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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
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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

Chris Redleg

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Through Strawberry Fields??

Ok, that's enough of the Beatles puns, time to let it be.

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Chris Redleg

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Was never there

Due to the drugs?

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Fine, fine.

... what if we throw in Terlich?

I wouldn't be so hasty in letting go of Terlich. He's been quietly working on his craft in the VFL and I have a feeling he'll have a break-out season next year and those doubting the wisdom of his two year extension will end up with egg on face.

... said no one ever.

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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.

Strange that :-)) Cards in microwaves??

I like the idea of McCartney working with Lennon again.

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

"Imagine"

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Chris Redleg

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"Imagine"

Shifting the discussion to the works of Lennon himself, if you had gone the other way it may have got wings!

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Lennon looks like he might be heading for the pre season draft. Carlton are front runners to snag him for free.

If the tigers can't sign him soon I expect they will listen to all offers rather than let him walk to Carlton for free.Carlton in his ear, will be interesting to see what happens here.

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If I was Richmond, I'd just trade him to Carlton for Yarran & their 3rd Round Pick.

Say to Carlton, you wanted a 1st Round Pick for Yarran? Here he is, so how about you throw a 3rd rounder our way also for the two years development already put in.

They're not that smart though Richmond, so I expect him to walk into the PSD.

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Lennon looks like he might be heading for the pre season draft. Carlton are front runners to snag him for free.

If the tigers can't sign him soon I expect they will listen to all offers rather than let him walk to Carlton for free.Carlton in his ear, will be interesting to see what happens here.

Strikes as the more sane outcome also. JG for Lennon. Keep it simple.

Richmond dont have a lot of love for the Bluebaggers and wont want to do them any favours.. Dealing is dealing but the Tiges wont be allowing freebies.

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Can someone please explain to me why Lennon is being shopped around and threatened to walk in the PSD? He was pick 12 in the draft and has come on alright.. Why are Richmond not doing what they can to retain this bloke on their list?

Because the Tiges are worse at list management than us and that's saying something!

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Can someone please explain to me why Lennon is being shopped around and threatened to walk in the PSD? He was pick 12 in the draft and has come on alright.. Why are Richmond not doing what they can to retain this bloke on their list?

It's reported that the Tigers want to keep him and he wants to stay, so the issue must be contract terms.

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Can someone please explain to me why Lennon is being shopped around and threatened to walk in the PSD? He was pick 12 in the draft and has come on alright.. Why are Richmond not doing what they can to retain this bloke on their list?

Either Lennon is chasing a few more dollars, or Richmond is low balling him. The truth is probably somewhere in between, and they could both be a fair way apart. I expect that MFC will ask the question. Lennon is a classy player, it was a toss up (in my mind) between Salem and Lennon at pick 9 for us.

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Either Lennon is chasing a few more dollars, or Richmond is low balling him. The truth is probably somewhere in between, and they could both be a fair way apart. I expect that MFC will ask the question. Lennon is a classy player, it was a toss up (in my mind) between Salem and Lennon at pick 9 for us.

I think we got the better...but wouldnt mind the lesser

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Is Lennon really the sort of player we want? Firstly, he clearly has tickets on himself if he is expecting a massive pay rise after playing 9 games this year for 11 disposals per game . Secondly, I don't see him as a genuine midfielder and he's clearly not a key position player, so how does he fill a pressing need for us?

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Is Lennon really the sort of player we want? Firstly, he clearly has tickets on himself if he is expecting a massive pay rise after playing 9 games this year for 11 disposals per game . Secondly, I don't see him as a genuine midfielder and he's clearly not a key position player, so how does he fill a pressing need for us?

I think the issue with his pay is that Rich offered base fee plus match payments.

He and his management want a more guaranteed income.

I think it is stingy of Richmond to offer a game based contract.

The kid has shown he can play very well at AFL in just his second year.

Also, he has no direct control over how many senior games as it is up to the match committee, injuries etc.

Rich should wake up to themselves and it will teach them a lesson if they lose him over penny pinching.

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