The Age
Murphy kicked a goal of his own in the third term after a costly mistake from a Brisbane trainer, running into a protected area, gave him the benefit of a 50-metre penalty and point blank range.
He then set up two more in the final term with the game on the line, both to Josh Dunkley, not a noted goalkicker, but who managed to end up with three. The second of those was important, answering Brisbane's first goal of the half. The third, from a lovely-weighted Murphy pass, was probably the final nail in the coffin.
It was pretty comfortable in the finish, eight goals, the last seven uninterrupted, making the margin 32 points, a 70-point turnaround. And so an important occasion in the club's history was marked fittingly, Brisbane players graciously forming a guard of honour as the Bulldogs left the ground.
- Rohan Connelly
Herald Sun
But the Bulldogs were able to wrestle their way back into the contest like a good side can do, even if their 4-1 tally is perhaps a little flattering of how they are travelling at the moment.
Jason Johannisen, Jack Macrae and Luke Dahlhaus played significant roles in getting their team back in the game. Liam Picken attacked the ball as he normally does, Jake Stringer dragged himself into the contest late and Murphy showed his cleanness when it counted.
We know the Lions are coming. The Bulldogs are already there, but Murphy knows they will have to be a lot cleaner when they take on Greater Western Sydney on Friday night.
- Glenn MacFarlane
AFL Media
It was a day reserved for Western Bulldogs skipper Bob Murphy, who played his 300th game. He missed most of 2016 after a knee reconstruction but has returned without missing a beat this season, showing his typical verve and precise kicking.
A delightful left foot chip to a leading Josh Dunkley in the last quarter was a perfect example. The 34-year-old picked up 20 disposals and was an important cog up forward later in the game. Appreciative Dogs fans made sure their captain felt the love, cheering him when he led the team onto the ground and whenever he touched the ball.
- Dinny Navaratnam
