Robert Murphy - new Western Bulldogs captain

[ManOfClay]

Dogs doing well but saints with reiwoldt back will smash em this week!!!

I think the fatigue of the Sydney game will start to mount on us.

I hope we last one more week and struggle more against freo.

We have to start thinking finals now, which means winning the games we should

 

[rumply]

I think the fatigue of the Sydney game will start to mount on us.

I hope we last one more week and struggle more against freo.

We have to start thinking finals now, which means winning the games we should

This is where you should see how good your new coach really is - can he manage the group through these tough games as well as keeping the lid on. Loving the way they are playing, just glad my mob haven't got them for a couple months

 

[WSmith]

Actually hadnt thought of that.

Huge game in the wet up there.

Saints may acually be good value IF reiwoldt is back.

Footys a funny game in the modern era.

 

[democritus]

I think the fatigue of the Sydney game will start to mount on us.

I hope we last one more week and struggle more against freo.

We have to start thinking finals now, which means winning the games we should

Mate, I hope the team has that mindset and gives it everything against the Saints.

Actually feeling pretty nervous about our match with your mob...

 

[pazza]

Appears to be a truly astute decision at this point. One of many goals Beveridge has kicked already.

 

[Trent85]

Great vid http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/video/2015-04-09/sons-of-the-west-a-captains-tale on why he became captain

 

[reincarnated]

Is it just me who thinks that this year he looks faster and lot more skillful than before.

 

[Engimal]

Is it just me who thinks that this year he looks faster and lot more skillful than before.

Yep, he seems to be thriving as captain. It's a shame that he was only given the opportunity late in his career.

 

[ManOfClay]

Is it just me who thinks that this year he looks faster and lot more skillful than before.

He's always been very skilful. Never the fastest but when you read the game like he does you don't need to be.

 

[Some Idiot]

Is it just me who thinks that this year he looks faster and lot more skillful than before.

His agility, skill and ability to read the play are phenomenal, he just seems to glide across the ground at times. No one moves quite like he does.

 

[ManOfClay]

What's best about that video is how dual-sided he is. If you'd never seen him play you would have a hard time guessing he's a right footer

 

[Some Idiot]

Yep, he seems to be thriving as captain. It's a shame that he was only given the opportunity late in his career.

Was pretty much a line ball call between Boyd (our best player at the time and second hardest worker after Daniel Cross), Gia (The most confident and vocal of the candidates), Bob and Dale Morris a few years ago.

 

[Substance]

He's always been very skilful. Never the fastest but when you read the game like he does you don't need to be.

Closest thing to Robbie Flower you'll see. Just art in motion.

 

[giantsully]

He was fantastic on the weekend, his poise and class were critical in that last qr - tough to hate an opposition team that has him as a captain.

 

[Dr Awkward]

Is it just me who thinks that this year he looks faster and lot more skillful than before.

He has always been very skillful. Has been one of the best kicks and general decision makers for a while. Great to watch

 

[Topkent]

Supporters shouldnt be pumping up there own the mainboard normally but without reading anything I gotta say what a gun this bloke is

His decision making out of defence is as good as their is in the league and the sorta bloke everyone would kill to have in defence

 

[pacman]

Is it just me who thinks that this year he looks faster and lot more skillful than before.

Yes. On Saturday in the wet it was like he was playing at etihad, his foot skills were unbelievable.
I've always rated him but this year he's gone to a whole new level, I think it stands out when a player is taking risks and it comes off.

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

Great choice as captain. Loves the club, loves footy, loves the simple things of footy.

Enjoying watching the dogs this year

 

[MarkT2]

Closest thing to Robbie Flower you'll see. Just art in motion.

That's a good comparrison

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Gun player, gun bloke and seems to be an excellent leader of men.

 

[Testekill]

One of the most skilled Bulldogs that I've ever seen play, honestly only behind Hawkins & Leon Cameron in that regard. Has stepped up in a massive way this season also as I had a suspicion that he might slow down due to age and past knee injuries.