2018 Rd 9: Post Game Calm: Carlton vs Melbourne

[Lods]

We therefore answer our own questions in a sense by acknowledging that, due to sins of the past, we are forced into a ‘play all the youth at all costs’ strategy which is a long, long way home.

Unfortunately yes
It's a vicious circle...Who had the easier path into senior football?
Who was surrounded by players that served as examples and protectors?
Murphy at Carlton or say a Selwood at Geelong.

In retrospect Murphy has done exceptionally well.
But he would have had a better introduction to AFL elsewhere.