Keyword "Luke Beveridge" - List of latest news (69 results)

22/04 Bulldogs’ $800k twist leaves club in ‘despair’

The Western Bulldogs are “despairing” at the lack of improvement in Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s situation, with rising speculation over where he’ll play his footy in 2026.

21/04 ‘Non-competitive’ Saints cop lashing

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he’ll have to “have some conversations” with players who would have to own their “non-competitive” performance during Sunday’s crushing 71-point loss to the Western Bulldogs which brought the red-hot Saints back down to earth.

21/04 ‘Not going to happen’: Troubled star won’t replace Darcy

The looming loss of Sam Darcy wasn’t offset by the spectacular return of Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli but the skipper’s outstanding season debut, and a big victory, was some comfort for coach Luke Beveridge.

17/04 Coach shuts down club swap rumours

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has shut down any suggestion he could replace Simon Goodwin at Melbourne, declaring he “won’t be coaching elsewhere next year” if he doesn’t sign a new deal.

12/04 Lions stun the Dogs in 77-year first

Reigning premier Brisbane has incredibly overturned a 39-point third-quarter deficit to overcome the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, prevailing 18.10 (118) to 14.13 (97).

11/04 AFL coaches ‘paper tiger’ in soft cap fight

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined the chorus of coaches fearing for the AFL’s future under the slashed soft cap but suggested the coaching cohort was a “paper tiger”.

03/04 ‘No one would watch’: Fev blasts night GF

Brendan Fevola has teed off on the proposal to shift the AFL fixture to include a night grand final held in October.

03/04 Roos young gun set for footy return

North Melbourne young gun George Wardlaw is expected to make his return from injury via the VFL this weekend.

22/03 Luke Darcy reacts as AFL world gushes over ‘unstoppable’ son Sam

A new AFL star was born on Friday night and going off that game, Sam Darcy might just turn out to be the best forward in the league over the next decade.

19/03 ‘Dogs have lost all leverage’ as Jamarra Ugle-Hagan drama drags on

Uncertainty continues to hover over the complex off-field situation of Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, with both his immediate and long-term playing future no clearer.

30/01 Bulldogs deliver verdict on absent star’s future

Playing football isn’t a priority for Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan right now with no clear path for a return as he battles through personal challenges which have “different layers”.

07/09 ‘You got facts on that?’: Coach’s frosty response to journo

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge hit back at one journo after his side was dismantled by a rampant Hawthorn outfit on Friday night.

06/09 ‘Strongarmed’: Dogs coach worried by midfield

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says there was no injury holding back captain Marcus Bontempelli after he was comprehensively shut out of a crucial stretch of Friday’s elimination final.

08/05 'Aggressive and personal': Bulldogs boss baffled by attacks on Beveridge

Luke Beveridge has come under increasing pressure from outside the club with each loss, and the Bulldogs football boss has come to his defence.

06/05 ’Indefinite’ absence for Bulldogs star

Western Bulldogs star Tom Liberatore will be sidelined indefinitely after the club confirmed he suffered another concussion in Sunday’s loss to Hawthorn.

05/05 Son of late AFL great’s family lose it over debut stunner

The pressure is set to build on Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge after his side was stunned 14.14 (98) to 14.7 (91) in a stunning boilover on Sunday evening.

05/05 ‘It’s disrespectful’: Essendon coach scorches gun forward

Essendon coach Brad Scott has opened up on his tough conversation with Sam Draper, labelling the under-fire star “disrespectful” for comments he made about a rival club.

02/05 More AFL coaches weigh in on ‘complex’ Thomas case

A potential return to the AFL for Tarryn Thomas is a “really hard question” with no definitive answer, according to Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge.

20/04 ‘Mark my words’: Why one ‘scary’ word is terrifying the AFL

One word has AFL teams absolutely terrified.

18/04 Dogs coach lays down challenge after epic win

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was “over the moon” at his side’s aerial dominance against St Kilda as he called on his players to replicate their performance on a tough road trip next week.

18/04 St Kilda, Ross Lyon under the pump after Bulldogs hammering

The Western Bulldogs might have come into Thursday’s clash under intense pressure, but it was their opponents that finished the night squarely in the spotlight.

18/04 Bulldogs respond to tough week with thumping Saints win

Besieged Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge couldn’t have received a more emphatic show of support from his players as they romped to a 60-point win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

18/04 ‘Frustrated’ skipper Marcus Bontempelli’s Dogs’ future in doubt

Superstar Marcus Bontempelli’s status as a one-club player is increasingly up in the air, with reports that the league’s best midfielder is unwilling to commit too far in advance on a new contract – despite his wishes to stay loyal to the Western Bulldogs.

17/04 Bulldogs star to miss crunch clash

The Western Bulldogs will be without star forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan for Thursday’s crunch clash with St Kilda after being withdrawn from the side for personal reasons.

15/04 ‘Bevo isn’t safe’: Pressure amplifies on Western Bulldogs coach

Are the Bulldogs a flag chance, rebuilding or somewhere in between?

14/04 AFL legends call out Luke Beveridge’s bizarre post-game remarks

The knives are well and truly out for Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge.

13/04 Dogs to launch investigation into Libba’s ‘troubling’ collapse

The Western Bulldogs are set to launch a follow up investigation into the circumstances that led to Tom Liberatore’s scary fall during Friday night’s loss to Essendon.

13/04 Western Bulldogs’ high draft pick threw his toys out the cot

Western Bulldogs youngster Ryley Sanders wasn’t happy on Friday night.

12/04 ‘That’s not good’: Mystery over Bulldogs hardman’s mid-game collapse

There is concern for Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore after he appeared to collapse on the field late in his side’s loss to Essendon on Friday night.

12/04 ‘Agent of chaos’: AFL erupts over Bulldogs coach

Luke Beveridge has gone full Bevo mode.

09/04 Eddie McGuire laughing at Channel 7 over ‘media war’ detail

Eddie McGuire is laughing at Channel 7.

09/04 ‘How pathetic’: Caro blasts Luke Darcy’s attack on Kane Cornes

Veteran footy journalist Caroline Wilson has defended Kane Cornes after Luke Darcy criticised the divisive AFL commentator in an icy on-air exchange over the weekend.

04/04 Luke Beveridge speaks out after Rory Lobb’s ‘cringe’ TikTok upload

Luke Beveridge says out-of-favour tall Rory Lobb is still “significantly required” at the Western Bulldogs despite no clear endpoint for his stint at VFL level.

04/04 Andrew Bogut drops bombshell cocaine claim on AFL

Andrew Bogut claims he has been offered drugs by AFL players during nights out.

29/03 Premiership coach wants drug policy dumped

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared the AFL’s illicit drugs policy fails to protect “99 per cent” of players and has called for a new model in the wake of revelations about a secret testing and protection regime.

24/03 Bulldogs gun’s bonkers six-goal haul ends Suns perfect run

Cody Weightman’s stunning six-goal haul inspired the Western Bulldogs to their first win of the season as they beat the Gold Coast Suns by 48 points in Ballarat.

21/03 AFL teams: Suns debutant rushed in, Bomber guns return

Essendon star Darcy Parish has proved his fitness in time to face the Swans on Saturday night and will join Sam Draper in the Bombers’ side at the SCG.

15/03 Teams: Shock Dees inclusions as Bulldog holds spot

Melbourne has pulled a selection surprise with both Tom McDonald and Ben Brown recalled to its side in a bid to stretch the Western Bulldogs’ defence on Sunday.

02/03 Hawks recruit Ginnivan explains ‘pot’ celebration after trade

Hawthorn recruit Jack Ginnivan starred for the Hawks, while the Western Bulldogs’ tall timber was prolific during the clubs’ final pre-season tune-up, which saw the Dogs prevail 17.17 (119) to 9.8 (62).

06/11 AFL heart-throb steals limelight at Derby Day with girlfriend

Bailey Smith stole the limelight on Derby Day as he stepped out for his Birdcage debut.

23/10 Bailey Smith reportedly ‘80 per cent chance’ to leave Bulldogs as AFL rivals circle

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith is reportedly an “80 per cent” chance of leaving the Dogs at the end of next season.

02/10 ‘It’s ridiculous’: Collingwood coach refuses to wear medal as debate rages over AFL ‘tyranny’

The AFL’s premiership medal debated has been reignited, with growing calls for coaches and players who didn’t take part in a Grand Final win to receive medals.

31/08 Bombers lock up No.1 priority

Essendon has held onto free agent Darcy Parish, re-signing the star midfielder until the end of 2028 in a key off-season move.

31/08 ‘Drives me nuts’: Bailey Smith’s manager hits back at AFL legend’s criticism

Bailey Smith’s manager has emphatically shut down rumours the Western Bulldogs star is on his way out of the kennel.

28/08 Hawthorn linked with midfield gun amid reported Bulldogs unrest

Western Bulldogs superstar Bailey Smith has been linked with his childhood team as reports swirl of unrest at Whitten Oval.

22/08 Former Essendon skipper makes career call

Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has bucked the trend of retiring veterans and will play on for another year to help guide a building group smashed by GWS last weekend.

20/08 Stunning upset all but locks in the AFL finals teams

The West Coast Eagles have recorded their third win of the season in a stunning upset after knocking off the Western Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon.

29/06 Rejected Magpie’s fairytale comeback

A former Magpie will make his debut for the Western Bulldogs on Saturday, completing an impressive return to the AFL less than a year after he was delisted.

15/06 Beveridge calls out tackle crackdown

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says players should be given a “concession” when it comes to tackles deemed dangerous if there was no intent to hurt amid an AFL crackdown that has created league-wide confusion.

10/06 Marcus Bontempelli in hot water over hit on Dan Houston

Dogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli might be in hot water with the Match Review Panel for his hit on Port Adelaide’s Dan Houston on Friday night.

02/06 Bevo shuts down talk of star move

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says his team needs to kick more goals to enhance its premiership credentials and scoffed at a suggestion star forward Aaron Naughton should be sent to defence.

22/05 Worst possible result for Bulldogs flyer

Norm Smith medallist Jason Johannisen will miss at least two months after scans revealed a high-grade hamstring strain for the star Western Bulldogs defender.

16/05 Pressure lifts for ‘grateful’ coach

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he is grateful to his players for overcoming a horror start to the season and believes his side is firmly “in the mix” as a finals threat.

12/05 ‘Beautiful’: Cricket great’s speech melts AFL world’s hearts

The footy world has had its collective heart warmed by a touching moment between former dual-code star Simon O’Donnell and his youngest son James.

04/05 ‘Hate the decision’: Sub rule making life hard

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has put the “mental health” aspect of having to sub someone out of a game on the agenda as he confirmed Tom Liberatore should return for Saturday’s grudge match against the Giants after recovering from concussion.

28/04 ‘Very influential’: Star compared to all-time great

Luke Beveridge was happy enough to label Marcus Bontempelli “incredibly influential” and “unique” on the eve his star captain’s 200th game.

16/04 Collingwood issues apology over Nicky Winmar racism disgrace

The Collingwood Football Club has issued a formal apology to AFL greats Nicky Winmar and Gilbert McAdam.

08/04 Bulldogs hang on in thrilling five-point win over Richmond

Western Bulldogs recovered from a Richmond blitzkrieg in the second term to record their second win of the season and their second big scalp in as many weeks on Saturday.

26/03 ‘Harmful and abhorrent’: Young Dog racially abused during brutal loss to St Kilda

Young Western Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has been racially abused, reportedly by multiple fans, both during and after Saturday night’s shock loss to St Kilda.

25/03 Brad Johnson torches Western Bulldogs’ opening two weeks

The Western Bulldogs have been ragdolled twice to start the AFL season.

20/03 ‘Fight isn’t there’: AFL great says Dogs risk being ‘also-rans’

The Western Bulldogs’ tall forward line has been urged to play with an “edge” after a 50-point loss to Melbourne in Round 1.

20/03 Receipt detail exposes Footy Show host in brutal takedown

Tony Jones has some explaining to do after he was brutally exposed by Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd on the Sunday Footy Show.

19/03 Footy Show host takes swipe at Channel 7 rival in scorching rant

One round into the 2023 AFL season and the gloves are off between Channel 7 and Channel 9.

13/03 Contender set to crash the top four in 2023 AFL season

Let’s work out the tricky stuff first: Who’s going to miss out.

08/03 AFL journalist Tom Morris breaks silence on scandal: ‘I deserved to be sacked’

Former AFL journalist Tom Morris has broken his silence on the scandal that cost him his job a year ago, declaring he “deserved to be sacked” by Fox Footy.

07/03 Bulldogs to ‘look after’ young gun

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has moved to temper supporters’ expectations of young tall Sam Darcy, saying his playing time will be carefully managed in 2023.

26/02 Breakdown of every club from AFL’s opening pre-season game

The first week of AFL pre-season hitouts showed exactly what fans wanted to see - impressive new faces, including those in new places, and many changes.

08/02 Sacked AFL reporter Tom Morris approached for SEN media gig

Former Fox Footy reporter Tom Morris’ media exile could soon be over after he was approached by SEN about a role in 2023.

02/02 ‘If that’s what you want ... go ahead’: Josh Dunkley fires up over Bulldogs exit

Questions have been asked over Josh Dunkley’s exit from the Western Bulldogs despite the now-Brisbane midfielder saying he has “no problems at all with the club”.