Injury Robert Murphy

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Still just utterly devastated. The look on Bob's face when he went down slaughtered me.

 

[In Repair]

I think and hope he will want to go around again for another year. I cant see someone like him, so close to something special, walking away from it all.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Heads up, gives the younger group a better chance to step up and lead.

Murphy will also play a role in this season to help the dogs out, so dont think he will be sitting at home doing nothing. Seems like it won't be the end of Murphy so heads up.

I also suspect the players will go out and dominate more than ever for Murph. This may actually help out team become stronger as Murph will help Bev, and Murph knows how to treat the players, he will be able to see it from a coaches perspective.

It will work ok out in the end

Agree. Sad thought it is, this could have a really positive outcome with the youngsters taking more responsibility for the team's efforts and being determined not to let Bob down, but to become better and stronger.

 

[Eliteflyboy]

Life just doesn't go the way we planned or hoped for. I'm sure now that it's confirmed, Bob would want his young pups to continue on the job that they have started this season. They can't throw away a good start to the season.

 

[ghostdog]

Really sad news about Murphy. He was looking every bit the Captain and I've been enjoying watching him lead your team. Hopefully a speedy recovery and a successful September at the very least.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-11/beveridge-wants-murphy-to-play-for-three-more-years

 

[RedWhite&Blue]

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-04-11/bobs-blow-confirmed


The Western Bulldogs’ early prognosis has been confirmed, with scans to skipper Bob Murphy’s left knee revealing a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

Murphy went in for scans on Monday, with the results confirming what had been suspected on Sunday evening after the Dogs' three-point loss to Hawthorn.

“Bob’s scans have just come in and they do confirm that he has ruptured his ACL and he has some medial ligament damage as well," Football Manager Graham Lowe told westernbulldogs.com.au.

“We’re going to give Bob the next few days to consider his position, and [his] plans for moving forward.

“The Club will support him in any way we can to make sure we support him in making the right decision for him and his family.”

Awwwwwww **** it!

 

[NBates]

Know there's been a lot of good wishes from opposition supporters here which had been nice, but is there is a general afl thread where people are discussing this? Just never seen a guy so loved by opponents as murph and would love to read.

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[Dogs_R_Us]

Know there's been a lot of good wishes from opposition supporters here which had been nice, but is there is a general afl thread where people are discussing this? Just never seen a guy so loved by opponents as murph and would love to read.

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https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/robert-murphy-acl.1128794/

 

[ossie_21]

Know there's been a lot of good wishes from opposition supporters here which had been nice, but is there is a general afl thread where people are discussing this? Just never seen a guy so loved by opponents as murph and would love to read.

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https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/robert-murphy-acl.1128794

A lot of well wishes & a tonne of respect, first page or two had some thankfully deleted posts because this is one player that doesn't do anything worthy of disrespect.

 

[Leon]

Dear Footy Gods,

Not the first time I say this nor will it be the last, but go and get ****ed.

 

[NBates]

I'm just chuffed for murph and our club - maybe there is a light dawning in the dark. .. want to be at the town hall when we repeat history. ....

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[_Mike_]

Bob on Ch9 news tonight - Victoria.. Watch it

 

[webbo]

Bob on Ch9 news tonight - Victoria.. Watch it

Don't think it will be any different to what was said on channel 10 earlier? Just said that it was obviously disappointing and that he knew straight away that it was an ACL.

 

[BEaston]

So sad.

Selfishly I want him to come back but I wouldn't begrudge him one bit if he gave it up.

 

[Pugz89]

Bob on Ch9 news tonight - Victoria.. Watch it

Stevo has got him on Ch7 as well. Bet the campaigners from both news outlets will play the story at the same time.

Edit: Bob actually cracked a chuckle when Stevo asked him about the timing of the incident. Just a teaser, more to come later in sport though.

 

[BRWB]

IMO there is little doubt Murph comes back.

The extra damage seems to mean he will do the full reco IMO.

Hope he gets well quick and comes back for another two yrs.

 

[ossie_21]

Bob on Ch9 news tonight - Victoria.. Watch it

If anyone can provide a link afterwards, that would be great

 

[Pugz89]

How great is the Bont. Along the lines of "we'll put our arms around Bob, as he has done for us. He's Bob Murphy, and i doubt we've seen the last of him."

 

[AFDogs]

Still has 2 solid years left in him, have been saying this for a while. He moves so well for an older player.

He will be back for 2017.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Injuries like this shouldn't happen to blokes and players as good as Bob Murphy. Best of luck with the recovery and I will look forward to seeing him in 2017.

 

[bontshow]

Before this, I would have thought he could go 'till 40 with his body. Now it looks like he will only win 1-2 premierships. oh well.

It might mean more flags for him. We're probably just off the pace this year so he can have a rest and come back next year when the dynasty begins

 

[Elite Master]

My favorite non-North player, he will be back, theres no way he is going to retire knowing that the team is about to enter what will soon be a sustained period of success. Wish him all the best on his road to recovery, one of footy's good guys.

 

[RWnBluey]

Although I'm confident he'll be back, my concern his how long it will take to get back to his best. IIRC he had persistent hamstring issues for a year or two after his first reco

 

[Wetdog]

We have only lost half of Murph. The half that performs on the field.

The other half is still with us. That's the half that does all the off field work. He will still be doing great things around the club for the rest of the season. We should be thankful for that.