News Murray Newman Elevated

[bodazoka]

Wow just when I started to loose faith! Simmo want's me to hold on apparently!

If they think he is good enough to promote I'm stocked and would love to see him as the sub.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Hasn't he missed a it of footy recently .

He's been in the seniors the last 6 weeks , before that he missed 8 weeks

In addition to that - he had a thumb injury - which should have meant he kept up a heap of running

 

[RookiePick]

Hmm...Muz might actually make a fantastic sub. I guess Simmo took poorly to my "safety first" sub strategy sledge earlier today.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Spud/ delist. I hope he plays and does so with fire in his belly.

Seem to remember this happen to Brad Dick a few years back , he was in alright form , randomly got elevated , everyone got excited he was going to play that week and then he wasn't even named a emeregncey

Dick also got randomly elevated to the senior list and spent a year wasting a senior list position. Random.

 

[boondy]

Not sure I buy that he can ready the play without moving his lips. But I'm unsure of Newman's form in the WAFL so I shan't compare them.

he lip sincs

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

I'm still not sold on Newman. I don't think he is a genuine forward nor a genuine mid. One of those players that struggles to find a position.

He's not overly quick, despite what mane here keep saying and his disposal is "neat" rather than fantastic.

He could probably play the position Hill is but imo we'd ideally want an elite small forward who can run through the middle ala Betts, Ballantyne or Rioli to really add value. This would then allow Lecras to play higher.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

He could probably play the position Hill is but imo we'd ideally want an elite small forward who can run through the middle ala Betts, Ballantyne or Rioli to really add value. This would then allow Lecras to play higher.

Lol.

 

[squashface]

First thing that has boded well for Muzz in years

 

[Barney44]

I remember a time long ago when WCE gave guys like Newman a game or two around this time of year. Not sure if they are going to sign or delist them so they give them a couple of games to see how they handle the step up even if their WAFL form has been average (Jordan Jones, Callum Wilson come to mind).

Wonder if that is what is happening now.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

I'm still not sold on Newman. I don't think he is a genuine forward nor a genuine mid. One of those players that struggles to find a position.

He's not overly quick, despite what mane here keep saying and his disposal is "neat" rather than fantastic.

He could probably play the position Hill is but imo we'd ideally want an elite small forward who can run through the middle ala Betts, Ballantyne or Rioli to really add value. This would then allow Lecras to play higher.

Half forwards don't struggle to find positions at AFL level. Rather it's a hard position to play and play well.

You need midfield nous and forward ability, of which Newman has both. Newman is not a genuine small forward (which are all but redundant) of old but a medium forward/ small midfielder who has great agility and ground level aptitude. Nice clean and quick hands in close at his best and yes his disposal is neat by foot rather than elite.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Lol.

Both Frodo, Betts have little or no midfield application.

 

[Sw3Et]

Hellooo Newman

 

[midorigreenwood]

Hutchings bumps selwood.

Newman in as sub.

 

[eagles rule]

He's been in the seniors the last 6 weeks , before that he missed 8 weeks

In addition to that - he had a thumb injury - which should have meant he kept up a heap of running

ok thanks guys , really hope he gets a run sooner rather than later as its been a very long wait ..

 

[bUCKET__]

Nice to have a new man in the squad this week

That was a joke because his name is "Newman", which is a composite of two sequential english words used in the sentence above

 

[Small Moves]

 

[Yamumluvsbigcox]

Best thing about Newman being upgraded is there is another player between MaGinnity and senior selection !

 

[DanWCE]

The threat of no new contract has worn off, time to upgrade Newman so Hill has a blinder!

 

[mattyc75]

So

Both Frodo, Betts have little or no midfield application.

The small forward position isn't redundant?

 

[jatz14]

So

The small forward position isn't redundant?

No

Aren't we the team that last year struggled to control dangerous small forwards.

 

[the harry]

I remember a time long ago when WCE gave guys like Newman a game or two around this time of year. Not sure if they are going to sign or delist them so they give them a couple of games to see how they handle the step up even if their WAFL form has been average (Jordan Jones, Callum Wilson come to mind).

Wonder if that is what is happening now.

I think it is safe to say that we would not have kept Callum Wilson on the list if he had spent 6 months in prison.

 

[bassmanx]

That's Bodhi, they call him the bodhisattva.

 

[ioppolo]

Jordan Jones. Wow, there's a trip down memory lane.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Hope he has a blinder and kicks a bag (if he plays). Time for Hills spot to come under more pressure (and yeah I get it, he has kick 20+ goals this year)

 

[Chris_6678]

Hope he has a blinder and kicks a bag (if he plays). Time for Hills spot to come under more pressure (and yeah I get it, he has kick 20+ goals this year)

Hill has been down over the last 2-3 weeks and if Newman comes in and does play well it only strengthens our depth come finals time.