Murphy Must Go Forward

[BulldogBelle]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

I can think of half a dozen players I'd rather lose than Bob.
Putting our ' talent' in the fWD-line is all and good but there is a balance.
One of the reasons we're having to pull him forward is because the designated foward players
are not quite getting it right, while doing many good things.

I understand you can't cotton wool players but, work where and when it counts I say.

Murphy is becoming the Chris Grant or Ted Whitten of our side, forward or back, a leader by example...

Hopefully Hargrave can come in this week against the Tigers and play the rebounding/defensive role that Murphy is playing.

Our forwards, primarily Jones, Grant and Roughead need Murphy and Gia's leadership in the F50...

[LostDoggy]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

No. We'll crucify his body there....I don't think he is good enough anymore to compete effectively with stronger bodies of the toughest teams.....and he will be forced to come too far up the ground to get kicks. Let him run off half back where he has some freedom and flair and time, with occasional journeys forward.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

No. We'll crucify his body there....I don't think he is good enough anymore to compete effectively with stronger bodies of the toughest teams.....and he will be forced to come too far up the ground to get kicks. Let him run off half back where he has some freedom and flair and time, with occasional journeys forward.

Agreed, Mental

[Murphy'sLore]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

Agree. Please don't let's break Murph for short term gain.

[chef]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

No. We'll crucify his body there....I don't think he is good enough anymore to compete effectively with stronger bodies of the toughest teams.....and he will be forced to come too far up the ground to get kicks. Let him run off half back where he has some freedom and flair and time, with occasional journeys forward.

This. The way I see it we'll either get 1-2 seasons out of him as a forward or 3-4 as a back man.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

Agreed, Mental

If you agree mate, don't call him names!

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

If you agree mate, don't call him names!

Well red white and blue can drive you a bit crazy can't it?

Mind you , who would be a saints supporter? They must be sick of narrow losses.
Suffer in yer Jocks!

Wonder where Bob actually prefers playing himself?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

Agree. Please don't let's break Murph for short term gain.

Yes, our forward line might seem fragile but there is no point putting potentially fragile players in there, Murphy gives us drive on the rebound, is a good decision maker and with Lake and Williams out gives us some maturity, at times during the game I have no problem with Murphy or Gilbee spending time at the top of the forward 50 but only if it does'nt leave us vulnerable down back

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[boydogs]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

Yes, our forward line might seem fragile but there is no point putting potentially fragile players in there, Murphy gives us drive on the rebound, is a good decision maker and with Lake and Williams out gives us some maturity, at times during the game I have no problem with Murphy or Gilbee spending time at the top of the forward 50 but only if it does'nt leave us vulnerable down back

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With Hargrave back now, perhaps we can afford to release Gilbee forward as we did today. As Lake, Williams and Wood come back this should become easier to cover.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

I like Gilbee forward. And i think Murphy needs to stay back when the game is played on our terms. I think when he went forward is when the Tigers made a little comback. Should use Murphy if we need to roll the dice to win the game.

[Desipura]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

I like Gilbee forward. And i think Murphy needs to stay back when the game is played on our terms. I think when he went forward is when the Tigers made a little comback. Should use Murphy if we need to roll the dice to win the game.

Gilbee likes playing against the tigers, he got 30 possessions against them last year

[LostDoggy]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

Gilbee likes playing against the tigers, he got 30 possessions against them last year

Even against Collingwood he did quite well up forward

[always right]

Re: Murphy Must Go Forward

I like Gilbee forward. And i think Murphy needs to stay back when the game is played on our terms. I think when he went forward is when the Tigers made a little comback. Should use Murphy if we need to roll the dice to win the game.

Murphy went forward in the middle of Richmond's run-on. He actually kicked the freak goal to stop the rot. I like him playing back and pushed forward as the opportunity or need arises.