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my biggest concern going after a tall forward is this:

our entire game plan is based around every player on the field buying into that defensive pressure when we don't have the ball.

as we have seen on occasions, if 1 person isn't pulling their weight, the whole thing almost falls apart and the opposition will find easy ways through.

will we get the same kind of buy in / application from a KPF?

my only thought is that maybe this is part of a new game plan going forward in 2019 that we are developing and working on. Casue I'm not totally sold it would work in our current game style unless they chase and pressure as much as one of the blokes they would be replacing.
Lynch would tackle and chase and fit in just fine.

1)He already does that at the GC and has terrific mobility.
2)You have to remember what it's like when you're playing in a crap team with a crap system. I've been in teams where you know that if you bust your ass chasing and tackling the opposition just flick the ball around to the spot where you aren't so you waste energy. In a shit team it is better to conserve energy in the moments when you have the ball. I have no doubt he would be impacted by the players around him.

If Jack Riewoldt was playing in a shit forward line with a crap system around him how many tackles do you reckon he's get? It's the same thing. #it'shappening.gif
 

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Ive just relised that l now hear your voice when lm reading your posts; l might have to take a break from listening to the tigercast!!!
maybe i should just record all of my post reponses and upload them accordingly? :D

don't stop listening!

especially since Monday night is the T71 special :D
 

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my biggest concern going after a tall forward is this:

our entire game plan is based around every player on the field buying into that defensive pressure when we don't have the ball.

as we have seen on occasions, if 1 person isn't pulling their weight, the whole thing almost falls apart and the opposition will find easy ways through.
I laugh when l see this stuff written. Its as we're expecting Lynch will sign and then turn up and not give a shit. The guy is a professional. He wants to win. Everyone talks about his leadership ability. He might actually drive us to even higher standards.

I'll give you an example...

Just over 12 months ago, we got Josh Caddy. Josh, at the time, felt quite highly of himself as a midfielder. Frustrated he wasnt getting the midfield time or opportunities he left... we promised him the opportunity to get midfield time.

We havent really delivered on that, but we've developed him into a far greater team player, a premiership player and importantly... a better forward than he was at Geelong.

Do you think he's now complaining about not being a starting midfield player? Good players want who want to succeed, just want to be involved. Lynch will be all over Richmond... because everything Gold Coast is not offering, we offer in truckloads.
 

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I laugh when l see this stuff written. Its as we're expecting Lynch will sign and then turn up and not give a shit. The guy is a professional. He wants to win. Everyone talks about his leadership ability. He might actually drive us to even higher standards.

I'll give you an example...

Just over 12 months ago, we got Josh Caddy. Josh, at the time, felt quite highly of himself as a midfielder. Frustrated he wasnt getting the midfield time or opportunities he left... we promised him the opportunity to get midfield time.

We havent really delivered on that, but we've developed him into a far greater team player, a premiership player and importantly... a better forward than he was at Geelong.

Do you think he's now complaining about not being a starting midfield player? Good players want who want to succeed, just want to be involved. Lynch will be all over Richmond... because everything Gold Coast is not offering, we offer in truckloads.
Well when you put it as succinctly as that...can see why he's such a good get for the Tigers!
 
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I laugh when l see this stuff written. Its as we're expecting Lynch will sign and then turn up and not give a shit. The guy is a professional. He wants to win. Everyone talks about his leadership ability. He might actually drive us to even higher standards.

I'll give you an example...

Just over 12 months ago, we got Josh Caddy. Josh, at the time, felt quite highly of himself as a midfielder. Frustrated he wasnt getting the midfield time or opportunities he left... we promised him the opportunity to get midfield time.

We havent really delivered on that, but we've developed him into a far greater team player, a premiership player and importantly... a better forward than he was at Geelong.

Do you think he's now complaining about not being a starting midfield player? Good players want who want to succeed, just want to be involved. Lynch will be all over Richmond... because everything Gold Coast is not offering, we offer in truckloads.
It's a valid point you have, but i still think my original point is equally as valid that there is the possibility it can disrupt what we have going now.

that doesnt mean i don't think we should chase him, cause i think he is a great player, and if the club think they can acquire him and make it work with our game plan than I'm 100% all for it.

but the concerns i posted i reckon are still a valid question mark.
 
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Id have preferred rance not to have given his opinion on Lynch. I want Lynch and this comment if anything may make him think twice.
I totally agree, Rance or any other leader should always tow the company line.
This doesn't just apply to Tom Lynch it's any other future trade. Comments like what Rance did can really damage the negotiations going forward.
I was really surprised by his comments also and found them out of line.
 

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I totally agree, Rance or any other leader should always tow the company line.
This doesn't just apply to Tom Lynch it's any other future trade. Comments like what Rance did can really damage the negotiations going forward.
I was really surprised by his comments also and found them out of line.
Rance was destined to say something like that.

I love the guy and I think he’s going to end up a legend of the game. He’s a brilliant team player. He’s humble. He’s brave. He’s got an amazing work ethic and competitive drive. He’s good looking. He knows all of this.

In a footy club, there is only enough room for a few roosters. Tom Lynch isn’t taking his place in the pecking order. That’s what he said on television.

Dave P.
 

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If Jack Riewoldt was playing in a shit forward line with a crap system around him how many tackles do you reckon he's get? It's the same thing.
You dont have to guess. Remember 2010?
Rewioldt averaged 3.1 tackles a game in a shit forward like in a shit team in a shit system.
Lynch has never averaged over 2 over a full season.
 

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Can't find this on their site... Post a link and I'll click on it and report back as I have access to that rag and am keen to see myself!
It's gone now.

But it was a Ross Lyon article earlier in the day that mentioned under the heading something else about Fasolo and then also the big rumour at Richmond.
 

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You dont have to guess. Remember 2010?
Rewioldt averaged 3.1 tackles a game in a shit forward like in a shit team in a shit system.
Lynch has never averaged over 2 over a full season.
Yeah that was clearly a standout year for Jack winning the Coleman etc. Aside from that year and '17/'18 it's more like 2 a game. Lynch averaging 1.7 a game. If he comes to us he will be fine. I think people are assuming we are getting Vickery back. It's bloody demoralising playing up there.
 
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my biggest concern going after a tall forward is this:

our entire game plan is based around every player on the field buying into that defensive pressure when we don't have the ball.

as we have seen on occasions, if 1 person isn't pulling their weight, the whole thing almost falls apart and the opposition will find easy ways through.

will we get the same kind of buy in / application from a KPF?

my only thought is that maybe this is part of a new game plan going forward in 2019 that we are developing and working on. Casue I'm not totally sold it would work in our current game style unless they chase and pressure as much as one of the blokes they would be replacing.
You’re a ******* buzz kill aren’t ya mate??
 
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