It was a good, fair appraisal of things as they stand at present. I like the looks of McInnes as a replacement for Murphy, and like what I have heard and seen of new recruits West and Hayes in training reports and vids. But a lot has to play out before one can make any judgments as to the players above.
Reef down back is interesting. I think he has the athletic traits to do a decent job, but perhaps as more of a Howe replacement than a Murphy one? Also not sure about his competitiveness in the air. It's worth a shot though.
Yep, have heard good things about Hayes (not about West though, good to hear). To be honest, I'll wait until he shows it in a real game! Lots of players look promising in pre-season. As you said, lots to play out before making definitive judgements either way.
It was a good, fair appraisal of things as they stand at present. I like the looks of McInnes as a replacement for Murphy, and like what I have heard and seen of new recruits West and Hayes in training reports and vids. But a lot has to play out before one can make any judgments as to the players above.
Thanks, Paul!
Reef down back is interesting. I think he has the athletic traits to do a decent job, but perhaps as more of a Howe replacement than a Murphy one? Also not sure about his competitiveness in the air. It's worth a shot though.
Yep, have heard good things about Hayes (not about West though, good to hear). To be honest, I'll wait until he shows it in a real game! Lots of players look promising in pre-season. As you said, lots to play out before making definitive judgements either way.
Very insightful