A brand-spanking new club house, a renovated field and a rejuvenated squad has the Dogs barking ahead of the 2017 Premier Rugby season. 2016 saw Wests essentially play away games all season as they set up a temporary base at Kenmore Rugby Club in Brisbane’s far western suburbs. However, now that construction has been completed, the Bulldogs are returning to their Kennel this year and looking to put some bite back in their play. Head coach Pat Byron has brought in some new playing recruits – including former Bronco and new Reds recruit, Lachlan Maranta – and a new coaching team to put some starch in the green and gold harlequin jersey. But it’s the holistic ambition of improving as an entire club that should get Wests’ fans really excited. Last year's results: 9th (2 wins, 14 losses) Ins: Lachlan Maranta (Brisbane Broncos); Matt Ika and Bart Richie (Norths); Harry Struss. Outs: Tyrone Lefau (Norths), Tim Smith (Easts), Joel Brown (Bond University). Coaching team: Pat B