Josh Dolan (footballer)
| Josh Dolan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 11 November 2006 | ||
| Original teams |
Sandringham Dragons (Talent League) Beaumaris (VAFA) Brighton Grammar (APS) | ||
| Draft | No. 31, 2024 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2025, Western Bulldogs vs. North Melbourne, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Western Bulldogs | 15 (4) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 17, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Josh Dolan (born 11 November 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
[edit]Dolan was educated at Brighton Grammar School and represented them in the Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS) football competition, where he won a premiership in 2024.[1] He also played junior football for Beaumaris in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) until he was signed by the Sandringham Dragons in the Talent League. He played in the 2023 premiership as a bottom-ager for Sandringham, but following a meniscus injury in his draft year, Dolan missed out on the Dragons' 2024 premiership win.[2]
He also represented Victoria Metro in the AFL National Championships.[1]
AFL career
[edit]Dolan was selected by the Western Bulldogs with the 31st pick in the 2024 national draft.[3][1]
Dolan made his AFL debut in round 1 of the 2025 AFL season, against the North Melbourne Football Club at Docklands Stadium.[4][2] He played 11 matches across the season and extending his contract at the conclusion of the Bulldogs' 2025 campaign.[5]
Following an impressive pre-season,[6] he was recalled to the side for the round 4 match against Essendon in 2026. Dolan proved his worth on his return, kicking goals in consecutive weeks.
Statistics
[edit]Updated to the end of round 17, 2026.[4]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2025 | Western Bulldogs | 26 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 35 | 51 | 86 | 15 | 13 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 7.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0 |
| 2026 | Western Bulldogs | 26 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 26 | 46 | 12 | 6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 11.5 | 3.0 | 1.5 | |
| Career | 15 | 4 | 6 | 55 | 77 | 132 | 27 | 19 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 8.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0 | ||
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "2024 Telstra AFL Draft: Pick 31 – Josh Dolan". westernbulldogs.com.au. 21 November 2024.
- 1 2 Gabelich, Josh (13 March 2025). "Mature-age bolter, young forward earn Bulldogs debut, key pair fit to play". AFL.com.au.
- ↑ "Josh Dolan". Footywire. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Josh Dolan". AFL Tables. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ "Three young Dogs recommit". westernbulldogs.com.au. Western Bulldogs Media. 29 August 2025.
- ↑ Gabelich, Josh (8 December 2025). "Setback for young Dogs mid, injury-hit veteran trains strongly". AFL.com.au.
External links
[edit]- Josh Dolan's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Josh Dolan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Josh Dolan at AustralianFootball.com
