Former Bulldogs skipper Bob Murphy says being back at Mission Whitten Oval feels like home.

Murphy, who has returned to the Club in a working capacity, spoke to media on Monday morning after President Kylie Watson-Wheeler announced the team will be playing as Footscray in Round 2’s centennial celebration match at the MCG.

“I keep using the word ‘proud’ deliberately because of the trials and how difficult it’s been in the last 30 years, let alone 100 years,” Murphy said.

“Today the Club is solid in its foundations – who knows what the possibilities are for the future.

“Our footy club is a unique one and a special one. The heart of the footy club is in Footscray, it always has been and always will be.

“I think the nod to that history is a proud moment for everyone associated with the footy club.”

Murphy said he loved being back in the red, white and blue.

“It’s home. I’ve spent more than half my life here,” he said.

“It’s a bit like describing what the rain is like – it’s just part of who you are. I love being back in the colours, and I’m in admiration of Tom and his teammates and Bevo and the coaches.

“I ride the bumps with the boys every week.”

Stand-in skipper Tom Liberatore said it was an added privilege to be leading the team this week.

“I’m just very proud and probably more humble to (be captain) this week," Liberatore said.

“In terms of my dad and my family, and how much I’ve been part of it, I’m just really proud and honoured to be leading us out.

“There’s obviously a lot of momentum and a lot of energy. As players we’re aware of it and we do make a big deal of the history of the Club.

“I think it’s going to add a bit more than usual, but to play on the G as well on Friday – it’s very exciting.”

Footscray will host Collingwood at the MCG from 7:40pm AEDT this Friday night.