The Bulldogs were beaten by the Dockers on Sunday afternoon, which has all but ruled them out of September action.

Nine News sports reporter Tony Jones joined 3AW Mornings and spoke about Wednesday’s clash between Gold Coast and Essendon, saying “all the pressure” is on the Suns to qualify for their first-ever finals series.

“They’re probably going to field a third-string team,” Jones said on 3AW Mornings. 

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“In a way, this is fallen into the AFL’s lap because it ain’t a dead rubber.”

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