It will be a sad day when Murph hangs up the boots.

Agreed. But made less sad by the idea that he might be able to write more good stuff.

Agreed. But made less sad by the idea that he might be able to write more good stuff.

I'm ambivalent about his writing. It has improved but still is a little try hard HSC style, with over use of metaphor and a grating flowery style. C'mon BB he couldn't fill Flanagan's ink well. Those two are playing in way different leagues

I'm ambivalent about his writing. It has improved but still is a little try hard HSC style, with over use of metaphor and a grating flowery style. C'mon BB he couldn't fill Flanagan's ink well. Those two are playing in way different leagues

You mean you're undecided? Perhaps he feels like he is sculpting when he writes. He chips away at formless stone until he achieves the "shape" of the story in his mind

Edited May 16, 201411 yr by Satyriconhome

You mean you're undecided? Perhaps he feels like he is sculpting when he writes. He chips away at formless stone until he achieves the "shape" of the story in his mind

No i don't mean undecided per se. The definition of ambivalent according to the Oxford is: Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

That's what i meant and is why i used the word ambivalent. But thanks for your offer of help.

Your comments about him sculpting, chipping away at formless stone and shape is very Murphyesuque in its unnecessarily florid use of words. Indeed all you needed to do was include a look at me aren't i hip musical reference (used to illustrate a point, as an analogy or metaphor) and you could have been parodying him. Actually you've captured in a nutshell why i have mixed feelings about his writing.

Aaron Davey says hello.

But I agree, the AFLPA best first year player is a much better award:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFLPA_Awards#Best_First_Year_Player

Some good winners there; without the bullsh1t of having to pick a player every week and the stupid rules that allow players in the system for a few years to win because of the lack of games.

Oh yeah the guy who signed a fouryear deal and then faded away...

Oh yeah the guy who signed a fouryear deal and then faded away...

He had his second best season I thought immediately after signing that deal (2010). Then he had injuries for the next two and then it was 2013 and a long career had taken its toll.

I don't feel any ill-will toward him or that deal.

What a great article. I haven't read many or maybe any of Murphy's articles before but I will now. Well written. Does anyone know if it is all his own work or is it ghosted.

Having listened to him speak, I don't see any reason why his articles wouldn't be his own work. He's an articulate, intelligent guy.

No i don't mean undecided per se. The definition of ambivalent according to the Oxford is: Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

That's what i meant and is why i used the word ambivalent. But thanks for your offer of help.

Your comments about him sculpting, chipping away at formless stone and shape is very Murphyesuque in its unnecessarily florid use of words. Indeed all you needed to do was include a look at me aren't i hip musical reference (used to illustrate a point, as an analogy or metaphor) and you could have been parodying him. Actually you've captured in a nutshell why i have mixed feelings about his writing.

wut?

He had his second best season I thought immediately after signing that deal (2010). Then he had injuries for the next two and then it was 2013 and a long career had taken its toll.

I don't feel any ill-will toward him or that deal.

He certainly had a good year in 2010. The rest I will leave alone.

I'm ambivalent about his writing. It has improved but still is a little try hard HSC style, with over use of metaphor and a grating flowery style. C'mon BB he couldn't fill Flanagan's ink well. Those two are playing in way different leagues

I don't revere Flanagan as many do here. I like him but he's as capable of ordinary articles as most. He rarely tackles difficult issues and most of his features are feel good topics. Pretty easy stuff and he does it well. I also like Caro regardless of her critical attitude to us during the tanking investigation.

Murphy provides an insight into the life of a footballer and intelligent one at that. I'll probably learn more from Murph and Caro than Flanagan. Each to their own.

It takes all kinds Binman!

Agree.

The love for Flanagan is absurd sometimes.

Often good, sometimes awful, but rarely great.

I love the buzz that is already generating over this fella, including outside of club circles. It is palpable.

Been a long while since a Melbourne draftee that ISN'T a first round pick has created this sort of excitement.

I love the buzz that is already generating over this fella, including outside of club circles. It is palpable.

Been a long while since a Melbourne draftee that ISN'T a first round pick has created this sort of excitement.

Howe arguably generated more when he came into the side though there is more reason to get excited about JKH, he's got more than just a big leap.

Note: Howe is developing his game well at the moment but when he came in he didn't have much else aside from his jump.

Howe arguably generated more when he came into the side though there is more reason to get excited about JKH, he's got more than just a big leap.

Note: Howe is developing his game well at the moment but when he came in he didn't have much else aside from his jump.

I don't remember it being this instant with Howe, and he certainly wouldn't get the commentators buzzing with his first touch of the footy.

I'm predicting he is going to be every bit as important as Howe in terms of putting the club on people's radar.

I love the buzz that is already generating over this fella, including outside of club circles. It is palpable.

Been a long while since a Melbourne draftee that ISN'T a first round pick has created this sort of excitement.

If the draft was re-done, Kennedy Harris would be a top 10 pick for mine.

JKH has a will to win the ball, then a self belief to try make something of it.

Great intensity, great mind set, looks like a real learner. I'd pull the trigger on him in the top 10 if the draft was done tomorrow.

Would have to squeeze no 41 for Collingwood in there somewhere as well.

He definitely only fell in the draft due to his height and size. You couldn't fault him for much else. I'm so glad he and Dom are besties too!

I have never seen a young and inexperienced player who is so composed.

Wasn't there another post proclaiming his about to sign a contract extension .

What happened to that

Wasn't there another post proclaiming his about to sign a contract extension .

What happened to that

Household Demon happened

Quality young man who will be a very good player for us, some of his ball handling is exceptional and if he's got a bit of confidence in his ability then all the better.

Just on Bob Murphy, it surprised me to see him run away from JKH I didn't realise that Murph was that quick.

I have never seen a young and inexperienced player who is so composed.

I have... his name is Salem

I have never seen a young and inexperienced player who is so composed.

I have... his name is Salem

Certainly looks as if we have snagged a couple of absolute rippers this time. Congrats to the recruiting team.

Edited May 20, 201411 yr by monoccular

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-confidential-demon-follows-carlton-on-instagram-the-nonbreaking-news-jesse-the-giant/news-story/3a99e5ecbd52c0ed6b67543d1fdbd282

Noteworthy? Probably not, because he also follows Adelaide, Port & North and I only bothered scrolling through who he follows for 30 seconds.

The whole article is aimed as a light joke.

However, it does raise the subject: Should we trade JKH?

He has another year to run on his contract, but he will be behind Garrett, Kent, BenKen and probably Harmes too. Let alone the other guys we can play at half forward like Petracca, Bradshaw, Vdb. He really will be a surplus and would slot well into Carlton's rebuild. Would it be better for him?

I don't think we would get much for him. Third rounder for a straight swap.

He could be the steak knives in a bigger deal.

Think they should do what they did with Jetta and move him to the back line where he could be handy.

We need other good small defenders apart from Nev.