Opinion Would you like Marc Murphy as a free agent at Geelong?

[foxdog50]

Just wondering would you Marc Murphy as a free agent?
We know the positives ( Gun player, a leader etc)
And the opposite? ( in his 30s, take a spot of a young kid etc)
Let the discussion begin.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

Please god no.

 

[cats_09]

No - where does he fit in the 22?

If he signed to our VFL team and provided experience as a senior player, then go for it

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

Absolutely not.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Pass.

 

[Jeff76]

Nah we need more injury prone forwards.

 

[Daniel McL]

Nah. I really like Murphy but can’t see where he fits considering he has to play midfield. Even next year I’d want Parfitt playing more midfield time as well as Fogarty moving up the field some more in time.

 

[The Casey Cat]

Good player but do not need.

Sent from my XT1572 using Tapatalk

 

[Boxhead_31]

Sounds like he doesn't want a lot of cash, and as a UFA it has some appeal but not sure if we need an injury prone 30yo

 

[FredLeDeux]

Sounds like he doesn't want a lot of cash, and as a UFA it has some appeal but not sure if we need an injury prone 30yo

He missed some of 2016 and this year, but he hasn't really been injury-prone.

 

[The Casey Cat]

And problem is he's a straight mid. Can't really play anywhere else. Unless happy to play in reserves unless one or two of Danger, Ablett, Selwood, Duncan or Mendgola is injured. Even then we should really be playing Cunico and Constable.

Sounds like he doesn't want a lot of cash, and as a UFA it has some appeal but not sure if we need an injury prone 30yo

Sent from my XT1572 using Tapatalk

 

[foxdog50]

If... And I mean if Tim Kelly left I'd take him no worries at all.

 

[MacStradbroke]

If he's cheap and free why not. Pretty classy sitting on a wing.

 

[Isaac Norm Smith]

If... And I mean if Tim Kelly left I'd take him no worries at all.

Ahead of Dahlhaus?

 

[Footy Smarts]

Depends completely on his wage demands. On minimum wage at no trade cost anyone would be mad not to have him. Obviously as the wage goes up there is a point where it stops being beneficial. I don't know how much cap space we've got but if he's happy to be outside our top 10-12 earners then it's probably worth it. Similar to Dahlhaus I'd say.

 

[romeohwho]

I like him but a 31 year old with a foot injury lacks appeal.

 

[cynical]

need youth not broken down geriatrics

 

[InnocentBystandr]

Dahlhaus an option? I've always liked him (ex-Falcon too!).
Regarding Murphy, I can't see where he'd fit in our side (ie doesn't fill a gap - I mean, can he ruck?)
Still, I like that he has appeared to nominate us, maybe watching other ex-Carlton players in Hendo and Touhy singing after a win has some appeal.

 

[catempire]

Can he ruck?

 

[iameviljez]

Can he ruck?

Yeah, exactly - it would be better to recruit for need if possible.

It would also skew our midfield very, very old.

 

[CatsDoItBetter]

He’s a very good player who on paper would add more class to the team. Sounds like he’d move on cheap wages and won’t cost draft picks. Where does he play? And would we be bringing in another player that spends half the year in rehab? If he tells geelong he wants to come for a cheap contract I can’t see geelong saying no. Does it mean Danger and potentillay Ablett play forward almost permanently?

There’s potentially a lot of benefit but it’s with significant risks. It’d be great for the young mids training and playing with Ablett, Danger, Murphy and Selwood. But could also stifle their development in terms of where they play.

 

[Vdubs]

Can he ruck?

Overrated need- did you see NicNat tonight?
We're fine in that area.
Stanley BOG
Smith will regain form and fitness....?

 

[Vdubs]

At what cost?
One year at a time.
Would only enhance our depth.
Clever and classy player.
In depth medical screening essential.

 

[foxdog50]

Ahead of Dahlhaus?

Well I'd Dahlhaus in the forward line for his pressure as well.

 

[bulletproof]

No.

Dalhaus is rubbish btw.