With the usual suspects absent, it was the next generation of Bulldogs that showed their Toyota AFL Dream Team wares against North Melbourne last weekend.

All aged under 21 years, Luke Dahlhaus, Tom Campbell, Mitch Wallis, Jordan Roughead and Clay Smith topped the Bulldogs Dream Team scoring in Sunday's match in Ballarat.

Rookie ruckman Tom Campbell ($85,800) was the revelation scoring 78 points on his first appearance in the hoops, slotting three majors and looking well at home in the senior ranks.

While he's ineligible for immediate senior selection, he could be a bargain bench option if he receives the call-up in the AFL Premiership Season.

Livewire Luke Dahlhaus (88 points) continues to impress with his weekend performance indicative that his $315,200 price tag will rise in 2012.

A shift into the midfield against the Kangaroos hinted at a new dimension to his on-field role in 2012, which could see him become a more prolific point scorer for Dream Team coaches.

Mitch Wallis ($244,800) and Clay Smith ($107,700) looked composed through the midfield, providing hard bodies around the contest, accepting the challenge thrown down by Senior Coach Brendan McCartney in the absence of the more seasoned midfield brigade.

2010 father-son draftee Wallis produced a 78 point performance, while the rugged Clay Smith did no harm to his claims to a Round 1 debut with a workmanlike 22 disposals, 6 marks and 3 tackles.

Jordan Roughead ($283,600) was consistent through the middle in the absence of Will Minson,  assuming the number one ruck responsibilities and providing a marking target up forward.

A volley off the boot saw Roughead top off his outing with a goal and 77 Dream Team points.