Dominic Bedendo

Dominic Bedendo (born 09 July 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Port Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He previously played professionally for the for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL) after being selected with pick 55 in the 2020 AFL draft.

Dominic Bedendo
Bedendo in 2025
Personal information
Full name	Dominic Bedendo
Date of birth	(2002-07-09) 9 July 2002 (age 23)
Original team(s)	Myrtleford, Murray Bushrangers (Talent League)
Draft	No. 55, 2020 AFL draft
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Club information
Current club	Port Melbourne
Number	12
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2021–2024	Western Bulldogs	2 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of FW1, 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Career

Bedendo grew up in Myrtleford and played for Myrtleford and Murray Bushrangers prior to being drafted in the 2020 AFL draft.^[1]

After spending time in the VFL with Footscray, he made his debut for the Bulldogs in their 2022 Round 16 loss to Brisbane, kicking a goal on debut.^[2][3]

After only managing two games over four seasons at the club, he was delisted at the end of the 2024 season.^[4]