Western Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs ruckman Stefan Martin has battled injuries for most of the year, but he looms as a crucial figure in Saturday's grand final against Melbourne.

How the Demons and Bulldogs coaches and captains are escaping the pre-game hype before the siren sounds on tomorrow's historic grand final in Perth.

Melbourne defender Christian Salem says the entire team will get a confidence boost from seeing a "fresh" Steven May out on the field for Saturday's grand final against the Western Bulldogs.May was in some doubt for the Optus Stadium decider after injuring his hamstring in the preliminary-final demolition of Geelong.

Relive all the highs and lows of the season for the Western Bulldogs as they overcame injuries, form slumps and a long road trip to make it to the grand final.

Max Gawn and Marcus Bontempelli showed off footy’s biggest prize at Kings Park this morning, a day out from Perth’s historic grand final that has resulted in the longest-ever lead-up to a decider. It came as Demons coach Simon Goodwin lauded his side’s perfect preparation for the game,

Coach Simon Goodwin is lauding Melbourne's perfect preparation for their AFL grand final battle against the Western Bulldogs.The Demons enter Saturday night's decider in Perth as favourites as they seek to win the club's first premiership since 1964.

Five years after the Western Bulldogs broke their premiership drought, coach Luke Beveridge says this time around his charges feel like they genuinely belong on the AFL's biggest stage.Nine players from the surprise 2016 breakthrough flag will feature in Saturday's AFL grand final against Melbourne at Optus Stadium,

Five years after the Western Bulldogs broke their premiership drought, coach Luke Beveridge says this time around his charges feel like they genuinely belong on the AFL's biggest stage.

Children have skipped school and punters were holding up signs pleading for tickets as both clubs took the chance to have one last run on Optus Stadium ahead of tomorrow’s decider.

Melbourne skipper Max Gawn says Western Bulldogs ruckman Stefan Martin is still a close friend despite their years apart, and he's looking forward to their "battle within a battle" in Saturday's Grand Final in Perth.