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binman
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I like the idea of McCartney working with Lennon again.

stevethemanjordan
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Get it happening. If reports are true of the Tiges wanting Grimes then throw in a pick with him and we'll take Lennon. Grimes and a 3rd rounder for Lennon? I think we need to keep building on this

Brayshaw Self
Brayshaw Self

If anyone thinks that Grimes for Lennon would be accepted by Richmond or that these Beatles puns are funny, they did too many drugs in the 60s

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Funny thing is that during his draft year he was criticized for his lack of athleticism and yet, when I saw him playing for the Tigers he looked a solid footballer with a bit of excitement about his play.

Yet he was dropped from the team for the final against North Melbourne. Was a reason given?

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Yes he will.

Serious...youd think a straight swap possible..even likely ?

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Would you swap Grimes for him?

If asking me ?

Yes ..simply on a needs basis.

Grimes will struggle to retain any position off the half back. We have Harry and it now seems Milkshake for those roles. Lennon may be able to be developed into a half decent workman like mid.

Just on that id do the swap. No real cost to us. No malice to Grimesy but he has his limitations. Fresh fields for him too.

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Lennon could be a good get. Has shown some glimpses of talent but is still a mile off reaching his full potential.

I have to wonder why he remains unsigned. Richmond want Yarran, an extra pick inside pick 50 would help them grease the wheel with Carlton.

Grimes and a 3rd rounder might not be enough though.

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Yet he was dropped from the team for the final against North Melbourne. Was a reason given?

They dropped him for Griffiths I think? So it was more of a "match up" thing as they wanted to go tall forward with Riewoldt, Vickery and Griffiths to stretch north's defence.

Didn't work and I think if they had their time again they would go with Lennon over Griffiths. A lot of Richmond supporters weren't happy when the change was made and even more annoyed in hindsight.

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Get it happening.

If reports are true of the Tiges wanting Grimes then throw in a pick with him and we'll take Lennon.

Grimes and a 3rd rounder for Lennon?

I think we need to keep building on this 'core' young group who will be the ones driving the club in a few years.

Salem

Viney

Brayshaw

Petracca

Hogan

Tyson

'The Core'

All really highly talented and competitive kids at a similar age.. The driving force. Players like Melksham, Bugg and Kennedy obviously help by adding depth and providing immediate relief and protection for some of the other kids we have coming through. We'll also need a couple more experienced heads like Cross over the next year or two.

But the most important thing for us at the moment is to keep adding to this group. Lennon fits the bill. Skilled, competitive and at a similar age.

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I like the idea of McCartney working with Lennon again.

By George it does have a certain ring Of nostalgia eh

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Get it happening.

If reports are true of the Tiges wanting Grimes then throw in a pick with him and we'll take Lennon.

Grimes and a 3rd rounder for Lennon?

I think we need to keep building on this 'core' young group who will be the ones driving the club in a few years.

Salem

Viney

Brayshaw

Petracca

Hogan

Tyson

'The Core'

All really highly talented and competitive kids at a similar age.. The driving force. Players like Melksham, Bugg and Kennedy obviously help by adding depth and providing immediate relief and protection for some of the other kids we have coming through. We'll also need a couple more experienced heads like Cross over the next year or two.

But the most important thing for us at the moment is to keep adding to this group. Lennon fits the bill. Skilled, competitive and at a similar age.

There would be no point in us keeping Grimes if we get Bugg.

But it seems too good to be true that we could package him with a third rounder for Lennon.

I dont understand why Lennon is even on the table to begin with. You would have thought that the tigers would have had a contract extension in front of him a long time ago.

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Stop living in a yellow submarine.

Hopefully this magical mystery tour we are on is going the right direction!

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