Western Bulldogs Vs Melbourne - Match Centre - AFL.com.au

Determined Demons outlast young Bulldogs

Peter Ryan March 6, 2016 4:18 PM

MELBOURNE has overrun an inexperienced Western Bulldogs line-up toremain undefeated in the first two rounds of the NAB Challenge.

In blustery conditions, Melbourne kicked four goals with the wind inthe last quarter to win by 12 points, kicking 0.10.12 (72) to 1.7.9(60).

The Western Bulldogs did not kick a goal into the wind in either the second or last quarter.

However, the day was a positive one for the Bulldogs, with starmidfielder Tom Liberatore making a successful comeback from a kneereconstruction that forced him to miss last season.

Fit Libba gives Dogs bite

They also gave seven of the eight players that joined the club in the off-season a taste of senior action, with free agent Matt Suckling theonly new player to miss.

Josh Dunkley was impressive and Bailey Williams kicked a nice, long goal in his first game.

Jack Watts was lively up forward for Melbourne, kicking three goalsin the absence of key forward Jesse Hogan, while 18-year-old midfielderClayton Oliver once again pushed a strong case to be included in roundone against Greater Western Sydney with 17 disposals.

Young Demon stakes claim

Jack Viney was his usual industrious self while Nathan Jones, who had neck surgery in the off-season and then hurt his knee a month ago, andBernie Vince will be better for the run.

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