Andrew Fraser recalls a rich history of interstate travels for sport, particularly those involving his Mum, better known as ‘The Little Champ’.
Book Extract – Merger: The Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996
May 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
Another extract from William Westerman’s book, ‘Merger: the Fitzroy Lions and the Tragedy of 1996’. Was this day the worst of a very grim season?
The strange case of Archie Whitfield
March 6, 2020 by 14 Comments
The ‘one game only’ club contains a plethora of interesting stories. Archie Whitfield is one such case, as related here by Gigs in an excerpt from his forthcoming book with Mick Rees.
AFLW Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Dogs washed away by an all-round solid Melbourne performance
February 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell reports on Friday night’s Doggies-Dees match from a wet Whitten Oval.
AFLW Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton: Rising Blues defeat the never give up Bulldogs
March 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi farewells the Western Bulldogs AFLW team in their Round 7 match against the winning Blues. Next year, Yoshi’s Saints will be in the competition.
AFLW Round 2 Western Bulldogs v Geelong: The story of Dogs and Cats and loved ones
February 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby drives early to Whitten Oval and enjoys good parking, the setting sun and a Doggies victory. All is good with the world when an AFLW game is on.
AFLW Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Geelong: Second week blues for the Cats as the Dogs look strong
February 11, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Cats started well – with the advantage of the breeze – but the classy and experienced Dogs showed why they were premiers. Sean Mortell reports on their strong win and observes that they are still in low gear.
AFLW Round 1 – Things that I learned and predictions/tips for Round 2
February 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Yvette Wroby shares her thoughts on Round 1 of the AFLW 2019 season, and gives her predictions/tips for the next Round. Join her on the Almanac wing to the right of the coaches box (facing the oval) for the Bulldogs v Cats game. Let the fun begin again tomorrow night!
AFLW Round 7 – Western Bulldogs v Melbourne: Post-match with Aasta O’Connor
March 20, 2018 by 4 Comments
Kasey Symons spent some time with Aasta O’Connor following the Doggies’ last gasp win into the AFLW Grand Final, with a cameo from a favourite son of the West
AFLW Round 7 – Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: So close, yet so far for the Dees
March 19, 2018 by 1 Comment
It was shattering for Dees fan Cat Jones to watch her team just miss out on a place in the AFLW grand final on Saturday night. She writes from the heart here in true Footy Almanac style.
AFLW Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Carlton: Being ‘Glass Half Full’ for the Blues
February 27, 2018 by 6 Comments
Big injuries and key outs kept Carlton out of the game Friday night but didn’t seem to affect an equally, if not more so, injured Bulldogs unit with Lochland and Toogood essentially just too good. Peter Fuller was there to take it all in.
AFLW Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Women of the Kennel Shine.
February 7, 2018 by 1 Comment
Yvette Wroby didn’t make it to the Kennel, but the super powerful Katie Brennan and her team of new and old stars did. It was a weekend of women writing their own stories.
AFLW Round 1 – Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Experiencing Unfamiliar Territory at the Western Oval
February 4, 2018 by 2 Comments
Craig Dodson had to face some 2016 GF demons as a Swans fan on Sunday afternoon entering Whitten Oval, but he could enjoy the Bulldogs victory this time around with his family.
Success has brought life back to traditional roots
October 3, 2017 by 1 Comment
The past two seasons have seen premierships for the Western Bulldogs and Richmond Tigers which has caused disbelief from the football community, and their fans. Jake Rachwalski looks at what these wins have done for the suburbs involved as well as footy on the whole.
2016 Grand Final – A West Side Story
September 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Anne Gilbee relives her truly unique and surreal experience of the Bulldogs winning the 2016 Premiership. For her it was the most amazing dream come true.
AFLW Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: The Balance Returns …
February 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
No dropped yummy salmon patties for Lyn this time as she cheers her Pies on for their first win of the season in the AFLW.
AFLW Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: Fireworks as Pies finally break the ice
February 27, 2017 by 1 Comment
Collingwood managed to secure their first win of the AFLW season against an inaccurate Western Bulldogs.
AFLW Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Collingwood: The Footy Gods have their say
February 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
A devastating injury to Kate Sheahan dampened the mood of Kasey Symons.
AFLW Round 2 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide: Ying, meet Yang
February 18, 2017 by 1 Comment
It wasn’t the best night for Jack Banister with the Western Bulldogs losing to Adelaide and a warm beer beforehand.
AFLW Round 1- Western Bulldogs v Fremantle: Waiting Time Is Over
February 9, 2017 by 4 Comments
Alex Docherty makes a memorable trip from the South Eastern suburbs to the Whitten Oval to witness the historic Round 1 AFLW clash between the Bulldogs and Dockers.
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