Re: Round 2 - Port v Blues (Sat, March 30, 5.10pm)
Reply #74 –
It has been highlighted that the sides that won in round 1 brought significant forward half pressure.
Pretty easy really, if Fasolo et al don't, can't or won't do it this week... bye bye.
I'm more than a tad bemused why we persist with the Ed C up forward schtick... time for Murphy to play as a semi permanent forward (he DOES have the smarts to play up forward and can kick goals), he also seems to have a lot of rushed possessions these days, a sign that his best midfield days are behind him.
Ed C can go back to his customary on ball or wing role - can contribute in a much more positive manner that way. I'm ok with flexible thinking from the MC, but not bloodyminded persisting with a failed experiment or finding a role to keep a bloke in the side.
Agree with all this, Ive said it many times, Murph has good fwd line craft and can draw a free kick. Agree also Ed on a wing/stopping role.