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Kevin Sheedy broke Essendons premiership drought in 1984 with the concept and Alastair Clarkson made it a feature of the Hawthorn three-peat era.Now partly through the necessity of an injury-riddled season, Western Bulldogs are making player versatility a hallmark of the campaign to break their 62-year AFL premiership drought.From the moment coach Luke Beveridge arrived at the Bulldogs from Hawthorn, he preached the need for players to have more than one string to their bow.Ruckman Jordan Roughead, for example, can also play as a key defender or as a marking forward.It has been particularly useful this season, with the Bulldogs repeatedly changing their line-up to cope with the run of injuries.You have to be able to play more than one position, Roughead said.Across the board, we have a list thats pretty strong in that area.It has been crucial to us - regardless of the injuries, wed have been looking to play in that vein.Jake Stringer can play in the midfield as well as a forward, while Marcus Bontempelli is a dangerous resting forward when not wreaking havoc at the stoppages.Liam Picken used to be a tagger - he has been a star for the Dogs in this finals series as a marking forward.The Dutch refined Total Football on the way to making the 1974 World Cup final.A decade later, Sheedy famously made sweeping changes to his side during the 84 grand final.Essendon roared back in the last quarter to beat Hawthorn for their first flag since 1965.Over the last three seasons, star Hawthorn players Luke Hodge, Sam Mitchell and Shaun Burgoyne have alternated between the midfield and half-back with devastating effect.Tactics aside, the Bulldogs are riding an emotional wave heading into Saturdays preliminary final against the Giants.This is the first time since 1961 that they have won consecutive finals in the same year.Its a great feeling. 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Those players were Dallas Stars 2012 first-rounder Radek Faksa, Winnipeg Jets 2013 fourth-rounder Jan Kostalek and Phoenix Coyotes 2012 seventh-rounder Marek Langhamer. The bald, worn patches on the courts of the All England Club are healing. This means its time to move on to the next part of the tennis season.Make no mistake: The summer swing is brutal -- and hot. This year, it will be complicated by the addition of the Rio Games, which has created scheduling abnormalities and withdrawals from some of the top players in some of the top events.So what should we expect from this selection of stars as the hard-court season begins in earnest? Our writers weigh in:How will Novak Djokovics early loss at Wimbledon affect his summer swing?Nic Atkin: He looked distracted at Wimbledon, but dont be fooled: Djokovic will come back strong, and he will be ready to dominate again. A motivated Djokovic is a scary thought, given what he has already accomplished while beating all comers, and he will also have benefited from skipping Serbias Davis Cup defeat to Great Britain.Jim Caple: Depending on whether he will be fully healthy, I think it will slightly affect his summer swing -- in that it will fire him up to play even better. He is the easily the best player in the world. Look for him to win another Slam at the US Open.Greg Garber: Not at all. Wimbledon was the French Open hangover -- that delivered him to his summer vacation a week early.Melissa Isaacson: Djokovic said after the loss to Sam Querrey that he was not really 100 percent, but wouldnt elaborate, though he did say he wanted to get away from tennis and pay more attention to his family. Understandable, and it might be just what he needed to break up the long grind and recharge from the recent disappointment.What would mean more to Serena Williams at this point in her career? Olympic gold or the US Open title?Atkin: Youve got to think Serenas focus will be leaning toward the US Open. Not only can she overtake Steffi Grafs major title haul, but Serena will also be sure to equal the Germans record reign of 186 consecutive weeks at No. 1 if she goes deep at Flushing Meadows.Caple: She has already won four Olympic gold medals. She will definitely want another, but winning her 23rd Grand Slam and passing Graf will mean more, especially since Serena will turn 35 at the end of September.Garber: Some non-Americans point to the significance of the Olympics over the Slams, but I think Serena would take a US Open title in a heartbeat. That would be a record-breaking 23rd major, after all.Isaacson: Serena has never maade any secret about the value with which she puts into the Olympics and her four gold medals.dddddddddddd But a US Open title will forever distance her from the best in modern-day tennis and settle any lingering debate as to whether she is the greatest of all time.Should we expect any kind of post-Wimbledon hangover from Andy Murray?Atkin: Murray admitted to having a brutal hangover after enjoying a well-earned trip to a London nightclub following his Wimbledon win. But he wisely opted to skip Britains Davis Cup tie against Serbia and will not be at the Rogers Cup. It appears he is well-aware he needs to keep himself fresh if he wants to make it back-to-back majors.Caple: No. It should only make him feel better. Now, whether that will help him win gold in Rio or add a Slam at the US Open is up for debate. My bet would be he wont, but not because of any hangover, but because Djokovic should be back in top form.Garber: I dont think so. The last time Murray and Lendl teamed up they won a major (the 2012 US Open) and an Olympic gold in the same summer.Isaacson: Murray made a point of saying that after winning his second Wimbledon title, he wants to focus on consistent performances all year and, specifically, the No. 1 ranking. That motivation should be a quick antidote for any potential hangover.Who will have a better summer? Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal?Nic Atkin: Both men are out of the Rogers Cup with injuries -- but Nadals wrist issue must be more of a concern. As Federer showed at Wimbledon, he has been able to put his 2016 niggles behind him and should be good for another run to the last eight at the US Open at least. Historically, Nadal has taken longer to rehab.Caple: How about neither? Fed is 34, hasnt made it to a final this year and has missed multiple tournaments with injuries. Nadal is younger (30) and has won two tournaments in 2016, but he isnt at his peak anymore, either. Its time to look more to the next generation.Garber: Federer. After missing the French Open, he seems good to go. Rafa has the longer road back.Isaacson: Hmmm. Both have withdrawn from the Toronto Masters. Fed said he wants to rest, and Nadal conceded hes still not fully recovered from his wrist injury. No reason to think Fed wont bounce back stronger after a little breather. ' ' '