Congratulations Bob Murphy

[Eastdog]

Just a short while ago just announced Bob Murphy is our new captain.

[KT31]

Great news and well done to Bobby, a more passionate Captain we may never have had.

[Cyberdoggie]

Great news and well done to Bobby, a more passionate Captain we may never have had.

Very proud and passionate man but I'd wager E.J. might give him a run for his money.;)

[always right]

Predictable but absolutely the right decision. So happy that one of our most passionate players of all time has been given this honour. Richly deserved.

Now bring Stringer into the leadership group.

[Murphy'sLore]

Congratulations, Bob. A well-deserved acknowledgement. You've been our spiritual leader for a while now, now you'll be our on-field leader too.

[LostDoggy]

So happy for Bobby, thoroughly deserved

[Webby]

Sometimes things happen that are just right.

[dadsgirl16]

yay!!!

[Remi Moses]

Good safe hands .

[bulldogtragic]

I want to see some rascal at the coin toss. Ala how when Carey lost the toss he would point the opposite way to winning captain to make it look like he won. Happy for Bob, but it's a short term appointment. I look forward to seeing the pups stand up to be our next captain, God knows there's plenty of candidates. Good news story.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Its overused as a catch cry these days but:

In Bob We Trust

Watch this and replace Rod with Bob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkePTF26Tmc

[The bulldog tragician]

Such wonderful news. I wonder if history would have been different if this call was made a year ago. But this is exactly what we need to hear after the lows of the off season, but Bob has to be one of our most beloved players of all time, he's just always seemed to be a perfect fit for us. Bring on 2015!

[whythelongface]

Love this decision. Well done Bob and well done Luke.

[Max469]

Very very happy. Love him to death.

[LostDoggy]

Congratulations Bob. Lets hope you're our next premiership captain! Dare to dream

[BornInDroopSt'54]

As posted on other thread:
Congratulations Bob,
You were born for this moment and era in the club's history. Up the Irish, up the lapsed catholic, up the skinny skilled, up the intelligent wacker, up the mighty Bulldogs!

[ratsmac]

Congrats Bob! He seems like a ripping bloke and I am a proud Footscray Western Bulldogs supporter today knowing he is our captain.

It turns out that bob is not just ya uncle, he's your captain too!!

[Twodogs]

Good appointment. I think that Bob will make a fine captain.

[Twodogs]

Any news on the leadership group?

[bornadog]

Any news on the leadership group?

Here

Beveridge also said there was "some water to go under the bridge" before the club elected its leadership group for 2015.

[EasternWest]

Predictable but absolutely the right decision. So happy that one of our most passionate players of all time has been given this honour. Richly deserved.

Now bring Stringer into the leadership group.

A servant, warrior and touch of class all rolled into one. Just dues for a terrific career.

I'm with you 100%. At this stage, Stringer is our next captain for mine.

[Bulldog4life]

A true blue Bulldog Murph who will make a great captain. All our family just love this guy.

[josie]

Bulldogs Bob, Congratulations.

I've spine tingles thinking about you leading our young lads in 2015. You will be a superb Captain who is already beloved by all who bleed red, white and blue.

[PedroArvy]

Clearly this was a good decision. I can't understand why Griffen was ever considered as captain given Bob's presence and eagerness for the role. Who stuffed up on the Griffen appointment?

[F'scary]

Clearly this was a good decision. I can't understand why Griffen was ever considered as captain given Bob's presence and eagerness for the role. Who stuffed up on the Griffen appointment?

This says what I was thinking.

[bulldogtragic]

Clearly this was a good decision. I can't understand why Griffen was ever considered as captain given Bob's presence and eagerness for the role. Who stuffed up on the Griffen appointment?

I think it took the whole team all doing badly to get the result we did. I recall Boyd saying he was standing down in part to see Griffen rise to level he should as a player/leader (or similar). Macca backed it. Club endorsed it. Team effort.

[G-Mo77]

Clearly this was a good decision. I can't understand why Griffen was ever considered as captain given Bob's presence and eagerness for the role. Who stuffed up on the Griffen appointment?

It's great to hear how enthusiastic he is about the role and surprising after hearing all that he was overlooked for that other guy.

I think he'll be a fine captain for the club.

[LostDoggy]

Its overused as a catch cry these days but:

In Bob We Trust

Watch this and replace Rod with Bob

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkePTF26Tmc

The Ambassador Of Quan.

[LostDoggy]

Congrats Bobby!

Lead the young pups to the promised land that you so richly deserve!

[Twodogs]

It's great to hear how enthusiastic he is about the role and surprising after hearing all that he was overlooked for that other guy.

I think he'll be a fine captain for the club.


Murph said that he'd never considered the captaincy until now, but decided to come forward when he thought he could help. So I don't think he was in the running when Griff was appointed. But there is an argument to say that we should have looked harder at the alternatives.



If some of us are born to greatness and others have it thrust upon them, then Bob qualifies on both counts.

[Twodogs]

Bulldogs Bob, Congratulations.

I've spine tingles thinking about you leading our young lads in 2015. You will be a superb Captain who is already beloved by all who bleed red, white and blue.

Cap'n Murphy.

[BulldogBelle]

We could not ask for a more dedicated person to become captain in our time of need.

All hail Captain Bob.

BeMoreBob

[LostDoggy]

Murphy has contradicted his law again! Could not be happier:)

[Dry Rot]

Good news. Always really liked Murphy.

Also means he gets to choose the music in the dressing room. :D

[jeemak]

Good choice. I think Murphy has two years in him to finish up and I couldn't be happier for him to finish as captain for at least one of those.

[SonofScray]

Father Bob Murphy.

I am really pleased to see Bob at the helm of this playing squad. He is one of us, in that phrase's truest sense. Might not have been born a bulldog but has walked into our Club, embraced its narrative, reframed the the things we shy away from as part of the journey to the Promised Land and been a heck of a performer as well. Love the bloke.

[The Underdog]

Obviously a great choice both for his love of the history and spirit of the club and his inclusive personality. Also comfortable in the media and the fact that many clearly respect the man and the writer can't hurt, especially if we have a rough trot at any stage.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Such wonderful news. I wonder if history would have been different if this call was made a year ago. But this is exactly what we need to hear after the lows of the off season, but Bob has to be one of our most beloved players of all time, he's just always seemed to be a perfect fit for us. Bring on 2015!

I would have made this call 4 years ago when Boyd was made captain......still.........better late than never!

[bornadog]

Good choice. I think Murphy has two years in him to finish up and I couldn't be happier for him to finish as captain for at least one of those.

If he holds up and plays in 2016, he will have over 300 games to his name, a great achievement.

[LostDoggy]

Good choice. I think Murphy has two years in him to finish up and I couldn't be happier for him to finish as captain for at least one of those.
Would love to see him play 2 years and make 300 games for the dogs.

[EasternWest]

Would love to see him play 2 years and make 300 games for the dogs.

He'd be a truly deserving guy to climb into that company. If his fitness holds and he doesn't slip over the "over 30" cliff, there's no reason why he won't.

[Twodogs]

Would love to see him play 2 years and make 300 games for the dogs.


I'd love to see him play 2 years and play in a Grand Final with the dogs. Just imagine Bob Murphy up on the dais with the premiership cup in his hand in his 300th game. I'd really love to see that.

[hujsh]

I'm amazed a guy with his injury history is anywhere near 300 games

[boydogs]

I'd love to see him play 2 years and play in a Grand Final with the dogs. Just imagine Bob Murphy up on the dais with the premiership cup in his hand in his 300th game. I'd really love to see that.

If he played 22 games in 2015 and 25 in 2016 he'd be on 318 games. Are you wishing injury on him? :D

[divvydan]

Murph has one of those skinny bodies that can just go for years and years. If he keeps his pace, he could still play at 35-36.

[Twodogs]

If he played 22 games in 2015 and 25 in 2016 he'd be on 318 games. Are you wishing injury on him? :D

I didn't say which of the 2 years he would be Holding the cup aloft. I expect it to be next year after 4 drawn GFs.

[KT31]

Very proud and passionate man but I'd wager E.J. might give him a run for his money.;)

I know what you mean and I will put Dougie and Grant in the same category as EJ, but I will go out on a limb and suggest this more meaningful to Murph than those fore mentioned.

[LostDoggy]

Heartiest congratulations Bob on your auspicious appointment. Not before time either.
Irish, Murphys and Ireland are starting to take over the Sporting World!!
Won the Rugby Union last night.
Captain of Ireland in International Rules was a Murphy.
Bob to lead Dogs to Holy Grail!!

[Rocco Jones]

I know what you mean and I will put Dougie and Grant in the same category as EJ, but I will go out on a limb and suggest this more meaningful to Murph than those fore mentioned.

Really playing with fire comparing how much our legends love the club but I am going with Charlie as number 1.

EJ did more for the game/Victoria. Charlie rocked up to training until he was too sick. Dougie loses lots of points due to way too many stupid comments. Love him and all comparing him to some pretty good servants of the club!!! I have Johnno ahead of Doug.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Really playing with fire comparing how much our legends love the club but I am going with Charlie as number 1.

EJ did more for the game/Victoria. Charlie rocked up to training until he was too sick. Dougie loses lots of points due to way too many stupid comments. Love him and all comparing him to some pretty good servants of the club!!! I have Johnno ahead of Doug.
Let's not forget the outstanding contribution of John Schultz who together with his late wife Elaine initiated the two editions of the outstanding Bulldogs Heritage publications. Schultz has had a proud ongoing 55 year association with the WB. Schultz is an AFL Life member and WB Life member. He was a State representative in his first 10 years as a Bulldogs player and won 5 Club best and fairest awards, in addition to being one of only 4 club legends in Sutton, Whitten Schultz and Hawkins. John Schultz rarely misses a Bulldogs game and in his playing days was considered to be one of the three outstanding ruck men of his day together with John Nicholls and Polly Farmer. Schultz also served on the tribunal for a period of 25 years and is revered by both current and former players and officials.

[bornadog]

Let's not forget the outstanding contribution of John Schultz who together with his late wife Elaine initiated the two editions of the outstanding Bulldogs Heritage publications. Schultz has had a proud ongoing 55 year association with the WB. Schultz is an AFL Life member and WB Life member. He was a State representative in his first 10 years as a Bulldogs player and won 5 Club best and fairest awards, in addition to being one of only 4 club legends in Sutton, Whitten Schultz and Hawkins. John Schultz rarely misses a Bulldogs game and in his playing days was considered to be one of the three outstanding ruck men of his day together with John Nicholls and Polly Farmer. Schultz also served on the tribunal for a period of 25 years and is revered by both current and former players and officials.

One of the true greats of our club, and don't forget his Brownlow as well.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

One of the true greats of our club, and don't forget his Brownlow as well.

Thanks BAD for the timely reminder.

[Bulldog4life]

Thanks BAD for the timely reminder.

From his very first game I think he played 160 odd games straight. A terrific effort. He never got the accolades as Farmer or Nicholls did but he was right up with them. I saw him beat Nicholls comprehensively at Whitten Oval one day.