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Only concern with Lynch is how it will effect our forward pressure with two talls running around. Right now our game plan is based around putting defenders under the pump so they’re forced to bomb it long, where it gets cut off by Rance , Vlastuin and co.

Replace one of Butler, Castagna, Rioli, Caddy or Townsend with Lynch and it makes it a lot easier to run it out of the backline.
 
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I normally don't subscribe to theories such as this, but a part of me thinks this is a possibility. What makes me suspicious is that Lynch's knee injury just came out of nowhere without any indication of it last weekend and there just happens to be a tweet that his manager "met with his preferred club on the weekend".
I haven't watched their games, but people have been commenting on him not playing very well the past couple of weeks
Could very easily be explained by playing underdone
 

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Yes it’ll change, but I just think it’s very unsettling to get a player in from a shit team on that amount of coin. Fraught with danger because players have egos.
no doubt todd elton’s ego will take a hit but i think we’ll cope
 

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no doubt todd elton’s ego will take a hit but i think we’ll cope
I’m talking about premiership players being on half the money of Lynch. Anyone who says players don’t care are full of it.
 

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Only concern with Lynch is how it will effect our forward pressure with two talks running around. Right now our game plan is based around putting defenders under the pump so they’re forced to bomb it long, where it gets cut off by Rance , Vlastuin and co.

Replace one of Butler, Castagna, Rioli, Caddy or Townsend with Lynch and it makes it a lot easier to run it out of the backline.
I’d be willing to go out on a limb and say Lynch would be faster than Caddy.
 

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This board is incredible sometimes.
When T71 dropped that we were sniffing around Lynch a couple of years ago, everyone was either over the moon or didn’t think we could get him, but conceded he would be a great get.

Fast forward two years, we are in the box seat and there are all of a sudden question marks.

- Cap is increasing so I don’t see us losing best 22 players to facilitate Lynch.
- I believe the players would be well and truly aware of our 5-10 year plan so this catching them “off-guard” I think is media crap.
- We need a ready made forward to transition into Jacks role when he finishes up.
- Jack could transition onto a wing a la Richo when Lynch comes.
- Lynch is a leader and would thrive in our culture and environment.
- Already has strong friendships with players within our club so would settle quickly.
- Finally, I think he takes a pay cut to come here. He could get upwards of $1.5m per year at Gold Coast, but won’t win anything. I think the chance to be apart of a Richmond dynasty would be appealing at a cut price figure of $1m per year (how will he ever manage on such a small wage)
 

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Our premiership players would all be aware of what we’re trying to do. I can’t imagine Richmond doing this without them being ok with it.
Just never seen it work before. Hawthorn did it really well when they added players during their premiership success like Mcevoy, Frawley, Lake etc without giving a huge contract to one player.
 

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Just never seen it work before. Hawthorn did it really well when they added players during their premiership success like Mcevoy, Frawley, Lake etc without giving a huge contract to one player.
I can see where you’re coming from, after so many years of our club not knowing what they’re doing I guess I’d just like to believe that this time they do know what they’re doing.
 

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I can see where you’re coming from, after so many years of our club not knowing what they’re doing I guess I’d just like to believe that this time they do know what they’re doing.
Who knows. I know I find myself watching him closely these days and being underwhelmed albeit in a very very average team.
 

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Im not convinced on acquiring lynch. One I have faith in our emerging talls and secondly I’m a believer that anyone earning 1mn a year needs to impact games week in week out, If they fail to do that the scrutiny is overwhelming and too often they crumble and is a catalyst for much dissent within player ranks , refer Boyd
 

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I can't believe people are starting to doubt whether it's a good idea now its looking like a genuine possibility! Last year it was a pipe dream and most couldn't imagine it possible.

Lynch would be a super get, tall forwards is the only place we don't have good immediate depth. We literally just have Jack and then a few promising kids. A second genuine gun tall forward who could pinch hit in the ruck would do wonders for us, they are extremely rare and the very place we lack. I don't buy the idea that he will kill our forward pressure. He's just as if not more quick/athletic as Caddy and Townsend, so he's more than capable of filling that role. Yes he might not be showing that level of pressure at the moment but it would be easy to slip into a bit of a slump in that environment and he will be under no illusions that it's the most basic requirement of being a part of our forward line.

Hopefully we can be there at the pointy end again this year, and if we can keep this group together and add Lynch for next season, we'd be set for years to come.
 
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Richmond’s unique list model has it perfectly placed to lure free agent Tom Lynch from Gold Coast
Jon Ralph, Herald Sun

RICHMOND’S unique list model, mixing superstars with cheap role players, has allowed them cap room to pitch for Suns free agent Tom Lynch.

Many observers have wondered how the reigning premiers would afford the Gold Coast key forward given their existing salary cap demands.

But if the 25-year-old does return to Melbourne as many expect he will in effect take a pay cut.

Already on around $1 million a season, he would accept less at a Victorian club than Gold Coast is able to offer him next year given the Suns’ huge salary cap room.

The Tigers are ideally placed despite paying Dustin Martin $1.2 million a year and more than $700,000 to Alex Rance, Jack Riewoldt, Trent Cotchin and Dion Prestia.

Richmond has its best five players taking up an estimated $4.5 million of the salary cap, but also has had many players on extremely modest contracts.


Gold Coast co-captain Tom Lynch.
The club’s cheap-as-chips premiership heroes include Jack Graham, Nathan Broad, Daniel Rioli, Jason Castagna, Dan Butler, Kamdyn McIntosh and Jacob Townsend.

Many have recently signed new deals but key Tigers figures Brendon Gale and Damien Hardwick have publicly stated they have room for a big fish.

Recent premiers Hawthorn and Geelong did not have the outrider like Martin but had a solid core of eight to 10 players on extremely healthy contracts.

It has been made clear to rival clubs that Richmond, Hawthorn and Collingwood are the three contenders, with other inquiring teams firmly told they are not in the race.

Tigers star Alex Rance said recently if Lynch wanted to talk with the Tigers leadership group he would be happy to meet him.

But it is understood Lynch will not meet rival clubs mid-season.


Tom Lynch hasn’t played a final with Gold Coast.
He had previously said he would not consider his position until mid-year, with Lynch now out until after the Round 10 bye with a knee injury.

Like returning free agent Patrick Dangerfield before him, that deadline is likely to drift back until later in the year and eventually the post-season.

Gold Coast and his management have left the decision and timeline up to him but even former coach Rodney Eade says his gut feel is Lynch will leave.

Lynch is desperate to win a premiership, with Richmond and Hawthorn seen as clubs where he could slot in as a star without being the saviour.

But Collingwood’s recent strong performances and core of young tight-knit players — many from the Paul Connors stable — will help their chances.

The salary cap jumped from $10.37m to $12.4m last year and hits $13.54m by 2022, plus marketing payments.

This year it is $12.59 million plus $1.093 in additional service agreements for marketing, climbing to $13.02 million next year and $13.28 million in 2021.

Richmond has also had unexpected departures — Ben Griffiths retired to be a college punter this year, Brett Deledio moved to GWS and Chris Yarran retired to move to Perth.


Bachar Houli is out of contract at the end of the season.
Shaun Hampson, Bachar Houli, Reece Conca, Shai Bolton, Anthony Miles, Corey Ellis and Nathan Broad remain out of contract at the Tigers.

Lynch is already paid around $1 million a year at the Suns, so are expected to offer a more generous contract than Melbourne teams.

Like Dangerfield before him, Lynch would be extremely well paid but not demand the type of contract that would prevent the club from keeping a premiership list together.

Tigers vice-captain Alex Rance told AFL Tonight recently he did not want to inflame the situation or put more pressure on Lynch.

But he made it clear if he wanted to talk to the Tigers players he would be more than willing to make a pitch.

“Obviously if he wanted to come he would come and have a chat with us. You want a pulse check of the culture,’’ he said.

“Coaches and recruiters are probably going to paint a pretty good picture of what the club is. If I was to go to another club I would really want to feel the nitty gritty of what’s wrong with the club because everyone is going to say what’s right with the club. But I would think at some stage if Tom wanted to come he might want to sit down with the leadership group.

“I don’t want to put too much pressure on him. I want him to enjoy his footy. I don’t want to say something sensational like he is coming or he is not.”
 
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Richmond’s unique list model has it perfectly placed to lure free agent Tom Lynch from Gold Coast
Jon Ralph, Herald Sun

RICHMOND’S unique list model, mixing superstars with cheap role players, has allowed them cap room to pitch for Suns free agent Tom Lynch.

Many observers have wondered how the reigning premiers would afford the Gold Coast key forward given their existing salary cap demands.

But if the 25-year-old does return to Melbourne as many expect he will in effect take a pay cut.

Already on around $1 million a season, he would accept less at a Victorian club than Gold Coast is able to offer him next year given the Suns’ huge salary cap room.

The Tigers are ideally placed despite paying Dustin Martin $1.2 million a year and more than $700,000 to Alex Rance, Jack Riewoldt, Trent Cotchin and Dion Prestia.

Richmond has its best five players taking up an estimated $4.5 million of the salary cap, but also has had many players on extremely modest contracts.


Gold Coast co-captain Tom Lynch.
The club’s cheap-as-chips premiership heroes include Jack Graham, Nathan Broad, Daniel Rioli, Jason Castagna, Dan Butler, Kamdyn McIntosh and Jacob Townsend.

Many have recently signed new deals but key Tigers figures Brendon Gale and Damien Hardwick have publicly stated they have room for a big fish.

Recent premiers Hawthorn and Geelong did not have the outrider like Martin but had a solid core of eight to 10 players on extremely healthy contracts.

It has been made clear to rival clubs that Richmond, Hawthorn and Collingwood are the three contenders, with other inquiring teams firmly told they are not in the race.

Tigers star Alex Rance said recently if Lynch wanted to talk with the Tigers leadership group he would be happy to meet him.

But it is understood Lynch will not meet rival clubs mid-season.


Tom Lynch hasn’t played a final with Gold Coast.
He had previously said he would not consider his position until mid-year, with Lynch now out until after the Round 10 bye with a knee injury.

Like returning free agent Patrick Dangerfield before him, that deadline is likely to drift back until later in the year and eventually the post-season.

Gold Coast and his management have left the decision and timeline up to him but even former coach Rodney Eade says his gut feel is Lynch will leave.

Lynch is desperate to win a premiership, with Richmond and Hawthorn seen as clubs where he could slot in as a star without being the saviour.

But Collingwood’s recent strong performances and core of young tight-knit players — many from the Paul Connors stable — will help their chances.

The salary cap jumped from $10.37m to $12.4m last year and hits $13.54m by 2022, plus marketing payments.

This year it is $12.59 million plus $1.093 in additional service agreements for marketing, climbing to $13.02 million next year and $13.28 million in 2021.

Richmond has also had unexpected departures — Ben Griffiths retired to be a college punter this year, Brett Deledio moved to GWS and Chris Yarran retired to move to Perth.


Bachar Houli is out of contract at the end of the season.
Shaun Hampson, Bachar Houli, Reece Conca, Shai Bolton, Anthony Miles, Corey Ellis and Nathan Broad remain out of contract at the Tigers.

Lynch is already paid around $1 million a year at the Suns, so are expected to offer a more generous contract than Melbourne teams.

Like Dangerfield before him, Lynch would be extremely well paid but not demand the type of contract that would prevent the club from keeping a premiership list together.

Tigers vice-captain Alex Rance told AFL Tonight recently he did not want to inflame the situation or put more pressure on Lynch.

But he made it clear if he wanted to talk to the Tigers players he would be more than willing to make a pitch.

“Obviously if he wanted to come he would come and have a chat with us. You want a pulse check of the culture,’’ he said.

“Coaches and recruiters are probably going to paint a pretty good picture of what the club is. If I was to go to another club I would really want to feel the nitty gritty of what’s wrong with the club because everyone is going to say what’s right with the club. But I would think at some stage if Tom wanted to come he might want to sit down with the leadership group.

“I don’t want to put too much pressure on him. I want him to enjoy his footy. I don’t want to say something sensational like he is coming or he is not.”
Welcome to Tigerland Tommy.
 

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Richmond’s unique list model has it perfectly placed to lure free agent Tom Lynch from Gold Coast
Jon Ralph, Herald Sun

RICHMOND’S unique list model, mixing superstars with cheap role players, has allowed them cap room to pitch for Suns free agent Tom Lynch.

Many observers have wondered how the reigning premiers would afford the Gold Coast key forward given their existing salary cap demands.

But if the 25-year-old does return to Melbourne as many expect he will in effect take a pay cut.

Already on around $1 million a season, he would accept less at a Victorian club than Gold Coast is able to offer him next year given the Suns’ huge salary cap room.

The Tigers are ideally placed despite paying Dustin Martin $1.2 million a year and more than $700,000 to Alex Rance, Jack Riewoldt, Trent Cotchin and Dion Prestia.

Richmond has its best five players taking up an estimated $4.5 million of the salary cap, but also has had many players on extremely modest contracts.


Gold Coast co-captain Tom Lynch.
The club’s cheap-as-chips premiership heroes include Jack Graham, Nathan Broad, Daniel Rioli, Jason Castagna, Dan Butler, Kamdyn McIntosh and Jacob Townsend.

Many have recently signed new deals but key Tigers figures Brendon Gale and Damien Hardwick have publicly stated they have room for a big fish.

Recent premiers Hawthorn and Geelong did not have the outrider like Martin but had a solid core of eight to 10 players on extremely healthy contracts.

It has been made clear to rival clubs that Richmond, Hawthorn and Collingwood are the three contenders, with other inquiring teams firmly told they are not in the race.

Tigers star Alex Rance said recently if Lynch wanted to talk with the Tigers leadership group he would be happy to meet him.

But it is understood Lynch will not meet rival clubs mid-season.


Tom Lynch hasn’t played a final with Gold Coast.
He had previously said he would not consider his position until mid-year, with Lynch now out until after the Round 10 bye with a knee injury.

Like returning free agent Patrick Dangerfield before him, that deadline is likely to drift back until later in the year and eventually the post-season.

Gold Coast and his management have left the decision and timeline up to him but even former coach Rodney Eade says his gut feel is Lynch will leave.

Lynch is desperate to win a premiership, with Richmond and Hawthorn seen as clubs where he could slot in as a star without being the saviour.

But Collingwood’s recent strong performances and core of young tight-knit players — many from the Paul Connors stable — will help their chances.

The salary cap jumped from $10.37m to $12.4m last year and hits $13.54m by 2022, plus marketing payments.

This year it is $12.59 million plus $1.093 in additional service agreements for marketing, climbing to $13.02 million next year and $13.28 million in 2021.

Richmond has also had unexpected departures — Ben Griffiths retired to be a college punter this year, Brett Deledio moved to GWS and Chris Yarran retired to move to Perth.


Bachar Houli is out of contract at the end of the season.
Shaun Hampson, Bachar Houli, Reece Conca, Shai Bolton, Anthony Miles, Corey Ellis and Nathan Broad remain out of contract at the Tigers.

Lynch is already paid around $1 million a year at the Suns, so are expected to offer a more generous contract than Melbourne teams.

Like Dangerfield before him, Lynch would be extremely well paid but not demand the type of contract that would prevent the club from keeping a premiership list together.

Tigers vice-captain Alex Rance told AFL Tonight recently he did not want to inflame the situation or put more pressure on Lynch.

But he made it clear if he wanted to talk to the Tigers players he would be more than willing to make a pitch.

“Obviously if he wanted to come he would come and have a chat with us. You want a pulse check of the culture,’’ he said.

“Coaches and recruiters are probably going to paint a pretty good picture of what the club is. If I was to go to another club I would really want to feel the nitty gritty of what’s wrong with the club because everyone is going to say what’s right with the club. But I would think at some stage if Tom wanted to come he might want to sit down with the leadership group.

“I don’t want to put too much pressure on him. I want him to enjoy his footy. I don’t want to say something sensational like he is coming or he is not.”
Lol. Done deal.
 

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Let’s be honest, do we need him?? We have a lot of talls developing and will cost a lot of money. Guaranteed to lose a couple of best 22 players if we get him.

The only reason I want him is to really piss every other club off, especially Collingwood.
Not guaranteed at all imo. Tpp going up, with others coming off the list anyway.
 

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Just never seen it work before. Hawthorn did it really well when they added players during their premiership success like Mcevoy, Frawley, Lake etc without giving a huge contract to one player.
The difference is they had a lot of middle teir players on good coin ie 500 to 600k. Plus they also didnt have as much to pay via smaller tpp, and the money to those types hasnt gone up much.
 

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Im not convinced on acquiring lynch. One I have faith in our emerging talls and secondly I’m a believer that anyone earning 1mn a year needs to impact games week in week out, If they fail to do that the scrutiny is overwhelming and too often they crumble and is a catalyst for much dissent within player ranks , refer Boyd
Boyd was never as good as lunch imo.
 
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