With the Grand Final hours away, Jas and Nic look West and start to delve deep into the final match of the 2021 AFL Season. We explore the potential match ups and tactics, and where the game will be won. Jas has put together his Post Brownlow Bont-Watch, covering all the excitement and heartbreak from the Count. Legends of Bulldogs Past fittingly acknowledges one of the greatest clubman and captains the Bulldogs has ever had, starting as a lanky defender/midfielder recruited from Warragul in 1999, struggling with injury setbacks during his career, and ending his 312-games career as an inspirational legend of the Red, White and Blue in 2017, not to mention a terrific wordsmith... Robert Murphy.

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Just when we thought the Semi-final was epic, the Western Bulldogs showed everyone that the Adelaide Oval is a 'perfect' training venue. This episode, we go in depth and unpack the silky final demolition of Port Adelaide and try to control the excitement and anticipation for the 2021 Grand Final. Jas gives his update on Bont Watch on the eve of the 2021 Brownlow count. Legends of Bulldogs Past celebrates the one of the best defenders we have had at the club, the 'tackle' from the 'moment' that sealed the 2016 premiership, a player who has overcome a multitude of injuries, the rookie from Doutta Stars and Werribee, best known as 'The Glove' ... Dale Morris.

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Such an amazing finish to the Semi-Final up at Yo Gabba Gabba Stadium, with a match winning point in the dying moments, Jas and Nick are still recovering. This episode, we go in depth and unpack the epic final against Brisbane Lions and share where the game was won. Jas gives an update on his Bont 'Knee' Watch and celebrate Womens Football pioneer, Debbie Lee, and her induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Legends of Bulldogs Past celebrates the career of Bulldog favourite son from the 2016 premiership team, a tagger who made a name for himself as a skilful forward later in his career, a Son-of-a-gun, a standout in the 2016 finals series, the boy from Hamilton... Liam Picken.

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AFL finals have left Victoria once again, but the Bulldogs have shown in Week One, why they are truly a premiership contender in 2021. This episode, Jas and Nic reflect on the epic final game of the 2021 season with a challenging loss against Port Adelaide, as well as the Elimination Finals success in Launceston against an up and coming Essendon squad. Jas gives an update on his Bont Watch and celebrate individual accolades from the AFLPA, All-Australian and 22-under-22 squads. Legends of Bulldogs Past celebrates the career of Bulldog favourite son ravaged by injuries, but was able to make a significant contribution to our premiership success in 2016, a small forward from Gippsland Power recruited in 2012, retired as a premiership player in 2018... Clay Smith.

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Lockdown continues but that hasn't stopped Jas and Nick having a deep dive into the disappointing results from the last two rounds against Essendon and Hawthorn, and gaze to the last round of the season against Port Adelaide and the eve of the 2021 finals series. Jas gives his review of the AFLW trade period and the new players picked up in the draft. Legends of Bulldogs Past returns and we celebrate the career of our saxophone playing ruckman with a career spanning 2004-2016, a player much 'loved' by Rocket Eade, Number 27 of the Red White and Blue.... Will Minson.

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Another Lockdown has separated Jas from Nick at the Edge of Suburbia Studios, but the boys have found a way look at Rounds 18 to 20. With games against a greatly improving Gold Coast Suns, a Top of the Table clash with Melbourne Demons, and a trip down the Western Highway for a windy encounter with the Adelaide Crows. Finally, Jas and Nick get excited about Schache going Back-e, start 'The Bont Watch' and begin to ponder the road to the finals.

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This episode, in the shadow of another Victorian Lockdown, Jas and Nick take an in-depth look at the last two games against North Melbourne and 'South Melbourne' ... Sydney. Jas has done a bit of homework and put together his team of former Western Bulldogs/Footscray VFL squad who are currently playing with other clubs. Finally, Jas and Nick celebrate a Legend of Bulldogs Past, Charles Sutton Medalist, a member of the 90's Bulldog Mafia, loyal clubman and AFL Beep Test record holder... Jose Romero.

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This episode, Jas and Nick explore the "season defining" moments from the loss to Geelong at the Cattery and the strong win against West Cost Eagles. Jas gives an update on the AFLW trading and retirements. Finally, Jas and Nick attempt to heal the scars the many Bulldog have had to deal with and revisit the most painful of Preliminary final losses, 1997 and the rollercoaster ride against the Adelaide Crows.

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This episode, Jas and Nick see the light at the end of the latest Victorian lockdown 'tunnel' and look back at the the highs and lows of Round 11 and 12 against Melbourne and Fremantle. We reflect where the Bulldogs are placed leading into the second half of the season in our Mid Season Review. Jas gives an update on the AFLW trading and retirements. Finally, this episode's Legends of Bulldogs Past we celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls round and acknowledge the amazing indigenous players who have pulled on the Red, White and Blue.

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This episode, Jas and Nick look back at the the successes of Round 9 and 10 against Port Adelaide and St Kilda. We have a look at the top of the table clash with Melbourne with the fog of Lockdown floating around on the weekend and the Bulldogs game against Fremantle before the mid-season bye. In our Bulldog Classic game, we head back to 1997 and the last AFL game at the Whitten Oval and the 'warm' welcoming given to the West Coast Eagles. Finally, this episode's Legend of Bulldogs Past we chat about our goal kicking legend of the 1980s; Coleman Medalist; All-Time Leading Goal Scorer; 'Team of the Century' Full-Forward; the broker from Swan Districts... Simon Beasley.

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