Luke Hodge And Bob Murphy's Touching Moment Before The Game

It's a big night for send-offs at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.

It's headlined by Hawthorn champ Luke Hodge and Western Bulldogs skipper Bob Murphy saying their goodbyes.

The two managed to meet before the start of the game, too.

Murphy - starting forward - made his way to Hodge, where the two shook hands and embraced.

It was a moment filled with plenty of respect.

Fair to say Bob got the early points, being involved in the Dogs' first goal by handing it off to Liam Picken in the forward pocket.