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Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn
Adelaide Oval 2026-04-11 19:05 Away
Hawthorn · 5-day break since Geelong @ M.C.G.
Injury ListView →
8
Total
1
Test/1wk
2
2–3wks
0
4+wks
Possible returnees
Vandermeer Test
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1 of 18 4W · 0L · 140.4%
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Last 4 Games · 4W 0LView fixtures →
W Brisbane Lions 111 – 106 Opening Round
W Greater Western Sydney 134 – 53 Round 1
W Adelaide 94 – 88 Round 2
W Essendon 99 – 65 Round 4
Fox Sports 2026-04-09
Western Bulldogs unveil debutant as English replacement - Zero Hanger
Zero Hanger 2026-04-09
Western Bulldogs unveil debutant as English replacement
Aidan Cellini
The Bulldogs will need to make at least two changes, with one already confirmed.
Fox Sports 2026-04-08
AFL Match preview: Dogs v Hawks - westernbulldogs.com.au
Herald Sun 2026-04-08
R5 tips: Pies cast aside, experts split on Hawks-Dogs blockbuster - Herald Sun
Zero Hanger 2026-04-08
Ranking the top 10 South Australian-born players
Miles Earl
Victoria and Western Australia had their time in the sun during the State of Origin, now it's South Australia's turn ahead of Gather Round.
Fox Footy 2026-04-08
Ciraldo recalls Xerri to Bulldogs team - Fox Sports
Fox Sports 2026-04-07
Dogs at Gather Round: Where to meet the team this weekend - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Footy 2026-04-07
Hawthorn Hawks vs Western Bulldogs - AFL Round 5, 2026 - Fox Sports
Fox Footy 2026-04-07
Hawthorn Hawks vs Western Bulldogs - AFL Round 5, 2026 - Fox Sports
Fox Footy 2026-04-07
Has Burton been disrespected at Dogs? - Fox Sports
Fox Sports 2026-04-07
How the Western Bulldogs have turned into premiership favourites - Zero Hanger
AFL.com.au 2026-04-07
Fit for purpose: Bulldogs embrace comfort with player-led uniform design - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-07
ASICS to kit out all Bulldogs in landmark partnership - westernbulldogs.com.au
AFL.com.au 2026-04-07
Fit for purpose: Bulldogs embrace comfort with player-led uniform design - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-07
Hawthorn Hawks vs Western Bulldogs - AFL Round 5, 2026 - Fox Sports
Fox Sports 2026-04-07
Three Bulldogs included in VFL, VFLW State Teams - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-07
Stars sidelined as Bulldogs count cost of Bombers win - The Canberra Times
Fox Sports 2026-04-06
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon: Bruised Bulldogs roll on as Dons’ woes deepen - The Footy Almanac
Fox Sports 2026-04-06
Deep Heat Medical Room: Pre-season update - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-06
Coaches' votes: Bont continues rise up the ranks - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-06
Debate rages over Alexandra Merrett’s social media post during Essendon’s loss to Western Bulldogs - 7NEWS
Fox Sports 2026-04-06
Stars sidelined as Bulldogs count cost of Bombers win - ESPN
AFL.com.au 2026-04-06
Star actor’s new love for AFL, Dogs trio to miss Gather Round, Hawks surprise record - afl.com.au
AFL.com.au 2026-04-06
Star actor’s new love for AFL, Dogs trio to miss Gather Round, Hawks surprise record - afl.com.au
AFL.com.au 2026-04-06
Match Previews R5: Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs - afl.com.au
Fox Footy 2026-04-06
‘Haven’t sustained this’: Bevo’s stark reminder despite big feat as Dogs lick wounds - Fox Sports
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Western Bulldogs sweat on injuries to key trio - Zero Hanger
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Beveridge “happy to get four points” in scrappy win - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Western Bulldogs dealt costly new setback before Gather Round amid concern over key players - Yahoo News Australia
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Essendon coach Brad Scott remains optimistic despite loss to Bulldogs - SMH.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Western Bulldogs remain undefeated! - CODE Sports
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
R4 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon – The Mongrel Review - The Mongrel Punt
The Age 2026-04-05
Essendon held the Bulldogs goalless for a quarter. Was it reason for hope? - The Age
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
‘No runs on the board’: Undefeated Bulldogs not getting carried away, injuries could bite - The Age
AFL.com.au 2026-04-05
Scott sings Merrett's praises, Dogs downplay injuries as trio sent for scans - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Round 4 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon: Dogs bark keeps Bombers failing to lift off - The Footy Almanac
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Western Bulldogs’ unbeaten start to AFL season spoiled by injury to ‘critical’ Tim English - 7NEWS
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Dogs roll on with clinical win over spirited Dons - essendonfc.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
FULL TIME: Bulldogs vs Essendon - Round 4, 2026 - Zero Hanger
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
AFL Match report: Dogs down spirited Dons - westernbulldogs.com.au
AFL.com.au 2026-04-05
Dogs roll on with clinical win over spirited Dons - afl.com.au
AFL.com.au 2026-04-05
Dogs dealt double blow ahead of Hawks blockbuster - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Injury update: English, Richards, Jones - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
VFL Match report: 'Scray surge past Bombers - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Western Bulldogs vs. Essendon - Box Score - April 5, 2026 - ESPN
AFL.com.au 2026-04-05
Dogs swing late, LATE change ahead of clash with Bombers. Follow LIVE - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Bombers - AFL Round 4, 2026 - Fox Sports
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Western Bulldogs veteran a late out of VFL - Zero Hanger
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Bulldogs down plucky Bombers but lose two more players to injury - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
AFL Tips – Western Bulldogs v Essendon – Round 4 2026 - Betseeker
Fox Sports 2026-04-05
Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v Essendon - afl.com.au
AFL.com.au 2026-04-04
Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Essendon - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-04
Bulldogs Beats | Round 4 - westernbulldogs.com.au
AFL.com.au 2026-04-04
Perth Football Club vs. South Fremantle Bulldogs - Match Highlights - afl.com.au
AFL.com.au 2026-04-04
Perth Football Club vs. South Fremantle Bulldogs - Match Highlights - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-04
Full post-match, R4: Bulldogs - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-04
Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Essendon - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-04
AFL R4 | Team Song - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-04
AFL R4 | Williams finishes brilliant Bont play - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-04
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Preview & Tips: 2026 AFL Round 4 - Before You Bet
SEN 2026-04-04
Bulldogs 'fans' slammed over "vile" online comments - SEN
Fox Sports 2026-04-04
Three non-negotiables Essendon must achieve against Western Bulldogs - Zero Hanger
AFL.com.au 2026-04-02
TEAMS: Suns' forward boost, veteran Demon returns, Dogs add speed - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-04-01
EJ Whitten Cup to be contested on Easter Sunday - westernbulldogs.com.au
AFL.com.au 2026-04-01
Weightman nearing return via VFL as Dogs keep their cool - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-30
Match Previews R4: Western Bulldogs v Essendon - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-27
Young Bulldogs mid signs new deal amid Tassie lure - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-27
Western Bulldogs young gun makes contract call amid Tassie links - Zero Hanger
Fox Sports 2026-03-26
‘We want to drive us forward’: Sanders on young Dogs - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-26
Ryley Sanders | "I'm just really happy here" - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-25
Kool Beanz BULLDOGS officially opens at Footscray Hospital - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-23
Deep Heat Medical Room | Round 3 (BYE) - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-22
Coaches' votes: Five Dogs poll in Crows clash - westernbulldogs.com.au
SEN 2026-03-21
Hinkley: The Bulldogs are an “absolute lock” for top four - SEN
The Age 2026-03-21
‘That’s putting yourself ahead of the team’: Bulldogs veteran’s honest reaction to Darcy’s brain fade - The Age
Fox Sports 2026-03-21
R2 – Western Bulldogs v Adelaide – The Big Questions - The Mongrel Punt
Fox Sports 2026-03-21
Round 2 – Adelaide Crows v Western Bulldogs: Dogs are a tense watch, but I am smiling now as they remain undefeated! - The Footy Almanac
Fox Sports 2026-03-20
Bulldogs 'tick off' another item on 2026 AFL season bucket list - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Fox Sports 2026-03-20
AFL Match report: Dogs deny Crows in Friday night classic - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-20
Match Replay: Adelaide v Western Bulldogs - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-20
Highlights: Adelaide v Western Bulldogs - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-20
Adelaide star Ben Keays sparks AFL storm for instructing fan to hold ball during clash with Western Bulldogs - 7NEWS
Fox Sports 2026-03-20
Quick Recap: Adelaide v Western Bulldogs - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-20
Matthew Nicks' Round Two v Western Bulldogs: Five key takeaways - afc.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-19
AFL Team Selection: Round Two v Western Bulldogs - afc.com.au
SEN 2026-03-18
“I’ve got questions”: Why Hinkley is not yet sold on the Bulldogs - SEN
Fox Sports 2026-03-18
AFL Match preview: Dogs v Crows - westernbulldogs.com.au
The Age 2026-03-18
AFL round two teams and expert tips: Crows, Bulldogs named for Rankine’s return - The Age
Fox Sports 2026-03-16
Ready to roll: Footscray to kick off Premiership defence - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-16
Close last year, much better now: The Dogs may have fixed their only flaw - ESPN
Fox Sports 2026-03-15
Deep Heat Medical Room | Round 2 - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-15
Coaches’ votes: Dogs dominate in Round 1 - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-13
Three players hurt in 'car accident' collision as Bulldogs thrash Giants at Marvel Stadium - Nine
Fox Sports 2026-03-13
Highlights: Western Bulldogs v GWS - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-13
AFL R1 | Team Song - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-12
AFL Team | Round 1 v GWS GIANTS - westernbulldogs.com.au
SEN 2026-03-11
Dogs expecting “hammer and tong” race for Butters - SEN
Fox Sports 2026-03-07
Team Song - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-07
Highlights: Brisbane v Western Bulldogs - afl.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-07
AFL Match report: Dogs down Lions in a season-opening stunner - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-03
Bulldogs Tipping returns for 2026 AFL season - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-03-01
Game Day Guide: Opening Round vs. Western Bulldogs - lions.com.au
Fox Sports 2026-02-17
Match Simulation: Bulldogs v Sydney - westernbulldogs.com.au
SEN 2026-01-14
Premiership Bulldogs granted indefinite personal leave - SEN
Fox Sports 2026-01-04
Join us at Fan Fest this January! - westernbulldogs.com.au
Fox Sports 2025-12-16
Western Bulldogs 2026 Board confirmed - westernbulldogs.com.au
Herald Sun 2025-10-10
How art has helped ease Dogs star’s injury woes - Herald Sun
SEN 2025-09-24
Trade talk: Saints yet to present Dogs target with improved deal - SEN
SEN 2025-09-23
Veteran key defender let go by the Bulldogs - SEN
SEN 2025-09-04
Trade talk: The Bulldogs’ offer for Saints defender - SEN
SEN 2025-09-02
Jenkins: Why the Dogs shouldn't offer Treloar a new deal - SEN
SEN 2025-08-27
“Zero interest”: Demons veteran not on radar of Dogs - SEN
SEN 2025-08-26
Collingwood, Essendon and Bulldogs target Silvagni confirms Carlton exit - SEN
Herald Sun 2025-08-25
Bulldogs facing curly contract choices as big calls loom - Herald Sun
SEN 2025-08-24
"Blows my mind": Cornes unloads on underperforming Bulldogs - SEN
SEN 2025-07-11
The challenge facing the Bulldogs ahead of September - SEN
Herald Sun 2025-06-22
The Bont and Bevo sitdowns: Inside Jamarra’s Bulldogs return - Herald Sun
The Age 2025-06-20
Concussion grounds Eagles high-flyer, permanently; Bont about to get ball rolling on Dogs contract - The Age
Herald Sun 2025-06-17
Jamarra passes first big Dogs test – so, what’s next? - Herald Sun
The Age 2025-06-16
Dogs are talking to Ugle-Hagan; De Koning to miss a month; McKay to visit knee specialist; Key figure departs AFL - The Age
The Age 2025-05-20
Why Bailey Smith left the Bulldogs, and the comment that cut them the deepest - The Age
SEN 2025-05-15
AFL confirms change to Bulldogs v Adelaide Round 18 clash - SEN
SEN 2025-05-06
12 months on: Beveridge has reinvented the Bulldogs - SEN
SEN 2025-05-04
Things we learnt: Bulldogs are more than a threat in 2025 - SEN
Herald Sun 2025-04-30
Ugle-Hagan’s Bulldogs future officially in doubt after taking leave - Herald Sun
SEN 2025-04-27
The "recruit of the year" exemplifying the Bulldogs' luxury midfield - SEN
The Age 2025-04-20
‘Fearing the worst’: Dogs fear ACL could end Darcy’s season - The Age
SEN 2025-03-10
Bont lifts the lid on Ugle-Hagan's future with Bulldogs - SEN
The Age 2025-02-19
Hugs and smiles as Bulldogs welcome Ugle-Hagan back to the Kennel - The Age
SEN 2025-02-19
Bulldogs denied Ugle-Hagan's request to play for Indigenous All-Stars - SEN
SEN 2025-02-17
“100-1 to be at the Dogs next year”: King’s big Ugle-Hagan prediction - SEN
Herald Sun 2025-02-17
Dogs suffer another cruel injury blow - Herald Sun
The Age 2024-11-29
Bulldogs legend’s exit puts relationship with Beveridge in spotlight - The Age
SEN 2024-10-09
The Western Bulldogs’ biggest hits and misses from the last five years of drafting and recruiting - SEN
SEN 2024-09-09
No club of choice as Bailey Smith officially requests trade from Western Bulldogs - SEN
Herald Sun 2024-09-07
‘Strongarmed’: Dogs coach worried by midfield - Herald Sun
SEN 2024-09-06
The 4 certainties for Western Bulldogs versus Hawthorn - SEN
Herald Sun 2024-07-13
The Dogs-Blues thriller that raised big questions – for both sides - Herald Sun
Herald Sun 2024-07-05
Bulldogs superstar closer to rival switch - Herald Sun
SEN 2024-06-17
Mike Sheahan ready to put Bontempelli on E.J's level at the Western Bulldogs - SEN
SEN 2024-05-11
“Bad management”: How the Dogs allowed local product Ward to become a Giant - SEN
Herald Sun 2024-04-19
‘Had a feeling we were 0-12’: Dogs boss blasts critics, backs Bevo - Herald Sun
The Age 2024-04-16
‘Rebuilding is a myth’: Talk of Bulldogs rift ‘a total fiction’, says Beveridge - The Age
Herald Sun 2024-04-06
Cats do it again to reveal more truth about Bevo’s Dogs - Herald Sun
Herald Sun 2024-01-15
Mystery injury keeps Bulldogs star out of contact drills - Herald Sun
SEN 2023-11-27
Bulldogs sign delisted Hawk via pre-season supplemental selection period - SEN
The Age 2023-11-15
‘Sacked in the morning’ … but Bulldogs coach wins Tattslotto on the same day - The Age
Herald Sun 2023-11-15
Dogs boss addresses Bevo’s future, abuse payout - Herald Sun
SEN 2023-10-18
TRADE GRADES: Port Adelaide, Richmond, St Kilda, Sydney, West Coast and Western Bulldogs - SEN
Herald Sun 2023-08-29
Dogs star’s mystery trainings despite missing Cats clash - Herald Sun
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Disposals Leader
Matthew Kennedy
30.0 avg · 120 total · 4 games
# Player Total Avg Gms
1 Matthew Kennedy
120 30.0 4
2 Marcus Bontempelli
117 29.2 4
3 Tom Liberatore
85 28.3 3
4 Ed Richards
78 26.0 3
5 Ryley Sanders
74 24.7 3
6 Connor Budarick
92 23.0 4
7 Joel Freijah
90 22.5 4
8 Bailey Williams
85 21.2 4

Source: afltables.com · averages per game played

Source: afltables.com · averages per game played

8
Total
1
Test/1wk
2
2–3wks
0
4+wks
5
TBC
Possible returnees
Vandermeer Test
Player Condition Timeline
Test / 1 Week
Laitham Vandermeer Head Test
2–3 Weeks
Arthur Jones Hamstring 2-4 weeks
Thomas Liberatore Hamstring 2-3 weeks
TBC
Cody Weightman Knee TBC
Ed Richards Knee TBC
Riley Garcia Hamstring TBC
Timothy English Knee TBC
Zac Walker Ankle 3-5 weeks

Source: footywire.com · updated

#TeamPWDLFAPts%
1 Western Bulldogs In 10 4 4 0 0 438 312 16 140.4
2 Sydney 4 3 0 1 481 263 12 182.9
3 Gold Coast 4 3 0 1 473 310 12 152.6
4 Fremantle 4 3 0 1 399 299 12 133.4
5 North Melbourne 4 3 0 1 384 333 12 115.3
6 Hawthorn 4 3 0 1 431 378 12 114.0
7 Melbourne 4 3 0 1 399 391 12 102.0
8 Port Adelaide 4 2 0 2 380 323 8 117.6
9 Brisbane Lions 4 2 0 2 398 360 8 110.6
10 Collingwood 4 2 0 2 309 332 8 93.1
11 Geelong 4 2 0 2 338 377 8 89.7
12 West Coast 4 2 0 2 310 478 8 64.9
13 Adelaide 4 1 0 3 317 319 4 99.4
14 St Kilda 4 1 0 3 331 385 4 86.0
15 Carlton 4 1 0 3 307 399 4 76.9
16 Greater Western Sydney 4 1 0 3 303 394 4 76.9
17 Essendon 4 0 0 4 287 458 0 62.7
18 Richmond 4 0 0 4 222 396 0 56.1
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