Rd 22 - Carlton vs Western Bulldogs - Sun 19/08 1:10pm Etihad Stadium

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After a year to forget, the Western Bulldogs appear to have found their mojo. Now, Luke Beveridge's side will be hoping for its third straight victory when it meets Carlton at Etihad Stadium. The Dogs have displayed plenty of character in their back-to-back wins, overturning significant deficits on both occasions. Marcus Bontempelli has played a key role in both victories and will renew acquaintances with Patrick Cripps on Sunday in a battle of the game's best young midfielders. However, with Lachie Hunter, Jack Macrae and Caleb Daniel all racking up more than 40 disposals each last week, expect Bontempelli to have more support around the ball than his Carlton counterpart. Josh Dunkley is improving with each match, Jason Johannisen is providing plenty of run from half-back and Josh Schache is starting to find his feet at AFL level. Their recent productivity should lead to a comfortable Dogs win.