Western Bulldogs skipper Bob Murphy is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a knee reconstruction when the reigning premiers hit the training track on Monday.Murphy underwent knee surgery in April after he ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament against Hawthorn in round three.The 34-year-old missed the Dogs drought-breaking grand final win over Sydney but is well-placed to start his 18th AFL pre-season program after working through a lengthy individual recovery plan.The best way to answer that is that I forget about my knee (when Im training) at the moment, Murphy replied when asked about his progress on Thursday.Im back into almost full training and feeling healthy and strong ... Im ready to get into another campaign.Its always fun to be part of the pack ... its never much fun to be in rehab. Its probably the longest pre-season in the history of the game ... its been going since (April).It will be nice to pull the boots on again.The Dogs first-to-fourth-year players started training this week and will be joined by the rest of the squad on Monday.The skipper will still be held back from contact drills, but should join the main group around Christmas.Murphys return will be a significant boost for the Bulldogs as they attempt to claim the third premiership flag in the clubs history.After 62 years you build up quite a hunger and one premiership isnt going to do it in terms of satisfying that hunger, he said.Ill be pushing the boys along to stay hungry for more wins and more success.Off the back of last year there should be a lot of momentum.Murphy spoke to reporters from Seaspray on the Victorian east coast in his role as an ambassador for the Gippsland Carnival - a new greyhound racing event that will incorporate four country cups. Salomon Outlet Schweiz .Y. - Rob Manfred was promoted Monday to Major League Baseballs chief operating officer, which may make him a candidate to succeed Bud Selig as commissioner. Salomon Schuhe Kaufen .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. http://www.salomonschweiz.ch/ . Louis Blues. Shane Hnidy joins Brian Munz for the broadcast on TSN 1290 Radio at 7pm ct. Salomon Schuhe Günstig Kaufen .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner. Größentabelle Salomon Schuhe . -- Gus Malzahn finally had his day in Fayetteville. Gloucester have signed Lyon back-row Carl Fearns ahead of next season.Fearns has impressed in the Top 14 after joining Lyon from Bath at the end of the 2014-15 campaign.He can cover both sides of the back-row and No.8 and will bring added physicality to Gloucesters pack.Were very happy that Carl has opted to join Gloucester Rugby, Gloucester director of rugby David Humphreys said.Hes a quality performer who has made it clear that he wants to be playing in the Premiership to give himself the best possible chance of playing for England, and he sees Gloucester as the best place for him to achieve that goal.Carl is exactly the sort of individual that we were looking for to supplement what we already have in the back row. Skilful, tough, uncompromising and possessing a win at all costs attitude.ddddddddddddHes the kind of person you want alongside you when youre up against it and were very happy that hell be joining us for next season. Carls signing is a statement of intent for the future and he wont be the final signing we announce in the days to come.Fearns added: Im thrilled to joining Gloucester Rugby. Historically they have been a powerhouse in English rugby and Im looking forward to working with the players and coaches to help them achieve their ambitions.Ive really enjoyed playing my rugby in France and I feel as though I have become a better player for it. Im excited to return to the Premiership and get stuck in. ' ' '