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The Western Bulldogs have re-signed midfield star Ryan Griffen for the next two seasons, ending the hopes of rival AFL clubs seeking to lure him.

The Western Bulldogs have named skipper Brad Johnson and midfielder Ryan Griffen despite injury doubts for Saturday night’s AFL final against Collingwood at the MCG.

The Western Bulldogs will not take any player into the finals who is not 100 per cent fit, despite grappling with a long injury list.

State government tries to limit options for residents to have their say about new railway line in the western suburbs.

While Western Bulldogs have gone from a mid-season swagger to a late season stagger, coach Rodney Eade is confident his team can summon up the cattle to be competitive in the finals.

Essendon has done little to ease the scrutiny on coach Matthew Knights, ending its difficult AFL season with a 29-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.

Essendon has done little to ease the scrutiny on coach Matthew Knights, ending their its AFL season with a 29-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.

A llama that was on the loose on the Western Ring Road in Melbourne has been captured by police.

Police are trying to capture a llama on the Western Ring road in Melbourne’s west.

The Western Bulldogs have suffered another serious injury setback ahead of the AFL finals, with defender Dale Morris sidelined with a fractured bone in his spine.