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Kings of the close ones: How the Western Bulldogs found a superpower after losing a superstar

The Bulldogs may finally have unlocked the formula to not only cope without Sam Darcy but thrive. It has come in the nick of time.

Published Sep 4, 2026 · 6:15 PMOriginal source: Sydney Morning Herald15 reads
Kings of the close ones: How the Western Bulldogs found a superpower after losing a superstar
The Bulldogs may finally have unlocked the formula to not only cope without Sam Darcy but thrive. It has come in the nick of time.
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