Western Bulldogs

Naughton was the defender's opponent in the final round of the regular season, while he kicked four goals against Port in round nine. The Bulldogs forward is more than capable of crashing packs and clutching contested marks but his teammates will also have to ensure their ball use and pressure …

WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he is more optimistic on the prospect of captain Marcus Bontempelli proving his fitness for their AFL preliminary final than he was at the time of the injury.

South Australian health officials have put a big obstacle in front of the Western Bulldogs ahead of the preliminary final with Port Adelaide.

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has played down concerns over Marcus Bontempelli's knee, declaring the club is not taking any risks by playing their captain in their AFL preliminary final.The Bulldogs were sweating on the fitness of the 25-year-old ahead of Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide.

Marcus Bontempelli has been named to lead the Bulldogs against Port Adelaide but a key defender will miss the clash.

Port Adelaide will take an unchanged line-up into its do-or-die Preliminary Final against the Western Bulldogs

Bulldogs captain Bontempelli was in doubt after hurting his right knee in the final few minutes of the thrilling semi-final win over Brisbane. The Brownlow Medal fancy was cleared of structural damage and has been on light duties this week,

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti’s manager, Scott Lucas, has explained why his client missed the end of Essendon’s 2021 campaign. McDonald-Tipungwuti didn’t play in the Bombers’ final three games – including their Elimination Final loss to the Western Bulldogs – due to personal reasons,

PORT Adelaide has been dealt a tough break on the eve of its preliminary final against the Western Bulldogs on Saturday night, with young forward Mitch Georgiades officially ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he is more optimistic on the prospect of captain Marcus Bontempelli proving his fitness for their AFL preliminary final than he was at the time of the injury.