LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Lamb's Legacy Shines as Bulldogs Celebrate Historic Win
Bulldogs fans of a certain age will always remember Terry Lamb lifting the premiership trophy after the 1995 grand final.
According to nrl.com.au, Lamb led his team to triumph in what many saw as an unwinnable match against a formidable Manly squad that had only lost two games that year.
Though retirement was anticipated for Lamb after the game, he chose to play one more season in 1996.
The memory of their painful 1994 grand final loss to Mal Meninga's Raiders served as a driving force for the Bulldogs' victory.
Now, three decades later, the heroes of '95 have come together as a new team approaches their own chance at history.
Both squads were built on a strong defensive foundation, with a robust forward pack that allowed skilled backs to exploit opponents effectively.
While Lamb was the key figure, he was supported by notable talents like John Timu and Matthew Ryan, who excelled as dynamic centres, and Clive Churchill Medallist Jim Dymock, a crafty lock.