SuperCoach scores from Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions JLT Series preseason game

IN HIS first game back from injury Dayne Beams reminded us why he’s a premium SuperCoach midfielder but it was Dayne Zorko who stole the show. ALL THE SUPERCOACH SCORES

New Lions skipper Dayne Beams was excellent in his return game. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

DAYNE Zorko put on a SuperCoach masterclass at Etihad Stadium against the Bulldogs with a score of 175 in the win over the Bulldogs.

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While his skipper Dayne Beams also hit triple figures in a very encouraging performance in his return from injury, it was his midfield teammate who stole the show.

Zorko was a standout with 34 disposals, five clearances and a goal in the victory at Etihad Stadium.

Dayne Zorko had 34 disposals and laid 12 tackles. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

Beams, in his first game as skipper, was impressive with 24 disposals and four clearances and we can only expect him to get better with another run under his belt.

Popular Brisbane cash cows Jake Barrett and Hugh McCluggage had differing nights.

Barrett underlined his credentials for a spot on our benches with 85 points from 17 disposals, while McCluggage, who will cost a tick over $200,000 managed just 41 points.

For the Bulldogs, Josh Dunkley relished the opportunity to shoulder more responsibility without his more senior teammates by top scoring for his side with 109 points.

Josh Dunkley was disappointed with the result but would have been pleased with his own game. Picture: Getty

Jake Stringer showed good signs and gave us something to think about with 103 points, while Lin Jong showed why he’s such a damaging midfielder with two goals and 94 points.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Josh Dunkley 109

Jake Stringer 103

Lin Jong 94

Jack Macrae 88

Liam Picken 86

Toby McLean 86

Easton Wood 83

Matthew Suckling 76

Timothy English 70

Lukas Webb 69

Mitch Honeychurch 68

Dale Morris 67

Clay Smith 63

Bailey Dale 61

Stewart Crameri 53

Marcus Adams 52

Tom Boyd 46

Brad Lynch 38

Declan Hamilton 37

Kieran Collins 36

Bailey Williams 32

Roarke Smith 31

Nathan Mullenger-McHugh 28

Patrick Lipinski 27

Lewis Young 7

Dayne Beams was outstanding in his first game back. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

BRISBANE LIONS

Dayne Zorko 175

Dayne Beams 105

Harris Andrews 103

Rohan Bewick 100

Tom Cutler 86

Tom Bell 86

Mitch Robinson 86

Sam Mayes 86

Jake Barrett 85

Tom Rockliff 82

Michael Close 69

Jack Frost 67

Lewis Taylor 66

Eric Hipwood 66

Ben Keays 66

Ryan Lester 64

Daniel Rich 59

Nick Robertson 59

Darcy Gardiner 57

Ryan Bastinac 42

Hugh McCluggage 41

Stefan Martin 40

Claye Beams 32

Archie Smith 32

Matthew Hammelmann 19

Jacob Allison 17

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Originally published as SuperCoach scores from Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions JLT Series preseason game