Traded Matthew Leuenberger (2006-2015)

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Matthew Leuenberger back to his best, future with Brisbane Lions remains unclear

MATTHEW Leuenberger admits uncertainty over his future has played on his mind and says his best value to the Lions, or any other club, is as a ruckman.

Leuenberger was part of Brisbane’s bid to recruit Paddy Ryder last year and there has been no urgency in negotiations over a new deal for next year.

Coach Justin Leppitsch gave him a public clip after the loss to the Bulldogs and questioned whether he could continue with two ruckmen if Leuenberger could not have more of an impact as a forward.
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Gerard Healy says Brisbane Lions would be silly to let Matthew Leuenberger go

Gerard Healy says he "can't believe" the Brisbane Lions would be contemplating trading ruckman Matthew Leuenberger.

Speculation is growing the former No.4 draft pick will leave the Lions at the end of the season due to Stefan Martin cementing himself as the club's No.1 big man.

But Healy said it would be a silly move to let him go.

"I cannot believe they're getting rid of a ruckman like Leuenberger," the Brownlow medallist said on Sports Today.

"They've waited five years for him to get through his injuries and now he's playing good footy.

"Stef Martin is (also) playing good footy, but look at the model of Hawthorn."

Healy went on to point at the successful ruck combinations of sides like the Hawks and West Coast.

"They've all got two ruckman," he said.
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It is actually a smart move from us IMO. Holding off on contract talks with Leuey to see how the offers he gets translate to what we want to play him. If he gets a big offer we laugh all the way to really good compo. If he doesn't get many decent offers we can swoop in and sign him.
 
captainrich said:
"Trading" onya gerard
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Not that Gerard was implying this.... Being a restricted agent, and a team is interested in Leuey and there is a player on their list we are interested in...We could look to match that team's offer for in an attempt to force that team to the trade table ...
 
Swans' ruck dilemma shapes as trade restrictions bite

THE Sydney Swans' trade restrictions continue to bite with the club keen to bolster its ruck division with Brisbane Lions free agent Matthew Leuenberger, but unable to field a competitive offer.

Leuenberger, 27, is set to become a restricted free agent at the end of this season and is understood to have attracted the interest of clubs headed by Essendon and Geelong.
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Nonetheless, there had been growing speculation in industry circles that the Swans were keenly interested in Leuenberger and could make a play for the West Australian.

But AFL.com.au understands the Swans won't get to first base with Leuenberger given their inability to get close to rival offers that are expected to be at least $100,000 a season higher.
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Player Reviews: Part Five

The West Australian ruckman failed to see out the year after suffering a knee injury in Round 18 against the Cats in a season that was characterised by deep ebbs and flows. Struggling for form at the start of the season, Leuenberger returned to the senior side in Round 6 after spending time in the NEAFL. He found form, however, in the absence of Stefan Martin in Round 14 with 51 hit-outs, nine tackles and two goals. An unrestricted free agent, Leuenberger is weighing up his options for the 2016 season.
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Leuenberger a Bomber: Lions opt against matching Dons' offer for free agent

ESSENDON has secured ruckman Matthew Leuenberger after the Brisbane Lions declined to match the Dons' offer on the unrestricted free agent.

Leuenberger, 27, nominated the Bombers as his club of preference on Monday, and has now got there on a three-year deal.

After the Lions were told they would receive an end-of-second-round compensation pick (provisionally No.39) for the big man, they flirted with matching the Bombers' offer to force a trade negotiation, but ultimately declined.
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wrong club to nominate Matty , All the ruck dutys for the season ahead getting smashed in the middle !! Nightmare stuff
 
BlackCaviar said:
wrong club to nominate Matty , All the ruck dutys for the season ahead getting smashed in the middle !! Nightmare stuff
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It was looking tikkety boo when he went there,terrible luck.
 
Always had a soft spot for Leuy and was sorry to see him go. I do think however that Oscar is in fact a better tap ruckman, a better mark and forward option and also much better below his feet and certainly much more resilient to date.
 
3KZ is Football said:
Matthew Leuenberger announced retirement from AFL today. A player who never quite lived up to the hype and achieved what others thought he was capable of, he nonetheless comes across as a decent bloke. All the best for life after AFL.
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I wouldn’t disagree with that assessment; we’ll said.
 
Really struggled with his overhead marking after taking some great grabs in his first year or two.

I think he definitely had that skill, but lost it due to his body constantly letting him down meaning he lost all confidence in his skill and his ability to bulk up.
 
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