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The Salty BulldogJamie Cooper - Artist of the Western Bulldogs Team of the Century PaintingAs the Western Bulldogs start to celebrate 100 years since their admission into the V/AFL back in 1925, Matthew Donald reflects on the unveiling of the club's Team of the Century back in 2002, as he goes one-on-one with artist Jamie Cooper, the man responsible for the club's Team of the Century painting.2025-02-0523 min
The Salty Bulldog#17 Nick Coffield - 2024 Player ReviewIn today's episode of our Player Review mini-series, Matt and Nick assess Nick Coffield's 2024 Season.
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The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S6 E3The last of the practice matches are out of the way, with the Western Bulldogs producing a devastating second half performance to head into Round 1 with bundles of confidence. Matt and Nick sit down to thrash out their takeaways from a promising set of pre-season fixtures. 2024-03-051h 29The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S6 E2The first of the Bulldogs' pre-season matches are in the book and there is plenty to take away from both games. Matt and Nick sit down to pick apart the performances in both matches, including who stood out, and how the Bulldogs of 2024 could differ to what we saw last year. 2024-02-261h 25The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S6 E1For the first time in 2024, Matt and Nick from The Salty Bulldog are back behind the mics! After a hectic summer that included reviews, injuries, contract news, more reviews, and a coaching overhaul, the pair are ready to unpack every moving part, as the return to on-field action is just around the corner!2024-02-211h 14The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E30For the final time in 2023, Matt and Nick sit down in The Salty Bulldog studios to discuss the last orders of business, including the five new players that arrived at the club through last week's National Draft.2023-11-291h 38The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E29In a marathon episode of The Salty Bulldog, Matt and Nick sit down and unpack everything that's happened since the Trade Period, including more club letters, coaching arrivals, player departures, and the upcoming draft.2023-11-191h 40The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E28With the Trade Period done and dusted for another year, Matt and Nick pick apart all the deals the Bulldogs carried out, and assess where it leaves them heading into 2024. Also on the agenda, the two pick apart the CEO's recent statement, and what it means going forward.2023-10-231h 26The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E27Week One of the Trade Period is in the books, with the Western Bulldogs already orchestrating a couple of deals. But with a couple of days still left, there is a lot still to play out, with several players' futures remaining up in the air. Matt and Nick sit down to pick apart what has happened so far, and what could happen in the next few days.2023-10-151h 21The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E26After a few on the sidelines watching the finals unfold, Matt and Nick return to preview the Bulldogs' upcoming off-season. With Best-and-Fairest results revealed, massive new contracts announced, and players and coaches moving in and out, there's a lot for the two to discuss.2023-10-081h 19The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E25A strange episode of The Salty Bulldog this week, as Matt and Nick celebrate a drought-breaking victory down in Geelong, which ultimately ends in vain, as the Bulldogs fail to qualify for finals for the first time since 2018. The pair sit down to dissect the game, and also discuss where the Bulldogs go from here in what promises to be a crucial off-season.2023-09-011h 28The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E24A major inquest episode takes place in The Salty Bulldog studios this week. as Matt and Nick try to make sense of one of the club's most disappointing defeats in recent memory. No one is safe, as players, coaches, and senior officials are all placed under the microscope. Despite the unprecedented scrutiny, it could change in a matter of days, as an unlikely finals appearance is still part of the equation.2023-08-231h 15The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E23For the third time in the past five weeks, the Bulldogs fall short by less than a kick, but the inconsistent performances and the deficiencies in their game that have frequently cropped up this season have drawn the ire of Matt and Nick, who wonder what needs to be done next.2023-08-161h 17The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E22With the main Premiership contenders starting to stumble, and the Bulldogs producing their best performance of the season, optimism grows once more as the Bulldogs look capable of achieving big things in 2023 - if they can maintain the form they showed against Richmond last week. Matt and Nick sit down to discuss the positives from a big weekend of footy, including if a Brownlow chase is back on the cards. 2023-08-091h 10The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E21After another disappointing defeat where the Bulldogs threw away an first-half advantage, Matt and Nick sat down to vent their frustrations as old habits repeated themselves in another game; the defeat compounded by injuries to key defensive players.2023-08-011h 14The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E20After a couple of disappointing defeats, the Western Bulldogs responded with a strong performance against the Bombers, and are now back up to 5th on the ladder. The win has provided a much more positive outlook on the run home for Matt and Nick, while things are looking even better in the VFL, as the reserves produce a record-breaking display.2023-07-261h 19The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E19As the end of the start begins to show up on the horizon, the Western Bulldogs are looking nervously over their shoulder, as they only just manage to hold onto their place in the Top 8, after a narrow loss to the Swans. Matt and Nick sit down to dissect what are becoming the same old problems, with suggestions that maybe it is time to turn to the future.2023-07-191h 15The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E18Following two positives quarters either side of a desperately frustrating period of play, Matt and Nick sit down to assess the positives and the negatives from a defeat at the hands of the Premiership favourite, while also addressing the off-field discourse surrounding one of the club's brightest prospects.2023-07-121h 25The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E17The Bulldogs are back from the bye, and are once again within touching distance from the top. Matt and Nick convene from opposite ends of the globe to discuss a crucial victory over a top-eight rival, try to figure out who owns the forward line, and answer all of your questions!2023-07-051h 12The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E16The Western Bulldogs head into the bye with a much-needed win, putting a gap between themselves and the chasing finals aspirants, while also keeping in touch with the top 4. Matt and Nick sit down to review the win, assess what's left of the club's defensive stocks, and debate the result of a positional switch months in the making.2023-06-201h 17The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E15After a third consecutive defeat, a Bulldogs side once aspiring for the top four are now clinging onto a place in the eight. Matt and Nick sit down to discuss the finer points of what success looks like for the Bulldogs, and what opportunities there are to sustain that success.2023-06-141h 23The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E14After technical issues prevented an episode from airing last week, Matt and Nick return to the studio with the Bulldogs having suffered consecutive defeats, after sitting on the cusp of the Top 4. Wanting to avoid piecing together yet another Inquest Episode, the boys isolate the issues that have plagued the Dogs over the past fortnight, and identified what the possible solutions might be.2023-06-061h 15The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E13After building a strong foundation over the last two months, Matt and Nick sit down in the studio content with the fact that the Western Bulldogs are a good side with a big opportunity this year, after a comprehensive win against the Crows down in Ballarat. The news is not all good, however, with a big dilemma facing the team following a long-term injury to a certain born-again Norm Smith Medalist.2023-05-231h 20The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E12It was another tense finish, but the Western Bulldogs prevailed yet again. They've now won six of their past seven games, and they are slowly starting to build up trust again. Matt and Nick reserve praise for the not-so-usual suspects that stood up when the game was on the line.2023-05-151h 13The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E11Another win has the Bulldogs sitting in the eight for the first time this season, with a 5-3 record and an important fortnight ahead to consolidate their standing. Matt and Nick sit down to discuss where the Bulldogs stand, and list their key takeaways from an important win in the cold of Canberra.2023-05-091h 17The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E10It was a week full of celebrations for the Bulldogs, with the club banking another four points, their inspirational skipper celebrating his milestone match, and a young cult figure hitting the scoreboard for the first time. Matt and Nick sit down to recap all the fallout from the weekend.2023-05-021h 10The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E8After a chaotic weekend traversing the city of Adelaide, Matt and Nick return home to recap an eventful Gather Round, looking specifically at the Bulldogs' narrow loss to Port Adelaide.2023-04-181h 16The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E7The Western Bulldogs have worked hard to get their season back on track, following a narrow five-point win over Richmond at the weekend. Matt and Nick sit down to discuss which Bulldogs impressed during the hard-fought win.2023-04-111h 12The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E6For the first time all season, Matt and Nick settle in to The Salty Bulldog studios to celebrate a victory. There were plenty of positives to come from the weekend of football, including a stellar response from the team and from Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, the electric debut of Arthur Jones, and the club's response as they got one over a former star.2023-04-041h 14The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E5Matt and Nick are joined by a former regular of The Salty Bulldog this week, as the Bulldogs crash to a 0-2 start, with very few on-field signs indicating that the results could be about to swing. But there's no let-up either, as the club look towards a clash with Premiership-fancies Brisbane on Thursday, and several Best-22 prospects still to prove their fitness ahead of the clash.2023-03-281h 07The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E4Matt and Nick sit down to discuss the opening game of the season, and where to for the Western Bulldogs after a bitterly disappointing start to the season.2023-03-211h 07The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E3With Round 1 only days away, Matt and Nick sit down for a special Season Preview episode, where they unveil their bold predictions for the upcoming campaign, and list what they're most looking forward to in Season 2023.2023-03-161h 00The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E2The practice matches are finally out of the way after the Western Bulldogs emerged comfortable victors against North Melbourne. Matt and Nick sit down to discuss what they were able to take away from the game, including the talls up forward, the combinations down back, and the midfield talent.2023-03-061h 11The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S5 E1The Salty Bulldog is back for 2023! Join Matt and Nick for the first time this year as they recap a hectic off-season, discuss the expectations they have for the upcoming campaign, and talk through what they were able to take away from the team's intraclub match in Ballarat2023-02-261h 10The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E35For the final time in 2022, Matt and Nick sit down to talk about all things Bulldogs, including taking a closer look at the new draftees and what they'll add to the mix, while a discussion about number changes also takes place.2022-12-021h 13The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog Draft Preview w/ Cal Twomey - S4 E34After a lengthy layoff following a hectic Trade Period, Matt and Nick return with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey, as the trio preview the upcoming draft period, and assess which candidates might arrive at the Bulldogs.2022-11-2238 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E33The conclusion of a massive Trade Period has been reached, with two players arriving and a whopping eight Bulldogs having left the club since the end of the season. Matt and Nick sit down to discuss what the new arrivals will bring, plus what kind of gaps will the departing eight leave behind for the club to fill heading into the 2023 season.2022-10-181h 20The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E32Things are starting to heat up in this year's Trade Period, with much to play out and only three days left for it all to play out in. Matt and Nick sit down to dissect what has happened so far, and what is set to take place in what promises to be an exciting climax to the off-season2022-10-0959 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E31After a few weeks in the wilderness, Matt and Nick return for the start of Trade Period! With the Bulldogs expected to feature heavily in some of the more high-profile exchanges over the next few days, the team run the rule over the key players making headlines, and what the Bulldogs might do during football's silly season.2022-10-031h 08The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E30Following a bitterly disappointing end to the 2022 campaign, Matt and Nick sat down to discuss what went wrong during the game, and what it all means in terms of the bigger picture for the Western Bulldogs in the long term.2022-09-091h 15The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E29As the Western Bulldogs prepare for their Elimination Final with Fremantle, Matt and Nick team up with Duck from The Purple Reign podcast, who helps to preview a massive contest by providing the inside track on Fremantle's season, including who to watch out for and what to expect from Saturday's contest.2022-08-311h 12The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E28It came down to the final moments of the season, but the Western Bulldogs edged their way into the finals! Join Matt and Nick as they recount the final thrilling day of the home-and-away season, and discuss what possible damage the Bulldogs can cause in September!2022-08-231h 13The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E27After the Bulldogs narrowly scraped past their arch rivals, it means that we approach the final day of the home-and-away season with everything to play for. Matt and Nick work through the possibilities of what could take place over the next few days, and react live to the findings of a tribunal hearing involving a key Bulldog. 2022-08-161h 04The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E26Another defeat for the Bulldogs leaves their finals hopes hanging by a thread, as major on-field flaws continue to hold them back. Matt and Nick assess what can be done to remedy the situation in the final fortnight of the home-and-away season, as the Bulldogs face the new enemy in a bid to keep their season alive. 2022-08-081h 12The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E25The Kardinia Kurse lives on for the Western Bulldogs, as they fail to secure a victory in Geelong for the 11th consecutive time. Matt and Nick sit down to iron out what went wrong and what needs fixing, as the race to secure a finals berth continues to heat up.2022-08-031h 15The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E24Matt and Nick get in early this week, unable to wait to begin rejoicing over the club's best win of the season. Among the celebrations include special praise for a No.1 draft pick, who turned in a career-best performance as the Bulldogs nudged their way into the top 8 as we approach the final month of the home-and-away season.2022-07-251h 11The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E23Despite an inconsistent showing on Friday night, the Bulldogs nab a crucial win to keep themselves in the hunt for finals action. While Matt and Nick scramble to find positives despite the win, their attention is eventually drawn to the list management side of things, as they speculate on the return of a familiar name.2022-07-201h 11The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E22After another difficult week for the Bulldogs, finals are starting to look more like a pipe dream than a possibility. Matt and Nick sit down to decipher some of the more confusing aspects of how they team lined up last weekend, and turn to see what VFL reinforcements can spark a late-season revival2022-07-131h 15The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E21Concerns begin to mount for the Bulldogs, as the club starts its crucial run-in with defeat, with several on-field problems continuing to surface. In addition to this, a big-name player is being linked to the club, and Matt and Nick discuss the merits of the club making a move for him.2022-07-061h 03
The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E20With five wins in their last six matches, the Bulldogs continue to in touch as the race for September action heats up. Matt and Nick sit down to unpack a wealth of positives from a successful weekend of football, with victories at both AFL and VFL level. 2022-06-291h 17The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E19After watching 35 goals fly through the big sticks on the weekend, Matt and Nick finally get to sit down and pick apart a Bulldogs victory that had just about everything, from big bags of goals, to injuries, to a return from injuries, and to a combination of all three rolled into one. 2022-06-221h 17The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E18Fresh off the bye, Matt and Nick sit down to discuss everything that's taken place during an eventful fortnight at the Bulldogs, including suspensions, contract extensions, and long-awaited returns. 2022-06-1736 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E17Matt and Nick sit down and thrash out what went wrong following a disappointing effort against Geelong, and debate whether one of the club's most important players should play up forward or down back, and what the ramifications are.2022-06-071h 17The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E16Things are starting to look up for the Western Bulldogs right now, on the back of three consecutive victories and an ever-shrinking injury list, Matt and NIck sit down to recount a record-breaking win in Perth for the Bulldogs, and look ahead by previewing a crucial Friday-night clash with Geelong.2022-05-3158 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E15The mood is improving ever so slightly in the Salty Bulldog studios, as the Bulldogs record consecutive victories for the first time this season. Matt and Nick reserve praise for several Bulldogs players and partnerships, particularly in defence, as things start to look like they're getting back on track ahead of the second half of the season. 2022-05-2457 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E14The mood is much brighter in The Salty Bulldog studios this week, as Matt and Nick regale in the delight of beating Collingwood on a Friday night. It was a real team effort this week, but much of the focus centres on the lesser lights who made good on a rare opportunity, ranging from reinvented forwards, debutants, forgotten men, and sons of guns2022-05-1856 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E13It was another disappointing week for the Bulldogs, who fell short in their attempts to secure consecutive wins for the first time this season. Compounding the defeat at the weekend is an ever-growing injury list, leaving Matt and Nick with significant hurdles to work through as the club approaches a season-defining period. 2022-05-101h 03The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E12The Bulldogs are back on the winners list in a game that they simply had to win. Matt and Nick sit down to look at the positives in victories at both AFL and VFL level, as the Bulldogs' support cast enjoy their moment in the sun with some crucial performances over the weekend. 2022-05-031h 00The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E11Following yet another disappointing weekend for the Western Bulldogs, Matt and Nick sit down to thrash out what's gone wrong with the club, what has happened to lead us to this point in time, and if there is any hope of saving our 2022 campaign.2022-04-261h 10The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E10Things are looking much rosier from inside the studios this week for Matt and Nick, as the Bulldogs return to winning form over the long weekend. What's more, some of the on-field woes plaguing the Bulldogs in recent weeks seemed to be resolved, the Good Friday Appeal turned into a raging success, and a defender-turned-forward turned heads in the VFL.2022-04-191h 08The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E9The Bulldogs are coming off disappointing defeats at both AFL and VFL levels this week, most of which are of their own doing. Matt and Nick sit down and thrash out the obvious issues, and the possible solutions on offer. To end a marathon episode though, the pair also reveal a special idea they have planned for the upcoming match. 2022-04-121h 13The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E8Finally, at long last, the Western Bulldogs are on the board in Season 2022! Matt and Nick are keen to keep things business as usual, however, addressing the illogical conspiracy theories surrounding why the umpires want to allow a relatively small football club to win every week, a blonde, lanky ruckman who wants to do it all on his own, and a polarising key defender who outsmarted one of the best players in the game's history.2022-04-041h 04The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E7After last week's opening season blast, the attention returns solely to on-field this week, with the Western Bulldogs still searching for their first win of the season. Matt and Nick go through all three lines in the side, picking apart the key issues that left the Bulldogs in such a difficult position to begin with, rather than focussing too much on the missed opportunities late in the game. 2022-03-291h 01The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E6Matt and Nick return to The Salty Bulldog studios this week with a ridiculous amount of on-field dilemmas and off-field controversy to dissect. From that elusive second tall forward to that post-match presser, nothing is off-limits this week as the Bulldogs continue the search for their first win of the season. 2022-03-2159 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E5Round 1 is only days away! Matt and Nick are starting to get excited about what the Bulldogs can achieve this year, and spend some overdue attention on the recent comments over an incoming Bulldogs revolution. The two also dedicate time on the game's latest contributor to player movement, review the AFLW season, and make their predictions for the AFL.2022-03-141h 03The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E4The pre-season matches are out of the way and the countdown now begins for Round 1! Matt and Nick sit down and work through the key on-field lessons they've learned over the pre-season, and what the Bulldogs need to work on ahead of the opening game of the season. The duo also compare their Best 22 predictions.2022-03-081h 10The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E3With three games being played between the AFL and AFLW sides over the past week, there is plenty for Matt and Nick to dissect this week. The men have returned to start playing practice matches ahead of the season proper, while the women are traversing the country in an attempt to force their way into the finals. But things are looking up off-field as well, with some exciting developments manifesting over the past few days.2022-02-281h 00The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E2The practice matches are just around the corner and Matt and Nick can't wait! While they discuss the on-field aspects that they are looking forward to seeing, there is plenty going on off the field that is also garnering attention, most notably the recent comments surrounding an out-of-contract ruckman. 2022-02-2259 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S4 E1The Salty Bulldog is back! The No.1 ranked unofficial Western Bulldogs fan podcast returns for 2022, with your regular co-hosts Matt and Nick undertaking a comprehensive review of the off-season, including all of the new on and off-field changes, and what to keep an eye out for as Round 1 approaches. 2022-02-151h 00The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E41For (probably) the final time this year, Matt and Nick gather to the mics to run the rule through the Bulldogs performance over the past week, taking a closer look at the latest batch of prospects to arrive through both the National and Rookie drafts. 2021-11-3034 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E40After a few weeks on the sidelines, Matt and Nick return with a special (shortened) edition of The Salty Bulldog, as they preview the upcoming draft, with the Bulldogs setting their sights on a second consecutive highly-rated prospect to add to the club's burgeoning father-son collection.2021-11-2332 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E38As the Trade Period draws to a close, the Western Bulldogs appear to have done the bulk of their work already, with players coming and going, and draft picks being shuffled around like they're going out of fashion. With less than 48 hours remaining in the Trade Period, Matt and Nick sit down to assess all the movements that have taken place so far, and analyse how it may impact the club's fortunes in 2022. 2021-10-121h 07The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E37With the Trade Period officially open, the Western Bulldogs have wasted no time making a name for themselves, with several players being linked to and from the club. With Free Agents (both restricted and unrestricted), Draft Points, Future Picks and Academy prospects all muddying the waters, it's up to Matt and Nick to make sense of all the madness and paint a clear picture of how the Bulldogs seek to navigate their way through the off season.2021-10-051h 03The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E36The season may have ended with the Western Bulldogs falling at the very last hurdle in the Grand Final, but Matt and Nick enter the studio this week in a mood to celebrate what has been a highly successful season. In addition to reminiscing over some of the more memorable moments of the year, the focus quickly turns to the off-season, as the pair address the key names being mooted to and from the club during the upcoming Trade and Free Agency Period.2021-09-281h 14The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E35One final hurdle remains for the Western Bulldogs this season - the Grand Final clash against Melbourne. Settle in with Matt and Nick as they undertake a thorough preview of the biggest match of the season.2021-09-221h 16The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E34The Western Bulldogs are in the Grand Final! As you'd expect, Matt and Nick are pretty pleased with how things sit following the Bulldogs remarkable Preliminary Final performance and have plenty of time to single out the heroics of some of the lesser-known headline-makers, as yet another team performance helped the Bulldogs to progress to the last week of September. 2021-09-141h 16The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E33Matt and Nick return to the studio to bask in the glories of one of the Bulldogs most famous September victories. As the race for the Premiership narrows to four, the two look at some of the themes that they see emerging from this year's finals campaign, and discuss the keys to what is set to be a massive Preliminary Final encounter2021-09-081h 15The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E32For the first time since The Salty Bulldog started up, Matt and Nick gather to celebrate a Bulldogs final's victory. An air of confidence sweeps through the studio after a run of defeats, with special praise being reserved for a dreadlocked small forward, while several unheralded lesser lights redeemed themselves from previous finals showings with strong games in difficult cirmcumstances2021-08-311h 15The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E31Another defeat for the Bulldogs sees them drop out of the Top 4, and must now face Essendon in a do-or-die Elimination Final encounter. Matt and Nick assess the situation in a massive finals preview, as they look at how to restructure the team in the hopes of getting back into winning form at the business end of the season.2021-08-251h 19The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E30The Western Bulldogs continued to stumble their way into the finals, putting in arguably their worst performance of the season at the weekend. Suddenly, their place in the top 4 is in real danger, and as Matt and Nick attempt to piece the performance together, more uncertainty lay ahead in the coming days, as the Bulldogs approach a battle to decide the top 4. 2021-08-171h 10The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E29Complications galore pursued the Western Bulldogs this week, as they not only relinquished top spot after a defeat at the weekend but have also lost one of their star players for the rest of the season. Matt and Nick sit down to try and piece together where we go from here, and how to restructure the side for the remainder of the year. 2021-08-101h 11The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E28After several years toiling away in several different studios, study rooms, teachers desks and from the comfort of their own home, The Salty Bulldog has finally reached Episode No. 100. Join Matt and Nick as they celebrate this achievement by recounting some of their favourite memories of the podcast, while they also celebrate the Bulldogs yet again finishing the round on top of the AFL ladder, while the VFL side enjoy another thrilling comeback.2021-08-041h 14The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E26It 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. 2021-07-201h 09The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E24The 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 episode2021-07-051h 05The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E23Matt 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 Fame2021-06-281h 11The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 S22Back 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. 2021-06-221h 10The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E21With 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. 2021-06-141h 14The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E20The 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 injuries, and answers a multitude fo questions put to them by their loyal listeners2021-06-091h 09The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E19The 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 relating to players signing new deals and others wanting to stay on despite previous attempts to leave. 2021-05-311h 01The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E18Matt 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-table clash. 2021-05-241h 04The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E15Matt 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 6-1 record, while the VFL side remains undefeated. 2021-05-051h 05
The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E12The 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 woes. 2021-04-1259 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E11The 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. 2021-04-021h 00The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E9The 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. 2021-03-221h 02The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E8The 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 weekend that provided no shortage of oddities for the women. 2021-03-171h 04The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E7We'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 Premiership credentials. 2021-03-101h 01The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E6Several 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 (albeit at a cost) and maintain an unlikely charge towards a second AFLW Premiership. 2021-03-031h 10The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E4With 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 group of the Best 22. 2021-02-1759 minThe Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E3The 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. 2021-02-101h 02
The Salty BulldogThe Salty Bulldog - S3 E2With 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.2021-02-031h 04