Matthew Leunberger

[The Chazz 4,077]

Don't think this bloke's name has been brought up on here, but with the Lions supposedly chasing Patty Ryder, and Stef Martin showing some late season form to secure a contract extension, and to have Trent West, a more than capable ruck-in-waiting, should we be chasing the services of Leuenberger?

26 years old, hit by injury this year in particular. Don't think he'd be the worst addition going around, but probably would cost us a bit (pick-wise) to secure him.

Discuss.

[Moonshadow 17,677]

Has been hampered by injuries, but would be a significant upgrade from Gawn and Spencil.

Jamar will struggle beyond next year.

However priority seems to be mids and running half backs ATM.

[Little Richard 6,265]

Don't think this bloke's name has been brought up on here, but with the Lions supposedly chasing Patty Ryder, and Stef Martin showing some late season form to secure a contract extension, and to have Trent West, a more than capable ruck-in-waiting, should we be chasing the services of Leuenberger?

26 years old, hit by injury this year in particular. Don't think he'd be the worst addition going around, but probably would cost us a bit (pick-wise) to secure him.

Discuss.

Think he'd be a great pick up but I'd rather we had a go at Ryder first.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Moonie, I think the priority is improving the list.

The addition of Leuenberger or West wouldn't be a step backwards in achieving that.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Has been hampered by injuries, but would be a significant upgrade from Gawn and Spencil.

Jamar will struggle beyond next year.

However priority seems to be mids and running half backs ATM.

He would be an upgrade for sure... the only thing that worries me is the price we would have to pay to get him. I can see the Lions looking for nothing less than a second rounder and I'm not sure I'm comfortable paying that price for a bloke who struggles to get on the park regularly.

But he is worth a look at least.

[Dr evil 1,185]

High quality ruckman, would certainly enquire about his services.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Think he'd be a great pick up but I'd rather we had a go at Ryder first.

Go the Mitch Clark rule and stop him from going home?

I think his ties to QLD are legit though, can't see him going anywhere but Brisbane if he decides to leave.

[Demon3 2,541]

Heading home to WA. Almost a certainty! Freo.

[poita 3,902]

It sounds like a few players are going to get squeezed out. If Leuenberger makes his way to Freo, does that put Zac Clarke in the mix?

[Little Goffy 14,645]

Heading home to WA. Almost a certainty! Freo.

Heard that before somewhere.

[Little Richard 6,265]

Go the Mitch Clark rule and stop him from going home?

I think his ties to QLD are legit though, can't see him going anywhere but Brisbane if he decides to leave.

We've got the cash and the spot to fill, though I'd say Brisbane aren't exactly short of space in their cap either.

He'll probably end up going north but it couldn't hurt to try - he's quality.

[Wormburner 674]

Yes

[Moonshadow 17,677]

Go the Mitch Clark rule and stop him from going home?

I think his ties to QLD are legit though, can't see him going anywhere but Brisbane if he decides to leave.

Isn't Ryder a FA as a result of the so called 'out clause' in his contract? Not sure. If so, he can go wherever he wants. The Mitch Clark rule has less leverage when it involves a FA.

[ILLDieADemon 804]

What happen to this bloke? he was an absolute stand out last year and now he is on the trade table.

[ignition. 1,477]

Ryder or Leuenberger - I would happily have either.

Even though we have stated we need midfielders, we are certainly in need of a better ruckman.

Jamar will be in his last year and may struggle, Gawn looks promising but not there yet, I don't think Spencer or Fitzpatrick will ever make it in that role and Clark retired and doesn't look to be on our list next year.

Keep in mind midfielder development goes hand in hand with winning the tapouts and clearances generated by the ruckman. A fine example is the vast improvement of the GWS midfield with the acquisition of Mumford.

Edited September 12, 2014 by ignition.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,249]

We already have enough injury prone rucks.

[jacey 333]

What happen to this bloke? he was an absolute stand out last year and now he is on the trade table.

Ironic.

Stef Martin has stepped up.

Leuy is a gun but body has succumbed to injury.

He is a good player so clubs will pay for him.

Why wouldn't the lions have a look at the market price with Stef stitched up?

[KingDingAling 3,758]

Be a good guy to chase.

Sits in between a first and second rounder.

For a second rounder, get it done.

Luey is a top shelf ruckman.

[Red Demon 67]

What happen to this bloke? he was an absolute stand out last year and now he is on the trade table.

No he's not.

[Machsy 2,858]

Injury plagued, but a bit of talent.

The ruckman version of Xavier Ellis.

Happy to get him at a low cost.

[Bring Back Barassi 552]

What happen to this bloke? he was an absolute stand out last year and now he is on the trade table.

how ridiculous. he is not on the trade table. some DLer speculating about there being ruck stocks at the lions does not put him on the trade table

[Red Demon 67]

Why would he come at a low cost? Some people are either delusional or simply thick. Think about it.

Why would Ryder change Leuenberger's price? If you were Brisbane and you somehow managed to shake Ryder free why would you go and get rid of Leuy for peanuts? You just end up back af square one. The whole point of trading is to attempt to strengthen your list, not end up at the same point. You may as well not go after Ryder at all. If you got Ablett would you be happy to get rid of Viney for a 3rd rounder simply because he plays a similar position?

Leuenberger is contracted, rated extremely highly by the lions, and there is no indication he wants to leave. Would come at a hefty price, Ryder or no Ryder.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Why would he come at a low cost? Some people are either delusional or simply thick. Think about it.

Why would Ryder change Leuenberger's price? If you were Brisbane and you somehow managed to shake Ryder free why would you go and get rid of Leuy for peanuts? You just end up back af square one. The whole point of trading is to attempt to strengthen your list, not end up at the same point. You may as well not go after Ryder at all. If you got Ablett would you be happy to get rid of Viney for a 3rd rounder simply because he plays a similar position?

Leuenberger is contracted, rated extremely highly by the lions, and there is no indication he wants to leave. Would come at a hefty price, Ryder or no Ryder.

This is why we need to be proactive rather than reactive with regards to player acqusition (hence this thread).

Sure, Leuy is contracted, but he signed that contract before there was any knowledge of Ryder coming in, and most likely prior to West coming on board and Marting showing "something". When he signed his contract, he was clearly their number 1 ruck, arguably still is. However, for him, a lot has changed over this season, and potentially with the addition of Ryder, a lot more will change.

If he can see that his status of being first picked could be compromised, then that's when you (MFC) swoop, rather than waiting until the last year of his contract and having to compete with 16 other clubs. Although I don't think we are the only ones that think this way.

It's probably part of the reason why I started the Trent West thread. He could be a very cheap buy because he is further down the order of preference, so would see more opportunities as a very big factor.

[Swooper Northey 494]

Should he decide to go to Freo, I wish him luck getting a game behind Sandilands, Clarke, Griffin and Hannath.

Edited September 15, 2014 by Swooper Northey

[rjay 25,100]

Should he decide to go to Freo, I wish him luck getting a game behind Sandilands, Clarke, Griffin and Hannath.

He will take over from Sandi when he goes. He is streets ahead of the others.