Lions much needed key forward

[Mr Mediocracy]

just chatting all things footy with a mate and we got onto the list of the Giants and who may go etc.

Very soon GWS are going to need to make a decision on who are their two key forwards with Cameron (locked in for years to come), McCarthy and Patton. Not all three can fit at once.


Would it be viable for the Lions or even the Dockers to make a play for him as their key forward? Or do GWS turn him into a CHB?

 

[PenAndPaper]

just chatting all things footy with a mate and we got onto the list of the Giants and who may go etc.

Very soon GWS are going to need to make a decision on who are their two key forwards with Cameron (locked in for years to come), McCarthy and Patton. Not all three can fit at once.


Would it be viable for the Lions or even the Dockers to make a play for him as their key forward? Or do GWS turn him into a CHB?

We had Roughead, Gunston and Franklin all at once...It works when two of the tall forwards are very mobile which Cameron and McCarthy are

 

[LukeParkerno1]

You always have 3 talls if you can, and GWS would be insane to sell now. Patton is coming back from 2 knee reco's. Now if Brisbane part with pick 1/2 then GWS would consider but I doubt it.

 

[blueiris]

You always have 3 talls if you can, and GWS would be insane to sell now. Patton is coming back from 2 knee reco's. Now if Brisbane part with pick 1/2 then GWS would consider but I doubt it.

I'd prefer Schache who hasn't had any knee injuries

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I'd prefer Schache who hasn't had any knee injuries

Exactly and that is why GWS will keep Patton and Brisbane will head to the draft.

 

[Grandaddy J]

McCarthy to me already plays like a lead-up, third forward-type player. I think all three can co-exist within the same team and I think it's going to be scary as hell when they do.

 

[Two Planks]

Where does that leave Tomlinson, Stewart and Lobb

 

[TigerTime88]

Lobb is a ruck so probably doesnt count.

 

[Mr Mediocracy]

3 talls plus a resting ruck. Makes a big forward line. I understand that blokes will miss games but your best 22 has these three boys and a ruckman. Wouldn't hurt to ask the question if I was Brisbane. Could get him relatively cheap.

 

[newblueo]

Where does that leave Tomlinson, Stewart and Lobb

stewart is the one clubs will be watching,the odd man an will be so cheap as gws have a good record mocng kids on, Tomlinson is the best of the talls imo he can play anywhere ! good problem to have

on the lions they have enough youth coming on just they are so far from ready,another good young forward this year an they will be right

 

[dlanod]

Where does that leave Tomlinson, Stewart and Lobb

Tomlinson isn't a key forward and hasn't played there since his first year, instead playing on a wing or very occasionally in defense. Stewart and Lobb are both being groomed as ruck/forwards, but you'd take Patton over either of those so it wouldn't surprise me to see at least one of those guys choose to switch teams if he finds himself dropping behind the other and Patton.

 

[Eons]

Tomlinson isn't a key forward and hasn't played there since his first year, instead playing on a wing or very occasionally in defense. Stewart and Lobb are both being groomed as ruck/forwards, but you'd take Patton over either of those so it wouldn't surprise me to see at least one of those guys choose to switch teams if he finds himself dropping behind the other and Patton.

Do you think Tomlinson is a chance to leave? From what I've seen he leads up the ground well and has a reasonable kick, could act as a linkman between defence and attack and deliver well inside 50. Would be fairly handy at the Lions.

Would also love Kennedy too.

 

[dlanod]

Do you think Tomlinson is a chance to leave? From what I've seen he leads up the ground well and has a reasonable kick, could act as a linkman between defence and attack and deliver well inside 50. Would be fairly handy at the Lions.

I don't think so. He's very much glued into their best 22 when fit because he really can play anywhere to at least a minimal degree - he's played KPF early on (passable), second ruck (not great but seen worse - Lisle comes to mind), KPD (not bad, shut down Riewoldt last weekend) and wing (very good).

 

[coniglio_number1]

If Tomlinson was a chance to leave then he wouldn't have signed in the offseason. He is a tall winger that can drift forward or back depending on needs.

Lobb is a depth ruckman, Brisbane have like 4 already?

Stewart is a depth KPF but has shown no signs of wanting to leave. Most attainable however

 

[womble54]

Lions should take Schache and then throw a bunch of cash at McCarthy. Get those two plus McStay and their current midfield brigade and they would fly up the ladder.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

If Tomlinson was a chance to leave then he wouldn't have signed in the offseason. He is a tall winger that can drift forward or back depending on needs.

Lobb is a depth ruckman, Brisbane have like 4 already?

Stewart is a depth KPF but has shown no signs of wanting to leave. Most attainable however

Not sure why they would be after any of them tbh. They need a spearhead, none of the mentioned are capable of that. Need a Hogan, Schache, Lynch, Cameron etc

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

Cameron,mcarthy and the general wont leave he stuck with the club when there were big offers and they stuck by him when he did his knee's hope he makes it back and tears the comp up

 

[TradeDraft]

Footy Classfied hinted the Lions are in Jay Schultz Big Time

 

[womble54]

Footy Classfied hinted the Lions are in Jay Schultz Big Time

Smarter move than Dixon. Hope they get him.

 

[lachie charm]

Just pick Schache so we can have Weitering.

 

[blueiris]

Schulz is finished really hope we don't go after him

 

[The 747]

Schulz is finished really hope we don't go after him

He'd be a decent option for a couple of years to keep the heat off your young KPF (plus assuming top draft pick KPF).

 

[blueiris]

He'd be a decent option for a couple of years to keep the heat off your young KPF (plus assuming top draft pick KPF).

Nah he's clearly not up to it anymore waste of money plus Port would be expecting too much for him

 

[The 747]

Nah he's clearly not up to it anymore waste of money

OK, just put your highly rated kid at FF and let him get smashed for years then.

 

[blueiris]

OK, just put your highly rated kid at FF and let him get smashed for years then.

No were after Dixon would rather him and think we could get him