Ben Lennon

[Lucifers Hero 40,509]

I suspect the development at Richmond has been very poor. 

He played some terrific games last year but for some inexplicable reason they dropped him for the Elim Final.  He was looking to get out last year but they talked him into another contract.  Didn't get many games this year.  A surprise since recently Hardwick says he has been playing kids. 

Lennon probably figures he won't get many chances with Hardwick as coach. 

I think he will be a very good player, especially with some good development.  Would take him at the Dees; just not sure he is any better than the young guys we have and we have more important needs to fill elsewhere.

Edited August 31, 2016 by Lucifer's Hero

[Thehardtackler 785]

Apparently he's on $280k at Richmond, which is a base figure. He is very frustrated that Dimma has not been playing him and there is more than a whiff that he feel the coach doesn't like him so it could be a personality clash. I'm not sure that he adds much to our team as we need midfielders, backs and a quality back up ruckman. Unless Tex Walker or similar wants to come to us I wouldn't be recruiting a forward.

[Dee-licious 1,954]

I think we are going to see everyone linked with Carlton and Richmond this year. 

I'd be asking him to play wing not forward and I really dont think he is what we need in here. Carlton can have him and see how the recycled players in 2016 goes considering its worked so well for them so far....

[P-man 13,366]

25 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

I suspect the development at Richmond has been very poor. 

He played some terrific games last year but for some inexplicable reason they dropped him for the Elim Final.  He was looking to get out last year but they talked him into another contract.  Didn't get many games this year.  A surprise since recently Hardwick says he has been playing kids. 

Lennon probably figures he won't get many chances with Hardwick as coach. 

I think he will be a very good player, especially with some good development.  Would take him at the Dees; just not sure he is any better than the young guys we have and we have more important needs to fill elsewhere.

Richmond BF board also has suggestions he's been playing different roles in the VFL and AFL sides (defence in the twos, forward in the seniors). Which needless to say is not ideal.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

I agree with Lucifer's post in regards to the development at Richmond in general. Which is the reason why I think it's short-sighted to write him off just yet.

And like others I agree that positionally speaking, we are covered for half-forwards. 

However, given that we won't be able to target all areas of the list that need improving, I think something like this would be killing two birds:

Bringing in Lennon and Hibberd could allow for two of our quickest line-breaking players see a move further up field. Those players being Kent and Hunt.

Lennon to HF and Hibberd to HB and both Kent and Hunt to the wings rotating with Stretch. 

That's part of the attraction I see with Lennon, but who knows what the club have in mind.

Would certainly address our need for speed through the middle of the ground.

[hells bells 2,023]

1 hour ago, AngryAtCasey said:

 

And Grimes is a FA, so trading him isn't an option anyway.

Good point. Forgot about that

[Adam The God 30,602]

35 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

I agree with Lucifer's post in regards to the development at Richmond in general. Which is the reason why I think it's short-sighted to write him off just yet.

And like others I agree that positionally speaking, we are covered for half-forwards. 

However, given that we won't be able to target all areas of the list that need improving, I think something like this would be killing two birds:

Bringing in Lennon and Hibberd could allow for two of our quickest line-breaking players see a move further up field. Those players being Kent and Hunt.

Lennon to HF and Hibberd to HB and both Kent and Hunt to the wings rotating with Stretch. 

That's part of the attraction I see with Lennon, but who knows what the club have in mind.

Would certainly address our need for speed through the middle of the ground.

What's the point in line breakers if they're not playing off half back? I don't get it.

That said, I wouldn't be adverse to Lennon off half back.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

42 minutes ago, A F said:

What's the point in line breakers if they're not playing off half back? I don't get it.

That said, I wouldn't be adverse to Lennon off half back.

Unfortunately we can't fix it all overnight. 

I think for us, we're desperate for speed through the middle and kicking skills on the half-backline. Hibberd brings that and hopefully Vince will next year.

Melksham will play half-back I imagine for run-and-carry.

But really I have no idea, just throwing up some scenarios.

[worldwideweb_demon 90]

He is a talented kid from Marcellin/Ivanhoe. Was friends with my cousin. Seen him play a couple of games but failed to impress. I wonder if he has the hunger to succeed at AFL level. If he comes cheaply why not, but may only be a fringe player.

[Biffen 12,949]

Macartney could get the best out of Lennon I reckon.

[Deevolution 103]

Could possibly shine in our superior system, Geez that feels good to say !!! 

[Gator 17,967]

29 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

Melksham will play half-back I imagine for run-and-carry.

But really I have no idea, just throwing up some scenarios.

I know we recruited him for a half-back position, but I suspect Hunt and Hibberd have changed that.

I reckon he'll train over summer in an outside wing role.

[What 18,810]

45 minutes ago, Biffen said:

Macartney could get the best out of Lennon I reckon.

Post of the day.  For the next four hours you are a king.

Edited August 31, 2016 by Petraccattack

[DV8 2,271]

2 hours ago, Biffen said:

Macartney could get the best out of Lennon I reckon.

McCartney could get the best out of fringe players from GWS, Swans, Crows, Saints, even Cats, Dogs.

I hear he could even put rhythm back in some Blues.

 

lets not just sift the tiges.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

2 hours ago, Biffen said:

Macartney could get the best out of Lennon I reckon.

We nearly took Lennon at number 9, number 9, number 9, number 9.......

[chook fowler 19,694]

Would be a good get IMO

[spirit of norm smith 16,615]

Maybe swap for Grimes... ie. we give nothing up !! Lennon is talented but soft

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

13 minutes ago, ProDee said:

I know we recruited him for a half-back position, but I suspect Hunt and Hibberd have changed that.

I reckon he'll train over summer in an outside wing role.

Perhaps.

I'm sure Hunt's versatility is now a point of interest to the coaches and I can see him playing further up the ground.

Wait and see I guess.

 

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

2 hours ago, Biffen said:

Macartney could get the best out of Lennon I reckon.

Don't ever stop posting on this site.

[MadAsHell 4,217]

10 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Maybe swap for Grimes... ie. we give nothing up !! Lennon is talented but soft

 

5 hours ago, AngryAtCasey said:

 

And Grimes is a FA, so trading him isn't an option anyway.

 

[MadAsHell 4,217]

2 hours ago, Biffen said:

Macartney could get the best out of Lennon I reckon.

Imagine.....

The possibilities.

[chook fowler 19,694]

2 hours ago, Biffen said:

Macartney could get the best out of Lennon I reckon.

Could be a Starr

[mattjm 151]

he is on the lazy side, a bit soft and has had poor development 

[Gator 17,967]

32 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

Perhaps.

I'm sure Hunt's versatility is now a point of interest to the coaches and I can see him playing further up the ground.

Wait and see I guess.

 

My gut feel is that he's better behind the ball.

[Adam The God 30,602]

43 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

Perhaps.

I'm sure Hunt's versatility is now a point of interest to the coaches and I can see him playing further up the ground.

Wait and see I guess.

 

Yeah, see, I think he's a lot more value off half back when we get stuck back there. He'll be able to turn defence into attack in the blink of an eye, which is a vital part of our ball movement. I hope we keep him off half back.