WELCOME TO DEMONLAND - ADAM TOMLINSON

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I was just thinking how we need another tall defender.

[X Factor 4]

Could he play the Aaron Vandenberg role?    Hard to see AVB playing again, though maybe the new fitness boss Darren Burgess can revive him.

[beelzebub 23,313]

Cant help it...he's  just slightly  more than another NQR hopeful. 

Would fit in perfectly  well with current  mfc.

And  that's why I  don't want him.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,823]

1 minute ago, beelzebub said:

Cant help it...he's  just slightly  more than another NQR hopeful. 

Would fit in perfectly  well with current  mfc.

And  that's why I  don't want him.

I think an ‘NQR hopeful’ is a bit harsh BB. He’s played 24 games this season for GWS and is a good chance to play on the weekend in a Granny. Perhaps the argument will be that GWS can afford to carry him whereas we can’t, regardless I still think at AFL level you wouldn’t play 24 games in a season if you were NQR. 

[Dr. Gonzo 24,131]

24 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Cant help it...he's  just slightly  more than another NQR hopeful. 

Would fit in perfectly  well with current  mfc.

And  that's why I  don't want him.

You're right, we should be going after Fyfe, Dangerfield, Kelly x2 etc. If we don't land any of these it's a(nother) complete failure by the MFC

[Adam The God 30,112]

58 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I think an ‘NQR hopeful’ is a bit harsh BB. He’s played 24 games this season for GWS and is a good chance to play on the weekend in a Granny. Perhaps the argument will be that GWS can afford to carry him whereas we can’t, regardless I still think at AFL level you wouldn’t play 24 games in a season if you were NQR. 

It's a ridiculous comment, really. Just a bit of MFCSS from Bubs.

[58er 6,381]

9 hours ago, Patches O’houlihan said:

I've been thinking about this one a bit and he'd be very handy rotating from wing to high half forward, his height makes him a serious threat, playing on guys like Gaff if they aren't accountable he could become a serious offensive weapon drifting forward. 

Not fast enough on what I've seen to mind Gaffp

[Frustrated Demon 244]

I think he will be a good pick up. He is not a star but if he can replace someone in our starting 22 then what harm could it do. I believe we need to keep turning the list over till we get it right.

[PaulRB 6,336]

He’s a valuable player simply because he’s versitile, strong, mature and consistent. 

Having players like that mean you can shift them from role to role as injuries take their toll on various parts of the ground while maintaining team balance and cohesion. 

One issue (flaw) with several of our mids is they struggle to impact outside the midfield, so limit our flexibility to move them about. 

Tomlinson will be good for us. 

Edited September 25, 2019 by PaulRB

[Lucifers Hero 39,504]

1 hour ago, PaulRB said:

He’s a valuable player simply because he’s versitile, strong, mature and consistent.

Tomlinson will be good for us. 

Sounds like ANB who likeTomlinson is also quick and flexible. 

I hope Tomlinson offers a lot more than an ANB upgrade especially as we are keeping ANB.

Edited September 25, 2019 by Lucifer's Hero

[Dr. Gonzo 24,131]

9 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Sounds like ANB who likeTomlinson is also quick and flexible. 

I hope Tomlinson offers a lot more than an ANB upgrade especially as we are keeping ANB.

Is he better than the Wagner's? Stretch? JKH? ANB? Frost? OMac?

If so it's a no brainer.

[Meggs 595]

Well ‘our boy’ is named on the bench.  D’landers can voice their opinions ad nauseam of his performance post the GF.  Whether GWS win or lose, his experience will be valuable to his next employer.

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

11 hours ago, PaulRB said:

He’s a valuable player simply because he’s versitile, strong, mature and consistent. 

Having players like that mean you can shift them from role to role as injuries take their toll on various parts of the ground while maintaining team balance and cohesion. 

One issue (flaw) with several of our mids is they struggle to impact outside the midfield, so limit our flexibility to move them about. 

Tomlinson will be good for us. 

Welcome to the MFC...Barry Allen!

[Lucifers Hero 39,504]

5 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Is he better than the Wagner's? Stretch? JKH? ANB? Frost? OMac?

If so it's a no brainer.

I was being facetious.  The ANB like attributes listed for Tomlinson made him sound very vanilla.

I agree he is much better than all those mentioned.

[binman 42,611]

4 minutes ago, Meggs said:

Well ‘our boy’ is named on the bench.  D’landers can voice their opinions ad nauseam of his performance post the GF.  Whether GWS win or lose, his experience will be valuable to his next employer.

I don't watch enough gws games to have an informed opinion about Tomlinson. I'll back in our recruiting team to make the right call. 

But some of the comparisons and ratings on this thread are laughable. He has played almost every game for the giants for the last four years. In that time they have played finals every year, made 3 prelims and now a GF. And he has played all of them. 

Wh aa t does that say about his ability? Or maybe people think he us a coaches favorite or has photos

[dazzledavey36 54,215]

Tom Browne still running with Tomlinson to Dees move.

All eyes will be on Adam today.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,823]

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Tom Browne still running with Tomlinson to Dees move.

All eyes will be on Adam today.

Can’t believe the spud played every game this season including the Grand Final...

[AshleyH30 566]

22 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Can’t believe the spud played every game this season including the Grand Final...

I know what you mean. He must be total trash. He'll never play in Melbourne's best 22...

[Ethan Tremblay 30,823]

5 minutes ago, AshleyH30 said:

I know what you mean. He must be total trash. He'll never play in Melbourne's best 22...

The same posters who bag Tomlinson and our decision to bring him in also whinge about us playing ANB, the brothers Wagner and OMac. The club can’t win. 

Edited September 28, 2019 by Ethan Tremblay

[Kiss of Death 747]

Have paid attention to this guy since the interest in him started. 

Haven’t seen anything that makes me want him.

Himmelberg available?

Edited September 28, 2019 by Kiss of Death

[leucopogon 1,519]

Stinking it up in the GF, he looks a Melbourne player already.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,326]

Currently MIA.

[Sorry kids 635]

Good to find out early he is not a big occasion player. 

[dazzledavey36 54,215]

Like every other Giants player put there, is being overawed by the occasion. 

[praha 11,228]

Just now, Kiss of Death said:

Have paid attention to this guy since the interest in him started. 

Haven’t seen anything that makes me want him.

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