Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is working on a plan to curb the influence of Hawthorn backman Josh Gibson (pictured)  when the two sides meet on Sunday.

Gibson had one of the games of his career in the win over the Eagles on the weekend, gathering a career high 44 possessions as the Hawks dominated last years grand final opponents.

Beveridge’s Bulldogs are considered one of the leagues  most exciting young teams but the coach knows he can’t afford to let the Hawks backman run riot and will consider  playing an extra tall in attack to curb Gibsons influence.