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Farewell Adam Tomlinson

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He showed some excellent form in the red and blue, especially before he did his knee in 2021. Could easily have been Tommo winning a premiership alongside Lever and May. Deserves more game time, thanks for everything Tommo!

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    27 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

    His ACL derailed his career. Lost his pace and manoeuvrability.

    and confidence maybe?

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    I think he was definitely on the outside looking in. Seemed Goodwin didn’t rate him.  He was too good for VFL and showed ability as key defender role.  Unfortunately he would be dropped quickly where we had a loss despite his form.  He should look elsewhere.  Suggest Kangas would be his best option. 
    Good luck and thanks Tommo

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    Good luck, Tomo. 

    Was devastated when he did his knee in 2021. Was killing it that season and deserved to be on the field for that GF.

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    3 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

    Surely this means T Mac will be offered another year if Tomo leaves.

    Tomlinson was very handy as a back up defender and served the club well.

    T Mac gets another year no matter who we bring in. I reckon this year has been his best season ever.

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    I thought he was poorly treated by MFC. He may not have been a world beater, but the form he showed in ‘21 he at least deserved respect. He certainly didn’t have that from the President. At a NSWDemons event some 2 years ago, where Roffey was a guest speaker, she stated that “you don’t win finals with players like Tomlinson, he won’t be picked”. Not Roffey’s finest moment, and makes you wonder what else she may have said on other occasions to the demon faithful. 

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    1 minute ago, Neil Crompton said:

    I thought he was poorly treated by MFC. He may not have been a world beater, but the form he showed in ‘21 he at least deserved respect. He certainly didn’t have that from the President. At a NSWDemons event some 2 years ago, where Roffey was a guest speaker, she stated that “you don’t win finals with players like Tomlinson, he won’t be picked”. Not Roffey’s finest moment, and makes you wonder what else she may have said on other occasions to the demon faithful. 

    That’s horrible form from the President but I dare say he had the respect from the playing group and coaches.  Unfortunately just not in our best 22 and definitely has lost his edge since doing his knee 

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    Best of Luck Tommo

    such a shame your knee went in ‘21 you were playing superb football before that. Lost that little bit of agility, when you returned 

    Always welcome back 

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    18 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

    At a NSWDemons event some 2 years ago, where Roffey was a guest speaker, she stated that “you don’t win finals with players like Tomlinson, he won’t be picked”. Not Roffey’s finest moment, and makes you wonder what else she may have said on other occasions to the demon faithful. 

    If that is true she should get on her bike and leave, now, without a gold watch.  

    Absolutely appalling to speak like that about any player to any gathering, even if you do think that.  Keep your nose out of football matters, and just get your one job done, finding us a home.    
     

    That is truly one of the most upsetting posts I have read. 😡😡😡😡

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    Just a really nice guy, always had time for a chat when we were at our local coffee shop at the same time. Wish him nothing but the best, and he deserved better from us. 

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    Can only wish this guy well. He was always on a short leash with the FD and was surprisingly dropped a few times after solid games.

    Probably deserved more from us than he got.

    Good luck to him, I hope he finds a situation that works for him. 

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    Saints can have him for pick 7, 8 and Max King, otherwise send him to the Pies. 

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    25 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

    Saints can have him for pick 7, 8 and Max King, otherwise send him to the Pies. 

    Unfortunately we have zero say in a free agent. 

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    Definitely best of luck to him (with all the usual caveats).

    Felt he was bitterly unlucky with the way the tall defender roster played out. You'd think with Petty rolled forward his chances would have come, but even then, no.

    He may yet get a few more seasons out of his body given that his game has never been about pace or agility.

    Anyway, the space opens nicely for Sam De Koning to join his brother with us at the end of 2025. You know, alongside the Whitlock twins who will be their longer-term understudies.

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    Hopeful we would get a third round compensation pick. Am I dreaming?

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    14 hours ago, John Crow Batty said:

    His ACL derailed his career. Lost his pace and manoeuvrability.

    He was an absolute pillar in our three-pronged premiership-year defensive set-up for the first six or seven rounds while  building belief among our team until doing his knee against North and ultimately being usurped by Petty. Otherwise, I'm fairly certain he would now have a grand final medallion, and it's not forgotten. Tomald's Jesus-like resurrection this year has further cruelled his career. 

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    I wish him well. I'm sure he'll be able to succeed at a different club but he feels surplus to requirements at the Dees at the moment.

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    On 28/08/2024 at 23:34, BAMF said:

    Hopeful we would get a third round compensation pick. Am I dreaming?

    Free agent = free. 

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    On 28/08/2024 at 17:37, Neil Crompton said:

    I thought he was poorly treated by MFC. He may not have been a world beater, but the form he showed in ‘21 he at least deserved respect. He certainly didn’t have that from the President. At a NSWDemons event some 2 years ago, where Roffey was a guest speaker, she stated that “you don’t win finals with players like Tomlinson, he won’t be picked”. Not Roffey’s finest moment, and makes you wonder what else she may have said on other occasions to the demon faithful. 

    The 22 June 2023 event, perhaps, Neil?

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    8 hours ago, monoccular said:

    Free agent = free. 

    Free agency has compensation for the club that loses a player.

    I'm doubting he would reach the bench mark for the third round compensation mark.

    Edited by BAMF

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    39 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    The 22 June 2023 event, perhaps, Neil?

    Thanks, it just seemed 2 years ago. We lost to Geelong that night if I remember correctly

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    On 29/08/2024 at 05:42, Bates Mate said:

    Good luck to thommo.

    Remember when we recruited him he was going to play wing 🤦‍♂️

    Things change, that's called being flexible, both practically and psychologically.

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    Goodwin … early sign of his madness?

    The Age. October 2019.
     

    Adam Tomlinson is looking forward to some consistency in his playing role after being earmarked for a spot on the wing at Melbourne.

    The Demons recruit was unveiled at AAMI Park on Tuesday after joining the club as a free agent on a five-year deal on Monday. Melbourne have identified Tomlinson primarily as a wingman. 
    Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin spoke about him playing a consistent role, and once games start, being cemented in that spot. 

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