Cooney injured as Bulldogs out-classed by Swans

Brownlow Medal winner of 2008 Adam Cooney injured a hamstring in the opening minutes of a dirty night for the Western Bulldogs against Sydney at the SCG.

The Bulldogs faded after a bright start to go down by 44 points to the Swans, who were fired up for coach Paul Roos and heart and soul Brett Kirk who farewelled the SCG in style.

Coach Rodney Eade blamed Cooney's injury on shifting turf in the forward pocket.

Impressive first year player Trent Dennis-Lane kicked four goals in a lively start.

Jude Bolton, Kieran Jack and Kirk also played well.

It was a night to forget for the off-the-boil Bulldogs.

Injury-plagued captain Brad Johnson suffered an achilles tendon injury.

Back pocket Dale Morris injured a shoulder and ruckman Ben Hudson may be cited for a heavy bump on Rising Starfavourite Daniel Hannebery.

Barry Hall kicked two goals and trails Richmond's Jack Riewoldt by six goals with one home and away round to be played. 

Final scores: Sydney 17.12 (114) to Western Bulldogs 10.10 (70)