Keyword "Marcus Bontempelli" - List of latest news (23 results)

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.

15/04 ‘Petulant, stupid’: Eddie McGuire torches wayward Bulldog forward

Eddie McGuire has torched Jamarra Ugle-Hagan over the Bulldogs forward’s latest moves.

08/04 AFL legend Nick Riewoldt’s huge call after ‘inappropriate’ pic divides footy

Saints legend Nick Riewoldt has told the Western Bulldogs the club is better off without Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

15/03 Sickening collision rocks AFL as Dogs player knocked out cold

The Western Bulldogs win over North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night was soured in the final quarter following a horror collision.

17/02 Dogs suffer another cruel injury blow

The Western Bulldogs’ pre-season injury woes have hit a new low with small forward Cody Weightman set to miss the first half of the year through a knee setback.

12/02 Dogs prepare for life without star

The Western Bulldogs have prepared this pre-season to play without Jamarra Ugle-Hagan who remains away from the club amid personal challenges and will show a glimpse of its “adapted” forward line in front of a packed house on Saturday.

23/09 ‘Got to change’: Award divides AFL world, fans call for major overhaul

Nick Daicos missed out on the Brownlow Medal and many footy fans believe he was unlucky to miss out on another gong on the AFL’s night of nights, amid renewed calls for a shake-up of the award.

06/09 ‘No issue’: Coach responds to pub antics

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says Jack Ginnivan’s pre-final pub dinner was “absolutely” a non-issue for him as the Hawks booked a semi-final spot on Friday night.

05/09 Pies dominate AFL award nominations

Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos could claim a maiden Brownlow Medal and goal of the year on the same night after receiving two nominations for the award.

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.

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.

12/02 Huge surge in AFL million-dollar men

The average AFL player wage moved close to $450,000 in 2023 with a record 19 players earning at least $1 million amid a cash boom for the league.

04/11 AFL’s highest paid player unwittingly clips former club

Ben McKay has unwittingly clipped his former club with the ink yet to dry on his monster free agency move to the Bombers.

26/10 Ben McKay’s staggering new salary makes him AFL’s highest paid player

New Essendon recruit Ben McKay will reportedly earn up to $1.5 million season, making him the AFL’s highest paid player.

26/09 Swans epic Mad Monday fail puts 2024 kick-off in doubt

Mad Monday celebrations in the AFL are known for elaborate costumes and occasionally too many drinks for some of the protagonists.

26/09 AFL legend pranks Pies fans at grand final training session

Carlton legend Brendan Fevola has gatecrashed Collingwood training ahead of this week’s AFL grand final - and in some style.

26/09 Brownlow Medal image uncovers Channel 7 presenter’s major news

Channel 7 sports presenter Abbey Gelmi has revealed her engagement to former AFL player Kane Lambert in a series of images from Monday’s Brownlow Medal night.

13/07 ‘They’ve failed’: David King drops truth bomb as Swans keep season alive

The Sydney Swans are still in the hunt for the finals after hanging on for a 11.12 (78) to 11.10 (76) win over the Western Bulldogs.

10/06 Hawks skipper in hot water after tackle leaves Lion out cold

Hawthorn skipper James Sicily returned to lead his side in a stunning upset on Saturday afternoon as they took down Brisbane at the MCG.

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.

11/05 ‘Can’t live normal lives’: Scott Pendlebury says top AFL players are ‘heavily underpaid’

Scott Pendlebury believes the AFL’s top players are “heavily underpaid”, arguing the likes of Nick Daicos and Dustin Martin need to be compensated because they “cannot live normal lives”.

26/04 Dogs set to welcome back star

Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith is on track to return from a calf injury against Hawthorn on Saturday.

30/03 Bulldogs gun Jamarra Ugle-Hagan wipes away tears in devastating interview

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan wiped away tears when interviewed after an emotional win over the Brisbane Lions on Thursday night.