Western Bulldogs lose elimination final to Adelaide after early lead slip

Western Bulldogs lost to Adelaide by 22 points in an elimination final, leading early in the last quarter before conceding five of the last six goals.

Why it mattersThe Bulldogs now face an off-season rebuild, with decisions pending on injured players and roster gaps to fill.

AustraliaOne of Melbourne's AFL clubs exits the finals series early, while fans and analysts debate whether the team can finally win a flag after years of near-misses.

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