The Bulldogs have opened their 2008 season with a nail biting win over the Crows. In a see-sawing affair the dogs looked home after 300 game champion Brad Johnson kicked his 5th goal late in the last quarter to give the dogs a 2 goal break. Adelaide immediately hit back and a Nathan Bock shot for goal on the siren could have clinched victory, but faded for a behind. An exciting game that was played at pace but showed up great holes in both these sides defenses. Although early, both appear to be on the fringe of making the 8 this season.