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Contracted Tomlinson Looks to Move On?

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1 hour ago, Lord Travis said:

If Ben McKay is worth first round compensation, then that's what Tomlinson would be worth too if he was to leave. Fact is he's achieved more, is in better form and is more durable than McKay. I'm being sarcastic obviously, but also shows the insanity that Ben McKay is worth anything more than third round compo. Legitimate lunacy he's being considered worth first round compo. 

Teams looking to spend $800k on Ben McKay should look to spend $300k on Tomlinson for better return instead. 

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    I hate to say it as would others and maybe even some selectors , but he's become a very competent defender and should be playing regularly.

    Hasn't been easy but he's constantly worked his way into his opportunities. Everything has been earned.

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    1 hour ago, layzie said:

    I hate to say it as would others and maybe even some selectors , but he's become a very competent defender and should be playing regularly.

    Hasn't been easy but he's constantly worked his way into his opportunities. Everything has been earned.

    I would play Tommo back and Petty forward. With JVR, Fritta and an occasional resting ruck, we are covered and have Kozzie, Kade and Taj as the small forwards.

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    1 hour ago, Redleg said:

    I would play Tommo back and Petty forward. With JVR, Fritta and an occasional resting ruck, we are covered and have Kozzie, Kade and Taj as the small forwards.

    Yes, absolutely this!! Before his injury, Petty was starting to click as a forward, then on his "early" return was shoved into the backline again. There was substantial work put into Petty playing forward and I think it was premature to move him back. The forward line you suggested Redleg, given time playing together, would be very dangerous. We look a stronger unit with both Tommo and Petty in the side. You could easily throw Smith into the mix if we needed to go taller because I think he works hard at ground level. 

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    2 minutes ago, Boots and all said:

    Yes, absolutely this!! Before his injury, Petty was starting to click as a forward, then on his "early" return was shoved into the backline again. There was substantial work put into Petty playing forward and I think it was premature to move him back. The forward line you suggested Redleg, given time playing together, would be very dangerous. We look a stronger unit with both Tommo and Petty in the side. You could easily throw Smith into the mix if we needed to go taller because I think he works hard at ground level. 

    I think Smith is our ideal sub, can nearly play anywhere.

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    Just now, Redleg said:

    I think Smith is our ideal sub, can nearly play anywhere.

    Yep, me too. I think it may only be in special cases that he might squeeze in there to stretch a side. 

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    17 hours ago, Redleg said:

    I think Smith is our ideal sub, can nearly play anywhere.

    Perfect for when oppositions are tiring, totally agree. 

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    17 hours ago, Redleg said:

    I think Smith is our ideal sub, can nearly play anywhere.

    At first I thought Melksham was a good Sub, but Smith has versatility at both ends and some leg speed.

    Will be curious to see what the 22 (23) looks like when Fristch is back

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    25 minutes ago, roy11 said:

     

    Will be curious to see what the 22 (23) looks like when Fristch is back

    For sure, on this site it will be -

     Too conservative

     playing favourites

     tired

     what are the match committee doing?

     what is Goody doing?

     

    (Tick one of the above)

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    You can't leave a player as a regular sub week after week. Players must get regular full matches no matter how they perform as a sub.

    We have had JJ Joel Smith Melky and a couple of others for too long sometimes. 

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    This definitely confirms Petty will be our FF next year.

    Who knows what'll happen in 2025.

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    Harrison Petty Coleman, put the house on it*

    *gamble responsibly

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    And the demons for the flag 

    Oliver the Brownlow 

    and tracca Norm Smith

     

    a quaddie to be proud of

    Edited by 640MD
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    Good news IMO. Our depth is going to be eroded over the next season or two, and Tomlinson has been more than serviceable playing a tall defender role which helps May and Lever be at their best.

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    Hopefully he gets the respect he deserves from the FD. I bet he's frustrated with the mixed messages he's been getting, not sure what he could've done differently this year. 

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    Has to stay - he's been solid this year. Hopefully Daniel Turner goes past him to become 1st choice next year, but Tommo has been able to fit in, no trouble. 

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    Tomlinson had a reasonable season. I think he needs a specific match up (slow) but he is a good kick and I could imagine him with a premiership medal next year.

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    Correct call, Some curious selection issues this year but still played 9 and allows us to be flexible with Petty/Smith.

    also gives Turner/Adams time to keep honing their craft 

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    44 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Good news imo

     

    Agree. DD36. He has good skills and poise. 
    Just need the footy department and coach to show more faith and support. He allows Lever to be a 3rd tall and intercept defender which makes us look better each week.  
     

    Ps. Still cannot believe umps got conned by the DeKoning swan dive in the first quarter!?!?! Matthew Lloyd would be proud of that fake. 

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    As I said in another thread this isn’t a good decision.

    He’s soft, moves like treacle and plays without any flair or dare. He can only (barely) match up on 2m donkeys and the game isn’t going to get any slower. Nor are May or Lever going to get any quicker.

    Key backs have a strong success rate in mature agers and delisted players. Ok, Kye Turner hasn’t worked out, have another go.

    And above everything I just don’t think Tommo is happy. He wants to play regularly and barring a dramatic form turn around or injury to May and Lever he’s not going to.

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    I like it. He stiffened up our defence, and who knows, maybe next year they will try Daniel Turner as a KPF? 

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