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VICKISTAGGS - Torstaina, 28.07.2016 klo 10:07

Resilient Dogs set for Cats in AFL: Macrae

It's been a week of love and loss at Whitten Oval but Western Bulldogs midfielder Jack Macrae is confident his AFL side will be ready come Friday night.

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The Bulldogs travel to Geelong for a crunch clash that will significantly boost or batter their top-four hopes.

They are coming off an upset loss to St Kilda, during which Mitch Wallis broke two bones in his leg and Jack Redpath ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

Coach Luke Beveridge was close to tears on Tuesday at a media conference, while many players were crying in the changerooms on Saturday at Etihad Stadium.

The Bulldogs, who sit seventh on the ladder but could burst back into the top four if they defeat Geelong, have endured a luckless run this season with injuries.

Captain Bob Murphy, who was booked in for a season-ending knee reconstruction after tearing his ACL in round three, has been one of many key players to suffer serious setbacks.

Macrae was full of praise for teammates' resilience and self-belief this year and he expects more of the same at Simonds Stadium.

"Obviously, they have a great record there and have been a great team for many years - it would definitely be a great victory."

Geelong icons Jimmy Bartel and Corey Enright will celebrate milestones in round 19.
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