Murphy, Brennan and Thurgood - under the pump from the birch?

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With the good form and promise showed by birchall in the first 2 rounds and then in the vfl on the weekend, what does this mean for players such as murphy, brennan and thurgood as all seem to be atm aiming for the same hbf/utility spot?

Brennan with his poor kicking seems to be on thin ice, thurgood needs to seriously bulk up and stop getting injured, while murphy seems to have been leapfrogged in the pecking order by birchall maybe due to concerns of his lack of pace.
Meanwhile birch appears to have shown good speed, composure and decison making, clean skills and an almost afl ready body in his performances so far.

Any thoughts on where do these 3 players (murphy, brennan and thurgood) fit in hawthorns long term future/ lineup?
 

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Brennan - Yes. He better start producing..

Murphy - Not too sure where the coaching staff see's him at..

Thurgood - Hasnt played in 06, but a very encouraging 05. Id personally select him before the Birch..
 

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Brennan looks in trouble. Can take a mark, but not enough in modern footy, especially at his height if he can't kick.

Thurgood looks like a utility that could play a number positions, so I think Hawthorn would be pretty keen to see how he goes after another season on the weights. They might start getting worried if he hasn't put on any by start on next year.

Murphy sounds like he's developing ok. Slowly getting himself into some decent form at Box Hill. I reckon he'll play games during the year.

Birchall definately has come in quickly and put himself right up for selection. His good foot diposal and poise with the ball looks mature beyond his years.
 

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A bit stiff on Murphy and Thurgood.

-Brenno definitely needs to find a position and excel there. Also, he needs to sho w improvement in his skills.

-Murphy wasn't fit at all in 2005 and he's probably still finding his way. I prefer him as a forward and I think he'll definitely see soem time at Hawthorn this year. It's only his 2nd year remember.

-Thurgood needs fitness and he probably won't have it for awhile, but he's got plenty to work with.
 
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