Tom Browne tweeted today that Adcock's contract won't be renewed by the Lions as part of their aggressive push to go with youth.

Is he worth a look, or is he just another Grimes type player that we don't really need more of? He was excellent a few seasons ago but hasn't done much of note lately.

Thoughts?

Has been one of my favourite players for a long time now. Love his no frills approach. But I don't think he's right for us now. Would rather give Cross another year

If true, how could Brisbane possibly expect to get a priority pick when they're shoving out players who are clearly still in their best 22?

Bringing things onto themselves the Lions!

I'd consider it, especially if Howe and Garland depart at years end.

If true, how could Brisbane possibly expect to get a priority pick when they're shoving out players who are clearly still in their best 22?

Bringing things onto themselves the Lions!

Unless they already know they are getting an extra pick and are making space?

Old, injury-prone and limited.

Probably not the direction we're going with regard to trade/free agency.

We are looking to bring in players in a younger age bracket now.

Holy crap, who in the hell is running the ship at Brisbane?? No wonder players want to get the [censored] out, what a total basketcase.

Yeh naaa, we ain't a retirement home

If we can get him as a delisted free agent, he'd easily be best 22 for at least next year and more than likely the next.

Turns 30 this year. Might be better suited as a 2 year rental as depth at a top 6 club. Not who we need.

Yeh naaa, we ain't a retirement home

Not anymore anyway. We were up to 2013!

Yeh naaa, we ain't a retirement home

No you're right, we're not a retirement home.

But we are a club who has lacked and still lack quality leaders in the 27 + age bracket who can consistently bring effort and the right mentality week-in and out.

Jones is the only one who can be held in that regard.

Cross and Vincent are the next two but we've had to bring them in.

Garland

Dunn

Jamar

They're all NQR with Dunn perhaps the only one who set a standard last year and has for the most part backed it up.

I'd welcome someone like Adcock as long as his body is sound. His effort and competitiveness are contagious and I think he's the right candidate if we're looking at bringing in another experienced face.

Do supporters get that we're still off the pace with quality leaders who provide consistent effort?

I mean ffs Crossy runs around at a snails pace and his kicking gives me cardiac arrest but he provides so much care, will and desire to fight. Something that is immeasurabley important for our younger guys. He wouldn't be getting games at any other club right now which speaks volumes about the lack of decent leaders our club has had.

Blokes like Adcock are the ones who should be direct replacements for players like Garland in terms of AFL experience, leadership and role models.

I'd much rather him on our list than Garland or Jamar.

Edited August 21, 201510 yr by stevethemanjordan

I'd be all for picking up Adcock as a DFA.

At worst he would be a good depth player as a small/medium defender. We've seen how much we struggled with our disposal coming out of defense once Salem went down so it's always good to have another good user.

Look at it this way. If he's a DFA, would he be better than ND pick 70+?

I would suggest yes.

If we have to trade picks to the Lions, they would be asking, what, a 2nd-round pick? 3rd-round?

That would require some head scratching.

I'd be inclined to say no, but not straight away. Maybe arrange for a trade of some picks?

I mean, we absolutely need someone who plays his role. Grimes' disposal is dubious, Howe just looks like he doesn't care, and nobody has any idea what Lumumba does.

It all boils down to who is still on our list. We'd be crazy not to enter discussions with his management.

Edit: Having re-read stmj's post, I realise I misread, and put words in his mouth. My apologies.

Edited August 21, 201510 yr by Dr. Mubutu

Brisbane have said that he's not required, so he'll be a DFA. He's been a solid player, but not a damaging one. I'd rather keep Cross, and groom one of the younger players to fill the half back role. At 30yo and injury prone, I'd pass.

Tom Browne?

Brisbane have said that he's not required, so he'll be a DFA. He's been a solid player, but not a damaging one. I'd rather keep Cross, and groom one of the younger players to fill the half back role. At 30yo and injury prone, I'd pass.

Agree, i'd rather keep Cross on for another 2 years than bring in Adcock.

Yes yes and yes.

Delisted free agent. He is strong determined and skilled. Good leadership. Probably prefer to go to Tigers or Hawks but he would be handy. 29yo but has 4-5 years ahead.

Changed my mind after yesterday. If his body is sound get him & stick him on a HBF

Yes, yes, yes. After yesterday we desperately need the leadership. We're in a leadership vacuum currently.

Yes yes yes. Better than most on our list.

Backline talent is a huge hole even before whatever happens with Garland and Howe.

But I'd back Salem and Jetta in for better years next year. With some development I hope Stretch can play half back flank. Grimes will be Grimes, not pretty or really AFL standard but he's who we've got for now. Terlich, do we pay him out or not? White is young and raw. Then there's the talls.

I think we'd be better off sticking with Crossy for 1 more year and if we get improvement from the young midfielders (Tyson, Viney, Vanders, Brayshaw etc) then we can use Vince more at half back.

I think we'll probably come down to a spot to use with a delisted free agent again and I'd consider Adcock but I'd much rather picking up another younger guy for a 2nd chance.

Lol so we completely blast our senior players only to find that some want this guy who got run down by a 208cm giant only a couple of weeks ago by the name of Max Gawn!? FMD haven't we not learn't anything on the weekend?? There is a reason why guys like Lumumba Cross Dawes were shown the door by their respective clubs beforehand so easily . Its because they knew they were past it and it created a spot for a younger player.

Adcock is finished! Watched him this year and he has hardly made an impact. What makes it all funny is some on here want him for his leadership!? Leadership from what!?? How to play in a basket case of a side with a horrendous culture of players just getting up and leaving every year??

As someone else mentioned we are not a [censored] retirement home.

Adcock was a good player. But that was some years ago now. He's finished.