Melbourne Business Community function 1/10/12

[the_russian 17]

I don't think this is the case. WCE offered Lynch only one year, he has also struggled to cement a spot in their forward line. I think he is leaving for opportunity and length of contract, not $$$.

I agree.

How has he struggled to cement a spot? He's played 24 games in 2011 & 21 games in 2012

[Cheap Seats 3,310]

How has he struggled to cement a spot? He's played 24 games in 2011 & 21 games in 2012

I think Gonzo is trying to say that Lynch would struggle to get a game in a full fit Weagles outfit

Kennedy, Darling, Nic Nat/Cox, Frenchman, etc plus the crumbing forwards and resting mids would make it hard for Lynch to fit in - Plus he's getting old the big Q stick

[DemonWA 3,940]

It supprises me that we havent targetted any of the big names, as i presumed that thats why we fundrasied for a 'warchest' & made room on our list by pushing out Green, Moloney (+ Rivers?).

[Sir Why You Little 37,342]

It supprises me that we havent targetted any of the big names, as i presumed that thats why we fundrasied for a 'warchest' & made room on our list by pushing out Green, Moloney (+ Rivers?).

i think we have. They just haven't accepted the bait yet....

[Bossdog 2,002]

i think we have. They just haven't accepted the bait yet....

And wont....Byrne is the only FA we will get...

[Dee Fan 3,247]

What was their reason for not going after Tippet.

I get all the other ones, but Tippet would be a great fit. He is only 25 and he is a big bodied forward.

If we don't at least inquire about his price it's a joke. If he ends up at GC then we know money won out and that would [censored] me off, because we too can offer him buckets of cash plus the chance to play on the G every week.

I spoke to Tim Harrington at the Demolition Dinner and he said that they rang Tippett last year and he agreed to come over and talk to us mainly because of his respect for Craig. He then rang back a little later and said that he was sorry but he just didn't want to live in Melbourne and he said he wouldn't be coming over, it's as simple as that.

[Daz's Dee's 113]

I spoke to Tim Harrington at the Demolition Dinner and he said that they rang Tippett last year and he agreed to come over and talk to us mainly because of his respect for Craig. He then rang back a little later and said that he was sorry but he just didn't want to live in Melbourne and he said he wouldn't be coming over, it's as simple as that.

How things change in a year if the rumours are true! I have a sneaking suspision we are all over him. Lynch is probably to old where as tippett at 25 is ideal.

[Jaded No More 68,976]

I spoke to Tim Harrington at the Demolition Dinner and he said that they rang Tippett last year and he agreed to come over and talk to us mainly because of his respect for Craig. He then rang back a little later and said that he was sorry but he just didn't want to live in Melbourne and he said he wouldn't be coming over, it's as simple as that.

Well our friend seems to have had a change of heart.

Respect for Craig + 5 year deal worth $5mil* = happiness for all.

*figures not quoted for truth

[Dee Fan 3,247]

I don't think this is the case. WCE offered Lynch only one year, he has also struggled to cement a spot in their forward line. I think he is leaving for opportunity and length of contract, not $$$.

Bit like Cam Bruce, it was more about extending his time in the game than the money.

The trouble is he was struggling to get a game over there and you have to wonder if the game has passed him by.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,460]

Bit like Cam Bruce, it was more about extending his time in the game than the money.

The trouble is he was struggling to get a game over there and you have to wonder if the game has passed him by.

I agree however where we're at I think it would have benefited us to have someone like him for a year or two until we can get someone else in (hopefully Hogan). Not gonna happen now though obviously.