Bob Murphy has confirmed that he will remain captain of the Western Bulldogs as the club follows up its inspirational premiership of last season.
Murphy missed the Bulldogs fairytale run to the flag after he suffered a knee injury against Hawthorn in round three but he remained an integral member of the off-field support group and he was involved in some of the most emotional scenes among the Bulldogs players after their 22-point win over Sydney.
The 34 year old told SEN that an announcement had yet to be made but "I will be captain".
Murphy said would line up for the Bulldogs during the AFL preseason series.
"We've had a couple of practice matches up here just amongst ourselves and I've played and got through those, so I should play the majority of the pre-season competition," he said.
MORE TO COME