#17 Billy Frampton

[Boogie Knights]

Cox will make way for McStay

[BazBoy]

Yes I thing McStay for Cox at some stage

[Magpietothemax]

Not sure why it is thought that McStay might replace Cox. Cox I would have thought is our best tap ruckman. Having lost Grundy, surely we need Cox to take a majority of the centre bounces. I don't see McStay being so effective in that role, and Cameron is capable, but should share with Cox.

[stui magpie]

With 5 on the Bench, both Cox and Cameron play and take turns on the bench, along with McStay and Checkers.

[BazBoy]

Sure Fly & Co have a plan A ,B & C

[Rd10.1998_11.1#36]

Likewise I can see Frampton and Murphy in the same 23

[rambler]

Fly in todays presser : ' When Frampton played in practice games, it allowed Moore, Maynard and Howe to be in the best players.'
I would think with our all out attacking game style which can be brutal on our key backs , a 3 goal concession to his direct opponent is a win for us.

[doriswilgus]

It’ll be interesting to see how Peter goes in this game.The reports of him in the practice matches were a bit underwhelming,so it’ll be interesting to see how he goes in the real stuff.

[Pebbles Rocks]

[doriswilgus]

[piffdog]

He just needs to play his role as a bit of a scragger - perhaps a Presti type. I know thats not excatly what Howe did, but would allow Moore to be a little more third man up and will also allow Murphy to take the second key back.

I actually thought the defence looked even more dangerous last week once Howe had hurt himself (and thats no disrespect to the guy). There were three or 4 occasions where there was Hawkins and one of Murphy or Moore contesting and the other Pie swooped in and spoiled/marked and rebounded.

I also think we get a little more out of Murphy with Frampton playing.

Another thing I am a close watch on... I have a theory that we have a great development coaching panel. By that, I mean we are good at making players better (and I don't mean better humans - which is admirable, but better footballers). If that theory plays out, then perhaps we can take other club's leftovers and help them to get 10, 20, 50% better and become a valuable contributor.

I think there are definitely clubs out there that don't do this very well and they have to either get high draft picks or pay overs for ready-made superstars.

Anyway - hopefully Billy can support my thesis so I wish him all the best.

[lazzadesilva]

[Pies2016]

Thought he was serviceable after a nervous start. He’s no world beater but given the cost of the trade, he’s already proven to be the perfect addition to adding some depth to an undersized backline.

[watt price tully]

Terrific game. Held his own. It’s going to take a bit if time to make independent decisions as he still needs to work out the patterns of 'teammates. A lot to like watching from Level 1 at the Ponsford.

[Jezza]

Looked shaky at the start, but was very composed as the game progressed.

Good first match in our colours.