Robert Murphy | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Robert Murphy | ||
Date of birth | 9 June 1982 | ||
Original team(s) |
Warragul (GFL) Gippsland Power (TAC Cup) | ||
Draft | No. 13, 1999 national draft | ||
Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Defender / midfielder | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2000–2017 | Western Bulldogs | 312 (183) | |
Representative team honours | |||
Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
2008 | Victoria | 1 (1) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Robert "Bob" Murphy (born 9 June 1982) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Renowned for his silky skills[1] and leadership qualities, Murphy also proved a versatile player, equally capable of playing in attack or in defence depending on the situation. He was appointed as the Bulldogs' captain for 2015 following the departure of predecessor Ryan Griffen.[2]