{"id":942076,"date":"2026-10-26T23:44:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T23:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/942076\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T23:44:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T23:44:10","slug":"the-history-against-western-bulldogs-north-melbourne-kangaroos-in-gather-round-clashes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/942076\/","title":{"rendered":"The history against Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne Kangaroos in Gather Round clashes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n                Gather Round\n            <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__summary\">\n                How has your club fared in Gather Round?\n            <\/p>\n<p>                                The Western Bulldogs look dejected after a loss to Hawthorn in round five, 2026. Picture: Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>THE WESTERN Bulldogs will need to break their Gather Round hoodoo if they are to give Zak Butters a win against his former club, while North Melbourne will also look to break its drought next April.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afl.com.au\/news\/1636048\/2027-gather-round-fixture-announced-port-adelaide-to-play-western-bulldogs-three-finals-re-matches-locked-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">As revealed on Monday, the Bulldogs will take on the Port Adelaide on the night of Sunday, April 11<\/a> in the showcase game of Gather Round in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>But the round, first played in 2023, has been a difficult one for the Bulldogs historically.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulldogs are one of four teams with an 0-4 record in Gather Round, alongside the Kangaroos, West Coast and Richmond.<\/p>\n<p>Luke Beveridge&#8217;s side has traditionally had tough fixtures in Adelaide, with its losses coming against Port, Geelong, Brisbane and Hawthorn.<\/p>\n<p>With Butters coming up against his former club after his off-season move, the Dogs will be hoping for a breakthrough win.<\/p>\n<p>                    Zak Butters poses during a media opportunity after signing with the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval on October 12, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos<\/p>\n<p>The Kangaroos will also be eyeing a first Gather Round win when they meet Essendon at Norwood Oval on the same Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>While the Roos are 0-4, the Bombers have enjoyed a good Gather Round record despite their recent struggles, going 3-1 across the four editions, including an upset win over Melbourne in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>                    Sam Durham celebrates a goal during Essendon&#8217;s clash against Melbourne in round five, 2026. Picture: Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>And there is set to be a first Gather Round win for the Tigers or Eagles, who will face off at Norwood on Saturday, April 10.<\/p>\n<p>Only three clubs are unbeaten in Gather Round, with Brisbane, Greater Western Sydney and Geelong holding perfect 4-0 records.<\/p>\n<p>The Lions&#8217; will be put to the test in next year&#8217;s opening game against Adelaide, the Giants will take on Gold Coast at Barossa Park and the Cats will meet St Kilda as Rowan Marshall faces his former club.<\/p>\n<p>Gather Round ladder<\/p>\n<p>Club<br \/>\nW-L<br \/>\nPercentage<\/p>\n<p>Brisbane<br \/>\n4-0<br \/>\n168.1<\/p>\n<p>Greater Western Sydney<br \/>\n4-0<br \/>\n135.5<\/p>\n<p>Geelong<br \/>\n4-0<br \/>\n132.6<\/p>\n<p>Port Adelaide<br \/>\n3-1<br \/>\n136.7<\/p>\n<p>Fremantle<br \/>\n3-1<br \/>\n126.9<\/p>\n<p>Sydney<br \/>\n3-1<br \/>\n121.3<\/p>\n<p>Collingwood<br \/>\n3-1<br \/>\n113.9<\/p>\n<p>Essendon<br \/>\n3-1<br \/>\n113.4<\/p>\n<p>Adelaide<br \/>\n2-2<br \/>\n114.5<\/p>\n<p>Carlton<br \/>\n2-2<br \/>\n99.1<\/p>\n<p>St Kilda<br \/>\n2-2<br \/>\n95.8<\/p>\n<p>Hawthorn<br \/>\n1-3<br \/>\n100.9<\/p>\n<p>Gold Coast<br \/>\n1-3<br \/>\n95.6<\/p>\n<p>Melbourne<br \/>\n1-3<br \/>\n74.5<\/p>\n<p>Western Bulldogs<br \/>\n0-4<br \/>\n79.6<\/p>\n<p>Richmond<br \/>\n0-4<br \/>\n60.7<\/p>\n<p>West Coast<br \/>\n0-4<br \/>\n60.7<\/p>\n<p>North Melbourne<br \/>\n0-4<br \/>\n55.1<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gather Round How has your club fared in Gather Round? 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