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WELCOME TO DEMONLAND - ADAM TOMLINSON

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3 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Sam Murray is being looked at to address our outside run. I’m not sure what role we’re looking at for Tomlinson but highly doubt it’s the wing. 

 

2 hours ago, Lord Nev said:

Backline to replace Frost.

Very much into Murray as you've mentioned too.

 

2 hours ago, GCDee said:

Mahoney said in a interview he is being brought in to play wing, which imo is his best position 

Tomlinson has been told he's being brought in to play wing...

Whether that ends up being the case who knows but that's the position we've targeted him for.

Howe was brought in to C/Wood to play forward and...things change.

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    1 minute ago, rjay said:

    Tomlinson has been told he's being brought in to play wing...

    Whether that ends up being the case who knows but that's the position we've targeted him for.

    Howe was brought in to C/Wood to play forward and...things change.

    That's what Mahoney has said publicly, sure, but I've heard different so I'm not locking that in.

    Wait and see hey.

     

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    1 minute ago, Demonland said:

    Not sure what position we'll play him but you can bet your bottom dollar he will be playing relief ruckman for Max instead of Weid and TMac. Take that to the bank.

    One wonders whether Preuss is then doomed to life at Casey and he still has two years to go on his contract.

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    Just now, Lucifer's Hero said:

    One wonders whether Preuss is then doomed to life at Casey and he still has two years to go on his contract.

    Despite the fact that I wanted them to trial the two ruckman I always thought Preuss was brought in as an insurance policy on the chance Max went down with an injury. 

     With a full complement to play with I don’t think the FD factors Preuss into the team. With Tomlinson joining this virtually guarantees Preuss will be biding his time at Casey. 

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    2 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Tomlinson was a key forward at under 18s with elite endurance  

    194cms 96 kg 

    No one should say he is being brought in for outside run.  He’s a key position player.  

    I think people are confounding the need for pace, when you play on the wing, vs outside run from stoppages.

    Best wingman this year (not the AFL AA version)... bloody Mitch Robinson...

    Someone already posted it early this year.. this article is a fascinating read on how to play wing in 2019, and what the expected requirements are...

    https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/mitch-robinson-why-allaustralian-panel-made-a-mockery-of-players-by-not-selecting-genuine-wingmen/news-story/9e0d4e49d1770d54788d0a2174461cef

    Some key points from Mitch on how he viewed traditional wingman...

    I think some current posters, still hold this view.

    Before this year, my perspective on what attributes are required for a winger would be what most of the AFL community probably thinks, that they:

    — Hate the contested football

    — Are extremely fit

    — Probably weigh about 70 to 80kg

    — Are a great ball-user and can run the 3km time trial in less than 10 minutes

     

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    35 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    That's what Mahoney has said publicly, sure, but I've heard different so I'm not locking that in.

    Wait and see hey.

     

    He's been told...my info is not a rehash of Mahoney..

    ...but you don't lock anything in.

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    2 hours ago, Wiseblood said:

    Mitch Cleary saying on Trade Radio that the Tomlinson paperwork should be finalised today.

    Thanks for listening mate. I appreciate not having to listen to that tripe myself.

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    Adam Tomlinson has officially joined Melbourne as an Unrestricted Free Agent. The Giants will receive an end of second round compensation. Currently pick 40. #AFLTrade

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    Adam Tomlinson has officially joined Melbourne as an Unrestricted Free Agent. The Giants will receive an end of second round compensation. Currently pick 40.
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    1 minute ago, Demonland said:

     

    I wonder how long the contract is

    3 years i hope

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    I loved the big bodied VDB playing the wing, hunting and hurting opposition player, so like this move of Tomlinson, who while not as quick as VDB has endurance and presence.

    Welcome aboard!!!

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    2 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    I wonder how long the contract is

    3 years i hope

    Richmond got end of 2nd comp pick (#39) for Ellis and he is reportedly on $600k pa for 5 years.  So Tomlinson would have to be in the same range to get the same comp pick #40

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    Happy with this.

    Best 15 easily so an upgrade on a few other blokes and he can play multiple roles.

    Makes the team better immediately.

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    Welcome aboard Adam, thanks for signing with us, you will find that we are a Great Club to be at, and just a tip,  stay off Demonland if you put in a poor effort..................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

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    10 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    4 years.

    I would prefer 3, keep ‘em hungry

    but we do have to pay overs to get deals done at this stage

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    A versatile, top 15 player that costs nothing other than salary. That's a tick from me!

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