Michael Sellwood was the unlikely hero with a match-saving mark in defence as the Western Bulldogs boosted their AFL finals hopes with a tense four-point win over Collingwood.
The Bulldogs trailed only briefly in the early stages and resisted repeated challenges from their opponents in a 14.13 (97) to 13.15 (93) victory at Marvel Stadium on Saturday night.
A gripping contest hung in the balance in the final minute when Magpies ruckman Darcy Cameron hurried a high kick forward, which Sellwood flew at from the side of a pack and took a brilliant mark.