Quote semitone="semitone"I think Murphy played quite a few Academy games at fullback last year, did anybody see him, and if so, how did he go?
Ferguson is adequate cover for JD at loose forward, so the main area to strengthen seems to be 2nd row (seem to have heard that before), I`d settle for Westwood & Johnson. The nominated 1st team squad, as per RFL rules is 25, so it appears there is room for 2-3 more yet.
How sure are we about Blanch re-signing, seems ominously quiet about that at the moment?'"
Murphy went really well at Full Back in the Academy/resevrves, strong defender as last line in defence and he's got a good footballing brain, he knows when to come into the attacking line etc.
For me his best position is Centre but I can understand why JK is playing him on the wing in his first few season of 1st grade (a bit like Gleeson in the last few years) if your a centre and you know how a winger plays, when you eventually play centre you'll understand how your winger wants you to defend, pass the ball, cover, communication etc making you a better centre......I think that makes sense :s
