Freedom In A Cage: The Official Western Bulldogs Podcast

Bob and Woody wrap up the season of the Barkly St Podcast as we head into the 2021 AFL Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a special Glory Days podcast hosted by Bob Murphy, go down memory lane with lifetime Bulldogs supporter and Australian music icon, Mark Seymour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Preliminary Final week, so Barkly Street has called in the big guns - a man who knows what it's like to own the big stage in a huge final. Those with short memories will know the impact Tory Dickson had in the entire 2016 Finals Series, but his four-goal performance in the Preliminary Final is stuff of legend. Bob and Woody welcome ‘Dicko' on zoom to chat about his memories of that win over GWS, including his negating role on Heath Shaw and Easton's outrageous high-flying grab. Dickson also outlines what life is like a year on from his AFL retirement, including his investment portfolio, looking after his young son and being as passionate as ever when he's watching the red, white and blue. Also on this week's episode, Easton and Bob talk about the future of the Barkly Street hosts' chairs after the news of Bob's defection to Fremantle, how ‘Laverne and Shirley' stood up to the pressure of chasing Charlie Cameron around last week, and how big of a loss Cody Weightman is to the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rohan Smith played 12 finals for the red, white and blue, so what better guest for Bob and Woody to chat to in this Semi Final edition of the Barkly Street podcast. After a few technical difficulties, ‘Bubba' zooms in from his room in the Bulldogs' Launceston accommodation complex to chat about the Dogs' finals win over Essendon last week, the power of Bevo's pre-game speech, his passion and emption as the Club's defensive coach, preparing for the clash against the Lions, and Bailey Dale's incredible season. He also answers Barkly Street's ‘stock' player profile questions, including the real reason Archie Salek calls him ‘RS'. Woody also gives Bob a guided tour of his Bulldogs' quarantine digs and protocols the travelling party are living with, the impressive form of Tom Liberatore, and the internal four-tiered system for rating the performance of on-field smothers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finals time on Barkly Street, and Bob and Woody are on hand to chat about the Dogs' huge Elimination Final clash on Sunday. The boys discuss how the players are planning to bounce back from last week's heartbreaking loss to Port Adelaide, playing a final in Tasmania, the travelling party's latest quest to go for glory away from Victoria, and much more. The long-awaited appearance of Archie Salek also finally comes to fruition on this week's show, with the Club icon joining the lads to discuss his long and storied association with the Bulldogs, and importantly just how all those player nicknames came about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest Bulldogs of all – 364-game red, white and blue legend Brad Johnson – is the prized special guest on the Barkly Street podcast this week.   The ‘Smiling Assassin' is just the tonic for Bulldogs fans this week, many of which are in Victorian lockdowns while the Club prepares for a huge Friday night clash with Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium.   Johnson joins the zoom call with regular co-hosts Bob Murphy and Easton Wood to discuss these topics and more: Why he got the nickname ‘Brandon Johansson' in his playing days. What it's like bumping into old team-mates nowadays. His ongoing passion for the Bulldogs and his assessment of the season so far. The backstory to Ella J's ‘The Bont' song. Creating Zena Sport, the company behind the impact protection garments worn by female athletes across a number of sports. Why Archie Salek shouted ‘Scotch and Coke!' when he took set shots at training.   Woody and Bob also cover off last week's loss to the Hawks, the hard quarantine living arrangements imposed on players and staff this week, an update on Easton's fat lip, a nod to the careers of Eddie Betts and Jarrod Harbrow, and this week's match dedicated to Lifeline Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a leadership smorgasbord on this week's episode of Barkly Street, with Marcus Bontempelli joining Bob and Woody on the podcast. Among a plethora of topics, the Bont discusses how much he misses the podcast (and notices the revolving door of co-hosts Bob has accumulated over the years), his view of Woody's incredible goal against the Bombers, drawing energy from the impact of serious injuries, and how the momentum is building towards September. The boys also talk about the latest release from up-and-coming artist Ella J (the talented daughter of Dogs' legend Brad Johnson), a collaboration with 10 High Fly which pays tribute to Bontempelli (and is aptly titled ‘The Bont'). Also on the menu this week is, of course, a deep-dive into Easton's 20th – and arguably finest – goal of his 182-game career to date. There's also discussion about the impact of Josh Bruce's ACL injury, the passing of legendary supporter Garry Hincks, and the public statement issued by the Bulldogs players on the impact of racism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently retired Bulldog – the universally loved Lin Long – gets another fitting farewell on this week's episode of the Barkly Street podcast. Jong joins Bob and Woody to recount his decade-long journey at VU Whitten Oval, which came to an end during the week. He recounts his sense of relief a few days after announcing his retirement, how he came to make the decision, who he told first, and what it was like telling the players in a team meeting. Jong also reflects on his career, how lucky he feels to have played at the Western Bulldogs, and discusses what's next for him, including being able to finally eat junk food, without the guilt! Before he arrives on the zoom call, Bob and Woody chat about last week's win over Adelaide in Ballarat, the latest covid-related lockdowns and being totally engrossed with the Tokyo Olympics. They also touch on Josh Schache's transition to defence, and how he finally forgave a sheepish Easton Wood for whacking him in guts while he was playing for Brisbane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bulldogs forward-turned-defender Bailey Dale receives his official coronation into the half-back flankers club on this week's episode of Barkly Street. Dale joins All-Australian defenders Bob Murphy and Easton Wood on the podcast to explain why it took him so long to ‘see the light' after years of toil further up the ground. The boys discuss how the switch to defence came about, balancing defence and attack, Rohan Smith's influence, the pride in taking the kick-ins, and the current mood among the playing group. Wood recounts his failed attempt to ‘make the switch' in his brief time as a forward, before Dale reveals which movie terrified him as a kid and why he's known as ‘Aspen' by the great Archie Salek. Bob and Woody kick off the show talking about Easton's experience playing with and against members of Port Adelaide's playing list in a scratch match last weekend, and his affinity with the player known simply as ‘citrus'. They ask the question: Was Cody Weightman's mark against Melbourne last week the greatest Bulldog mark ever? And they put the call out to the fans on #BarklyStreet to come up with a replacement in the stock player profile Q&A, after the ‘Last Dance' question was read its last rites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Son of a gun and 2021 mark of the year contender Lachie Hunter was the special guest on another covid-impacted episode of the Barkly Street podcast this week. While there was a sense of familiarity with Bob and Woody steering the ship (Bob from home and Woody from the VU Whitten Oval studio), there was a touch of new as the boys introduced Barkly Street's newest sponsor, the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation. The boys also chat through the events of the week; how they're coping in Victorian lockdown, Wood's recovery from his ankle injury, Josh Dunkley's quarantine predicament, Toby McLean's ACL injury and the NBA finals. The attention turns to Hunter when he enters the studio, with the trio discussing his recent 150th game, the rushed trip to Gold Coast, dealing with covid uncertainty, Lachie's broken hand, that insane back-with-the-flight mark against St Kilda, and Jamarra's second AFL game. The boys also nominate their favourite Bulldogs player of all time to watch, after a Bulldogs Instagram post promoted a flurry of attention from the fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was one of the most admired Bulldogs of his time, but there's much more to Daniel Southern than meets the eye.As Easton Wood takes a well-earned spell from the Barkly Street podcast this week, his co-host Bob Murphy has the honour of chatting to Southern about his extraordinary life, both on and off the field.Southern was the hugely popular winner of the #BarklyStreet fan vote to uncover the most iconic Bulldog hairstyle, which he won in a canter from Dr Gary Zimmerman, Simon Atkins and Bailey Smith.It's a fascinating chat - a must listen for all Bulldogs fans.

Barkly Street has embarked on the great Bulldog haircut hunt.With the emergence of the mullet over the last few years, worn expertly by the likes of Bailey Smith and Aaron Naughton, Bob and Woody begin a quest to narrow down the most iconic hairstyles worn by a Bulldogs player (or staff member).From peroxide to afros and everything in between, there has been a wide selection of Dog locks to choose from over the years.Stay tuned to the Bulldogs' ‘socials' using #BarklyStreet in the coming days to have your say, before we crown the winner.

Comeback kid Toby McLean is the special guest on another socially-distanced version of the Bulldogs' podcast, Barkly Street.Fresh from his return from ACL injury last week, McLean joins Bob and Woody from his hotel room in Perth quarantine to chat about a number of hot topics, including:How he planned a Barkly Street related sledge through a friend, to put Bob off his game while playing for local team Inverloch recently.Passing the time in Perth quarantine - trivia nights, playing cricket and tennis.Being happy as a hub ‘homebody'.Regretting not bringing his hair clippers to Perth for some hub haircuts.His comeback from his ACL injury – returning in record time, coming straight back through the seniors, and playing on instinct to remove the nerves.Missing the feeling of the knocks and bruises of a typical AFL game.His favourite ‘rom-coms'.Going by the nickname ‘Colgate'.Also in this week's episode, Bob tells the listeners about his secret winter getaway, including finally conquering the art of fishing after a six-month baron run with the rod, Woody's comeback last week in the VFL, reviewing the heart-breaking loss to Geelong, Ryan Gardner's ascension as a key defender, and much more.

The Barkly Street podcast crew has emerged from lockdown with a bang, bringing a comedic expert along with them to lighten the mood of all Bulldogs fans.Despite the fact that he's a rusted-on Geelong fan, Bob and Woody had the pleasure of welcoming professional comedian Dave Thornton as a special guest this week.There are laughs to be had at every turn - just the tonic for weary Victorians, including Dogs fans, who are looking forward to Friday night footy at the Cattery.Thornton's tremendous wit is on display as the trio discuss this and more:Recounting Easton's experience telling a joke to the Bulldogs players.Dave being scarred by watching the 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth, starring David Bowie.Dave's all-time favourite Geelong player haircuts, and the growth of the current-day mullet.Being in awe of the AFL's tallest players.Living next door to former Carlton player Nick Duigan.Testing Dave's knowledge in a curiously skewed (but all parts hilarious) Barkly Street quiz.

With the Bulldogs enjoying the mid-season bye this week, there's no better opportunity to catch up on the whereabouts of an old favourite of the red, white and blue. On a special Glory Days podcast hosted by Bob Murphy, go down memory lane with one of the Dogs' great ruckmen and most intriguing of characters, 191-gamer and All-Australian, Will Minson. The former team-mates reconnect on zoom to discuss a multitude of topics, from Minson's recollections of his time as a player at the highest level over 13 years, to his various hobbies and post-career pursuits.

Victoria’s snap lockdown wasn’t enough to force Barkly Street to ground this week, with the lads delivering an entertaining zoom episode of the Bulldogs’ official podcast.From the comfort of their own homes, Bob and Woody chat about the issues of the day, before being joined by Dogs’ young gun Cody Weightman from his hotel room in Sydney.Weightman gives an insight into the Bulldogs’ travelling party’s week in the harbour city so far, including the restrictions they must live by, and the strange feeling of training at the headquarters of the GWS Giants.He also explains his approach to playing footy at the highest level, his love of surfing and art, what his plans are for his haircut, who are the most annoying players in the locker room, and why Bulldogs’ stalwart Archie Salek calls him ‘1919’.Bob and Woody also chat about lockdown in Melbourne, including binging on ‘Mare of Easttown’, last week’s loss to Melbourne and coach Luke Beveridge’s exploits with the ‘six-string’ in hand.

It's safe to say that there was an air of caution around this week's episode, but plenty of positivity thanks to this week's special guest. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan joined the pod to help celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls round and champion the significance of the Indigenous community.Bob and Woody made the number one draft pick feel welcome with plenty of laughs and a call to action for one club legend, Archie Salek.With round 10's win against St Kilda, and round 11's big hit-out against Melbourne looming large, there's plenty to talk about on the Barkly Street Podcast.

Two injured Bulldogs join Bob on Barkly Street this week, with co-host Easton Wood on the road to recovery after his hamstring, affectionately known as 'Laverne', let him down in round nine.In a rare appearance this year without Adam Treloar by his side, Josh Dunkley gives his take on the events of his shoulder injury against the Giants in round six. Happy to share some insight into life with the use of one arm, Dunks talks about his first run back out on the track and takes us through his latest cooking escapades.Tune in for that, plus plenty more unique Bulldogs banter on this week's Barkly Street Podcast.

This week, Woody and Bob are joined by humble and gracious midfielder, Lin Jong. Post-surgery and in good spirits, the boys ask Jongy about the correlation between his physical health and his self-deprecating sense of humour on social media. We also get the results of our search for the Bulldogs' most iconic goal of the AFL era, plus much more!

What is the most iconic Western Bulldogs goal of the AFL era? There’s plenty to choose from, so Bob and Woody do their best to narrow down the top four candidates on this week’s episode of the Barkly Street podcast. From there, it’ll be up to the fans to rank the best of the lot. Fresh from the Dogs’ sixth-straight win, the boys discuss the interstate triumph in Canberra and preview the huge Friday night MCG blockbuster against Richmond.

Barkly Street kicks a bag of six!With the sixth round of the 2021 AFL season upon us, join our hosts Bob and Woody for an action-packed episode as they capitalise on the Dogs' fast start to the campaign.Wood returns to Barkly Street after being replaced by his predecessor 'The Bont' last week, eager to share in the excitement of kicking his first goal at AFL level since 2017 (something Bob is more than happy to revel in).Stepping into the guest spot hot seat this week is former GWS and Collingwood star-turned-Bulldog, Adam Treloar, who talks bromances, rivalries and plenty more in this episode of the Barkly Street Podcast.

For one week only, Barkly Street becomes Bontempelli Street!Former co-host and Bulldogs Skipper, Marcus Bontempelli, joins Bob Murphy once again on the Barkly Street Podcast as he approaches his 150th game in the red, white and blue.Grab a cuppa and settle in for a more in-depth look at the young Captain as the Bont tells some tales around his first year at the club and reflects on how far he's come.Plus, we get the answer to the question we've all been asking: how does Marcus feel about Woody taking his place on the podcast?All this and more in this special edition of the Barkly Street Podcast!

Former Lions and bulldogs on chairs! It's an absolute treat to the ears as the big ruckman Stefan Martin lends his voice to the Barkly Street podcast this week.With the events of Good Friday's impressive display fresh on their minds, Bob and Woody reflect and celebrate the effort from the boys before turning their attention to Stef, as he prepares to face his old team in round four in Ballarat.What movie scared Stef as a kid? Is it time for him to upgrade his car? Do Bob and Stef have unresolved beef? Find out the answer to these hard-hitting questions and more in this week's Barkly Street Podcast!

It's a trio of half-back flankers in the studio this week as Bob Murphy and Easton Wood share the spotlight with Taylor 'Doc' Duryea for episode three of the Barkly Street Podcast. Off the back of a huge start to 2021, Bob and Woody tackle the important issues; like why Easton would decide to debut his comedy career in front of the team with a 10 minute-long joke. We also see the return of ‘Dog Tales’, thanks to Bailey Smith’s weekend ‘stepover’, look forward to the Good Friday Kick for the Kids game, question whether Doc was ever on Game of Thrones, and much more!

The AFL season is officially underway and Bob Murphy and Easton Wood are loving it. This week, special guest Tom Liberatore joins the podcast ahead of his 150th game in the red, white and blue.Not missing an opportunity to find out more about 'Libba', our hosts quiz him on the Simpsons, tattoos, and who now holds the mantle of Nonna's favourite Liberatore.They also follow-up on our new recruits' nicknames, check in on Easton's hamstrings, look forward to the Dogs' first home match for 2021, and much more.

Hope abounds for Bulldogs and football fans alike, with a fresh new AFL season on the verge of kicking off. And with that comes the inevitable return of Barkly Street, the Club’s official podcast.For a fourth straight season, legendary Bulldogs half-back flanker Bob Murphy will take the podcast driver’s seat, with premiership skipper Easton Wood locked in as his co-host for the 2021 campaign.On the first episode of the year, the boys cover off the excitement about Round 1 and dealing with the hype, the AFL’s controversial new medical substitute rule, Wood’s memories of being the ‘sub’ in the NAB Cup Grand Final in 2010, what we can expect from the Bulldogs’ debutants this Friday night, and heaps more.

Two iconic Western Bulldogs captains, sitting in the boardroom at VU Whitten Oval, chatting about the good old days.That’s what you’ll get in this week’s episode of the Glory Days podcast, as Bob Murphy catches up with one of the great ruckmen of the modern era, Scott Wynd.Wynd has too many achievements to mention here, but among them is a Brownlow Medal, a Charles Sutton Medal and seven years as captain of the mighty red, white and blue.It’s a fascinating chat which covers plenty of ground, and is a must-listen for Doggies fans.

If you’re not familiar with the unique football and life story of Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne midfielder Jose Romero, you’re in for a treat in the latest episode of the Glory Days podcast.Romero, who was born in Chile, came to Australia and played 211 high-quality games in the AFL, sat down with former team-mate Bob Murphy this week to recount his footy journey.Romero recounts his voyage to a new country when he was seven years old and struggling with the language barrier, going to school in Broadmeadows and encountering racism, and why he came to love the game of AFL.He remembers how he was zoned to play at North Melbourne as a teenager, why his time at the Kangaroos came to an end, and how he ended up a Bulldog in 1995 when he thought he might be drafted by Carlton.Romero describes how he came out of his shell and became more “aggressive and outspoken”, what it was like playing in a Bulldogs team which was a force in the competition in the late 90s, his memories of Murphy being ‘petrified’ before his first AFL game, the joy of watching the 2016 premiership, and his time spent as an AFL runner and Bulldogs Board member.

Fifty-game Western Bulldog Patrick Bowden joins fellow 1999 National Draft alumni Bob Murphy in the latest instalment of the Glory Days podcast.Patrick and brothers Joel and Sean followed in the footsteps of their father Michael (a premiership player for Richmond) in playing at the elite level.Bowden recalls his early days growing up in Alice Springs, being scouted by former Dogs’ recruiter Scott Clayton, juggling his talents in basketball and cricket (including being cleaned bowled by Murphy in a Bulldogs exhibition match), his six years at VU Whitten Oval, and fond memories of playing with his bother Joel after his trade to Richmond in 2005.Bowden also discusses his passion for fishing, his current life in Darwin, including his work with the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School, and losing his father to motor neurone disease earlier this year.

Western Bulldogs great Bob Murphy has returned to the podcast microphone for another series of off-season Glory Days podcasts in 2020.Presented by Visit Victoria, this year’s series is kicked off by uber-talented former Bulldog and Tiger, and current media personality, Nathan Brown.Brown recounts his early days growing up in Bendigo, juggling junior tennis and footy, putting himself on the radar of AFL recruiters, getting drafted to the Western Bulldogs, the trade to Richmond, that horrendous leg injury, and getting to the end of his playing career.

The familiar smell of jasmine in the Melbourne air usually means AFL finals are around the corner.For the Bulldogs players up north, there might not be that traditional scent, but finals fever is well and truly in their conscious.And what better three gentlemen to chat about the business end an AFL season than Bob Murphy, Marcus Bontempelli and Dale Morris.Bob and Bont catch up for the 22nd episode of The Barkly Street podcast to discuss the build-up to Saturday’s Elimination Final clash with St Kilda, reflect on the career of Tory Dickson and recognise the Dogs’ three All-Australian representatives.They also cover off the fitness of Aaron Naughton and Mitch Wallis, and give their take on the pre-finals bye week.Premiership hero Morris jumps onto the Zoom call from Melbourne to talk about his year so far, which included being unfortunately stood down as a development coach, before recently accepting a role in the Club’s commercial department.‘Moz’ also outlines how he rediscovered his academic skills as a remote learning teacher, found time to sneak in the odd weights session in the home gym, how he misses playing footy, and the difficult process of retiring from the game at the highest level.

Son of a Western Bulldogs gun, new dad and goalkicking extraordinaire Mitch Wallis was the special guest on another must-listen-to edition of the Barkly Street podcast this week.Wallis has not only tamed the Sherrin this year with 23 goals in the forward 50 for the Dogs, but alongside partner Emily, he’s also mastered the early stages of parenthood.Joining Bob Murphy and Marcus Bontempelli on Zoom from the Gold Coast hub, Wallis explains that despite venturing to Queensland just 13 days after being born, baby Charlotte is already sleeping through the night.While that may be enough to send the iPods of young parents flying into their living room walls, it’s surely helping the Bulldogs star put together a brilliant 2020 season.Wallis explains the origins of his move to the midfield to the forward line, how he’s getting used to being ‘tagged’ every week, the honour of being a father-son selection, and the special place the Bulldogs have in his heart as he prepares for his 150th game in the red, white and blue.Before the number three logs on, Bob and Bont chat about this Sunday’s pseudo elimination final against Fremantle, how the dazzling form of Caleb Daniel might be overshadowing the skipper’s usual aura, the devastation of Toby McLean’s knee injury and much more.

Some Bulldog royalty wandered onto Barkly Street for episode 20 of the Club’s official podcast this week.Daniel Cross was the special guest of regular co-hosts Bob Murphy and Marcus Bontempelli, as the trio remembered the best moments of the 200-game Bulldog warrior’s career.The trio ponders how Cross would excel in a footy hub with a compressed fixture, how he still hasn’t shaken the itch to play local football, his skills as a home-school teacher, and his craving to tackle an Ironman race one day.They also spin some yarns from Cross’ time as a player for the Dogs, including a memorable high intensity running challenge against his good mate Matthew Boyd, and how his time trial winning streak was halted at the hands of Ed Barlow.Bob and Bont also chat about NFL fantasy drafts, the vibe around the Queensland hub, the run home towards the finals, Bont’s match-winning goal against the Eagles, and much more.Edited

Conspiracy theories abound about the correlation between recordings of The Barkly Street Podcast and Bulldogs victories.Dogs fans are buying into the suspicion that the Dogs seem to play their best footy when their club’s official podcast, co-hosted by Bob Murphy and Marcus Bontempelli, hits the airwaves in the lead-up to a match.After all, a mid-season podcast hiatus resulted in three straight Bulldogs losses, and again it seemed to be the missing ingredient as the Club suffered a heart-breaking loss to Geelong last Friday night.It meant it was priority one for Bob and Bont to jump straight back on zoom this week to record episode 19 of Barkly Street, and they brought Club champion Daniel Giansiracusa along for the ride for good measure.The trio discusses Gia’s form on the golf course, his experiences as the Dogs’ AFL runner (including how successful he is at delivering messages to the Bont), coaching the Club’s scratch matches in their Queensland hub, and what it was like wearing the green vest as the substitute in his playing days.The boys then jump into the ‘Footy DeLorean’ for an episode of Dog Tales, examining Giansiracusa’s brilliant match-winning goal against the Tigers in Round 3, 2014.Bob and Bont also chat about the Club’s new partnership with McDonald’s (and Bob’s idea for a new burger), how the Bulldogs are approaching their final three matches of the home and away season, the extent of Bont’s fishing knowledge after a day out ‘casting and reeling’, and the escalation of abuse players are encountering on social media.

Michael ‘Magic’ McLean gives Bulldogs fans a fascinating insight into his football life on this week’s episode of The Barkly Street Podcast.In the lead-up to the annual Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the Bulldogs’ most accomplished Aboriginal player joins Bob Murphy and Marcus Bontempelli to recount his incredible playing career across two decades, and two clubs.McLean’s journey includes leaving Darwin as a teenager, making his name at the Bulldogs, tackling racism head-on, dealing with debilitating injuries, reinvigorating his career at Brisbane and captaining the Indigenous All-Stars.Now back in the Northern Territory, McLean also recalls the key role he played in taking a stand against racism in sport, which later led to the establishment of the AFL’s Racial Vilification Code.With the Bulldogs’ crucial Round 13 clash with Melbourne around the corner, Bob and Bont also discuss the team’s return to form, Aaron Naughton and Bailey Smith’s influence, and the wash-up of the first ‘Footy Frenzy’ period.

‘That goal’ against Essendon in the year 2000 is the subject of a Barkly Street deep dive on this week’s Western Bulldogs podcast.After a short hiatus during the AFL’s ‘Footy Frenzy’, Barkly Street is back this week with co-hosts Bob Murphy and Marcus Bontempelli uniting on Zoom from Melbourne and Queensland respectively.They’re joined by Bulldog royalty, in the form of Club legend and current Director of Football, Chris Grant, to recall that famous moment 20 years ago when his incredible snap from the boundary handed the Bombers their only defeat of an otherwise dominant 2000 season.‘The great flood’, as it’s come to be known, was a piece of coaching genius by Terry Wallace, with Grant and a teenage Murphy right in the think of the action.The trio discusses the week leading into that match, how Bob was forced to keep the revolutionary game plan a secret from his school mates, Wallace’s brutal honesty about the Dogs’ chances against the all-conquering Bombers, the frantic minutes leading up to the moment of the match, and of course, that glorious shot at goal by Grant as the clock wound down.

Hub life continues for Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli, while home-schooling recommences for his Barkly Street co-host, Bob Murphy on the 16th zoom edition of the Bulldogs’ weekly podcast.Bob and Bont collaborate from different parts of the country as the coronavirus continues to grip Victoria and the football pilgrimage settles in Queensland.High on the agenda for this week’s episode is what the players are getting up to when they’re not training or playing, including the in-house FIFA video game competition, what’s on the activity hit list as the two-week quarantine period comes to a close, and who fancies themselves with a golf club in hand.The boys also discuss last week’s impressive win over Essendon, focussing on Cody Weightman’s debut and Tim English’s emergence, including a breakdown of his ‘royal wave’ hitout.Dogs’ young gun Josh Dunkley also joins the zoom call to discuss his recovery from a syndesmosis injury, the emergence of amateur hairdressing in the hub and why he’s being accused of packing the lightest suitcase of any player in the hub.

Get taken right inside the Bulldogs’ new Queensland home in the football hub edition of the Barkly Street podcast this week.Bob Murphy, co-hosting from Melbourne, is joined by Marcus Bontempelli from the Mercure Resort on the Gold Coast.Dogs’ dashing defender Caleb Daniel also ‘zooms’ in (from the room next to Bont’s) to have a chat about adjusting to a new home away from home, and the team’s recent run of good form.Bob and Bont discuss the frantic few days leading into the Victorian teams vacating the state for their new temporary accommodation, developing ‘isolation fitness’, and the empathy they feel for their fellow Victorians doing it tough ahead of the next phase of Stage 3 lockdown restrictions.When Daniel jumps into the conversation, the crew drills down on what hub life is like, including the “cruisy” shared flight with Richmond on the way to the Gold Coast, the ‘Mercure Cup’ between the three tenants of the resort (the Dogs, Blues and Kangaroos), and the joys of living around babies and young children.There’s plenty of time for footy talk too, including Easton Wood’s ‘golden knee’, Ling Jong’s continued bad luck with injury, Caleb’s own form, and the emergence of Bailey Williams.

The ‘King of Cauliflower’, former Dog, Saint and Roo Farren Ray, is the latest big-name guest to venture down Barkly Street this season.As chaos reigns with the re-emergence of the coronavirus pandemic in Victoria, Ray joins Bob and Bont for a Zoom chat about his 209-game career, and where life has taken him since.Ray remembers his extraordinary first day as an AFL player after a post-draft trip to ‘Schoolies’, the origins of the name Farren, his journey from the Bulldogs to the Saints, and finally the Kangaroos, and creating his own business, Curiously Cauli.Bob and Bont also catch up about the current state of affairs in the AFL, discussing the Bont’s aerial ability, the win over the Swans, Tim English’s hot form, covering the loss of Aaron Naughton and Sam Lloyd, and the uncertain immediate future of the AFL competition.

Barkly Street’s first ever baby guest makes an on-screen appearance on episode 13 of the Western Bulldogs’ official podcast this week.Oscar Liberatore gets introduced to the Dogs’ faithful via Zoom, as his father Tom joins Bob and Bont to discuss the weekend that was.‘Libba’ made a triumphant return to the footy field in last Friday night’s win over GWS, and is on hand to chat about how his knee pulled up, resisting the urge to join in the three-quarter-time ‘fracas’ before he took his free kick, watching overnight soccer with Oscar and much more.As the show roars to life, Bont gives an insight into last week’s pressure-packed week at the Kennel, the rivalry with the Giants, and what was going through his mind when he tossed the coin on Friday night.

For the Barkly Street podcast, zoom calls in isolation are still the flavour of the day, but the discussion in this week’s episode had a point of difference – footy is finally back!After months of football nostalgia, puppy tales and Netflix discussion, Bob and Bont catch up for a good old fashioned chat about the footy issues of the day, fresh from the competition’s resumption.The boys discuss the first game of the long-awaited Round 2 between the Tigers and Magpies, the impact of the shortened quarters, and Bob suggests a ‘set shot off’ to determine the winner in a drawn game.Saint-turned-Bulldog Josh Bruce then jumps on the call to talk about facing his old side, avoiding the ‘bronx’ cheers of the crowd this weekend, who St Kilda’s ‘chief of the chat’ might be, building chemistry with the Dogs’ forwards, and that developing moustache.And there’s team selection news, with Bont and ‘Brucey’ giving an insight into the character of debutant Laitham Vandermeer, and the triumphant return of fan favourite Lin Jong.

Episode 11 of the Western Bulldogs’ Barkly Street podcast is all about celebrating some recent glories of the red, white and blue past.First, Bob and Bont go back in time to the unforgettable moment at Marvel Stadium in 2018 when Harry Taylor’s post-siren miss gifted the Dogs their first win over the Cats after 11 failed attempts.The boys sit back and enjoy those frantic last few moments as Bont tries to explain why 12 Bulldogs players were on the mark with their fingers crossed, hoping with all their might that big Harry’s kick would sail wide.The Dogs’ hard-running, high-flyer Matthew Robbins, better known to his former team-mates as ‘Big Poppa Pump’, joins the Zoom call to re-live his 146-game career and what’s happened since.Robbins chats to the boys about his post-career ankle injuries, home-schooling five kids, being traded to the Dogs from Geelong while in Bali, and the time he tried in vain to cash an oversized novelty cheque at Chasers Nightclub.Of course, there’s time to replay Robbins’ extraordinary one-handed hanger on Brisbane’s Chris Johnson late in the 2005 season…

The Western Bulldogs’ mullet-wearing young gun Bailey Smith joins Bob and the Bont for episode 10 of the Barkly Street podcast this week.Fresh from accepting the challenge to participate in ‘Big Freeze 6’, Smith joins the current and former Dogs’ stars to work through the serious - and not-so-serious - issues of the day.‘Baz’ gives an insight into his isolation period spent with Laitham Vandermeer, the ‘family reunion’ when the players returned to training last week, his 90’s-inspired dress sense, that famous mullet, and a long-standing superstition relating to his fridge!Before Smith enters the Zoom call, Bob quizzes Bont on the mood in the locker room, the importance of injury prevention as training loads increase, players in the competition who have a natural aura.Bontempelli also recalls the time he had to cover the space in front of Lance Franklin as a youngster…

It’s a Bulldogs captain smorgasbord on this week’s isolation episode of the Barkly Street podcast.Regular co-hosts Bob Murphy and Marcus Bontempelli, current and former skippers of the red, white and blue, are joined on Zoom by premiership captain Easton Wood.And there’s plenty to talk about, given it’s nearing the end of the first week back on the training track for AFL players, and the 2020 season restart is just around the corner.Bob and Bont delve into the hot topics of the day, including the new players’ world of temperature checks and COVID-19 protocols, what a normal day of training looks like, and if Clubs are going out of their way to separate the ‘stars’ of the team in their smaller groups.Wood then enters the call and the trio discusses the AFL’s ‘intimacy policy’, Bob’s tendency to send playing clips of himself to his former team-mates, his infamous last kick in AFL football, and much more.

As far as Barkly Street podcast guests go, Nathan Brown is just about the perfect fit to talk footy with Bob Murphy and Marcus Bontempelli. Brown, the star 219-gamer who booted 349 goals, played seven seasons at Whitten Oval before crossing to the Tigers, the club of choice for the Bulldogs podcast’s co-hosts. Top of the agenda for discussion is Brown’s role in the frenetic finish to the Dogs vs Tigers game of Round 5, 2008 – the drawn game in which he celebrated as if his team had triumphed. Brown also recalls his early years in the game, being given a ‘bath’ by Simon Goodwin as a youngster, needing to back up a double-page Herald Sun spread, and how he still regrets the nature of his exit from the Western Bulldogs. Brown also outlines the impact of his horrific leg injury, and nominates Chris Grant’s match-winning goal in 2000 against Essendon as one of his favourite football memories. Elsewhere on this week’s edition of Barkly Street, Bob and Bont chat through footy’s imminent return, how the Dogs players are connecting with each other in isolation, and the Bont tells the audience who he’s most keen to catch up with after social gathering restrictions are eased.

Which best describes the one and only, Jarrad ‘Spindleshanks’ Grant? However you view him, Grant oozes character and entertainment factor, which makes him an ideal guest for the Happy Hour edition of Barkly Street with Bob Murphy and Marcus Bontempelli. ‘Spindles’, a podcaster himself, spends some ‘Zoom’ time with Bob and Bont, his former Bulldog team-mates, in the third episode of the isolation series. Grant was a fan favourite over an 81-game, seven-year stint at VU Whitten Oval, and he has lost none of his quick wit and cheeky demeanour since hanging up the boots. Tune in to find out about the origins of the Bulldogs’ ‘dice game’, Grant’s career path post footy, why his nickname was ‘microphone head’, how he was perfectly pranked by Barry Hall and his trademark one-finger goal celebration.

Rising star key forward Aaron Naughton is this week’s special guest on the Barkly Street podcast with Bob and Bont, fresh from his isolation period back home with his family in Western Australia. ‘Naughty’ talks to the boys about reacquainting himself with his childhood bedroom, fishing trips, and his ‘rev-head’ days at Bathurst with his dad. On the field, he talks through his breakout performance against Richmond a year ago, his toughest opponents so far and how he can continue to improve. In this week’s ‘Dog Tales’ segment, Bob and Bont break down the dying seconds of the Bulldogs’ incredible away win against Sydney in 2015.

Luke Beveridge is the latest big name to be lured onto the Barkly Street podcast with regular co-hosts Bob Murphy and Marcus Bontempelli. In the latest isolation edition of the show, ‘Bevo’ chats to the boys about handling the Lachie Hunter situation, AFL hubs and the possibilities of a return to footy, his coaching origins, who has inspired him, the use of metaphors and philosophy in coaching, and life for a senior coach away from the Club. Bob and Bont also introduce ‘Dog Tales’, a new segment which breaks down huge moments in the Bulldogs’ recent history. First up, it was the Bont’s incredible right-foot snap against Melbourne back in 2014.

On Episode Two of Barkly Street: Happy Hour, Bob and Bont are joined by their childhood hero - none other than 800-goal Richmond Tigers superstar, Matthew Richardson. The pair of Bulldogs champions transport themselves back to their youth to talk to ‘Richo’ about his own childhood hero, state of origin football, surfing, the day he booted 10 goals against the Bulldogs in 2004, and much more.

In this week’s episode of Barkly Street, Bob and Bont delve into the events of the last five days, giving their take on the incident involving Lachie Hunter. They chat about the challenge of leadership when a close friend has made a mistake, and how football clubs support their own while needing to uphold and set of standards. The Bont discusses his tough initiation to the Bulldogs’ captaincy, and the opportunity for Hunter to rebuild trust and emerge as an even strong person and leader. The boys also run the rule over the new Netflix documentary The Last Dance, Bont launches his own segment ‘The Puppy Diaries’ and the call goes out for Dogs fans to recommend significant match moments which can be broken down and analysed on next week’s show.

Bob Murphy and Marcus Bontempelli reconvene (over the internet) for an Easter edition of the Barkly Street podcast.This week’s special guest is former Club captain Luke Darcy, who broke the news of his new role as a Bulldogs Board member and fends off some friendly banter in a new segment, ‘Group Hug’.The boys get the scoop on many infamous stories involving ‘Darce’ over the years, including:Memories of his first few games in the AFL.That Brownlow Medal party at the Anglers Tavern in 2002.A notorious training tussle with Bob.Trying to sneak out of a torturous pre-season camp.Which Bulldog players he admired the most.How the Darcy household is dealing with isolation life.The changing face of broadcasting AFL football.There’s also time for Bob and Bont to discuss how they spent their isolation style Easter ‘long weekend’, and the world is introduced to Bont’s new puppy!