Why is Bob Murphy so loved and respected by all?

[Philth]

Serious question - I've always liked him as a player but honestly don't know why he's so widely admired? Thanks

 

[The King!]

Willing to offer insights to the inner workings of a modern player i guess,

Will pick up your medal for you if its out being polished

 

[kaiserchief13]

He's a selfish campaigner. Should've never grabbed the cup. He had his chances and blew it (twice). I doubt Dogs would've won last year if he played for them during finals

 

[Pannalstaroz]

Because he's nice.

 

[WCErevival]

Because he got injured

 

[longsuffreosupp]

Seems to humanise being a footballer.

 

[Philth]

He's a selfish campaigner. Should've never grabbed the cup. He had his chances and blew it (twice). I doubt Dogs would've won last year if he played for them during finals

Ok so not universally loved then lol

 

[Bluelegs]

Been around a while, solid player and seems like a fun bloke to hang out with.

 

[NBates]

Simon the Likeable

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[Stan_Darsh72]

• Clean player
• A pretty good bloke
• Is articulate with his opinions
• No off season controversies
• A loyal clubman

Same reason as why players like Hayes, Chris Newman ect were respected

 

[Power Raid]

because he's a good player

 

[TheFVK]

Articulate and offers a point of difference to the mind-numbing blokey banter most AFL media types peddle

 

[Chuckie357]

Because he talks in the same tone of voice as Gerard whaetley and on 360, two Gerard's are better than 1 slobbo. That's where the love came from, those two

 

[Milanista28]

The way he speaks is annoying, Changing his speech volume up and down like 20 times in the same sentence.

 

[Philth]

because he's a good player

Yeah just like Plugger. Cheers.

 

[gandaal]

Because he can hit a target on the chest 50m downfield when under pressure.

 

[Philth]

• Clean player
• A pretty good bloke
• Is articulate with his opinions
• No off season controversies
• A loyal clubman

Same reason as why players like Hayes, Chris Newman ect were respected

Yeah ok. What about all this "spiritual leader " shit? Just media crap? Newman never got this kind of attention.

 

[Philth]

Because he can hit a target on the chest 50m downfield when under pressure.

Yeah but so can Danger. People rave about him like he's a cross between Gandhi and Don Bradman

 

[gandaal]

Yeah but so can Danger. People rave about him like he's a cross between Gandhi and Don Bradman

Danger is great but his disposal is not.

 

[Percel]

spiritual leader

 

[ep2018]

Because he's a stalwart for a once struggling club. It's the australian way. We love a honest, loyal hard worker. But if the Dogs win another flag this season, everyone will probably turn on him haha.

 

[ep2018]

He's a selfish campaigner. Should've never grabbed the cup. He had his chances and blew it (twice). I doubt Dogs would've won last year if he played for them during finals

Bevo looked pretty bothered when Bob grabbed the cup hehe

 

[Jcpdragonx]

I love Lenny

 

[JeffDunne]

I have more of an issue with the media coverage of Bob than Bob himself.

 

[Bulldog1954]

He's not loved by many - largely based on how the media speak about him rather then anything he has ever done.