Kennedy excited to join leaders
Matt Kennedy shares 'humbling' experience of being named in the Club's Leadership Group.
Dogs announce 2026 Leadership Group
Aaron Naughton and Ed Richards elevated in new-look leadership group.
English joins teammates in State of Origin team
Ruck Tim English has been named as part of Western Australia's State of Origin team.
2026 Pre-Season
The latest news and highlights from the 2026 ASICS pre-season
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Bulldogs' backline 'bullish' on upcoming season
Defender James O'Donnell speaks on the backline's excitement ahead of 2026.
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James O'Donnell | "There's definitely a lot of excitement"
We spoke to James O'Donnell following today's match simulation on our ASICS Pre-Season Camp in the Sunshine Coast.
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Gallery | Match simulation: January 16
Finishing off the week with another match simulation. See some of the best snaps.
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Gallery | Dogs in the gym: January 14
From the track, straight into the weight room. The boys hit the gym for a mid-week session.
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Daniel Pratt | "Look to build over the next few weeks'
Thanks to Asics, Pratty speaks on the new additions to the team and the return from summer break
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Gallery | Match simulation: January 12
Monday morning means match simulation. Some of the snaps from today's session.
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Gallery | Pre-season training returns: January 9
Scorching conditions for the first main training session of 2026.
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Gallery | Training: December 15
Photos from Week 5 of pre-season at Mission Whitten Oval.
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Gallery | Match Sim: December 12
The best snaps from our first match simulation of the 2026 ASICS pre-season.
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Match Sim Highlights | 12th December
Check out some of the highlights from our first match sim of this pre-season.
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Bulldogs to face Hawks at home in February
AAMI Community Series game to be played under lights at Mission Whitten Oval.
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Gallery | Training: December 1
The skipper returned to the Kennel for the first session of summer.
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‘We’ve got a good core group’: Lobb
The defender is confident in the team’s depth heading into 2026.
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Rory Lobb | 'The happiest I've been at a football club'
Rory Lobb speaks to the media during week 2 of ASICS pre-season.
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Day one in the books for Dogs
The whole squad returned to Mission Whitten Oval for the ASICS pre-season.
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ASICS Pre-Season Update | Ben Reid (24th November)
Forwards Coach Ben Reid reflects on the first week of ASICS pre-season, as the whole-of-group returns ahead of week two.
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Matt Kennedy | "I'll try to lead in my individual ways"
We spoke to Matt Kennedy following the 2026 Leadership Group announcement.
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Matt Kennedy | "I'll try to lead in my individual ways"
We spoke to Matt Kennedy following the 2026 Leadership Group announcement.
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James O'Donnell | "There's definitely a lot of excitement"
We spoke to James O'Donnell following today's match simulation on our ASICS Pre-Season Camp in the Sunshine Coast.
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Joel Freijah | "I'll forever be in debt to the club"
Freijah reflects on his contract extension and the season ahead
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Rhylee West | "Want to add to the consistency of my game"
Westy speaks on his contract extension, preseason and his role in 2026.
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Rylie Wilcox | "Reminding myself I do belong out there"
Rylie speaks on the 2025 season, her growth and the excitement of 2026.
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Daniel Pratt | "Look to build over the next few weeks'
Thanks to Asics, Pratty speaks on the new additions to the team and the return from summer break
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Kennedy excited to join leaders
Matt Kennedy shares 'humbling' experience of being named in the Club's Leadership Group.
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English joins teammates in State of Origin team
Ruck Tim English has been named as part of Western Australia's State of Origin team.
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Dogs announce 2026 Leadership Group
Aaron Naughton and Ed Richards elevated in new-look leadership group.
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Stepping up: Your club's breakout player of 2025
From new stars to established ones who have found another gear, we choose the player from each club that turned heads this season
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'Becoming relevant again': Fast-finishing Dogs put finals back in sight
Western Bulldogs coach Tamara Hyett says her side can take plenty of confidence into 2026.
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Edmonds, Gavalas to remain in red, white and blue
The duo have put pen to paper, extending their time at the Kennel.
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Gallery | 2026 Player presentation
The players receive their jumpers ahead of the 2026 Toyota AFL Season.
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Gallery | Dogs in the gym: January 14
From the track, straight into the weight room. The boys hit the gym for a mid-week session.
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