Coach McCartney has regularly preached the importance of team over the individual, but the impending milestone of Robert Murphy is certainly not lost on him.

Murphy has been a constant in the Bulldogs’ side since his debut 14 seasons ago, and after an injury scare in the pre-season, looks set to play his 250^th game for the Club.

“There are 22 players in our team on the weekend and no one is more important than the other but we do want to help him [Murphy] have a good day and have a good day for our Club,” McCartney said.

McCartney praised the veteran for his leadership and the important role he plays at the Club, particularly with the younger players.

“He’s just a great man to have in your club. Just a brilliant person to coach, and if you’re a young player in the club, well you’re quite blessed to have his calibre around you, to learn from and want to emulate,” he said.

Murphy becomes the eleventh player in Club history to reach the 250 game milestone, joining the likes of Brad Johnson, Tony Liberatore and recent Hall of Fame inductee and Assistant Coach Rohan Smith.