Tim English and Marcus Bontempelli produced inspirational displays as the Western Bulldogs came from behind to pinch a six-point win over Hawthorn in another heart-stopper.
The Bulldogs overturned a 29-point deficit when adding eight goals to one after halftime in their 12.5 (77) to 9.17 (71) victory at the MCG on Friday night.
It was the Dogs' fourth win by a single-figure margin in their past five games, and sixth this season.
The result lifted the Bulldogs (8-5) into fifth spot, just two points behind the third-placed Hawks (8-4-1).
Bontempelli (23 disposals, two goals) starred alongside fellow midfielders Ryley Sanders (23 touches) and Ed Richards (28), while English was influential in the ruck.
Jordan Croft kicked three crucial goals and unheralded defender Michael Sellwood, who was tormented by Nick Watson (11 touches, three goals) in the first half, fought back to blunt his opponent after the main break.
