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‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 3, 2026

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The Western Bulldogs’ hopes of being a serious 2027 premiership challenger have been boosted, but they still have work to do to finalise a deal for Zak Butters. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

The Western Bulldogs’ hopes of being a serious 2027 premiership challenger have been boosted, but they still have work to do to finalise a deal for Zak Butters.

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‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

The Western Bulldogs’ hopes of being a serious 2027 premiership challenger have been boosted, but they still have work to do to finalise a deal for Zak Butters.

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‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

The Western Bulldogs’ hopes of being a serious 2027 premiership challenger have been boosted, but they still have work to do to finalise a deal for Zak Butters.

‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

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3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 3, 2026

The brief

The Western Bulldogs’ hopes of being a serious 2027 premiership challenger have been boosted, but they still have work to do to finalise a deal for Zak Butters.S1 S2

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‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

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‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

‘Best chance to flourish’: Bulldogs finally land sorely needed defensive help for flag tilt

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