Speaking to 3AW post-match on Saturday night, Jason Johannisen was pushed on whether he would be first picked in the All-Australian team if it were selected today, and his answer was typical of this young Bulldogs outfit.

In contrast to their playing style, these Dogs are often softly spoken and humble, and though electrifying and bold on-field, Johannisen is no different.

“Nah, there’s a lot of good players out there," he said.

“I’m just taking it week by week and just helping the team win.”

Johannisen has been a revelation for the Dogs this season, having gathered 62 touches in the opening two rounds and perhaps six Brownlow votes as well.

But the start has been about more than numbers, his basketball-style steal of a Jade Gresham handball, the subsequent bolt down the wing and laces-out delivery to Jake Stringer has been the talk of the town.

But the South African born Johannisen politely batted away any questions about his own game, focusing instead on the form of his teammates, particularly the back six who have kept their first two opponents to a total of 74 points, the second lowest total ever recorded in the opening rounds, trailing only the 1956 Cats.

“We support each other, that’s the main thing,” Johannisen said.

"We don’t fight our own battles, we help each other out, and I think that’s key.

“We’ve really gelled over the last couple of months, and Marcus Adams has come into the group and he’s proven that he’s a really good player.” 

Despite a 57-point win over the Saints, and a spot on top of the AFL ladder, Johannisen said the Dogs still have a bit of work to do.

“I thought we were a bit messy going forward with the ball and we missed some opportunities but we grinded it out and got the four points, so that’s main thing.”

The Bulldogs face the reigning premiers, Hawthorn, at Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.