AFL: Bulldogs hold off determined Collingwood to kick off flag defence
Western Bulldogs defeat Collingwood 15.10 (100) to 12.14 (86) Dogs launch AFL premiership defence with hard-fought winThe Western Bulldogs have launched their AFL premiership defence with a hard-fought 14-point win over a determined Collingwood at the MCG. Magpies skipper Scott Pendlebury booted two fourth-quarter goals to give his side hope of snatching victory but the Bulldogs clung on to seal a 15.10 (100) to 12.14 (86) victory on Friday night.There was plenty to like for the Magpies faithful,...