04-06-2021, 07:08 AM
(04-06-2021, 02:22 AM)LP link Wrote:It's a rubbish accusation, not supported by the replay which in Full HD shows both events being talked about on various forums.My comments were not directed at Murphy specifically and I didnt have a close up view on the incident in discussion at the minute. I was just making the point that Richmond look and insist on different characteristics in their players when they recruit them and attack on the football is a non negotiable if you believe Leppitch.
In the 1st sMurph had zero chance of getting to the footy first so he tackled the KPD, in the 2nd he changed direction because the ball bounced sideways and tried to tap the ball to his advantage while avoiding being wrapped up by the KPD. Which is the whole point of being a forward.
I'm not sure what people see, ................ what they want to see I suspect.
I use the term Von Trapp kids and I'm thinking clubs like Richmond see us in the same light as having several soft players.
Its not a good look for our brand IMO and we need to invest more in players who will take a hit for the club and we need to weed out the ones who consistently fail in this area.
The game is quicker and players will be placed in difficult situations more often and have to respond on instinct more often and thats an issue for some of our blokes.