The Salty Bulldog

With the on-field action wrapped up for another season, attention now turns to the off-season, with the Trade/Free Agency Period less than a week away from opening. Fresh from a break, Matthew and Nicholas return to the studios to preview a big off-season for the Bulldogs, with no shortage of players being linked with moves to and from the club.

Matthew and Nicholas answer some of the questions put through this week's Fan Q&A.

Matthew and Nicholas run through all the latest list management news relating to the Western Bulldogs, ahead of the Trade/Free Agency Period.

Matthew and Nicholas wrap up all the latest news surrounding the Western Bulldogs.

Before Matthew and Nicholas preview the upcoming Trade and Free Agency Period, the boys reflect on Season 2025 and compile their own list of the Top 5 Bulldogs moments of the year.

With Footscray set to face Southport in this year's VFL Grand Final on Sunday, Matthew and Nicholas cut short their September holidays to return to the studios to preview the big game, including unpacking what Footscray have done so well during the finals series, as well as the key players who could make all the difference on the big day.

Matthew and Nicholas answer some of the questions put through this week's Fan Q&A ahead of Sunday's VFL Grand Final.

Ahead of Footscray's VFL Grand Final matchup against Southport this Sunday, Matthew looks at three key players from both teams who could make the difference.

Ahead of Footscray's VFL Grand Final matchup against Southport this Sunday, Nicholas looks at three key players from both teams who could make the difference.

Ahead of this Sunday's VFL Grand Final, Matthew and Nicholas run a close eye over Footscray's season, including the recent Qualifying Final and Preliminary Final victories.

For the Western Bulldogs, Season 2025 comes to an end after falling to Fremantle last Sunday. In a disappointing game, Matthew and Nicholas are left to pick up where it went wrong, as the Bulldogs fell in a fashion that has become all too familiar over the past few seasons.

Matthew and Nicholas answer some of the questions put through this week's Fan Q&A.

Matthew and Nicholas wrap up all the latest news surrounding the Western Bulldogs.

Matthew and Nicholas pick apart last Sunday's Round 24 defeat against Fremantle.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Sunday's Round 24 defeat to Fremantle.

The Western Bulldogs chalked up another win at the weekend, with Fremantle now all that stands between the Bulldogs and another September campaign. Matthew and Nicholas dissect the win against West Coast, the finals permutations, and all the latest news to come from the club, which includes the retirement of an underrated favourite.

Matthew and Nicholas answer some of the questions put through this week's Fan Q&A.

Matthew and Nicholas wrap up all the latest news surrounding the Western Bulldogs.

Matthew and Nicholas pick apart last Sunday's Round 23 win against West Coast.

With just one game left in the home-and-away season, Matthew and Nicholas run the rule over the Bulldogs' finals hopes, including where they can finish on the ladder, and who they might play in Week One of September.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Sunday's Round 23 win against West Coast.

In yet another must-win match, the Western Bulldogs saw off a plucky Melbourne, staved off the new-coach bounce, and kept their finals hopes alive for another week with a come-from-behind win at the MCG. Matt and Nick unpack the win and the individual efforts that got the team over the line, as well as some exciting news for another Father-Son.

Matthew and Nicholas answer some of the questions put through this week's Fan Q&A.

Matthew and Nicholas wrap up all the latest news surrounding the Western Bulldogs.

Matthew and Nicholas pick apart last Sunday's Round 22 win against Melbourne.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Sunday's Round 22 win against Melbourne.

With the season on the line and questions about their record against Top 8 sides, the Western Bulldogs produced their best win of the season, smashing the GWS Giants in a comprehensive display last Thursday. Matthew and Nicholas celebrate their takeaways from the match, as a Melbourne team under new management awaits in another must-win encounter on the Bulldogs' road to September.

Matthew and Nicholas answer some of the questions put through this week's Fan Q&A.

Matthew and Nicholas wrap up all the latest news surrounding the Western Bulldogs.

Matthew and Nicholas pick apart last Thursday's Round 21 win against the GWS Giants.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Thursday's Round 21 win against the GWS Giants.

The Western Bulldogs simply need to keep winning if they harbour hopes of making this year's finals series, and against Essendon, they did what they had to do, recording a big win thanks largely to their two key forwards. Matt and Nick sit down to unpack the win and discuss the performances of the names on the lips of most Bulldogs supporters in recent weeks.

Matt and Nick answer some of the questions put through this week's Fan Q&A.

In honour of 25 years since the Western Bulldogs called Marvel Stadium its new home, Matt and Nick reflected on some of the best moments at the venue, including compiling their own top five lists.

Matt and Nick wrap up all the latest news surrounding the Western Bulldogs.

Matt and Nick pick apart last Friday's Round 20 win against Essendon.

Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from Friday's Round 20 win against Essendon.

The situation is becoming increasingly precarious for the Bulldogs, who now sit two games behind seventh on the ladder, and one game behind the eighth-placed Suns, who still have a game in mind, with just five matches left. By the coach's own admission, the Bulldogs likely need to run the table just to qualify for September, and Matt and Nick are left to figure out how the Bulldogs can turn things around to become a credible finals threat - if they can qualify.

Matt and Nick answer some of the questions put through this week's Fan Q&A.

Matt and Nick wrap up all the latest news surrounding the Western Bulldogs.

Matt and Nick pick apart last Friday's Round 19 defeat to Brisbane.

Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from last Friday's Round 19 defeat to Brisbane.

After starting the weekend within reach of the Top Four, the Western Bulldogs finish the round outside the eight. Matt and Nick reconvene to unpack another failed test against a top eight side, and assess how it can be remedied in the short and medium-term.

Matt and Nick answer some of the questions put through this week's Fan Q&A.

Matt and Nick wrap up all the latest news surrounding the Western Bulldogs.

Matt and Nick pick apart last Saturday's Round 18 defeat to Adelaide.

Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from Saturday's Round 18 defeat against Adelaide.

After a strong win against a competitive North Melbourne, the Western Bulldogs now sit just outside the top 4, with a big match against Adelaide this weekend. Matt and Nick sit down to assess the big talking points out of the game, and what needs to be ironed out on-field as the race to September heats up.

Matt and Nick answer some of the questions put through this week's Fan Q&A.

Matt and Nick wrap up all the latest news surrounding the Western Bulldogs.

Matt and Nick pick apart last Thursday's Round 17 win against North Melbourne.