Footscray moved into the top four following Saturday’s 24-point win over the Werribee at Victoria University Whitten Oval, led by Matthew Boyd’s 34 disposals and nine marks.
Kieran Collins was the pick of the defenders, while Clay Smith made his case for a return to the senior side with 23 touches, 16 tackles and a goal.
This weekend the Dogs take on the 12th placed Magpies at Victoria Park in Collingwood.
AFL listed player stats
Matthew Boyd 34 disposals, nine marks
Declan Hamilton 27 disposals, nine marks, three tackles, one goal
Clay Smith 16 tackles, 23 disposals, one goal
Patrick Lipinski 22 touches, seven marks, eight tackles
Kieran Collins 15 disposals, seven marks, two tackles
Fletcher Roberts 15 disposals, eight marks
Brad Lynch 14 disposals, four marks
Lewis Young 14 disposals, four marks, three tackles
Lukas Webb 12 disposals, six tackles, one goal
Tim English 26 hitouts, 10 disposals, five marks
Tristan Tweedie 10 disposals, five marks
Bailey Williams 10 disposals, two marks, two tackles
Nathan Mullenger-McHugh One goal, seven disposals, three marks
