Player Watch Lachlan Murphy - 100 Games!

[George Kramer]

Mutineer thoughts?

 

[spenze]

I can't believe Berry got subbed off and Murphy stayed on.

We needed leadership at that crucial stage

 

[Rotayjay]

I acknowledge he worked very hard just to get on an AFL list (I read his log-cabin story) and he gives it his all. But that doesn't make him a good footballer. It's nothing personal Lachlan. I just want my club to win.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

What does Nicks see in him that he didn’t see in Riley knight

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Riley Knight

Age

29

Ht

181cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.4

4star

K

6.7

3star

HB

7.8

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

3.6

5star

G

0.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

11.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

6.0

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.6

4star

G

0.8

4star

?

 

[spenze]

My question is, how many votes do we think he is on in the B&F?

Given last years debacle I'd suggest he is on maybe 12 or 13

 

[MrBarry]

Rowe and Campo were talking about him prior to the game, they almost laughed at the fact he was playing his 100th. That kind of says it all.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

I can't believe Berry got subbed off and Murphy stayed on.

To play devils advocate, we're spoiled for choice for non-contributors. Can't sub them all out.

 

[WetCrow1991]

What does Nicks see in him that he didn’t see in Riley knight?

Riley Knight too tall and good at football.

 

[AFC979810]

Congratulations on playing 100. Hopefully he lifts a lot from last week's performance.

Definitely lifted.

Was one of the greatest 9 possession celebrations of 100 games I have seen. His one goal assist was testament to his efforts tonight.

Now has 20 touches, 0 goals, 0 behinds, 1 GA, 2 score involvements and 1 tackle inside 50 over the two games!!!

But I guess its all about his non statistical efforts!

His best non statistical effort was in the second quarter when we were down 24-6. Had a one on one on the wing. Bad kick by Geelong and Murphy completely misreads it diving and going to ground allowing the Geelong player to keep it in. His little unathletic legs tried so hard to catch the Geelong player, but he was unable to influence the contest resulting in a lace out pass to Hawkins.

There can be no defending him anymore. He simply cannot be in the best 22 next week.

I mean its gotten so bad even Mutineer isn't responding with laughing emoji's. Are you okay old mate?

 

[AFC979810]

Gryan Miers and Patrick Lipinksi come to mind immediately. Miers in particular is Murphy on steroids as a player.

Really, in a well functioning system, half forward is a very flexible role and is purely a response to what your core looks like. Have a lot of goal scorers? You want guys to push up and be an extra wingman.

What an apt comparison. Miers and Lipinski are the two players you suggested that play the Murphy role.

Lipinski - 22 touches, 6 marks, 2 goals, 2 tackles.
Miers - 26 touches, 4 marks, 3 goals, 3 tackles.
Murphy - 9 touches, 4 marks, 0 goals, 2 tackles.

And all of this talk about him being an extra midfielder - he has a Total of 3 clearances in 2024!

 

[adelaidecrows]

What an apt comparison. Miers and Lipinski are the two players you suggested that play the Murphy role.

Lipinski - 22 touches, 6 marks, 2 goals, 2 tackles.
Miers - 26 touches, 4 marks, 3 goals, 3 tackles.
Murphy - 9 touches, 4 marks, 0 goals, 2 tackles.

And all of this talk about him being an extra midfielder - he has a Total of 3 clearances in 2024!

This is Nicks problem. Converting every small player in the side into midfielders is his obsession, like he is trying to reinvent the game. Is it working? Not in the slightest. Rankine and Rachele should be half forward flankers. Putting them in the middle seems to be wasting their talents by taking them away from goal. We want their skills around the forward contest. Laird is a great midfielder but he was a fluke. Started as a rookie back pocket / flanker from memory. Not all players make great mids the same way great mids dont make great forwards.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Here's to another 100

 

[Sanders]

I can't believe Berry got subbed off and Murphy stayed on.

I can’t believe anyone would have wanted Berry to stay on?

 

[adelaidecrows]

This thread's name should be changed to 'You wish you only had a Mackay problem!'

The good old days when the clubs punching bag for constant selection still used to be considered an ok footballer. Now we just wish he was a footballer.

 

[GreyCrow]

This thread's name should be changed to 'You wish you only had a Mackay problem!'

The good old days when the clubs punching bag for constant selection still used to be considered an ok footballer. Now we just wish he was a footballer.

I remember when 14 disposals was considered a pass mark for David

Apparently its now 9 in a non-statistical role

(waits for the usual suspect to mention Markov podcast comments)

 

[AFC979810]

I know it’s only small consolation - but I would bet it’s extremely rare that either Murphy or Sloane will be worst on ground in any game they play this year.


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Has been bottom 3 worst on ground in Round 1 and Round 2. It's no consolation for leadership Murph.

 

[AFC979810]

I remember when 14 disposals was considered a pass mark for David

Apparently its now 9 in a non-statistical role

(waits for the usual suspect to mention Markov podcast comments)

Its amazing how his role wasn't non statistical when he lead the league in goal assists after round 5 last year. Had 8 in 4 games and everyone was talking about how valuable he was in that role.

Then he has only 6 goal assists in his next 20 games and suddenly we are back to him performing his KPI's in a completely undefined role that only the coaches and his supporters know what it is.

I thought his value was how he can help out our midfield as a crafty little clearance specialist. Has 3 clearances so far this year.

Can any of his supporters identify what his role actually is?

 

[lacrow]

Hayden Skipworth

Hayden Skipworth

Age

41

Ht

177cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

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14.3

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.4

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

5.8

3star

HB

2.2

2star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.4

4star

, part 2

 

[AFC979810]

Hayden Skipworth, part 2

Fair.

Rate Skipworth slightly higher.

 

[George Kramer]

Has been bottom 3 worst on ground in Round 1 and Round 2. It's no consolation for leadership Murph.

And this has been my argument about Murphy. He’s been dropped once a year and he’s not dropped after one poor game, so we have to sustain a period of poor form before we eventually drop him. Then we rush him back.

I just don’t get what the coaches fascination with him is