them
8 May 2026

AFL LIVE: Besieged Blues march into Lions’ den with the eyes of the footy world on them

Sydney Morning Herald

AFL LIVE: Besieged Blues march into Lions’ den with the eyes of the footy world on them
🇦🇺The Age

AFL LIVE: Besieged Blues march into Lions’ den with the eyes of the footy world on them

The Blues and Lions face off at the Gabba in AFL’s Friday night football. Follow along for live updates and post game reactions.

The Age8 May
The opera singer helping the Dogs
🇦🇺The Age

The opera singer helping the Dogs

Luke Beveridge reveals the West End performer and life coach that is helping a group of Western Bulldogs players mental health journeys.

The Age7 May
The opera singer helping the Dogs
🇦🇺Sydney Morning Herald

The opera singer helping the Dogs

Luke Beveridge reveals the West End performer and life coach that is helping a group of Western Bulldogs players mental health journeys.

Sydney Morning Herald7 May
‘He wants to play’: The two injuries the Bont is carrying into Friday night
🇦🇺Sydney Morning Herald

‘He wants to play’: The two injuries the Bont is carrying into Friday night

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has another injury concern, but four consecutive losses mean the coach does not have the luxury to rest him.

Sydney Morning Herald6 May
‘He wants to play’: The two injuries the Bont is carrying into Friday night
🇦🇺The Age

‘He wants to play’: The two injuries the Bont is carrying into Friday night

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has another injury concern, but four consecutive losses mean the coach does not have the luxury to rest him.

The Age6 May
Freo star kicks goal of the year to seal huge win
🇦🇺Sydney Morning Herald

Freo star kicks goal of the year to seal huge win

Fremantle's Hayden Young kicks an incredible goal against the Bulldogs.

Sydney Morning Herald1 May
Freo star kicks goal of the year to seal huge win
🇦🇺The Age

Freo star kicks goal of the year to seal huge win

Fremantle's Hayden Young kicks an incredible goal against the Bulldogs.

The Age1 May
AFL Friday night LIVE: Western Bulldogs’ chance for revenge against Freo under open Marvel roof
🇦🇺The Age

AFL Friday night LIVE: Western Bulldogs’ chance for revenge against Freo under open Marvel roof

The injury-hit Western Bulldogs have made six changes for this crunch clash against high-flying Fremantle. Crucially, they welcome back ruckman Tim English. Ton

The Age1 May
AFL LIVE Friday night: Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle in crunch clash for Victorian club
🇦🇺Sydney Morning Herald

AFL LIVE Friday night: Western Bulldogs vs Fremantle in crunch clash for Victorian club

The injury-hit Western Bulldogs have made six changes for this crunch clash against the high-flying Fremantle Dockers. Crucially, they welcome back ruckman Tim

Sydney Morning Herald1 May
Bevo unloads on AFL
🇦🇺Sydney Morning Herald

Bevo unloads on AFL

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge unleashes on the AFL over its changes to draft rules.

Sydney Morning Herald29 Apr
Bevo unloads on AFL
🇦🇺The Age

Bevo unloads on AFL

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge unleashes on the AFL over its changes to draft rules.

The Age29 Apr
Bulldogs escape injury catastrophe, but their nightmare hasn’t ended
🇦🇺Sydney Morning Herald

Bulldogs escape injury catastrophe, but their nightmare hasn’t ended

Atop the ladder just over a fortnight ago, the injury-ravaged Bulldogs are a shadow of the side that was the last team to taste defeat this season and have now

Sydney Morning Herald23 Apr