Player Watch Nick Murray

[Coopers]

From what I’ve seen of Welsh at SANFL, U/18s and academy games at his height, build and how he plays he seems to be just another leading player he’s not a jump, take the ball at it’s highest point player so he is probably already going to be in a fight with Fogarty for a spot, even then Fogarty is showing he’s probably better nowadays higher up the ground and that forward line desperately needs someone who can jump at the ball to take a big contested mark inside 50, it hasn’t had anyone since McGovern with a consistent ability to do that.

Welsh will be interesting. If he's any good, that probably means as he transitions in, Tex transitions out. I wouldn't think Fog is in danger.

Murray stays in the backline.

 

[NTRabbit]

Hi Rowey please stop plagiarising my posts from late last year and early this, thanks

 

[Pugsley]

I'd be worried about him concussing TT.

Would need a stepper. TT is a giant.

 

[StonesThrow]

Not sure if Butts will ever be back to his best, so Murray is a need down back more imo. Could be a good move up forward though

 

[StickerMan]

With Keane, Worrall and peak Butts, and Borlace as backup, we could probably give it a crack. He could always revert back if required.

Anything to ensure that Daniel Curtin gets as many games in as possible, then I am all for.

With Murray coming back, it will put Curtin on shaky ground, as we know which way the selectors would go!

If Murray can go forward, and pinch hit in the ruck, then Himmelberg is out.

This can only make us better.

*disclaimer: If Peak Butts turns to s**t Butts, then this idea is cooked

 

[Punchy Bassett]

Keane up forward, good luck any defender trying to stop him.

 

[StickerMan]

Keane up forward, good luck any defender trying to stop him.

Keane and Murray interchangeable!

 

[Crow till I die]

With Keane, Worrall and peak Butts, and Borlace as backup, we could probably give it a crack. He could always revert back if required.

Anything to ensure that Daniel Curtin gets as many games in as possible, then I am all for.

With Murray coming back, it will put Curtin on shaky ground, as we know which way the selectors would go!

If Murray can go forward, and pinch hit in the ruck, then Himmelberg is out.

This can only make us better.

*disclaimer: If Peak Butts turns to s**t Butts, then this idea is cooked

I tend to think you play your players in their best spots. Murray at CHB and Keane at FB and Worrell as 3rd tall / 3rd man up is our best combination I think. Butts is back up with Borlase. Move Curtin to a flank or even better, a wing while he gains AFL fitness for an eventual move to midfield where I think he could be super for us going forward.

The ideal line up when all are fit would look like this to me

Michalanney Keane Worrell
Hinge Murray Jones
Curtin Dawson Nankervis
Rachele Tex Keays
Pedlar Fogarty Thilthorpe
R: O'brien Soligo Rankine

Int: Crouch, Laird, Cook, Milera

I know thats a fairly tall side, but Michalanney, Curtin and Worrell are very mobile

 

[Danger in Texas]

I tend to think you play your players in their best spots. Murray at CHB and Keane at FB and Worrell as 3rd tall / 3rd man up is our best combination I think. Butts is back up with Borlase. Move Curtin to a flank or even better, a wing while he gains AFL fitness for an eventual move to midfield where I think he could be super for us going forward.

The ideal line up when all are fit would look like this to me

Michalanney Keane Worrell
Hinge Murray Jones
Curtin Dawson Nankervis
Rachele Tex Keays
Pedlar Fogarty Thilthorpe
R: O'brien Soligo Rankine

Int: Crouch, Laird, Cook, Milera

I know thats a fairly tall side, but Michalanney, Curtin and Worrell are very mobile

Would’ve though Muz was the FB (stronger 1v1) and Keane was the CHB (stronger interceptor and accumulator) in that duo?

 

[Shaunbkk]

Keane up forward, good luck any defender trying to stop him.

Murray played a half forward in his early games and took 2 incredible pack marks..I always see him a forward too.

 

[Firewalker]

Murray played a half forward in his early games and took 2 incredible pack marks..I always see him a forward too.

I’ve always said why would you want to waste this ability to take a big mark like he has down back…

 

[NSolis]

Murray got a mention in Nicks' presser today in terms of his conditioning, mentioned that he and Schoenberg had been working together through rehab and pushing each other to come back in the best possible condition. Also talked up Sloane's role in assisting them.

Couple of SANFL games and back after the bye? Would be a big boost.

 

[Sanders]

Regardless of whether Murray could be a good forward or not, sorry mate, we need you down back.

If you want to be a forward, you'd better put some serious hours into training up Borlase or Butts so they can take your spot down back.

Forwards are worth a LOT more than defenders

 

[Mostyn]

I've never thought Murray was very good as a forward.

He'd jump at marks and occasionally take a specky, but he never seemed to have the consistency and footy smarts that he did as a defender.