Why the Bulldogs had a “good joke” at Wallis’ expense
Mitch Wallis has been the shining light in the forward line for the Western Bulldogs this season. Usually deployed as a medium-sized pressure player inside forward 50, Wallis has become the Bulldogs’ main avenue to goal in 2020, leading the way with 16 goals. But he could be more than four clear of second-placed Josh Bruce (12 goals) if not for a couple of unlucky head knocks which forced him off with the blood rule against both Richmond in Round 9 and Port Adelaide in Round 10. On both occasions,...