Jake Stringer was aggressive and team-focused on Sunday afternoon at Avalon Airport Oval, racking up nine tackles and 21 disposals to go along with a goal. His burst from a stoppage before breaking three tackles late in the first term would have brought a smile to the face of the Bulldogs’ faithful who braved the chilly conditions.
Mitch Honeychurch continued his dominant VFL form in his return from a hamstring injury with a commanding 34 touch, seven mark, six tackles performance, while veteran Jed Adock was influential with 25 touches, five marks and a goal.
Tom Campbell and Bailey Williams were also impressive in their return games, 19-year-old Williams being named in the best.
Stats
Tom Campbell – 2 goals, 14 disposals, 7 marks, 4 tackles, 22 hitouts
Will Minson – 2 goals, 26 disposals, 9 marks, 1 tackle, 14 hitouts
Declan Hamilton – 2 goals, 29 disposals, 8 marks
Bailey Dale – 1 goal, 29 disposals, 4 marks,4 tackles
Mitch Honeychurch – 1 goal, 34 disposals, 7 marks, 6 tackles
Jed Adcock – 1 goal, 25 disposals, 5 marks, 2 tackles
Jake Stringer – 1 goal, 21 disposals, 1 mark, 9 tackles
Brad Lynch – 18 disposals, 4 marks
Koby Stevens – 19 disposals, 6 marks, 5 tackles (played first half only as AFL emergency)
Bailey Williams – 24 disposals, 5 marks, 2 tackles
What's next
Collingwood, Saturday, 27 August, Victoria University Whitten Oval, 12pm.
