Scott Thompson - Would we welcome him back?

[The Backyard Charizard 1,202]

Just thought I would pass on a bit of banter that I heard over here in Adelaide on the 5aa sports show this afternoon... Regular segment on a Monday arvo where old man Cornesy joins Mark Bickley and Stephen Rowe and have a p155 and moan about how much Victoria hates SA footy and how both local teams went on the weekend.... blah....blah....blah...

But at the end of the show Cornesy was saying that Simon Goodwin has apparently made contact with his old mate Scott Thompson and asked him if he'd be keen for a 1 year playing contract for 2017 with a view to moving into a coaching position in 2018.... Has apparently been offered a low ball 1 year deal to stay a fruit loop

We lost the bloke for the best years of his career obviously but wondering what peoples thoughts are on the possibility of a reunion... Cornes did go on to say that his family is settled in Adelaide but all three blokes agreed that it would be a fantastic career move and a win for Melbourne ...

Edited August 29, 2016 by KrazyJay

[Whispering_Jack 29,777]

Should never have let him go in the first place.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Interesting.

His form has definitely dropped this year from previous years.

Wouldn't be entirely opposed to it although he most certainly won't help address our lack of speed or foot-skills through the middle.

I'm not sure what to think really.

 

[MadAsHell 4,212]

If we were to recruit an older midfielder i'd rather Dal Santo for his kicking ability.

[At the break of Gawn 4,460]

He has elite training habits and an awesome work ethic - could teach the young guys a bit like Crossy did.

[What 18,810]

Yes. We need all the leadership we can get, especially as we will likely get rid of Grimes, Dawes, Dunn and Garland.

[dazzledavey36 54,276]

Would do it in an absolute heartbeat.

A big YES from me!

[The Backyard Charizard 1,202]

The fact that we let him go in the first place and the player he became will always hurt.... 

The bloke has a fantastic football brain and as D9 said, his training habits are elite...

I would definitely entertain the idea myself!

Edited August 29, 2016 by KrazyJay

[Dee-licious 1,949]

Ranked 7th in tackles in the AFL and 15th in clearances. Not a bad option. Free agent so "free" well it would be swapping him for Grimes as we'd get nothing for Grimes if we get him. 

 

GM	K	HB	D	M	G	B	T	HO	FF	FA	AF *	SC *
Total	20	230	253	483	64	3	3	141	3	28	30	1,914	1,762
Average	20	11.5	12.6	24.2	3.2	0.2	0.2	7.0	0.2	1.4	1.5	95.7	88.1

[Salems Lot 2,493]

Oooh Scott Thompson Oooh Scott Thompson!!!

[Wilson7 2,648]

Absolutely, would walk into our midfield, great leader who would help teach our very young list

[MadAsHell 4,212]

On another note, if he did come back with Dawes likely being delisted his number 6 guernsey would be waiting for him.

[Demons11 6,915]

No thanks 

[pineapple dee 2,892]

29 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Should never have let him go in the first place.

True but it was family issues that caused him to want/need to leave for Adelaide. Little we could do about that.

[spirit of norm smith 16,275]

yes yes and yes

on field leader and great trainer

wins the hard ball

Scott Thompson can have a 2 year deal

[DubDee 25,657]

34 next year, can only play inside mid so it'd be a no from me. I'd prefer seeing brayshaw, Oliver, tracca etc get more time on the ball. 

Great player though and would happily have him as coach

[Tony Tea 2,806]

Left and cost us a flag in 2005 and maybe 2006.

[beelzebub 23,313]

guys are kidding surely

[Adam The God 30,126]

51 minutes ago, KrazyJay said:

Just thought I would pass on a bit of banter that I heard over here in Adelaide on the 5aa sports show this afternoon... Regular segment on a Monday arvo where old man Cornesy joins Mark Bickley and Stephen Rowe and have a p155 and moan about how much Victoria hates SA footy and how both local teams went on the weekend.... blah....blah....blah...

But at the end of the show Cornesy was saying that Simon Goodwin has apparently made contact with his old mate Scott Thompson and asked him if he'd be keen for a 1 year playing contract for 2017 with a view to moving into a coaching position in 2018.... Has apparently been offered a low ball 1 year deal to stay a fruit loop

We lost the bloke for the best years of his career obviously but wondering what peoples thoughts are on the possibility of a reunion... Cornes did go on to say that his family is settled in Adelaide but all three blokes agreed that it would be a fantastic career move and a win for Melbourne ...

Would take him every day of the week. Clearly his brother is okay...

Thompson and Harvey would significantly improve our gaping leadership chasm.

[Cheap Seats 3,310]

I wouldn't be against this move.

No harm in having a Cross type role player with such a young list.

It would all come.down to ability to get a deal done but it's a yes on face value from me

[Ethan Tremblay 30,826]

27 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

guys are kidding surely

He'll fit in nicely with the other retirees at the Demons Lifestyle Village. Dal Santo, Harvey, Petrie..

Edited August 29, 2016 by Ethan Tremblay

[Adam The God 30,126]

17 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

He'll fit in nicely with the other retirees at the Demons Lifestyle Village. Dal Santo, Harvey, Petrie..

Wouldn't touch Dal Santo or Petrie...

[Adzman 2,154]

Have to pass. We need to get games into all these kids we have so we can build a future core.

A team with a win now premiership window like Hawthorn,  Geelong would be best for a one year rental.

[Adam The God 30,126]

13 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Scarily AF, both have been suggested. I'd be more keen on Thompson if his form this season was as good as last but it wasn't. And and his age I can't him regaining form for next season. 

People said that about Steve Johnson too. 

[binman 42,659]

1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Should never have let him go in the first place.

Not sure we had much choice but none the less a huge loss. A gun and i reckon one of the most underated players in my considerable time of watching footy. 

I would love him to come home