Newly re-signed Western Bulldogs star Jack Macrae believes coach Luke Beveridge's press conference spray at a journalist came from the right place.
Beveridge later apologised for his stunning outburst at former Fox Footy reporter Tom Morris after the Bulldogs' opening round loss against Melbourne.
The 2016 premiership coach's gripe was over Morris' story about important midfielder Lachie Hunter being dropped for the grand final rematch.