The Footscray Bulldogs are back on the winners list, after an impressive 17-point win over the Casey Demons, this Sunday afternoon at Casey Fields.
A three-goal haul from Tom Boyd (13 hit outs, four marks) and two goals each from Ben Cavarra (four marks, one inside 50) and Ryan Gardner (one tackle, two hit outs) granted the Dogs with their third win of the 2019 VFL season.
Bailey Williams enjoyed a standout performance, gathering 29 disposals, five marks and four inside 50’s, while developing midfielder Rhylee West brought his usual tough brand of football – laying ten tackles and booting one goal.
Pat Lipinski (24 disposals, one goal, eight tackles) and Lukas Webb (19 disposals, five inside 50’s) continued their solid VFL form, while Lewis Young impressed in the ruck and forward line, collecting 31 hit outs and six inside 50’s.
Developing forward Josh Schache provided pressure in the Dogs’ forward line, laying seven tackles and taking four marks, while Liam Nash proved vital for the travelling side, with seven tackles and a goal.
The Footscray Bulldogs will head to the MCG next Sunday to face the Box Hill Hawks.
MATCH DETAILS
Footscray 4.2 5.4 9. 9 11. 10 (76)
Casey 2.2 5.7 5. 8 8. 11 (59)
Best
B. Williams, L. Young, R. West, R. Smith, A. Scott, T. Boyd
Goals
T. Boyd (3), B. Cavarra, R. Gardner (2), P. Lipinski, S. Barnett, L. Nash, R. West (1)
Leading disposals
B. Williams (29), P. Lipinski (24), L. Young (21), R. Smith, L. Webb (19), J. Prudden (18)
