Tom Murphy

[jules101]

Hey guys, I was just wondering what you think of him and how close he is to getting a senior game?
I know when you drafted him he had just had shoulder reco, is this a reason he hasnt played yet?

 

[cs61]

Missed a lot of last year and had his first pre-season this year.

Had a few reasonable practice games, has been named as an emergency a lot this year, but hasn't demanded a selection yet. Looks like a decent mobile flanker, but that's not an area we are in need of at the moment so would probably find it difficult to get a role.

You'd think he'd get given an opportuntiy during the year, but more likely 2007 will be able to judge whether he's going to make it or not.

 

[jules101]

Missed a lot of last year and had his first pre-season this year.

Had a few reasonable practice games, has been named as an emergency a lot this year, but hasn't demanded a selection yet. Looks like a decent mobile flanker, but that's not an area we are in need of at the moment so would probably find it difficult to get a role.

You'd think he'd get given an opportuntiy during the year, but more likely 2007 will be able to judge whether he's going to make it or not.

Yeah he spent a lot of his junior footy at CHF but he isnt big enough toplay CHF in the AFL. Tob bloke, I hope he steps up enough to get a game!

 

[mattyc2422]

Great bloke and great p...p...otential. Needs to find a position. I prefer him up forward but last year they threw him back, midfield and forward - he never got a chance to settle.

Plenty of time for him.

 

[jules101]

Great bloke and great p...p...otential. Needs to find a position. I prefer him up forward but last year they threw him back, midfield and forward - he never got a chance to settle.

Plenty of time for him.

yes the dreaded P word lol. Sounds very similar to Jobe Watson who wasn't big enough to play KPP but not fats enough to be in the middle. I know Ess supporters are supposed to hate you guys but I have a bit of a soft spot for you because you have some top young players.
I hope Tom is able to find a position in the team because he is the type of bloke that doesnt let being an AFL footballer get to his head.

 

[RustyHawk]

Has played 1 senior game, round 22 v Sydney. Neither memorable for the right or wrong reasons. Didnt look like KPP 2 me but still young.

 

[Bennycoff]

Will get a crack later in the season you'd think. Doesn't seem ready for a major role yet though.