St Kilda vs Western Bulldogs LIVE: The stat which shows why the Dogs should down the Saints We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu Brisbane Times Brisbane Times Search Site Show subsections Federal election 2025 Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement St Kilda vs Western Bulldogs LIVE: The stat which shows why the Dogs should down the Saints By Scott Spits Updated June 12, 2025 — 7.10pmfirst published at 6.48pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 7.10pmIt’s been a sunny winter’s day 7.04pmBulldogs struggle against top teams 6.45pmDogs welcome back ‘enormous threat’ Darcy 6.39pmGood evening Hide key posts Latest posts Latest posts It’s been a sunny winter’s day .… BUT it will be chilly tonight, and especially cold in Melbourne on Friday morning Bulldogs struggle against top teams Tonight’s substitutions Advertisement Dogs welcome back ‘enormous threat’ Darcy Western Bulldogs star Sam Darcy will complete a remarkable comeback from a knee injury less than eight weeks after it was feared his season was over. Darcy was initially told he had probably torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee when he landed awkwardly in the Bulldogs’ win over St Kilda in round six. Luke Darcy on the field after he was subbed off with a serious knee injury.Credit: AFL Photos It was then thought the 21-year-old would require surgery and face a lengthy stint on the sidelines. But he ultimately avoided the need for surgery and missed only six games with an impaction fracture and associated ligament damage. Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge confirmed Darcy will return to action in another clash with the Saints at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. “He’s done a really scrupulous and professional job on rehabilitation from that injury,” Beveridge said on Wednesday. “We welcome him back and look forward to having him part of tomorrow night.” Darcy enjoyed a hot start to the year, kicking 14 goals in his first five games. The 205-centimetre aerial threat will add to the free-scoring Bulldogs’ attacking weapons against St Kilda as they look to bounce back from a humbling last-start defeat to Hawthorn. “We’ll blend a little bit of ruck time in there to make sure he’s involved in the game,” Beveridge said. “But he’s an enormous threat [in the forward line] and we saw the way that his early part of the season was evolving and his presence. “Early in the game last week, Hawthorn took a lot of intercept marks. With Sam there [against St Kilda], that definitely won’t happen.” Darcy’s return is a further boost for the Bulldogs after confirmation Beveridge had agreed to a two-year contract extension, tying him to the club until 2027. The Bulldogs’ longest-serving coach – who led the club to the 2016 premiership – is hopeful out-of-contract captain Marcus Bontempelli will soon follow suit. Click here for the story Good evening G’day everyone and welcome to our AFL live blog as round 14 begins with St Kilda facing the Bulldogs. First bounce is set for 7.30pm AEST, enjoy the match to come. It’s a mid-season, mid-week special in chilly conditions in Melbourne. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top Brisbane Times Brisbane Times The Sydney Morning Herald The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Commercial Real Estate Brisbane Times Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Copyright © 2025