The Salty Bulldog

After a couple of weeks on the sidelines, Matthew and Nicholas return as the Trade and Free Agency Period opens up in a few days'. The pair assess the list of rumoured arrivals and discuss what they might add to the Bulldogs in 2026, as well as preview the upcoming Charles Sutton Medal count.

Having committed to a brief break once the Bulldogs' season came to an end, plans changed last weekend when Zak Butters made the massive decision to request a move to the Western Bulldogs! Matthew and Nicholas return to unpack what it means for the club, both in the short and long-term.

After a frustrating Elimination Final defeat to Adelaide, where missed shots at goal proved costly, the Western Bulldogs' season comes to an end. In a campaign filled with ups and downs, Matthew and Nicholas sit down to unpack what happened on Saturday night, and pay tribute following the retirement of a favourite 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 Saturday's Elimination Final defeat to Adelaide.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Saturday's Elimination Final defeat against Adelaide.

The Western Bulldogs make history, becoming the first team to ever win a Wildcard Final, but they were forced to earn it, with a thrilling match against Collingwood coming down to a kick after the siren! Matthew and Nicholas sit down to celebrate the team effort required to see the Bulldogs progress, as the Trade Period talk begins to ramp up!

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 Friday's Wildcard Final win against Collingwood.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Friday's Wildcard Final win against Collingwood.

The Bulldogs pull off another sterling win at the MCG to lock away a home Wildcard Final at the home of football! Matthew and Nicholas sit down to unpack how the team has managed to turn their season around in the last fortnight, and look at their chances ahead of a do-or-die clash against Collingwood.

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 Saturday's Round 24 win against Melbourne.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Saturday's Round 24 win against Melbourne

For the first time in The Salty Bulldog's ten-year history, Matthew and Nicholas sit down to review a draw! Despite going in with an undermanned side against an in-form Carlton team, the Bulldogs showed tremendous fight to give themselves a chance to win the game, and provide hope that it can yet do some damage in 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 Sunday's Round 23 draw against Carlton.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Sunday's Round 23 draw against Carlton.

The good news is that the Western Bulldogs have qualified for finals. The bad news is that they presently look far from convincing, with no sign of things turning around. With the Wildcard Round just two weeks away, Matthew and Nicholas return to figure out how the Bulldogs can get themselves in the best possible shape for the match, plus what needs to be done in the off-season.

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 22 loss to North Melbourne.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Thursday's Round 22 loss to North Melbourne.

Undermanned but undeterred, the Western Bulldogs travelled west to unsettle the ladder leaders with an unorthodox game plan. But while it kept the Bulldogs in the game, they inabiltity to convert their chances proved costly. Matthew and Nicholas return to unpack the fallout from Friday, as well as their views on the Bulldogs' ultra-defensive setup.

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 Friday's Round 21 defeat to Fremantle.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Friday's Round 21 defeat to Fremantle.

The Bulldogs pick up yet another four points in yet another dour affair that all but secures them a top-ten finish. Matthew and Nicholas return to unpack what they can from Saturday's win, as while a return to September looms for the Bulldogs, a crisis emerges up forward.

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 Saturday's Round 20 win against Richmond

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Saturday's Round 20 win against Richmond.

It wasn't pretty, but a 10-minute burst in the third term proved the difference for the Western Bulldogs, who scrounged another win and put themselves in a strong position to qualify for finals. Matthew and Nicholas return to highlight the positives out of an important win, as the trade rumours start to ramp up.

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 19 win against the Gold Coast Suns.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Sunday's Round 19 win against the Gold Coast Suns.

The Western Bulldogs kept their season alive with a hard-fought win against West Coast. But as the injuries continue to pile up and with finals on the horizon, the Bulldogs have appeared to lose their way on the field, with positional changes and a lack of chemistry conspiring to force the team into an uphill battle for 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 Sunday's Round 18 win against West Coast.

Find out who Matthew and Nicholas had as their Weekend Heroes from Sunday's Round 18 win against West Coast.

After a second heavy defeat to Sydney in 2026, Matthew and Nicholas return from the bye to unpack everything that went wrong for the Bulldogs on Friday night, with injuries, suspensions and matchups headlining the problems.

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 17 loss to Sydney