Michael Barlow vs Marc Murphy

[HyperAgressiveDonk]

Barlow V Murphy

Two super players, the same age. But who is better and which one would you prefer in your side?

 

[rose jam]

One is a ball winner who kicks goals and makes his team better, the other is Marc Murphy

 

[Wooljay]

Marc Murphy is a champion, his best is on par with Judd's. Barlow is a sensation at the moment, but as a long term prospect I'd feel more comfortable having Murph in my team.

 

[jimmy35]

Love what Barlow's doing but I'd take Murphy long term.

 

[BluesKreuz]

Marc Murphy is a champion, his best is on par with Judd's. Barlow is a sensation at the moment, but as a long term prospect I'd feel more comfortable having Murph in my team.

totally agree!

 

[Blues_Man]

Another thread that appears to have been started by a pimply 13 yr old ....why pick these two players ..why not start a thread comparing every player in the comp ?

saying the OP is childish is being kind.

Keep it in the bay.

 

[Jeremias]

One is a ball winner who kicks goals and makes his team better, the other is Marc Murphy

You are a moron.

 

[Cynic]

Geez Murphy by the Bass Strait. Not that that's anything against Barlow either.

 

[wild side]

Barlow !
He's a rookie listed player, Murphy no 1 draft pick.
Mick's tougher as well.
Those Assumption College kids go ok !

 

[galindez]

Barlow probably better this year, but yeah, I'd take Murphy and so would every recruiter in the afl

 

[tugga]

Another thread that appears to have been started by a pimply 13 yr old ....why pick these two players ..why not start a thread comparing every player in the comp ?

saying the OP is childish is being kind.

Keep it in the bay.

What's wrong with asking the question? If you don't want to answer, then fine. Or are you a bit concerned that there will be a bit of support for Barlow?

 

[HyperAgressiveDonk]

Another thread that appears to have been started by a pimply 13 yr old ....why pick these two players ..why not start a thread comparing every player in the comp ?

saying the OP is childish is being kind.

Keep it in the bay.

Barlow is a guy everyone looked over as a kid and is now the 2nd favourite for the Brownlow medal in his first year of AFL football.

Murphy is a highly touted number 1 draft pick who has a lot of ability and is expected to reach the heights Barlow has hit this year and maybe even eclipse them down the track

I think it's a very fair poll. Not to mention interesting!!

 

[Carlton_Blues]

Murphy.

Why isnt this thread on the Polls board?

 

[AG]

Marc Murphy is a champion

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[FD2646]

Barlow is taller, has quicker acceleration over 20m and with another 4 years in the afl system (Murphy has had 4 years already) I would be willing to be that he will be just as good, if not better than Murphy..........but hey my team is Freo so yes I could be viewed as bias!

 

[HyperAgressiveDonk]

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I know

 

[HyperAgressiveDonk]

Barlow is taller, has quicker acceleration over 20m and with another 4 years in the afl system (Murphy has had 4 years already) I would be willing to be that he will be just as good, if not better than Murphy..........but hey my team is Freo so yes I could be viewed as bias!

I would prefer Barlow as well.

Murphy hasn't reached the same heights yet as Barlow this year. Unbelievable he is second favourite for the Brownlow and polling in the top few in most player of the year awards

Scary to think how good Barlow could be...

 

[Vitriol]

Barlow for me, racks up the possesions and uses them well. has been one of the best players this year imo

 

[The Panther]

Barlow is bit of a plodder/accumlator but is pretty neat by hand/foot.

Murphy has good pace off the mark but he turns/butchers the ball over too much for someone who is overrated to "very good" status like he is.

Hard choice, both overrated & with glaring weaknesses, Barlow/pace, Murphy/disposal.

 

[100action]

why are people choosing Murphy as a long term prospect? you do realize they are both the same age right?, why cant Barlow improve as much as Murphy in the long term given he has even had less time in the AFL system?

 

[purpleblood29]

Barlow is bit of a plodder/accumlator but is pretty neat by hand/foot.

Murphy has good pace off the mark but he turns/butchers the ball over too much for someone who is overrated to "very good" status like he is.

Hard choice, both overrated & with glaring weaknesses, Barlow/pace, Murphy/disposal.

It is interesting because Barlow appears to be slow. When he isn't. I think his 20m sprint was 2.89 seconds at state screening. It is more his style that makes him appear slow.

 

[Sin City]

It is interesting because Barlow appears to be slow. When he isn't. I think his 20m sprint was 2.89 seconds at state screening. It is more his style that makes him appear slow.

Barlow overcomes any perceived lack of pace by running to the right spots anyway.

 

[Sin City]

One is a ball winner who kicks goals and makes his team better, the other is Marc Murphy

What a silly thing to say.

Marc Murphy is a champion, his best is on par with Judd's. Barlow is a sensation at the moment, but as a long term prospect I'd feel more comfortable having Murph in my team.

 

[Gozz]

Yes Barlow is playing better football right now but it annoys me that u bring up the comparison after Carlton have played Freo. This is becuase if murphy had played the other night the match may have gone completely different with murphy dominating instead of Barlow who may have got 10 touches and opinions may then be different. But instead Barlow has got another three brownlow votes and murphy was sitting in the grandstand with nothing he can do.

And when players are injured people easily forget how good they are eg. the ridiculous Jack vs Nick Riewoldt poll. Jack's played 12 good games, Nick 100 good games.

 

[Dyslexic Emo]

Yes Barlow is playing better football right now but it annoys me that u bring up the comparison after Carlton have played Freo. This is becuase if murphy had played the other night the match may have gone completely different with murphy dominating instead of Barlow who may have got 10 touches and opinions may then be different. But instead Barlow has got another three brownlow votes and murphy was sitting in the grandstand with nothing he can do.

And when players are injured people easily forget how good they are eg. the ridiculous Jack vs Nick Riewoldt poll. Jack's played 12 good games, Nick 100 good games.

When you put it like that it's definately Barlow. Why would you want a player who stays out until 3 in themorning playing poker before a game playing for your team?