56 days since the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Bulldogs' AFL playing group has returned to Victoria University Whitten Oval.

Kicking off a four week training block, the playing group descended on the Club's West Footscray training base to prepare for the recommencement of the season on June 11.

Upon arriving at VU Whitten Oval, all players completed temperature checks and medical screenings in compliance with the league's new COVID-19 protocols.

Players will be allowed to train this week in small groups, in a non-contact format. From May 25, the group will be able to return to full contact training for two sessions per week.

The players hit the ground running on the first day back.

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Training returns

The Bulldogs returned to training on Monday following the announcement of the 2020 season re-commencing.

We also got an important update on the progress of Bailey Smith's mullet over the break from training...

Mitch Wallis spoke to Bulldogs Media on his excitement to be back training at VU Whitten Oval.

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Mitch Wallis | 'It was amazing to be back'

Hear From Mitch Wallis after the first day back at training following the AFL shutdown period.


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