rix may have played on cox before. but gardiner played WITH cox for a few years and would probably know his game style better then most other ruckman in the comp.

When both midfields are in form and firing then they are practically even and the result will come down to if our forwards and defenders perform. It all comes down to the taggers and their ability to run with and shut down the bullies key mids.

bring in baker.
and birss will be integral.

i doubt that whether murphy plays or not will change the outcome of the game to the extent of winning and loosing.
the result will not be based on the way they play, they are consistent from week to week. its all about how we play and whether we perform on the day.