The influence of specialist coaches Cameron Mooney and Matthew Scarlett has extended much further than to the Western Bulldogs’ spine.

Playing in five premierships between them, the highly credentialed pair have been imparting knowledge across the entire playing group – Mitch Wallis told SEN their expertise will be even more beneficial as the season progresses.

“It’s been good though, even the little tricks they give us – they are trying to spread themselves across the group so we all get a bit of a taste of their expertise,” Wallis said.

“It will be great throughout the year just working on the little particulars of the game, so we can all improve.”

A number of Wallis’s learnings will be on show in tonight’s NAB Cup hitout against Essendon and Collingwood at Etihad Stadium.

Wallis is also eager to see fellow teammate Dale Morris return to the field after an extended stint on the sidelines.

He said the resilience shown by the veteran defender in the past 18 months is testament to his character and standing at the Club.

“For 18 months… he was just in rehab by himself and it can be really daunting and tough.

“I just can’t wait just to see him out in Bulldogs colours on the ground - he is so loyal and seriously he was helping out other guys when he was injured when he was the one deep in rehab.