New trick for old Dog

by BELINDA CIPRIANO

DESPITE a 57 point loss to the Royals in round 23 South Fremantle is gearing up for a WAFL finals campaign.

Marty Atkins will be there as usual when the Bulldogs start their finals campaign but he won't be putting on the number 39 guernsey. Photo by Neil Woodgate

Bulldogs legend Marty Atkins said the club was disappointed about missing the last two finals series and excited about Sunday's first semi final meeting with Swan Districts.

After spending 15 years with the police force Atkins became the football manager at the Bulldogs this season.

He said starting a new job at the club where he played a record 266 games was a welcome change.

"I know the environment and culture of the club pretty well, so it's been an easy transition for me," he said.

Atkins, whose role involves looking after the players and match day preparations, said: "everyone is really enthusiastic about playing finals footy, coach John Dimmer has brought a new style of game into play and we are all excited about it."

The WAFL finals kick off on Sunday at Subiaco Oval with the first semi final between South Fremantle and Swan Districts at 11.10am followed by the second semi featuring Subiaco and Claremont at 2.15pm.

From the Fremantle Herald.

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