The Western Bulldogs have paid homage to their Footscray greats, but are intent on forging a new path when they tackle bogey-side Melbourne in a Friday night blockbuster at Marvel Stadium.

Jon Pierik

Hey, what about us? That could be the catchcry for North Melbourne, Richmond and West Coast, as the football world largely turns its gaze on the teams still in the race to make the finals.

The Kangaroos, Tigers and Eagles, of course, have long been out of........

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