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The Salty Bulldog is a podcast dedicated to discussing all things related to the Western Bulldogs, a team that competes in the Australian Football League. In addition to covering all the latest Bulldogs news, the podcast also conducts in-depth analysis on

Matthew Donald | Nick Galea


    • Jun 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 274 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Salty Bulldog

    The Salty Bulldog - S7 E18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 80:41


    The Western Bulldogs responded to a difficult defeat with a professional performance against St Kilda on Thursday night. Matt and Nick return to the studio to unpack a good performance, and discuss the latest Bulldogs news after a busy week off-field.

    Fan Q&A - Round 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 9:47


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

    The News - Round 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 21:58


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

    Match Review - Round 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 31:48


    Matt and Nick pick apart last Thursday's Round 14 win against St Kilda.

    Weekend Heroes - Round 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 11:05


    Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from Thursday's Round 14 win against St Kilda.

    The Salty Bulldog - S7 E17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 87:27


    Matt and Nick reconvene in The Salty Bulldog studios to unpack a defeat to Hawthorn that not only feels like an age ago, but has left serious doubts over what the Bulldogs can achieve in 2025. The duo are left to assess what is real and what is an overreaction, ahead of a must-win match against the Saints in only days' time.

    Fan Q&A - Round 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 19:52


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

    The News - Round 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 14:30


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

    Match Review - Round 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 33:48


    Matt and Nick pick apart last Thursday's Round 13 loss against Hawthorn.

    Weekend Heroes - Round 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 10:39


    Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from Thursday's Round 13 loss against Hawthorn.

    The Salty Bulldog - S7 E16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 90:24


    Despite no Bulldogs football taking place over the weekend, there is still much to discuss as Matt and Nick return to the studios, including a Mid-Season Review, a recap of the Mid-Season Draft, the Fan Q&A, and a preview of a big game against the Hawks on Thursday.

    Fan Q&A - Bye Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 25:17


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

    Match Preview - Round 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 13:41


    Ahead of a crunch match against Hawthorn, Nick takes the reigns to conduct a comprehensive preview of Thursday night's big game.

    The News - Bye Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 5:47


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

    Mid-Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 29:23


    Matt and Nick sit down to unpack the Western Bulldogs 2025 season so far, including what has gone well, what needs improving, and reflecting on some of the best moments in the campaign.

    Mid-Season Heroes - Bye Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 8:36


    With no football this week, Matt and Nick nominate their Mid-Season Heroes who have performed strongly throughout 2025 so far.

    The Salty Bulldog - S7 E15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 85:03


    The Western Bulldogs head into the bye after a narrow loss down the highway against Geelong, in a match marred with missed opportunity and controversy. Matt and Nick sit down to unpack it all, as the Bulldogs take stock ahead of a crucial run to September.

    Fan Q&A - Round 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 20:28


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

    The News - Round 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 12:56


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

    Match Review - Round 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 28:39


    Matt and Nick pick apart last Thursday's Round 11 loss to Geelong.

    Weekend Heroes - Round 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 11:06


    Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from Thursday's Round 11 loss against Geelong.

    The Salty Bulldog - S7 E14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 77:57


    After a blistering opening term, the Western Bulldogs rubber-stamped their Premiership credentials over the weekend, reminding the competition of just how good they are when they are at their best. Matt and Nick sit down to discuss all of the positives from another terrific performance.

    Fan Q&A - Round 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 16:14


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

    The News - Round 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 11:35


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

    Match Review - Round 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 27:15


    Matt and Nick pick apart last Saturday's Round 10 win against Essendon.

    Weekend Heroes - Round 10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 12:21


    Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from Saturday's Round 10 win against Essendon.

    The Salty Bulldog - S7 E13

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 84:34


    After enjoying a three-match winning streak, the Bulldogs suffered defeat against a much-improved Gold Coast Suns side on a ground where they hold an impressive record. Matt and Nick sit down to discuss the pros and cons of a narrow defeat, as a tricky fortnight awaits ahead of the mid-season bye.

    Fan Q&A - Round 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 20:31


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

    The News - Round 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 15:23


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

    Match Review - Round 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 23:26


    Matt and Nick pick apart last Saturday night's Round 9 defeat to the Gold Coast Suns.

    Weekend Heroes - Round 9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 11:07


    Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from Saturday night's Round 9 defeat to the Gold Coast Suns.

    The Salty Bulldog - S7 E12

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 65:25


    Despite a weekend filled with off-field controversies for the Bulldogs, Matt and Nick enter the studios desperate to focus all their energy on a huge 90-point win for the Bulldogs, who swept Port Adelaide in a performance that indicates much can be achieved in 2025.

    Fan Q&A - Round 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 11:32


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

    The News - Round 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 12:12


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

    Match Review - Round 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 23:02


    Matt and Nick pick apart last Saturday's Round 8 win against Port Adelaide.

    Weekend Heroes - Round 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 10:41


    Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from Saturday's Round 8 win against Port Adelaide.

    Ben Harrison - Former Western Bulldogs Player

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 44:36


    Taken with Pick 103 back in the 1992 National Draft, expectations were low when Ben Harrison first arrived at Carlton as a 17-year-old fresh from Tasmania. What transpired over the next 13 years was a true tale of persistence, culminating in a 161-game career - including 85 appearances for the Western Bulldogs from 2001-05.In this special episode, Ben joins Matt and Nick to recount his career, including the highs and lows during his time at three separate AFL clubs, and lifts the lid on what life was like as a Western Bulldog in the early 2000s.

    Is Tim English In Career-Best Form?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 6:35


    Tim English already has an All-Australian blazer, but is Season 2025 the best of his career? Matthew delves into the numbers to make the case.

    The Salty Bulldog - S7 E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 78:58


    For the first time in Season 2025, the Western Bulldogs secure consecutive victories, their most recent coming on the road against the GWS Giants. Matt and Nick sit down to unpack an even contribution across the board, with players both young and old starring.

    Fan Q&A - Round 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 12:42


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

    The News - Round 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 12:42


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

    Match Review - Round 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 26:33


    Matt and Nick pick apart last Saturday's Round 7 win against the GWS Giants

    Weekend Heroes - Round 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 12:25


    Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from Saturday's Round 7 win against the GWS Giants

    The Salty Bulldog - S7 E10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 73:19


    There's a lot to talk about from a Bulldogs perspective following a chaotic Easter Weekend. Matt and Nick return to celebrate a big win and a return to the top eight, as one Bulldogs star returns, while another is set for a long spell on the sidelines.

    Fan Q&A - Round 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 16:27


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

    The News - Round 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 5:11


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

    Match Review - Round 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 30:56


    Matt and Nick pick apart last Sunday's Round 6 win against St Kilda.

    Weekend Heroes - Round 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 13:32


    Find out who Matt and Nick had as their Weekend Heroes from Sunday's Round 6 win against St Kilda.

    The Salty Bulldog - S7 E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 71:56


    After a long road trip to Adelaide for Gather Round, Matt and Nick return to the studios to unpack a confusing performance from the Bulldogs, where the age-old "Glass Half-Full v Glass Half-Empty" debate dominates the discussion.

    Fan Q&A - Round 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 26:37


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

    The News - Round 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 6:03


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

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