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Back-to-back wins for the first time since round 20 last season has Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge hopeful his young team can begin to build some momentum against the Brisbane Lions next Saturday night.

It took 24 inside-50s in the last quarter for the Bulldogs to score the three goals necessary to defeat Gold Coast by nine points in Ballarat but the coach said the win was a step in the right direction.

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge in Ballarat. Credit:AAP

"Today is a really positive experience because when they asked each other for something they were able to find it so they build trust and an extra amount of respect just in one outing," Beveridge said.

With half the team having played fewer than 50 games and four players yet to play 10 games, the Bulldogs have a fresh look in 2018.