Tegan Dymock carries premiership-winning father's legacy on in historic match for the Bulldogs
It was a moment Jim Dymock admits he didn't expect to ever see, but 30 years on from his own premiership success he watched his daughter don the colours he once wore.
The Bulldogs great was present in the stands as the club's inaugural NRLW side unveiled a remarkable 26-12 victory over the Newcastle Knights.
Among those on the field was a powering prop, who is his daughter, Tegan Dymock.
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The 22-year-old will carry on her father's legacy at the club for the next two seasons as she looks to follow in his footsteps through all aspects of the game.
"With the last name Dymock, rugby league has always been my world," she told Nine ahead of the season.
"I had my favourites but my Dad was my hero. I wish I could be half the player he was.
"He would talk about how the Bulldogs were a family, and now I know what that means."
Bulldogs great Jim Dymock with his daughter, Tegan. Nine
Each time the prop walks through the doors at Belmore, she comes face to face with a picture of her father during the 1995 premiership match.
Now, she is proud to bring the "Dymock" name back to the club.
"I'm very proud of the girls that we got the win today," Tegan told Nine post-match.
"It's really cool to put on the blue and white."
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Having made her NRLW debut with the Dragons in 2021 before joining forces with the Sharks in 2023, Tegan admitted "the Bulldogs have always been my team."
But her Clive Churchill winning father was still in disbelief.
"Having four daughters I never thought this would happen," Jim told Nine post-match.
"Me coming to the footy to watch one of my kids play - I can't (believe it). I'm very proud. I'm happy for her and the team.
"It was a bit of a journey, she is a bit like me. She went to a couple clubs and then ended up at Canterbury. I think it is a good fit for her so hopefully she does well this year."
