List Mgmt. The Official 2017 "Worth a Look" Thread

[Groin guru]

Ben Lennon.

Now hear me out...

2nd in the VFL goal kicking (45 goals).
Not in the richmond team because he doesn't fit the small, fast, and high pressure mould that richmond like to use. But we have enough of those types. What we lack is class. Lennon has that. Needs a change. We could do worse with a speculative 4th round pick.

 

[ferball]

Surely when you started your post with "Now hear me out..." you knew it wasn't gonna end well.

 

[Arden]

Ben Lennon.

Now hear me out...

2nd in the VFL goal kicking (45 goals).
Not in the richmond team because he doesn't fit the small, fast, and high pressure mould that richmond like to use. But we have enough of those types. What we lack is class. Lennon has that. Needs a change. We could do worse with a speculative 4th round pick.

Stick to massaging dicks.

 

[boneofshin]

It would have been more credible if you'd finished with 'I tells ya!'

 

[Twinkletoes]

Hey TT, next time you see him, can you please say "Hi from Egga" and then punch him in the dick?

Because I've met you Egga, will do.

 

[Jindrrk]

Ben Lennon.

Now hear me out...

2nd in the VFL goal kicking (45 goals).
Not in the richmond team because he doesn't fit the small, fast, and high pressure mould that richmond like to use. But we have enough of those types. What we lack is class. Lennon has that. Needs a change. We could do worse with a speculative 4th round pick.

You lost me at Ben Lennon hehe

People use dice but I use this guy

In all seriousness if he had of kicked the winning goal I may of been 'curious'. But no thanks. He can stay on the Richmond dud trade list.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Ben Lennon.

Now hear me out...

2nd in the VFL goal kicking (45 goals).
Not in the richmond team because he doesn't fit the small, fast, and high pressure mould that richmond like to use. But we have enough of those types. What we lack is class. Lennon has that. Needs a change. We could do worse with a speculative 4th round pick.

Get lost on the way to the D&T board mate?

 

[KiwiRoo]

Ben Lennon.

Now hear me out...

2nd in the VFL goal kicking (45 goals).
Not in the richmond team because he doesn't fit the small, fast, and high pressure mould that richmond like to use. But we have enough of those types. What we lack is class. Lennon has that. Needs a change. We could do worse with a speculative 4th round pick.

sorry Privates Professor, but I'd rather have John Lennon than Ben Lennon

 

[Heaps of fun]

Ben Lemon

 

[Groin guru]

Get lost on the way to the D&T board mate?

No. I legit think he would be a handy pickup. The Marley of 2018.

 

[Snake_Baker]

No. I legit think he would be a handy pickup. The Marley of 2018.

Don't you think we have enough blokes already for his position?

Who does he replace out of Brown, Ziebell, Turner, Garner, Wood, Hrovat & Simpkin?

Marley was already a tried & proven top 10 B&F player.

 

[SpiderBurton22]

Marley was already a tried & proven top 10 B&F player.

And played in a position that we had no depth in.

 

[Groin guru]

Don't you think we have enough blokes already for his position?

Who does he replace out of Brown, Ziebell, Turner, Garner, Wood, Hrovat & Simpkin?

Marley was already a tried & proven top 10 B&F player.

I'd like to see him moved to a half back. We need good users of the ball (even more so with luke moving up the ground and question marks over wright). Also, if history tells us anything we can't bank on wood, garner, or turner to get through an entire year. At the moment we struggle getting it into the hands of players like hrovat so that he can spot a target inside 50. Lennon also has that ability.

I'm just saying for a throw away pick we could do far worse than a former 1st round draft pick that finished 2nd in the VFL goalkicking and has struggled in the past with injury. Low risk, high reward.

 

[RobZombie]

Ben Lennon.

Now hear me out...

2nd in the VFL goal kicking (45 goals).
Not in the richmond team because he doesn't fit the small, fast, and high pressure mould that richmond like to use. But we have enough of those types. What we lack is class. Lennon has that. Needs a change. We could do worse with a speculative 4th round pick.

You know, at the right price I don't necessarily hate it. Unless he can't play midfield at all and gets stuck in our logjam of small/medium forwards.

The right price isn't much though. 3rd rounder.

 

[Groin guru]

You know, at the right price I don't necessarily hate it. Unless he can't play midfield at all and gets stuck in our logjam of small/medium forwards.

The right price isn't much though. 3rd rounder.

I knew i could count of you RZ. We aren't alone. the big lebowski likes to think outside the box (tradinng tarrant) and i feel he is in agreement with this too.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Ben Lennon.

Now hear me out...

2nd in the VFL goal kicking (45 goals).
Not in the richmond team because he doesn't fit the small, fast, and high pressure mould that richmond like to use. But we have enough of those types. What we lack is class. Lennon has that. Needs a change. We could do worse with a speculative 4th round pick.

If we're going to target a classy medium forward who lacks defensive pressure, I'd probably rather the bloke who has kicked 75 goals at AFL level the last two years and is a free agent.

 

[Groin guru]

If we're going to target a classy medium forward who lacks defensive pressure, I'd probably rather the bloke who has kicked 75 goals at AFL level the last two years and is a free agent.

Without doubt. I'm all for bringing stringer in. But the way it is looking it appears *essendon are in the box seat. Plus he'd probably cost our 2nd pick + more. I wouldn't pay over a 4th rounder for lennon so it's low risk.

 

[the big lebowski]

I knew i could count of you RZ. We aren't alone. the big lebowski likes to think outside the box (tradinng tarrant) and i feel he is in agreement with this too.

Don't know enough about Lennon to comment. Obviously he's a goal kicker. Seems to lack a bit of pace from what I hear. Who is he replacing in the forward line?

 

[Groin guru]

Don't know enough about Lennon to comment. Obviously he's a goal kicker. Seems to lack a bit of pace from what I hear. Who is he replacing in the forward line?

Squad player at the moment. Transition from half back to mid (dal santo role).

 

[Groucho]

If we're going to target a classy medium forward who lacks defensive pressure, I'd probably rather the bloke who has kicked 75 goals at AFL level the last two years and is a free agent.

Talking about Menzel?

 

[LuvtheKangas]

Without doubt. I'm all for bringing stringer in. But the way it is looking it appears *essendon are in the box seat. Plus he'd probably cost our 2nd pick + more. I wouldn't pay over a 4th rounder for lennon so it's low risk.

I think Thewlis was talking about Menzel.

BTW, I would suggest there is no way Lennon could play midfield.

EDIT: Groucho beat me to it.

 

[shintemaster]

Soooo... Erin Phillips - worth a look?

 

[remfan101]

LONG regarded as a talent, Lennon had a consistent, strong season in 2013. After getting a taste of the under-18 system last year as a bottom-aged player for Vic Metro, the half-forward worked to make this year his best.

It started well, with a standout performance on the MCG against Collingwood's VFL team. There he had 16 possessions, took six marks and competed well against senior opponents. An ankle injury just before the mid-year carnival threatened to ruin Lennon's campaign but he battled through and was named an All Australian forward. The AIS-AFL Academy graduate's standout game was a four-goal haul against Western Australia at Patersons Stadium.

Returning to the TAC Cup later in the season, Lennon showed his smarts as a midfielder and averaged 28 disposals over a five-week period for the Northern Knights. He finished with a season average of 25 touches for the Knights.

STRENGTHS
Firstly, it's his foot skills. Over any distance Lennon is a terrific right-foot kick, pinpointing passes and directing the play with his ball use. Around goal that's a bonus, because he converts shots from any angle and loves to snap around his body. His marking is at the same level. Although not a key position size (189cm), Lennon marks and leads like a tall. Sometimes it looks like he has run too hard at a marking contest, but he slows down at last moment, protects the space in front and sticks the mark. Circumstances prevented him from spending more time in the midfield but towards the end of the season he found the opportunity and excelled. He's combative (60 per cent of his possessions at the carnival were contested), he has spring in his legs, demands the ball and wants to be a part of the action.

WEAKNESSES
The question on Lennon was whether he could be a full-time midfielder at AFL level. He hasn't had huge chances to show his stuff in that area of the ground, but made the most of it in that patch from July through to September for the Knights. He can still work on his endurance and his defensive running.

PLAYS LIKE
His attributes and ability to play most positions make him a different type of player. In that similar mould is Brendon Goddard, particularly given Lennon's overhead marking and accurate kicking.

DRAFT RANGE
A top-10 pick, and if he isn't, a club will get a bargain.

BOTTOM LINE
Lennon wants the ball in his hands at the big moments, a characteristic of all the best players. Kicks goals, takes some risks and understands the game. One of the top prospects available.

He's still only 22, and has struggled with injury as well. He might be a late bloomer? Wouldn't be against it for something like pick 100, which would definitely get it done as they look likely to delist him otherwise.

 

[King Corey]

Ben Lennon.

Now hear me out...

2nd in the VFL goal kicking (45 goals).
Not in the richmond team because he doesn't fit the small, fast, and high pressure mould that richmond like to use. But we have enough of those types. What we lack is class. Lennon has that. Needs a change. We could do worse with a speculative 4th round pick.

I'm joining you brother. We will link arms and welcome him to Arden Street. remfan101 can we count you in?

Welcome to Arden Street you glorious Mark Viduka lookalike.

 

[remfan101]

I'm joining you brother. We will link arms and welcome him to Arden Street. remfan101 can we count you in?

Welcome to Arden Street you glorious Mark Viduka lookalike.

I'm in, to the extent that I won't jump straight on the Sack Scotts bandwagon if it happens. Plus, he's part of the Luke/Billings/Kelly/Lennon crew from the 2013 draft. Getting the band back together?