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Oliver Caffrey

HISTORICAL FACTS: Bontempelli stars in bulldogs fourth straight win | History Defined

The Bulldogs have marked their back-to-Footscray night with an emphatic victory over Melbourne. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Marcus Bontempelli has staged another masterclass to continue his compelling case to be considered the greatest Western Bulldog of all time, inspiring his club to a crushing 51-point win over Melbourne.

On a night when the club reverted to their original name of Footscray to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its 1954 premiership, the Bulldogs continued their charge to September with a fourth straight victory.

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