THE Western Bulldogs\u2019 strength in depth was on show in last week\u2019s VFL match against GWS.<\/p>\n
Footscray thrashed the Giants by 72 points at Blacktown with number one pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and fringe Dogs Patrick Lipinski and Rhylee West staking their claim for senior selection.<\/p>\n
Ugle-Hagan finished with five goals to make it eight majors in two VFL matches, while Lipinski (35 disposals and a goal) and West (25 and three) stood out.<\/p>\n
Bulldogs great Brad Johnson is excited about the prospect of Ugle-Hagan feasting on some silver service from the likes of Marcus Bontempelli and Jack Macrae at AFL level.<\/p>\n
\u201cWait until he\u2018s leading out for ‘Bont’ and Macrae. Watch how effective he is then,\u201d Johnson told Fox Footy.<\/p>\n
\u201cI agree that he should earn his spot, because it\u2018s going to make him better and more resilient in terms of what he needs to do at senior level.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut part of me thinks, with the way they\u2019re going, he\u2019d dominate.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luke Beveridge\u2019s side extended their undefeated start to six games, beating the Giants by 39 points in Canberra.<\/p>\n
Injuries to Josh Dunkley (shoulder), Lin Jong (hamstring and Tim English (concussion) put a dampener on the win as the Dogs turn their attention to Friday night\u2019s blockbuster against reigning premiers Richmond.<\/p>\n
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