Kings of the close ones: How the Western Bulldogs found a superpower after losing a superstar

Ryley Sanders’ first emotion when he realised Sam Darcy had wrecked his knee was sadness. Once that initial heartache dulled, it soon became apparent to the third-season midfielder how much tougher this season would become for the Western Bulldogs.

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