The 'delicate', 'graceful' Mr Hudson

[Ghost Dog]

'The People's Beard' helped to make the Bulldogs a better place
Bob Murphy
August 25, 2011

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BEARDS are flying at half mast today as a tribute to our retired comrade, Ben ''The People's Beard'' Hudson.

The decision has come as a shock to many of his admirers. It's fine for Ben to retire, but the beard that has long adorned his face is, in fact, the property of the people. For some, you sense there will never be closure.

Still, it might be best to move on from the messy endings of such matters and just raise a glass - or indeed, a razor - to one of our favourite Bulldogs and his trusty, hairy sidekick.

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/the-peoples-beard-helped-to-make-the-bulldogs-a-better-place-20110824-1jabk.html#ixzz1Vyv9RG00


http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/the-peoples-beard-helped-to-make-the-bulldogs-a-better-place-20110824-1jabk.html

[westdog54]

I love Bobby's Columns. That one really made me chuckle. You could sense the admiration he has for the Beard. For Huddo as well:D

Loved this line:



Recruiting older players is not an exact science. Some just don't work out, some go loopy and write books

Wonder who that's a reference to?

[Mofra]

Awesome article, he's my inspiration for my recent football comeback as a ruckman. I've had to keep my beard.

[LostDoggy]

Great article indeed! Love your work Bobby! All "beards at half-mast"! Hehehe! These two obviously have a great relationship. I recall at the trainers function last year, when I got Bob to sign my Beard scarf, he said something like...."I think the Beard will be here later, so that all his disciples can meet him!!!" Was chuckling lots!

[LostDoggy]

I love Bobby's Columns. That one really made me chuckle. You could sense the admiration he has for the Beard. For Huddo as well:D

Loved this line:

Wonder who that's a reference to?

I literally laughed out loud when I read that bit. Love it Bobby…

[bornadog]

The People's Beard born right here on WOOF.

[LostDoggy]

I love Bobby's Columns. That one really made me chuckle. You could sense the admiration he has for the Beard. For Huddo as well:D

Loved this line:



Wonder who that's a reference to?

Yep had a good chuckle with that line, great article Bobby.

[bornadog]

What a great article by Bob and a great tribute to one of the most under rated ruckman in the AFL.

[LostDoggy]

Great article!! We will miss Huddo and The Peoples Beard. I will wear my scarf the next 2 weeks, and then it too shall go into retirement. :)

[strebla]

Hhahhahaha "some people go loopy and write a book" gold Bobby gold that said the beard will be missed his thirst for the contest is second to none so glad I have my front row seats to say goodbye!!

[Ozza]

Good article by Bob. Bit of humour - but also some good sentiment towards his mate, and a very good player for the club over the last 4 years.

[ledge]

Johnno and his book I rekon ;)

[Ghost Dog]

http://images.theage.com.au/2010/04/21/1346365/130x95_robert_murphy-130x95.gif

Off topic - what is going on with this photo of Bob from THEAGE???
. Looks like one of those Bozos out of Twilight.
All pale and gothic.

[AndrewP6]

http://images.theage.com.au/2010/04/21/1346365/130x95_robert_murphy-130x95.gif

Off topic - what is going on with this photo of Bob from THEAGE???
. Looks like one of those Bozos out of Twilight.
All pale and gothic.

He is fairly pale at the best of times! ;)

[Ghost Dog]

He is fairly pale at the best of times! ;)

turn your collar up and look surly--Rock star !