A look at what was said in the media after the Bulldogs’ win over Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Josh Dunkley. It’s time to recognise him for what he is — an elite, hardworking and two-way running midfielder. He’s played 59 games and yesterday was his best. He finished with 39 disposals, 15 tackles, 24 contested possessions, nine clearances and 10 score involvements. And he’s still 22-years-old. – Herald Sun journalist, Mark Robinson.
Dunkley's career-best day at Marvel Stadium willed the Bulldogs across the line and thrust them within a game of the top eight with a 10.14 (74) to 9.12 (66) victory over the Demons. The 22-year-old, sharing the field with his Melbourne-listed brother Kyle for the first time, won 39 disposals – and his second goal of the day in the final term gave his team the lead for good. – AFL Media journalist, Marc McGowan.
"Everyone's aware of your position and where you are on the ladder. I'm not going to sit here and say I don't look at it – I do. We've got a low percentage, it doesn't help, but we don't talk about what happens after round 23 … we're looking at the next opportunity” – Senior coach Luke Beveridge.
Midfielder Josh Dunkley was outstanding for the Dogs, with 39 disposals and two goals, as well as an array of pressure acts including 15 tackles - one of which, on Angus Brayshaw, saved a certain goal. – The Age journalist, Warwick Green.
He’s got the surfy-style long blond locks, but young Dog Roarke Smith knows where the goals are.
On another day of shocking conversion for the Dogs, the 16-gamer nailed two majors from long range, from near the boundary in the first term and a second one after a gutsy mark 45m out in the third. – Herald Sun journalist, Jay Clark.
The thing I take out of (the Fightback) is the sense of community that Footscray has. Coming to a club like the Dogs, you get a real taste of it when something like this is on. We have such loyal supporters, so to pull on this jumper that everyone loves and to get the win, was just a real cherry on top. – Western Bulldogs player, Taylor Duryea.
