From playing backyard cricket in 1980s Warragul to Community Cup with Paul Kelly in the 2000s, and from the joy of marrying his high school crush to the agony of a season-ending ACL rupture... These experiences and more saw AFL legend and former Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy sit down and write his memoir, 'Leather Soul'. The book explores how the country kid with a gypsy’s heart became an All-Australian captain, and describes what it's like to have your club reach the AFL Grand Final for the first time in 62 years, yet have to cheer from the sidelines.

Bob now works with the Fremantle Dockers as Head of Leadership and as a Skills Specialist, in addition to providing support for the AFLW program. Bob continues to stand out as one of the AFL’s most memorable and unique characters; he has never been a typical footballer and cites his move to Perth with his family, as one of the best decisions they have made.

This event is proudly presented by the Trinity College Parent Council.

Light nibbles and refreshments provided.

Places are strictly limited for this event. If sold out, please email events@trinity.wa.edu.au to be added to the waitlist.

Times

6.00pm: Guest arrival; refreshments
6.30pm: Formalities commence
Approx 8.30pm: Q&A
9.00pm: Event concludes

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