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“The only way last year is a failure is if we don’t learn from it”: Nicks on Crows’ September sputtering

Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks has offered insight into an off-season of reflection at West Lakes.

Harrison McIlwaine - March 16, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

From sticky gloves to dodgy socks: Footy’s wardrobe malfunctions

Ranking the top 10 fashion disasters in AFL history.

Aidan Cellini - March 16, 2026

Justin Longmuir

Records back Justin Longmuir’s call to change AFL Opening Round format

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir put Opening Round in the gun, saying it provides a "competitive advantage" to those who participate.

Aidan Cellini - March 16, 2026

Western Bulldogs

Beveridge’s Bulldogs are barking early in 2026

The Dogs’ stars were dominant against the Giants.

Marcus Beeck - March 14, 2026

2026 AFL Fixtures & Schedule

FULL TIME: Bulldogs vs GWS – Round 1, 2026

The Western Bulldogs face the GWS Giants in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at Marvel Stadium.

Zero Hanger - March 14, 2026

AFL Team Line-Ups

FINAL TEAMS: Bulldogs vs GWS – Round 1, 2026

Zero Hanger - March 14, 2026

Latest AFL News, Draft & Trade Updates

AFL Teams Round 1 2026: Full team line-ups

Zero Hanger - March 13, 2026

Latest AFL News, Draft & Trade Updates

“Coffee mates”: Why Bulldogs coach is “disappointed” about Bont-Greene friendship

Liv Carlisle - March 13, 2026

Latest AFL News, Draft & Trade Updates

SSP summary: Who your club recruited, teams with Mid-Season Draft vacancies

Aidan Cellini - March 2, 2026

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Matthew Nicks, Senior Coach of the Crows addresses players during the 2026 AFL Round 01 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Adelaide Crows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 14, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

“The only way last year is a failure is if we...

Top 10 AFL wardrobe malfunctions

From sticky gloves to dodgy socks: Footy’s wardrobe malfunctions

Stats back Justin Longmuir’s call to change AFL Opening Round format

Records back Justin Longmuir’s call to change AFL Opening Round format

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Aaron Naughton (left) and Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrate during the 2026 AFL Round 01 match between the Western Bulldogs and the GWS Giants at Marvel Stadium on March 14, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Beveridge’s Bulldogs are barking early in 2026

AFLW News

Ex-Pie Callum Brown links up with VFL outfit

Former Collingwood father-son joins coaching ranks

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Key Bulldogs trio generating interest as expansion threat looms

Western Bulldogs AFLW match relocated amid club-wide frustrations

Dropped Dog's selection statement, GWS youngster puts hand up for debut: VFL wrap

Premiership Bulldog added to 2024 AFLW coaching panel

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2022 AFL SEASON

“The only way last year is a failure is if we don’t learn from it”: Nicks on Crows’ September sputtering

From sticky gloves to dodgy socks: Footy’s wardrobe malfunctions

Records back Justin Longmuir’s call to change AFL Opening Round format

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How clubs used 5-man bench

Coaches reveal early strategies for AFL’s new five-man bench

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Luke Beveridge, Head Coach of the Bulldogs watches on during the round two AFL match between Footscray Bulldogs (Western Bulldogs) and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 21, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Western Bulldogs to seek clarification on new rule

LIVE: Brisbane vs Bulldogs – Round 0, 2026

FULL TIME: Brisbane vs Bulldogs – Round 0, 2026

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 12: Ed Richards of the Bulldogs during the round five AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions at Norwood Oval, on April 12, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

FINAL TEAMS: Brisbane vs Bulldogs – Round 0, 2026

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The Banner Man strikes comedy gold ahead of Opening Round

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Storm clouds roll over the field during the Greater Western Sydney Giants AFL intra-club match at Blacktown International Sportspark on February 12, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Will lightning strike Opening Round twice?

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Sam Darcy of the Bulldogs and Max Gawn of the Demons compete in a ruck contest during the 2024 AFL Round 21 match between Footscray and the Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium on August 02, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

“Flinch too often”: Beveridge implores AFL patience with new ruck rules

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Harris Andrews of the Lions celebrates after the Lions defeated the Cats during the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Non-Victorian premiers and four tied for the Brownlow as Collingwood tipped...

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The AFL’s best and worst season openers

Your club’s big question in the first month of 2026

Your club’s big question in the first month of 2026

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: AFL Club captains and representatives Toby Nankervis of the Tigers, Nick Larkey of the Kangaroos, Max Gawn of the Demons, Alex Pearce of the Dockers, Darcy Moore of the Magpies, Patrick Cripps of the Blues (Middle row L-R) Rueben Ginbey of the Eagles, Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs, Harris Andrews of the Lions, Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats, Jordan Dawson of the Crows, Callum Wilkie of the Saints (Front row L-R) Toby Greene of the Giants, Callum Mills of the Swans, Jai Newcombe of the Hawks, Noah Anderson of the Suns, Andrew McGrath of the Bombers and Connor Rozee of the Power pose for a photograph during 2026 AFL Captain's Day at Marvel Stadium on February 23, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

From Brownlow to Grand Final: AFL captains reveal bold 2026 calls

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“Monitored across the week”: Bulldogs on star duo’s Opening Round availability

SSP summary: Who your club recruited, teams with Mid-Season Draft vacancies

SSP summary: Who your club recruited, teams with Mid-Season Draft vacancies

The Players your club should be scouting throughout 2026

The RIVAL trade target your AFL team should be scouting throughout...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Will Lewis of the Bulldogs celebrates kicking a goal during the 2025 VFL Grand Final match between Footscray Bulldogs and Southport Sharks at Ikon Park on September 21, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Melbourne reveals May replacement, Western Bulldogs sign key forward