DUMPED Western Bulldogs forward Jake Stringer collected 22 disposals and kicked a goal for Footscray on Saturday afternoon in his bid to return to the senior team for its upcoming finals campaign.
The 2015 All Australian split his time between the forward line and midfield.
He showed his trademark aggression and ability to break away from the contest on multiple occasions, although he conceded a free kick in the last quarter after trying to bust through one too many tackles.
Stringer was often able to set his teammates up for scoring chances, even if they were unable to capitalise.
The match started poorly for Stringer, with his man kicking the first goal of the game at a stoppage just outside the Magpies' goalsquare. He would respond later in the term with a crumb and snap for the Dogs' first goal. It was his only goal of the match.
His performance was crucial in ending Collingwood's run of 12 consecutive wins, with the Bulldogs victorious at Whitten Oval, 16.9 (105) to 10.13 (73).
In Footscray's match last Sunday, Stringer had 21 disposals and a goal.
Stringer slotted four goals from his last four games at senior level.
The Western Bulldogs travel to Western Australia to face Fremantle on Sunday. While they are almost certainly out of the running for a spot in the top four, they could conceivably finish fifth if Hawthorn lose to Collingwood.
