How does Jake Stringer feel about kicking a goal? Well, he'll do it. If he really, really, really, really has to.

"I think that's one of my favourite things about our forward line," said Stringer, smiling. "We all want to look after each other and share the love around. But there's a few of us who love kicking goals, too. I don't mind kicking one."

Sharing the love: Jake Stringer of the Bulldogs. Credit:Getty Images

Stringer kicked four last Sunday, in a game that was not exactly indicative of what the Bulldogs' crew of mid-sized forwards will have to confront when September comes around. Stewart Crameri scored seven and Tory Dickson four in what became an increasingly easy win over Essendon.

The things the Bulldogs are doing from their half-back line through the middle are quick, clean and well read by the people they are whipping the ball towards. Easton Wood, Bob Murphy and Jason Johannisen are stopping and and then starting so much.