The Bulldogs will take plenty of positives from the weekend’s final VFL practice match despite Footscray’s 18-point loss to Geelong in a VFL practice match at Whitten Oval on Sunday.

Midfielder Mitch Wallis performed his typical grunt work and also helped set up a few goals. 

Power forward Jack Redpath and the versatile Lin Jong kicked two goals apiece, while Tory Dickson, ex-Lions key forward Josh Schache and fellow youngster Patrick Lipinski were also among the goalkickers.

Schache and Tom Boyd shared the ruck duties and changed in attack and, despite not hitting the scoreboard as much they would have liked, were workmanlike as a combination in the windy conditions.

Footscray open the season at 2pm on Saturday, April 7 against Sandringham at Trevor Barker Beach Oval.