Dogs-Swans pre-season match simulation locked in
The Western Bulldogs will host Sydney in a match simulation on Thursday 19 February.
2026 Pre-Season
The latest news and highlights from the 2026 ASICS pre-season
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Gallery | Pre-season camp: Day four
A look at day four of the ASICS pre-season camp.
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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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Dogs-Swans pre-season match simulation locked in
The Western Bulldogs will host Sydney in a match simulation on Thursday 19 February.
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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 | 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.
AFLVideo 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.
AFLGallery ‘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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Jordan Croft | Highlights
Check out some of Crofty's best moments, including his AFL debut, as he signs a contract extension
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Jordan Croft | Highlights
Check out some of Crofty's best moments, including his AFL debut, as he signs a contract extension
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Lachie Jaques | Highlights
Take a look at some of Lachie's best moments in his first season, as he signs a contract extension.
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Harmes announces retirement
James Harmes breaks the news of his retirement to the playing group
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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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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
AFLWNews '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.
AFLWNewsEdmonds, 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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