Marcus Bontempelli says there’s a “positive energy” across the Western Bulldogs as he prepares to steer the AFL membership for a fourth season.
The 27-year-old has been reappointed as captain, persevering with within the function he took over from Easton Wood in 2020.
Jack Macrae will proceed as vice-captain for a second season, with Taylor Duryea, Caleb Daniel and Aaron Naughton rounding out a five-man management group.
“It continues to be such an honour captaining this club and I am really excited about what is next for this group,” Bontempelli stated in a membership assertion.
“To be trusted again by the playing group and staff is something I won’t take for granted, while having guys of Jacko, Doc, CD and Naughty’s calibre is important in terms of building cohesion and continuing to search for sustained success.
“From a membership perspective, we worth contributions from all the taking part in group and encourage people to carry their very own management qualities to collectively add connection all through the 2023 season.
“There is a positive energy around our football program at the moment and it’s a privilege to lead this team for another season.”
The Bulldogs are out to make amends for a horror finish to 2022, after they threw away a 41-point lead over Fremantle in an elimination last.
The reappointment of Bontempelli and his deputy Macrae as leaders comes after the Bulldogs re-signed coach Luke Beveridge in December.
The 2016 premiership mentor has dedicated to the membership till the top of 2025 and is ready to turn out to be the longest-serving coach in Bulldogs historical past.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
