Bob's Tale: great, must-see short video with Bob

[LostDoggy]

http://bit.ly/BobsTale

Just saw this on Twitter. Recommended viewing boys and girls.

[Hotdog60]

Loved every minute of that...

[AndrewP6]

Play this before every home game. "I've relished it. I've loved it". Perhaps send a copy to Ryan Griffen.

Incredible stuff. So rapt this guy finally gets the accolades.

[jazzadogs]

What a special person to have at our football club. I'm sure his passion can be matched by others, but the poetic way he speaks about the club is second to none.

[LostDoggy]

Loved it. Even brought a tear to the eye as Bob was nearly doing during the doco.

[bornadog]

Loved every minute of that...

Me too, he is such a great bloke.

[SonofScray]

Awesome. He really gets it. Going to hold his group in good stead I think.

Saw myself at 38 seconds making my way into the ground too.

[Smads57]

Easy to see why he is such a fan favourite....

[jeemak]

Loved it.

It's funny how our club has transitioned through captains these past few years. Bob was always a sentimental, but lesser resort when Boyd and Griffen were given the chance to lead the club in most circles. Sliding doors, I wonder if things might be a bit different if we put him in after Johnno and waited for the next six to ten year captain to come along.

[whythelongface]

One of the true legends of our club.

[LostDoggy]

Was brilliant. "The Tigers can wait until tomorrow" as he walks hand in hand with his daughter. We are so lucky to have him.

[always right]

Amazing player.....amazing person......amazing ambassador for our club. I actually see a bit of Bob in Jake Stringer.

The club really needs to find a way to keep him involved when he retires......number 1 ticket holder would be a good start.

[ratsmac]

What a top bloke. He talks about the club like a die hard supporter and not just the club he plays footy for and earning a living. It's touching to hear a player talk with such passion about our club that we the supporter grew up loving. Some players (e.g former #16) couldn't care less about the club they play for and just want to bleed them for as much as they can.

Bob Murphy is bulldog through and through!

[Scorlibo]

There've been better players, but surely he's the best BULLDOG we've had.

[Go_Dogs]

Watched this last night, great insight.

Bob is incredibly passionate about the club, we're so lucky to have him. We've decided be well with a lot of positive media lately, great stuff.

[bulldogtragic]

If winning, key massive signings and joining what Bob is talking about... If that doesn't make you join even as a 3 game member, then find another team with some respect. How can you not be a member (if money isn't an issue).

[Maddog37]

Loved that video. Nearly teared up!

Bob has such integrity and an openness that draws you in. Sharing a moment with his daughter with us is a significant gesture that I'm not sure he even fully recognises.

Hopefully our younger players aspire to be someone like Bob when they grow up. It's strange to think that he may have never been captain if not for Griffs hissy fit and yet it now seems like the most natural thing in the world. If there is something special growing at the Doggies then more and more I feel it's Bobs fingerprints on the fertiliser can.

Cometh the moment, cometh the man.

[BulldogBelle]

There've been better players, but surely he's the best BULLDOG we've had.

Yep, certainly agree with this. He is the absolute embodiment of the Bulldogs spirit. Much in the same way Archer is revered at the shinboners.

[Ozza]

Captivating viewing. Loved it. Can't wait to see more.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Great video.

Almost has to be the-e favourite Son of the West now.

[Mofra]

Such a good video. Just the amount of care he has for the club and how candid he is about being at the end of his career

[BulldogBelle]

Captain Bob, the complete Bulldog.

[bulldogtragic]

Captain Bob, the complete Bulldog.

Got to get him to 300 games next year. The Legend's Club - EJ, Douglas, Bubba, Westy, Turtle and Johno. I so want want Bob to be in that club.

[Ozza]

Got to get him to 300 games next year. The Legend's Club - EJ, Douglas, Bubba, Westy, Turtle and Johno. I so want want Bob to be in that club.

I know older players can get injured and/or fall off the cliff pretty quickly...however, watching Bob on Saturday night, with the pace and agility he still has - he seems to be the type who could play on at a very high level for at least 2-3 more years. He will still be the player the defensive forward goes to for quite some time.

[bulldogtragic]

I know older players can get injured and/or fall off the cliff pretty quickly...however, watching Bob on Saturday night, with the pace and agility he still has - he seems to be the type who could play on at a very high level for at least 2-3 more years. He will still be the player the defensive forward goes to for quite some time.

3 years, he'll break the record... use your imagination.... Bob runs onto the ground in the record breaking game. EJ Jnr flicks it to Dougie, Dougie handballs to Grant, Grant onto Johno and then handballed to Bob.... Amazing! (I like using my imagination some times).

[bornadog]

3 years, he'll break the record... use your imagination.... Bob runs onto the ground in the record breaking game. EJ Jnr flicks it to Dougie, Dougie handballs to Grant, Grant onto Johno and then handballed to Bob.... Amazing! (I like using my imagination some times).

Why not, Fletcher about to turn 40 and play his 400th game in round 7.

[bulldogtragic]

Why not, Fletcher about to turn 40 and play his 400th game in round 7.

For sure. Although Fletcher should've had it by now. he's been suspended 30 games or so hasn't he?

[Ozza]

For sure. Although Fletcher should've had it by now. he's been suspended 30 games or so hasn't he?

And dropped/rested this week.

[1eyedog]

Amazing that he wasn't made captain after Matty Boyd. I'm surprised Macca didn't acknowledge Bob, knowing what an amazing person and club man he is - he should have been recognised earlier. Macca of all people, having seen Harley and then Ling at Geelong, should have known that it is the best club men and not necessarily the best player that makes the best leaders. I'm sure Griffon didn't put his hand up so am assuming Macca put it to him but really Macca should have thought harder about the decision and allocated the job to a better person and better club man. I thought he was supposed to be a good judge of people but this was one of his misses.

[The bulldog tragician]

Superb. The last scenes with Frankie...how could you not shed a tear?

[Mofra]

If he slows down next year he's still a capable forward as well remember. Murph losing a yard of pace is still a Gia-like super-sub.

[Doggy]

Easy to see why he is such a fan favourite....

Not just Bulldog fans either.
Everyone likes Bob

[Daughter of the West]

Amazing that he wasn't made captain after Matty Boyd. I'm surprised Macca didn't acknowledge Bob, knowing what an amazing person and club man he is - he should have been recognised earlier. Macca of all people, having seen Harley and then Ling at Geelong, should have known that it is the best club men and not necessarily the best player that makes the best leaders. I'm sure Griffon didn't put his hand up so am assuming Macca put it to him but really Macca should have thought harder about the decision and allocated the job to a better person and better club man. I thought he was supposed to be a good judge of people but this was one of his misses.

As Bob said though, he felt that now was his time to step up and that he'd never had a burning passion to be captain. Timing is everything with these things, but goddamn it I am so glad that Bob is our captain here and now.

And yes I did tear up, much to the bemusement of hubby. Bob is, hands down, my favourite Bulldog of all time. That guys has red, white and blue blood cells running through his veins. And it was even sweeter to watch this after beating Richmond today!

[The bulldog tragician]

I thought I heard boos directed at Bob today. Is this possible??

[azabob]

I thought I heard boos directed at Bob today. Is this possible??

I didnt hear anything and i was down the Richmond cheer squad end.

[Max469]

I thought I heard boos directed at Bob today. Is this possible??

I didn't hear anything and I was in Richmond members area. This made the win so so much sweeter. Love beating the tiges.

[KT31]

Great video, I loved every minute of it.
The passion just oozes from his narrative and I can only imagine what it would be like for him to address you before a game.
I was an advocate for Griff but if Bobbies passion and leadership was known by the previous Staff it baffles me as to why they just didn't go with him.

[FrediKanoute]

Right man for the job. Guy who bleeds red white and blue!