Past #42: Tom Lynch - officially retires from the AFL as a player

[shinboner magic]

This is an inspired decision

Did something happen

 

[Passmore]

Did something happen

Brady said yesterday he’s getting the last list spot.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Just need to make sure he’s off the list by mid season draft

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Never though I’d say this but Based on the output of our half forward line and seriously lack of link up play I’d have no issues if Lynch started the year in the 22.

 

[Shinboner1]

Never though I’d say this but Based on the output of our half forward line and seriously lack of link up play I’d have no issues if Lynch started the year in the 22.

I'd agree but I don't think his fitness is upto it.

 

[ferball]

Never though I’d say this but Based on the output of our half forward line and seriously lack of link up play I’d have no issues if Lynch started the year in the 22.

He was one of the best link up players i can remember seeing play.

 

[King Corey]

Never though I’d say this but Based on the output of our half forward line and seriously lack of link up play I’d have no issues if Lynch started the year in the 22.

Put him at FF so our best winger vs Sydney (Nick Larkey) can have someone to kick to.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

He was one of the best link up players i can remember seeing play.

Yep made a career out of it. Was very often the main target along the wings when he was playing his best footy for Adelaide.

 

[giantroo]

 

[giantroo]

 

[HTPunter]

Rather than applaud this decision, surely we see it has only come about through mismanagement.

Likely to go as well as picking Menadue and Ham. What a waste Charlie Ham was getting a whole 4 months - if he was so bad then our recruitment team needs a kick up the backside.

I'd have thought coming off a spoon there'd be a bit more nuance views rather than "everything we do is gold" but I guess not.

 

[shinboner magic]

Welcome big bucks lynch

 

[the flying ham]

Rather than applaud this decision, surely we see it has only come about through mismanagement.

Likely to go as well as picking Menadue and Ham. What a waste Charlie Ham was getting a whole 4 months - if he was so bad then our recruitment team needs a kick up the backside.

I'd have thought coming off a spoon there'd be a bit more nuance views rather than "everything we do is gold" but I guess not.

Sorry but this is absolute rambling. It's made quite clear he will be used and paid within the cap to coach, so his onfield doesn't matter. That said, menadue and ham not fit to tie his laces, even in his 30s and not playing. I'd have thought coming off a spoon there'd be a bit more nuance views on how to get better, like using an otherwise likely dead spot on the list to improve the existing players on the list.

 

[sickmick92]

Rather than applaud this decision, surely we see it has only come about through mismanagement.

Likely to go as well as picking Menadue and Ham. What a waste Charlie Ham was getting a whole 4 months - if he was so bad then our recruitment team needs a kick up the backside.

I'd have thought coming off a spoon there'd be a bit more nuance views rather than "everything we do is gold" but I guess not.

this just in - footy club without the benefit of foresight makes decision that looks bad in hindsight

 

[the flying ham]

this just in - footy club without the benefit of foresight makes decision that looks bad in hindsight

Who would have thought a player not fit to be drafted in the main draft wouldn't make it as an afl player

 

[sickmick92]

Who would have thought a player not fit to be drafted in the main draft wouldn't make it as an afl player

and that a speculative selection with the last available list spot in a draft primarily designed for short term impact wasn't on a list 12 months later - blows the mind really

 

[Wonderdog]

What jumper no?

 

[the flying ham]

and that a speculative selection with the last available list spot in a draft primarily designed for short term impact wasn't on a list 12 months later - blows the mind really

We aren't the only club with misses from the mid year draft. Anyway I think lynch is a great addition given the amount of young forwards on the list we need to push along in their development

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Wouldn’t be against him getting an AFL-level game or two to help our transition a bit more.

 

[andana]

Lynch, who featured 164 times for St Kilda and Adelaide, is expected to play a handful of games for the club's VFL affiliate during the upcoming season but is unlikely to be used at AFL level unless it is a last-case scenario.

"This signing leaves the door open to Tom playing state level football in the VFL," North Melbourne list manager Brady Rawlings

Brady Rawlings

Age

42

Ht

184cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.7

4star

K

8.7

3star

HB

9.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.3

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.6

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

1.0

1star

T

0.8

3star

said in a statement on Tuesday.

"He will add depth and experience to our VFL side and will play a key role in developing young forwards in Charlie Comben, Jacob Edwards and Phoenix Spicer among others.

 

[buttox]

North Melbourne completes list after signing former Crow

Tom Lynch has been signed as a pre-season supplemental selection.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Shinboner1]

how long as he been signed for?

 

[AnEmptyChair]

He's genuinely in our most talented 22-25 players but won't play a game this season. It's an odd situation.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Perhaps we can just play him in the seniors against Adelaide and St Kilda for the lolz?

I feel like lolz would be good for team morale.

 

[Shinboner1]

He's genuinely in our most talented 22-25 players but won't play a game this season. It's an odd situation.

we just had mckay and walker out during a game. God forbit larkey and one of xerri, or CCJ goes down.
I could see him playing for a game or 2.