
The Western Bulldogs are optimistic young defender Luke Cleary will be okay after he was knocked out in a sickening collision late in their 16-point win over North Melbourne.
In sweltering conditions under the roof at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, the fast-starting Bulldogs took an early lead, kicking five of the first six goals and never let it slip, claiming a 17.11 (113) to 14.13 (97) round-one win.