More details have emerged on the circumstances which led to Chris Grant quitting as Western Bulldogs football boss.

It was announced on Friday that Grant will leave the club, having been the Dogs’ football boss since 2016.

Channel 7’s Chief Football Reporter Mitch Cleary told Wide World of Sports Grant’s relationship with coach Luke Beveridge had soured so much the pair have hardly spoken in recent months.

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“Luke Beveridge and Chris Grant have hardly spoken in the last 12 to 18 months,” he said.

“The writing has been on the wall for some time.”

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