Murphy on his way then : Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:38 am  

Massive shame but who can blame the lad. Good luck young fellow and all the best.

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Re: Murphy on his way then : Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:53 am  

Would have liked him to stay but going to Roosters is a massive opportunity. Why wouldn't he.

Re: Murphy on his way then : Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:54 am  

If the rumours are correct, it's a fantastic opportunity for the lad.
He'll probably get an England call up if he's playing over there too.

Re: Murphy on his way then : Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:54 am  

lampyboy wrote:

Massive shame but who can blame the lad. Good luck young fellow and all the best.

At least he appears to be heading overseas, no way we could realistically compete with the Roosters even if he is going to play back up rugby and try to force his way in.

If it doesn’t work out he returns to SL after 2 years of experience both on and off the field that cannot be rivalled here.

No brainer really.

Re: Murphy on his way then : Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:55 am  

Wasn't expecting a move to the NRL so early in his career. £80k salary reportedly. Can't compete with that.

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Re: Murphy on his way then : Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:00 am  

I have to say though, that backline is excellent. He'll find it hard to get in there.

Re: Murphy on his way then : Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:02 am  

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Re: Murphy on his way then : Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:02 am  

PopTart wrote:

I have to say though, that backline is excellent. He'll find it hard to get in there.

The experience will be worth it regardless.

Re: Murphy on his way then : Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:15 am  

A lot better backs gone to the NRL and couldn’t hardly get a game. Nathan brown interview with James Grahams (the bye round) explained why forwards genuinely do a lot better than backs in the NRL. It will be an excellent experience for him for sure, he’ll of looked at Dom Young and thought I’ll have a bit of that, though realistically can’t see him getting a game. Good luck to him.

Re: Murphy on his way then : Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:22 am  

Looks like FIL will have to change his Avatar again