Past #40: Thomas Murphy - delisted after 8 NM games/1 NM goal - thanks Murph

[Heaps of fun]

So really, what was the knock on him? Overage rookie pick who half a season into his career looks like a keeper.

Thought it was ball finding. 14 touches in 60% TOG on debut seemed alright to me.

 

[Colbys Boots]

In happier news, we now have an official new "Spud" - as any self-respecting Irishman would know.

I need to double check this but I think the kid is distant related to Ned Kelly.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Thought it was ball finding. 14 touches in 60% TOG on debut seemed alright to me.

I wouldn't mind seeing his one wood sneak up in to the forward 60 and having a ping this week, if/when the Cats load up our forward 50.

 

[Roosurgence]

Thought he was ok again today. At least he didn’t panic, fumble and could hit his targets.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Player of the future

 

[Moti]

Must stay in, composed.

 

[Happy Hour]

56% tog. Shows signs he will make it but has to be first out. Not ready.

 

[Roosurgence]

56% tog. Shows signs he will make it but has to be first out. Not ready.

I disagree. A guy with his composure and foot skills is gold.

If the other donkeys at there today had those traits we won that easily today.

 

[archereleven]

Good composure and disposal, an absolute anomaly at nmfc.

Stays in for nine.

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[Happy Hour]

I disagree. A guy with his composure and foot skills is gold.

If the other donkeys at there today had those traits we won that easily today.

Perhaps. We all know how much the new kid on the block is "untouchable" around these parts. But we didnt finish off the game last week and we didnt today. Last week 60% tog with us a player down, this week 56%. Not saying he doesnt show anything, just that he's not ready yet.

 

[shinboner magic]

I disagree. A guy with his composure and foot skills is gold.

If the other donkeys at there today had those traits we won that easily today.

Agree wholeheartedly- put him into the positions Lmac found himself and I back him in to hit targets - just needs to get in the right places.
This kid is a keeper.

 

[muttley45]

I reckon i saw every other defender have a crack at kicking in except Murphy, who would probably be the best kick of all of them. No way does he get dropped, (to use a Kingyism) we have use his assets more for our advantage.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Kid looks good. Excellent composure.

 

[billnats]

Good decision maker... must be dropped!

 

[Roosurgence]

Agree wholeheartedly- put him into the positions Lmac found himself and I back him in to hit targets - just needs to get in the right places.
This kid is a keeper.

Yep. Doesn’t deserve to be first out in today’s performance. I agree he will need to build to AFL fitness, but the kid has all the tools to be a great offensive defender.

 

[Jindrrk]

he was one I didn't get pissed off in the entire game. He's a ripper and a hair saver....

 

[Billy Not Really]

He's actually pretty reliable, like EVW, he may not spark up but you can rely on him to do the job. I think he's the perfect replacement while Ed's out with injury.

 

[Val Keating]

56% tog. Shows signs he will make it but has to be first out. Not ready.

Gees that’s bugger all for a defender. Do you know what it was last week?

Really like him. Composed and has the reputation of a good leg, haven’t seen it in the afl yet though.

 

[arden station]

Made good decisions under pressure, didn't panic, and can kick quickly effectively when required. Like his acceleration and agility. Kicking technique very good - straight back, straight through. Doesn't wind up and kick round the corner so is not going to be a liability in pressure games.

 

[rickety]

I reckon i saw every other defender have a crack at kicking in except Murphy, who would probably be the best kick of all of them. No way does he get dropped, (to use a Kingyism) we have use his assets more for our advantage.

Best kick at the club, I called it weeks ago

 

[ArchKing Carey]

Thought he was ok again today. At least he didn’t panic, fumble and could hit his targets.

So, better than half our list today

 

[Twinkletoes]

This kid's certainly passed his audition well. If he was pencilled in as a player of the future a week ago I reckon we can overwrite it with blue ink now.

He and EVW will be a great combo for us down the track.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Already looks like a 50 game player. You can relax when he has the ball.

 

[ferball]

Good composure and disposal, an absolute anomaly at nmfc.

Stays in for nine.

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Is that " stays in for nine" or meant to be "stays in for mine"?

Cos I reckon it wouldn't hurt to give him a run of games, unless his performance starts dropping off.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Made good decisions under pressure, didn't panic, and can kick quickly effectively when required. Like his acceleration and agility. Kicking technique very good - straight back, straight through. Doesn't wind up and kick round the corner so is not going to be a liability in pressure games.

He's more important being a possible second kick than the first.

The second kick from the kick in has more ability to create plays. No point wasting your best kick being an almost guaranteed mark in the pocket.

It's why JMac does the kick ins most of the time. He's a decent kick in, but not the best kick in our defense.