Footscray won their third match in a row over Essendon at Windy Hill on Sunday, the ‘Scray settling into fifth place on the VFL ladder before the bye weekend.

Midfielder Josh Dunkley was one the Bulldogs' top permformers, picking up 29 disposals in Footscray's 19-point win against the Bombers.

Mitch Honeychurch was similarly prolific with 28 disposals, while ruckman Will Minson had 22 and also managed a nice long goal from outside 50m.

Nathan Hrovat also slotted a goal in his first match of the season after suffering cartilage damage in an ankle earlier this year.

AFL-listed player stats

Josh Dunkley, 29 disposals, seven marks, five tackles

Mitch Honeychurch, 31 disposals, eight tackles

Will Minson, 22 disposals, 24 hitouts

Nathan Hrovat, 20 disposals, nine marks

Declan Hamiltion, 17 disposals

Joel Hamling, 14 disposals, seven marks, four tackles

Brad Lynch, 12 disposals

Lukas Webb, 9 disposals