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Western Bulldogs firm as AFL premiership contenders, Collingwoods prospects plummet By senior ABC Sport AFL commentator Alister Nicholson Posted Yesterday at 8:23pm SunSunday 11 updated Yesterday at 11:21pm SunSunday 11 The Bulldogs have already shown this season they have the potential to win the flag. ( Print text only Four rounds into the new AFL season and three teams remain undefeated. The Western Bulldogs, Melbourne and Sydney are deservedly occupying the top rungs on the table, having e...

FShareTTweetQSMSWWhatsAppBEmailGJTumblrLLinkedIn6 hours ago The Western Bulldogs have continued their perfect start to the season, prevailing in a tight contest against the Brisbane Lions in tough overhead conditions. Faced with a strong wind that make kicking difficult all day, the Bulldogs used a strong first quarter against the wind to secure a lead before running out 10. 13. (73) to 8. 6. (54) winners in Ballarat. The 4-0 start, which sees the Bulldogs return to the top of the ladder is the...

1 / of 2 Greater Western Sydney beats Collingwood for first win of AFL season as Carlton, St Kilda and Bulldogs score victories Posted 9 updated 52 Toby Greene celebrates after kicking a goal for the Giants. ( Print text only Cancel Stand-in captain Toby Greene has kicked five goals to inspire an injury-hit Greater Western Sydney to its first win of the season, a superb 30-point victory over Collingwood at the MCG. In other matches on Saturday, Carlton made it consecutive wins with an 11-poi...

Why Buddy could kick a bag: AFL Round 4 preview (Part 1) A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size I can’t remember the last time I was this excited for a round of football. I feel like I’m 14 and just locked eyes with a girl who has no interest in me at a blue light disco. Pure unfounded optimism. So in true overexcited fashion I have some hyperbolic statements, tips and predictions to make. Sydney Swans vers...

The Collingwood draftee who could be “more skilful” than star brother By 2021-04-08T19:13+10:00 Western Bulldogs midfielder Jack Macrae is one of the most in-form players in the competition right now, but believes his younger brother and Collingwood draftee Finlay is even more skilful. The older Macrae has averaged 36 touches so far this season, as well as four marks and three tackles while, Finlay - who was taken with pick 19 in last years draft - is on the cusp of making his debut...

The surprising statistic that highlights how important Tom Liberatore is By 2021-04-05T10:30+10:00 The Western Bulldogs midfield was already stacked before the addition of Adam Treloar, but it has gone to a new level in 2021. Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae, Treloar, Josh Dunkley, Lachie Hunter and Bailey Smith receive a lot of plaudits for their work, and rightly so. The somewhat unheralded member of the squad is Tom Liberatore, who is quietly averaging 26 disposals, nine clearances and eight...

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  1. THERE IS FIERCE COMPETITION FOR RUCK BENCH SPOT The R3 position is often used by KFC SuperCoaches to hide away a player we know wont ever take the field. But this year is very different. Giant Matt Flynn was a popular pick after Braydon Preuss suffered a shoulder injury, but now there are doubts over his role (see below). But dont panic. There are two more players lining up to challenge for the R3 spot. Rory Lobbs knee injury has given 203cm Fremantle ruckman Lloyd Meek ($123,900 RUC...

The fourth-year players ready to make a leap after going pro By 2021-03-02T10:36+11:00 Bob Murphy and Andy Maher will be paying close attention to the 2017 National Draft this year and the league’s fourth-year players in general. The SEN Drive hosts are fascinated by fourth-year players and whether there is a natural leap after three years in the system. The former Western Bulldogs captain went through some examples of players who showed promising signs in their first three years before ‘...

The one big takeaway for all 18 clubs after the scratch matches By 2021-03-01T16:42+11:00 Though fans weren’t allowed in and broadcasts were tough to access, the men’s footy season got underway last week with each team having their first practice match hit out of 2021. Unless you were there or sitting through a fuzzy livestream, information was tough to come by. We’ve combed over every game and picked out one positive note for all 18 clubs heading into the AAMI Community Series ...