A three-goal haul from Tory Dickson has granted the Footscray Bulldogs with a 19-point victory over North Melbourne on Saturday night at VU Whitten Oval.

In slippery conditions, the ‘Scray started slow, before a five goal second term saw the home side take a 10-point lead into the main break. A dominant fourth quarter performance saw the Bulldogs broaden the margin the 19-points, ultimately sealing the win.

Developing midfielder Callum Porter enjoyed a stand-out game, laying eight tackles and booting two goals, while Lukas Webb continued his impressive VFL form, collecting 24 disposals, three tackles and a goal.

Rhylee West was influential in the engine room, collecting 19 disposals and six tackles, alongside Will Hayes who gathered 21 disposals, three tackles and two inside 50’s.

Playing all over the ground, Lewis Young enjoyed a solid performance, booting one goal and getting the upper hand on 30 hit outs, while Lachie Young shone in defence with six rebound 50’s and seven marks.

Midfielder/forward Fergus Greene made a solid contribution in his first game back from injury with two inside 50’s and two marks.

The Footscray Bulldogs will take on Geelong next Sunday 2^nd June at VU Whitten Oval from 2:00pm.

MATCH DETAILS

Footscray                        1.4  6.5  9.8  12. 11 (83)
North Melbourne             3.5  4.7  7.9  9. 10 (64)

Best
Dickson, Scott, West, Young, Webb Porter

Goals
Dickson 3, Schache, Porter 2, Smith, Drummond, Roberts, Le. Young, La. Young 1

Leading disposals
Webb 24, Hayes 21, Gowers, West 19, Porter, La Young 17