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*Don't say it, don't say it, don't say it*

"Now do MacKay"

In all seriousness, a big thanks to Lynch for his service. Was a HUGE part of 2017 in the connector role. He was a crucial part of Pyke's system and he played it very well

I also remember the day he kicked 10 against GWS. Now that was some fun!
 

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Bernie L said:
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Thank you, Tom Lynch

The experienced forward will not be offered a contract for next season
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Thank you, Tom Lynch
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Been a great servant of the club, but the right decision going forward in a rebuild... assuming Tex does play on.
 
Right decision I think.
I’ve never thought he was quite as great as his stats or reputation suggested, but he’s undoubtedly been a very good player for us, and unlike many of our better players, he stayed. So thanks, Tom.
 
Win win for both player and club. Tom may get a couple of years elsewhere and possibly a coaching gig. All the best.
 
Wow

Pleasantly surprised at this

He can still obviously play when fit but has struggled to get through a full season for ages

Right call. Reassuring call
 

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Bit odd making this two weeks before the end of the season, but it's the right call if we're retaining Tex.

I assume he's getting a fair well fortnight seeing Tex is suspended. Still, he had a good career here, after all is said and done.
 
Been a great club man.. thanks for everything you’ve done for the club Tommy.

Right decision though for the club moving forward. Hopefully Mackay’s name is the next called out for retirement.

Give tom and david a farewell game at AO in a fortnight.
 
Drewie11 said:
Stupid decision, probably would’ve taken a 1 year contract to help out the young players with some experience
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Yeah I'm abit torn. He looked good with all the kids on the weekend. If he could guarantee injury free (which you can't) I'd probably like another year as we're pretty hopeless in that half forward range.

On the other hand, it coincides with my clean out mentality, would like everyone pre-2018 gone.
 

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Mr_Moogle said:
Could always be offered a coaching role if he's valuable for developing players.
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I'm sure there is a SANFL captaincy gig available as well.
 
Mr_Moogle said:
Could always be offered a coaching role if he's valuable for developing players.
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Rumour I was told is he has an offer for the AFLW and SANFL, but he wants to keep playing. Caveat to that is he's not interested in relocating for just a year or two, so if he keeps playing AFL it'd be in Victoria.
 
Glenno23 said:
*Don't say it, don't say it, don't say it*

"Now do MacKay"

In all seriousness, a big thanks to Lynch for his service. Was a HUGE part of 2017 in the connector role. He was a crucial part of Pyke's system and he played it very well

I also remember the day he kicked 10 against GWS. Now that was some fun!
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He was Pyke’s system, that’s a heavy burden to carry for a player who is not a gifted generational talent and ultimately proved a small minded, ridiculously fragile decision which to try to build all hopes on.

Could see he was part of that group along with Jacobs, Sloane, Walker and Talia that were told by a certain ‘White Knight’ figure in that post Sanderson era to get into the mindset of believing they were invaluable and that self belief and one mindedness would bring the best out of their leadership and team performances and it worked for that short period after, but turned into what looked like selfishness as things have gone awry the last few years.

If he leaves and David stays on though, bloody hell, burn the place down.
 

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