Rugby, Australian Football: Waugh tells Dogs to enjoy it

STEVE WAUGH was known as The Iceman of world cricket but he was called in yesterday to heat up the Bulldogs' grand final aspirations ahead of tonight's sudden-death match against Penrith.

Waugh is regarded as one of Australia's best motivational speakers, and the Bulldogs certainly came away inspired.

Only 80 minutes away from a grand final, the Bulldogs were told to live for the moment and appreciate the position they find themselves in.

The move to call in the current Australian of the Year and recently retired Test captain might prove a masterstroke from Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes.

"I just told them to enjoy the moment - they've obviously worked very hard to get there," Waugh said.

"The main message was pretty simple. I told them to focus on the process and that will look after the end result."