STRENGTHS:

+ Ball use
+ Class
+ Decision making
+ Poise
+ Size
+ Versatility

IMPROVEMENTS:

- Contested marking
- Speed

In an age where the elite level of football is played at an ever-increasing speed, Murray is the type of player who always seems to have time in possession. He's a slick mover capable of stepping in and out of traffic, before exhibiting great poise and composure in his decision making. He has adapted those traits to plenty of roles over the years, most recently landing on becoming an A1 midfielder in the mould of Noah Anderson.

While he thrived with a shift onto the inside, Murray has largely made his name as a playmaking half-back and wingman. Roaming the outside in his cruisy style, the 18-year-old is adept at holding his width and making supportive runs. In possession, he's capable of breaking the lines with both efficient and penetrative kicks, identifying his targets quickly. Wherever he goes, his ball use and movement are standout traits.

In his time as a midfielder, Murray's clean fundamentals and size come to the fore. He is able to win first possession and absorb tackling pressure before dishing off, or darting away to the outside. His quick thinking and vision often gets him out of trouble and helps to create that illusion of having more time than he does in reality. All together, he looks as stylish and polished as any player in the crop at his best.

Though, Murray has been tested in that department during his time on-ball. He tends to play at one pace, but has done a mountain of work on improving his speed and was proud to run a flat three-second 20m sprint in preseason. As it stands, he is prone to being tackleable in the cut and thrust of the contest, while opposition pressure can impact his usually elite kicking as he looks to move to the outside.

Overhead marking is another 'room for improvement' Murray has identified. While not overly applicable to his current role, it's something he hopes will help him become more dependable in key moments - taking contested or intercept grabs around the ground. With those two key weapons to add to his game, there's no reason he can't hit the ground running once he gets his chance in an elite environment.