The Salty Bulldog

It was a week packed with off-field chaos for the Western Bulldogs, with injuries, COVID-exposure, and fixture shuffling all on the cards - all of which took place after a hard-fought win over a much-improved Gold Coast outfit. Join Matt and Nick as they once again wade through the mess of the past 72 hours. 

A mixed bag of results this week sees the Western Bulldogs fall back down to second spot on the AFL ladder, while the VFL side maintained their unbeaten start to the season thanks to a miraculous comeback. While most of this week's conversation is dominated by the "was-ready-but-now-isn't-quite-ready-yet" debut of Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, there is some positive news on the injury front as the race to S...

The Western Bulldogs have returned to the top of the ladder in the AFL, have maintained their spot on top of the ladder in the VFL, both sides look primed for an assault on their respective Premierships, and there are more additions to the Sleeved Hall of Fame. With finals fast approaching and some big names making their way back to full fitness, it's happy days for Matt and Nick in this week's ep...

Matt and Nick return to the studio this week as the Bulldogs make their biggest statement yet in their quest for the Premiership. Away from home against a full-strength Eagles outfit, the Bulldogs showed plenty of promise in a dominant display. Meanwhile, the pair reveal the inaugural members of the recently-established The Salty Bulldog Hall of Fame

Back from the Bye, Matt and Nick are forced to stomach a gut-wrenching after-the-siren defeat for the Bulldogs, but take heart from a performance that showed plenty of positives, and provided just as many reasons to be confident going forward. The VFL also made a triumphant return, while big strides are being made by several individuals off the field. 

With the Western Bulldogs coming off the bye this weekend, Matt and Nick sat down with special guest Alex Docherty from the A3 Podcast to review the Bulldogs first half of the season, and reminisce over some of the more memorable moments from the first 12 games. 

The Western Bulldogs head into the by with a 10-2 record, giving Matt and Nick the opportunity to take a breather and assess where the club is situated at the halfway mark of the season. Among the talking points include ongoing issues and potential solutions at centre-half back and centre-half forward, the interesting tactics the Bulldogs are using to cover gaps left in the midfield due to several...

The landscape - both football and non-football - has changed much since the last episode, with the Western Bulldogs relinquishing top spot on the AFL ladder on-field, while the latest COVID-19 outbreak has forced Melbourne into another lockdown. With uncertainty set to engulf the AFL once again, it's up to Matt and Nick to pick apart the latest developments, which includes some positive news relat...

Matt and Nick return to the studio to celebrate a return to the top of the ladder, as the Western Bulldogs exact revenge on the side that ended their 2020 campaign. With winners all across the board, the two heap praise on a couple of forwards that have really made their mark in the past fortnight, rate the chances of a star Bulldog taking home the Brownlow Medal, and preview a massive top-of-the-...

The Western Bulldogs made a major statement in their quest for their third premiership, securing an interstate victory against Port Adelaide. The impressive victory has been made even sweeter with a string to players struggling for form responding with impressive individual performances, and things are set to get even better with some injured stars in the frame for a return to the senior side.&nbs...

The Western Bulldogs returned to the winner's list this week, thanks to an impressive come-from-behind win against a Carlton side that has had the Bulldogs' measure in recent seasons. It capped off a terrific week of celebrations, as both debuts and milestone games were recorded in the game, and heroes further cemented their reputation as the Bulldogs prepare for another stern test as we approach...

Matt and Nick sit down to address the Western Bulldogs first defeat of the season at the hands of the reigning premiers. Despite an array of good individual performances, the team also address the concerns surrounding the centre-half-back position, as well as the performances of several other underperforming players. But all is not lost, with the Bulldogs still sitting second on the ladder with a...

A successful trip to Canberra has seen the Western Bulldogs claim victory over the old new enemy and extend their winning run to six consecutive games. However, the casualty ward is starting to bulge, with several key players on the sidelines, as the Bulldogs prepare for a mouth-watering clash with the two-time reigning champions. 

The Western Bulldogs continue on their merry way, improving their record to 5-0 for the first time since 1946, and the good news extends beyond the AFL scene, with talks underway for new contracts, and several players banging down the door with strong VFL form. But a strong test awaits this week, in the bitter cold against a bitter foe. 

The Western Bulldogs continue to maintain their unbeaten start to the season, and it leaves Matt and Nick hopeful of seeing the club achieve their best start to the season since The Salty Bulldog's President made his debut. After securing victory in Ballarat, the duo marvel over the talls that dominated, which include a three-pronged attack, and a potential solution to the club's centre-half back...

The Salty Bulldog studios are scrambling to keep track of all the records that tumbled on Good Friday, as the Western Bulldogs remained undefeated by recording the biggest win in the club's history, and seeing the first 10-goal haul kicked for the club since 1988. Matt and Nick are left salivating over the record-breaking performance, in what was just about the perfect day for the club. 

Spirits are high in The Salty Bulldog studios this week, as the Bulldogs triumph in an early contender for Game of the Season. Across the board, players stood up to make a name for themselves as the Bulldogs maintained their perfect start to the season, while success was also enjoyed at VFL and AFLW levels over the weekend. 

The season is underway and the Western Bulldogs are on the winner's list. Join Matt and Nick as they revel in the Bulldogs success upon their first contest in front of a Victorian crowd in 572 days. There are positives just about everywhere you look, with old and new faces capturing the eye equally, as a certain young talent starts making moves in the state leagues. 

The wait is nearly over! With the Western Bulldogs just days away from commencing their campaign for the 2021 AFL Season, Matt and Nick run the rule over some late rule changes to the season, and assess what the structure of the side could look like with four players making their debut for the club. The duo also gaze in the crystal ball as they offer their final predictions, while look back at a w...

We're now just one week away from the start of the AFL season! Join Matt and Nick as they offer a comprehensive wrap-up of the Bulldogs victory over Melbourne in their final practice match, as well as provide an insight over several key players in the VFL practice match. In addition to the men's performances, the two also assess the women's performance, as they faced a stern test of their Premiers...

Several key Bulldogs have done plenty of talking in the media this week, with both coaches and players lamenting last week's showing. Matt and Nick assess what this might mean for the season proper, while debate remains over the best position of one of the most important players at the club. The two also reveal their final Best 22 predictions in Part IV. Meanwhile, the women continue to win (albei...

With three games having been played since the last episode, things are getting pretty hectic in The Salty Bulldog studios as Round 1 draws ever near. But the over six hours of on-field action is just the entree, with a new vice-captain, injury updates, Best 22 predictions, and a new addition to the senior list also on this week's menu. 

With the practice match against Hawthorn less than a week away, the Western Bulldogs have fresh injury concerns to deal with involving a star recruit. The semi-exclusive news revealed in last week's episode has been made official, while debate surfaces over what we should call ourselves. As for the players, their salaries top the agenda, and Matt and Nick decide which of them make up the midfield...

The pressure is starting to build as the season's opening approaches. The Bulldogs midfield is fighting tooth and nail for game time, while Matt and Nick are agonising over their Best 22 predictions. Find out who comes out on top on both fronts. In addition, the AFLW is reviewed after a hard-fought win, and discussions are held over injuries, versatility, and a potential new guernsey. 

With Round 1 fast approaching, details of the pre-season and reserves competitions are starting to come to light. Join Matt and Nick as they piece together how the season will start for the men, how it has already started for the women, and take note of some interesting recent comments.