Luke Beveridge admits there was a period not so long ago when Collingwood would have toyed with his Western Bulldogs in a tight finish and seized victory.
But not anymore.
On Saturday night, it was the Bulldogs who stood up in big moments to complete a tense 14.13 (97) to 13.15 (93) win that lifted them into seventh spot on the ladder.
Inexperienced defender Michael Sellwood was the hero at Marvel Stadium, taking a courageous mark at full-back in the final minute to ensure the Dogs withstood a stern challenge.
They had led by as much as 25 points but allowed the Magpies back within one kick three times in the final term before hanging on.
"Two years ago, Collingwood were winning games like that for fun," Dogs coach Beveridge said.
