A seven-goal third quarter completely swung the momentum of the game, as the Hawks gave their opponents a lesson in making the most of their chances. But as quick as the tide flowed Hawthorn's way, it favoured the Western Bulldogs. An exhilarating nine-goal final term sealed a crazy finish and an extraordinary victory. – Riley Beveridge, AFL Media journalist

“I think those critics of big men, who expect too much too soon need to pull their socks up. Josh Schache has been in the gun from various supporters and people saying he’s not going to make it (and that) he’s not hard enough, (but) they take time. The four goals is one thing, but he looked more invested and more involved and more comfortable. Just give him time.” – ex-Melbourne star Garry Lyon on SEN

In the space of 30 minutes on Sunday, Western Bulldogs forward Josh Schache showed why he was taken at Pick 2 in the 2015 National Draft, silencing some of his critics in the process. – Josh Gabelich, FOX Sports journalist

“He is 26 now and he loves playing footy. He has that persona where it seems like it doesn’t really matter, but deep down it does. There is no doubt about that.” – Bulldogs legend Tony Liberatore speaking to the Herald Sun about his son, Tom, after another outstanding performance

Significantly, that Bulldogs’ spirit which was central to the flag a few years ago but had mysteriously vanished was back. You saw it when Tom Liberatore kicked a miracle snap in the barnstorming finish and was mobbed by teammates. He’s back in a big way, Libba, and Schache took a huge step forward slotting four goals in the come-from-behind 19 point win. – Rebecca Williams and Jay Clark, Herald Sun journalists

"It was a bit of tough love. You've got to work your way in and force your way in. I did it the right way. I tried not to drop my head. I did that, pushed my way in and paid dividends. I feel like I've got a lot of good football left in me." – Tory Dickson speaking to The Age after playing an influential role with three goals

This was a wild game. Having seemingly blown their first half territorial dominance, the Western Bulldogs found themselves five goals down to Hawthorn seven minutes into the final term at the MCG on Sunday… the Dogs came from the clouds, kicking eight goals in 23 minutes to completely run over the top of the Hawks and record a second win from as many games in 2019. – Dan Cherny, The Age journalist

"It was a monumental day for us, when you consider how the game unfolded. The boys did a sensational job to persevere. To come back from so far down, it's a big day for us." – Senior coach Luke Beveridge post-game