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Naughton out, Bruce returns for Bulldogs

Brisbane and Richmond have made mass changes for their respective AFL matches this weekend, while the Western Bulldogs have mixed news on the selection front.

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Dogs sniff out AFL response against Saints

The Bulldogs have lost three players, including star forward Aaron Naughton, to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of their clash with St Kilda.

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Why there is method to Luke Beveridge's Bulldogs' madness, and Jack Macrae is a consistent star

The Western Bulldogs made a grand final last year, and are now struggling to make the eight. What defines 'Bevo Ball' and how is Jack Macrae critical to the Dogs' system?

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Bulldogs' Smith seeking AFL redemption

Bailey Smith will return for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL crunch clash St Kilda after sitting out the Dogs' last four matches through suspension.

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Persuasion star Ben Bailey Smith says he ‘couldn’t give two s***s’ about film’s critics

Film has not gone down well with Jane Austen traditionalists

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Bailey Smith apologetic on AFL return

Suspended Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was 'contrite and apologetic' on his return to the club ahead of their clash with Greater Western Sydney.

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Bulldogs wary of rivals Giants in AFL

The Western Bulldogs are attempting to kickstart their AFL season but are wary of modern-day rivals GWS causing an upset.

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AFL coach Luke Beveridge said there are 'not many sporting codes in the world that have an illicit drugs policy'. Is he correct?

Bailey Smith's coach said there are 'not many sporting codes in the world that have an illicit drugs policy'. But does the AFL really do things that differently?

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AFL bans Bulldogs' Smith for two games

The AFL has found Bailey Smith guilty of "conduct unbecoming" and banned the Western Bulldogs star for two games for illicit substance use.

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Western Bulldogs' Bailey Smith banned for two matches by AFL for conduct unbecoming over drug photos

Bailey Smith will be off the field for the Western Bulldogs for two more matches, after the star midfielder is banned over the images of his public drug use.

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Bulldogs Hunter, Bruce to return in VFL

The Western Bulldogs will welcome back key pair Lachie Hunter and Josh Bruce via the VFL while Caleb Daniel has signed a four-year contract extension.

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Suspension won't set Smith back: Beveridge

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident suspended star Bailey Smith's form won't be affected long-term by any additional ban from the AFL.

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Bailey Smith's drug photos spark renewed debate over AFL's illicit drugs policy

The AFL's illicit drugs policy is a topic that always manages to divide opinion, and this latest Bailey Smith case has proven no exception, writes David Mark.

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Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge calls for AFL to scrap illicit drugs policy in wake of Bailey Smith images

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge calls for the AFL to scrap its illicit drugs policy, after images emerged showing star midfielder Bailey Smith holding an "illicit substance".

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Beveridge wants AFL drugs policy axed

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith faces a ban under the AFL illicit drugs policy, which coach Luke Beveridge wants to see abolished.

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AFL Player Bailey Smith Has Apologised For Leaked Pics Of Him W/ An ‘Illicit Substance’

"I know I have obligations beyond myself, not just contractually – but in terms of the example I set through the decisions I make, and I will be better."

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Bulldogs star Smith in compromising photo

The Western Bulldogs are investigating a photo of star Bailey Smith with a bag of what appears to be white powder that is circulating on social media.

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Western Bulldogs 'extremely disappointed' by images of Bailey Smith with 'illicit substance'

Bailey Smith apologises after images emerged showing the Western Bulldogs star with an "illicit substance".

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Smith takes AFL's two-game headbutting ban

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith will miss their next two games after the club decided against challenging his two-game suspension for headbutting.

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AFL Gun Bailey Smith Got Suspended For Headbutting, So Guess I Need Something Else To Watch

"The incident was classified as a two-match sanction as a first offence."

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Dogs star Smith offered two-game AFL ban

Star Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith has been offered a two-match ban for headbutting Geelong defender Zach Tuohy.

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Swans suffer ruck blow ahead of Tiger test

Sydney ruckman Tom Hickey, Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith and Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker are big names unavailable for round 11 of the AFL season.

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Bulldogs fight off Suns to even AFL ledger

The Western Bulldogs have fought past a resolute and injury-hit Gold Coast to prevail by 19 points and even their AFL season ledger at 5-5.

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We Ranked Aussie Politician TikTok Accounts From Bad To Shithouse So You Don’t Have To

The wholesome, the cursed and the cringe.

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In-form Port down Bulldogs by 17 in AFL

Port Adelaide have beaten the Western Bulldogs by 17 points at Adelaide Oval for their third straight win of the season.

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