Macca praises his brave Bulldogs

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WESTERN Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney lauded "brave soldier" Tom Williams for his three-goal performance but was careful to keep his side's gutsy win against Melbourne at the MCG in perspective.

Williams hobbled from the field in the second quarter and was rushed straight down the race with a calf injury, but with Tory Dickson (shoulder) already substituted the swingman bravely played out the match.

And the whipping boy's career-best return was capped with a running goal at the start of the last term to restore the Dogs the lead as they improved their record to 3-5 heading into the bye.

"We were pretty proud of Tom because he had a rough day a few weeks ago (against Carlton) and incurred a lot of criticism, a lot of Western Bulldogs people were really hard on him," McCarntey said.

"And he's bounced back and that's what this game can do for you."

It mirrored Jordan Roughead's heroic effort in Round 3, when the full-back played on after dislocating his shoulder to help the Dogs to a thrilling win against Richmond.

But McCartney would not comment on Liam Jones' likely suspension after the forward laid a brutal bump on Dean Terlich in the third quarter, immediately concussing the Demon who lay motionless on the ground.

Broadcaster Channel 7 was quick to screen a poll, with viewers decreeing the inconsistent spearhead, who was booed by Demons fans, was likely to cop at least three matches.

McCartney said the Dogs would have substituted Williams if not for Dickson's earlier blow but was unsure how long he would miss.

The efficient Dogs generated 15 goals from just 42 inside 50 entries, reversing their inability to convert statistical domination into four points the past two weeks.

"It was a solid effort. I don't know if I'd put that mantle on it (one of my bravest wins), there were some brave soldiers out there," McCartney said.

"It was an important win for where we're at, we could easily have another couple in the bank or another one in the bank … we're learning to turn up most weeks, and that's what we need to keep doing."

Williams, opposed to Colin Garland, kicked the best goal of his career in the second term, selling some candy before wheeling onto his right foot and converting from 45m.

The 27-year-old then nailed a set-shot in the third quarter after Daniel Cross was penalised under the sliding rule, while star recruit Stewart Crameri iced the win with two last-quarter majors.

"We got great contribution from our experienced players and young (Jason) Tutty bobbed up and finished the work off and Lachie Hunter and Jack Macrae, they didn't have great nights but they fought back, which was good," McCartney said.

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