Marc Murphy
His season was incredible given that he started training four weeks prior to round one. To be able to produce what he did with that pre-season as a young lad is a credit to him.

I`m thinking about his comments re` the new interchange rules and Kruezer as a forward. Would be very crowded with Hendo, Waite and Kruze in there. Hopefully means we shift Waitey back to defence or possibly wing. Would we have gone for Warnock if we knew this rule was coming in?
Also interesting about Gibbs. I sensed some disagreement about his role amongst the coaching staff. Surely if he improved the midfield we needed to develop another half back.

Interesting too about wanting to play Jeffy a little higher up on the wing...he showed us some scintillating runs along the boundary this year baulking and bouncing and burning off those that chased after him, really was a pleasure to watch and reminded me abit of Michael Long/Gavin Wanganeen back in the day.

As the 3 amigos get there fitness up I think it would be good to see all 3 of them regularly have short sharp stints in the middle.
I could see it doing wonders for the mid rotations allowing at least one of Jeffy, Yarran or Eddie to be going through there at all times.

The beauty of this trio is that they each bring something different to the table as midfielders:
Jeffy for his blistering pace and evasiveness.
Yarran for his decision making, creativity, poise and skill by foot.
Eddie for his extraction and pressure off the ball - this guy in particular I believe should be at more centre bounces as Riley alluded to. I can remember a game, I think against Saints in 09 where we almost won (Zac Dawson kicked the winner/sealer?) that Eddie seemed to play through the middle abit more than usual that night. From memory he had 17 touches and a staggering 15 or so were contested possessions, he seemed to do some ripping clearance work that night. I think his height has alot to do with it, is very good at trapping ground balls.

Such a rotation would cause nightmares for match ups for opposition coaches IMO.


These boys are certainly more than one trick ponies - the sooner we develop their versatility the better.

I hope we can keep these 3 together as 200+ game players for the mighty CFC...mark my words something special is brewing.

Jeez these boys alone are making me very very excited about 2011!

I`m thinking about his comments re` the new interchange rules and Kruezer as a forward. Would be very crowded with Hendo, Waite and Kruze in there. Hopefully means we shift Waitey back to defence or possibly wing. Would we have gone for Warnock if we knew this rule was coming in?
Also interesting about Gibbs. I sensed some disagreement about his role amongst the coaching staff. Surely if he improved the midfield we needed to develop another half back.

Interesting too about wanting to play Jeffy a little higher up on the wing...he showed us some scintillating runs along the boundary this year baulking and bouncing and burning off those that chased after him, really was a pleasure to watch and reminded me abit of Michael Long/Gavin Wanganeen back in the day.

As the 3 amigos get there fitness up I think it would be good to see all 3 of them regularly have short sharp stints in the middle.
I could see it doing wonders for the mid rotations allowing at least one of Jeffy, Yarran or Eddie to be going through there at all times.

The beauty of this trio is that they each bring something different to the table as midfielders:
Jeffy for his blistering pace and evasiveness.
Yarran for his decision making, creativity, poise and skill by foot.
Eddie for his extraction and pressure off the ball - this guy in particular I believe should be at more centre bounces as Riley alluded to. I can remember a game, I think against Saints in 09 where we almost won (Zac Dawson kicked the winner/sealer?) that Eddie seemed to play through the middle abit more than usual that night. From memory he had 17 touches and a staggering 15 or so were contested possessions, he seemed to do some ripping clearance work that night. I think his height has alot to do with it, is very good at trapping ground balls.

Such a rotation would cause nightmares for match ups for opposition coaches IMO.


These boys are certainly more than one trick ponies - the sooner we develop their versatility the better.

I hope we can keep these 3 together as 200+ game players for the mighty CFC...mark my words something special is brewing.

Jeez these boys alone are making me very very excited about 2011!

Another thing about Gibbs
He is a thoroughbred for sure
But ...
Can they get about another 10% mongrel in him. That on top of what is already there = ?

I think only NRL players get "mongrel" in them. or something.

Looking forward to Kreuzer in the midfield. We may very well be onto something here. A Koutoufides type role perhaps?