Footscray  moved into the top four following Saturday’s 24-point win over the Werribee at Victoria University Whitten Oval, led by Matthew Boyd’s 34 disposals and nine marks.

Kieran Collins was the pick of the defenders, while Clay Smith made his case for a return to the senior side with 23 touches, 16 tackles and a goal.

Full match report

This weekend the Dogs take on the 12th placed Magpies at Victoria Park in Collingwood.

AFL listed player stats

Matthew Boyd 34 disposals, nine marks

Declan Hamilton 27 disposals, nine marks, three tackles, one goal

Clay Smith 16 tackles, 23 disposals, one goal

Patrick Lipinski 22 touches, seven marks, eight tackles

Kieran Collins 15 disposals, seven marks, two tackles

Fletcher Roberts 15 disposals, eight marks

Brad Lynch 14 disposals, four marks

Lewis Young 14 disposals, four marks, three tackles

Lukas Webb 12 disposals, six tackles, one goal

Tim English 26 hitouts, 10 disposals, five marks

Tristan Tweedie 10 disposals, five marks

Bailey Williams 10 disposals, two marks, two tackles

Nathan Mullenger-McHugh One goal, seven disposals, three marks