Legendary Sports Writer Martin Flanagan says that they combined to win a flag that came from nowhere and they're an extraordinary bunch behind closed doors. The Western Bulldogs were a club with no luck, no stars, no right to win and no culture of success. The Bulldogs two guiding spirits, captain Bob Murphy and Coach Luke Beveridge welcomed Martin behind closed doors to tell their yarn.
Martin Flanagan in discussion with Sports Writers Festival Curator Francis Leach reflects on his book and the magic he unearthed chronicling the fairy-tale AFL Premiership winning Western Bulldogs of 2016.
A Wink from the Universe
One of our most beloved sportswriters takes us behind the scenes of a football fairytale.
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