The Western Bulldogs maintained their perfect start to the season with a narrow six-point win against Adelaide on Friday Night. Despite leading for most of the match, the Bulldogs were headed late in the final term as the Crows piled on five goals in 13 minutes, before steadying late to record their first victory against the Crows at Adelaide Oval. 4. Marcus Bontempelli The eye test said that he didn’t have a massive influence on the match; certainly not compared to his feats against the...

The Western Bulldogs continued their impressive start to the season with a comprehensive 81-point win over the GWS Giants on Saturday. After taking a 17-point lead into quarter time, the Bulldogs never looked back, extending their lead at every break as they went 2-0 for the first time since 2021. 4. Marcus Bontempelli Did as he pleased in a dominant first half, picking up 18 disposals and kicking three brilliant goals in a showing that almost matched what he managed in the entirety of...

Just as the Western Bulldogs fans had finalised memorising the playing list for the 2026 seasons and the changes that had been made over the summer, a February curveball was thrown when it was announced that James Harmes had suddenly announced his retirement from the game. Already on leave due to personal issues, Harmes’ retirement opened a spot on the Bulldogs’ list to add a new player via the Supplemental Selection Period. While several players tried up for that final spot, the Bulldogs...