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Title: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on August 15, 2012, 12:16:33 PM
Rumour from BF:

"Tiges targeting an in-and-under midfield player from an interstate club... one of our assistant coaches made contact with him this week regarding his contract status, having prior relationships with him at his former club. Word is said player is keen to come home to Melbourne. Nice and cryptic for you all :)"

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/players-to-trade-for.965641/page-13#post-25241799
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: unplugged on August 15, 2012, 12:46:31 PM
Simon Black?
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: dwaino on August 15, 2012, 12:58:56 PM
Rumour from BF:

"Tiges targeting an in-and-under midfield player from an interstate club... one of our assistant coaches made contact with him this week regarding his contract status, having prior relationships with him at his former club. Word is said player is keen to come home to Melbourne. Nice and cryptic for you all :)"

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/players-to-trade-for.965641/page-13#post-25241799

Just followed the thread, and if the poster is correct then here are some bread crumbs:

Age 22-27 (so not Caddy)
Not Salopek, Grey, Boak, Shuey, Redden, Banfield, Rockcliff (not who exactly there isn't from Victoria but poster just said none of them)


Let the speculation begin.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Penelope on August 15, 2012, 01:30:37 PM
Ben McGlynn?
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: taztiger4 on August 15, 2012, 01:37:59 PM
Matt Thomas
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: rogerd3 on August 15, 2012, 04:03:52 PM
rumours abound. :thumbsup

trade period, free agency, draft...

surely 7 could make a reality
show about it all.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 15, 2012, 04:34:31 PM
Let the games begin.....  :shh whoaaaaaaaa!
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: gerkin greg on August 15, 2012, 05:09:38 PM
Richard Tambling
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on August 15, 2012, 08:14:10 PM
Matt Thomas
Yep that's allegedly who it is.

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images_port_promos/AS_Thomas_10_news.jpg)
Number    21
Height    186cm
Weight    87kg
DOB    27-02-1987
Junior Clubs: Old Melburnians, Murrumbeena
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Drafted: 2006 (Pre-season Draft, pick 8 )
Club Awards: Best First Year Player 2006
Debut: R14, 2006
             Games              Goals
2012         12        2012      4
Career       80      Career    25

Stats: http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1665&SeasonID=ALL
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: dwaino on August 15, 2012, 08:22:56 PM
Matt Thomas
Yep that's allegedly who it is.

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images_port_promos/AS_Thomas_10_news.jpg)
Number    21
Height    186cm
Weight    87kg
DOB    27-02-1987
Junior Clubs: Old Melburnians, Murrumbeena
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Drafted: 2006 (Pre-season Draft, pick 8 )
Club Awards: Best First Year Player 2006
Debut: R14, 2006
             Games              Goals
2012         12        2012      4
Career       80      Career    25

Stats: http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1665&SeasonID=ALL

Making Williams the connection.

To be honest I haven't watched enough of Port to have an established opinion on him. Who's keen?
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on August 15, 2012, 08:31:34 PM
Maybe the coach knows??

Or how bout jack?? Rattle his cage
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Loui Tufga on August 15, 2012, 09:00:06 PM
Plays tough, not sure he is that well skilled, poor mans Tuck I would say. Is he a Free agent?
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: bojangles17 on August 15, 2012, 09:07:37 PM
Matt Thomas
Yep that's allegedly who it is.

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images_port_promos/AS_Thomas_10_news.jpg)
Number    21
Height    186cm
Weight    87kg
DOB    27-02-1987
Junior Clubs: Old Melburnians, Murrumbeena
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Drafted: 2006 (Pre-season Draft, pick 8 )
Club Awards: Best First Year Player 2006
Debut: R14, 2006
             Games              Goals
2012         12        2012      4
Career       80      Career    25

Stats: http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1665&SeasonID=ALL

Gee, would hate to run into him in a dark alley.. :shh..i reckon a swap for gus could be on the cards, hell have his suitors being best performed ruck at vfl
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Francois Jackson on August 15, 2012, 09:11:51 PM
Matt Thomas
Yep that's allegedly who it is.

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images_port_promos/AS_Thomas_10_news.jpg)
Number    21
Height    186cm
Weight    87kg
DOB    27-02-1987
Junior Clubs: Old Melburnians, Murrumbeena
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Drafted: 2006 (Pre-season Draft, pick 8 )
Club Awards: Best First Year Player 2006
Debut: R14, 2006
             Games              Goals
2012         12        2012      4
Career       80      Career    25

Stats: http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1665&SeasonID=ALL

Gee, would hate to run into him in a dark alley.. :shh..i reckon a swap for gus could be on the cards, hell have his suitors being best performed ruck at vfl

 :lol
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Coach on August 16, 2012, 12:23:10 AM
Oh my stuffing god. Thomas is a monkey. Russel is a monkey. Chaplin is soft and inconsistent and who is the other spud we're chasing? Lachie Hansen?

"Why doesn't Craig Cameron get credit for anything" :lol

gee whiz. ;D
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: rogerd3 on August 16, 2012, 10:21:47 AM
im expecting Blair to pull a rabbit
out from somewhere. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Willy on August 16, 2012, 10:28:40 AM
Is Thomas a spud, Coach?
I have no real opinion of him.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Coach on August 16, 2012, 10:48:13 AM
Think Tim Fleming. This dude has a good crack and has played some good games but skills are poo and he's just not good. That's the best way I can put it. He might be an upgrade on some of our remaining duds but I couldn't see him running out on grand final day for Richmond.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: gerkin greg on August 16, 2012, 11:03:19 AM
Yep, Thomas is a battler. No other way to put it.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Willy on August 16, 2012, 11:17:51 AM
Think Tim Fleming. This dude has a good crack and has played some good games but skills are poo and he's just not good. That's the best way I can put it. He might be an upgrade on some of our remaining duds but I couldn't see him running out on grand final day for Richmond.

Hmmmm. Does not sound promising. Hopefully we are not after him.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Penelope on August 16, 2012, 11:31:05 AM
Matt Thomas
Yep that's allegedly who it is.

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images_port_promos/AS_Thomas_10_news.jpg)
Number    21
Height    186cm
Weight    87kg
DOB    27-02-1987
Junior Clubs: Old Melburnians, Murrumbeena
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Drafted: 2006 (Pre-season Draft, pick 8 )
Club Awards: Best First Year Player 2006
Debut: R14, 2006
             Games              Goals
2012         12        2012      4
Career       80      Career    25

Stats: http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1665&SeasonID=ALL

Alleged by whom and where , OE?
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: blaisee on August 16, 2012, 11:58:00 AM
very tough footballer is Thomas

I guess it depends on cost
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on August 16, 2012, 03:40:31 PM
Matt Thomas
Yep that's allegedly who it is.

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images_port_promos/AS_Thomas_10_news.jpg)
Number    21
Height    186cm
Weight    87kg
DOB    27-02-1987
Junior Clubs: Old Melburnians, Murrumbeena
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Drafted: 2006 (Pre-season Draft, pick 8 )
Club Awards: Best First Year Player 2006
Debut: R14, 2006
             Games              Goals
2012         12        2012      4
Career       80      Career    25

Stats: http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1665&SeasonID=ALL

Alleged by whom and where , OE?
On the net (BF) and the word around the traps. Of course it could be wrong  ;D.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Penelope on August 16, 2012, 03:45:28 PM
cheers OE.
could be wrong, but from what i can garner he seems to be the type that hardwick likes.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: the claw on August 16, 2012, 06:33:05 PM
Oh my stuffing god. Thomas is a monkey. Russel is a monkey. Chaplin is soft and inconsistent and who is the other spud we're chasing? Lachie Hansen?

"Why doesn't Craig Cameron get credit for anything" :lol

gee whiz. ;D

Hanson is a budding Flower about to burst into Full Bloom......All we need to do is get him on the list add some blood and bone Bingo, we have a GUN :shh
if i was targeting a tall from north it would be pederson or black. they arent getting a game unlike hansen.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on September 16, 2012, 03:09:58 AM
Matt Thomas
Yep that's allegedly who it is.

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images_port_promos/AS_Thomas_10_news.jpg)
Number    21
Height    186cm
Weight    87kg
DOB    27-02-1987
Junior Clubs: Old Melburnians, Murrumbeena
Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons
Drafted: 2006 (Pre-season Draft, pick 8 )
Club Awards: Best First Year Player 2006
Debut: R14, 2006
             Games              Goals
2012         12        2012      4
Career       80      Career    25

Stats: http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1665&SeasonID=ALL

Alleged by whom and where , OE?
On the net (BF) and the word around the traps. Of course it could be wrong  ;D.
And now in the Herald-Sun:

Richmond remains active in trade discussions, with the club showing interest in a third South Australian player. The Tigers are already in the box seat to secure backman Troy Chaplin from Port Adelaide, and Crows' goalkicker Chris Knights.

But Richmond is also understood to have shown interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas.

The 25-year-old is out of contract at the end of the year and has had a one-year offer from the Power.

The hardworking midfielder averaged 15 possessions a game this season but has shown elite defensive skills over his career. Last season he averaged the 11th most pressure acts in the AFL.


http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/western-bulldogs-set-to-keep-their-big-ruckman-will-minson/story-e6frf9jf-1226474866121
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: dwaino on September 16, 2012, 08:55:51 AM
Elite defensive skills  :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 16, 2012, 09:16:43 AM
Elite defensive skills  :clapping
Yeah, that's because all they could do for the last two seasons is defend!
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: blaisee on September 16, 2012, 09:27:25 AM
very tough footballer is thomas, not sure he passes he passes the kicking tests though.

I guess it all comes down to if we can get jim for free as a free agent, ( wouldnt want him to cost us a draft pick )
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Loui Tufga on September 16, 2012, 10:19:52 AM
The kid could potentially keep Jackson out of the side! Get it done Tigers :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Tigeritis™©® on September 16, 2012, 10:22:27 AM
Is it a potential tagger they see in this fellow, a possible an upgrade on Jackson perhaps?
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: torch on September 16, 2012, 11:09:18 AM
No, No and NO!

If you think he will replace Jackson you are wrong.

Thomas will push out players like Conca, Ellis, O'Hanlon our young skillful players.

We need to recruit skillful players, not below average disposal players. We have enough of them already!
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Gigantor on September 16, 2012, 11:20:25 AM
This is now bordering on the absurd.why are we so driven to recruit anything with an Adelaide flavour.Its not as if either Adelaide club have a culture or style we are desperately trying to emulate.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 16, 2012, 11:57:52 AM
Why I am starting to get the feeling people supposedly in the "know" think we are closer to the top 4 than we actually are?

I understand what we need to fill the holes (eg Chaplin as a defender) but I don't get why we'd go after a player like Thomas who on the surface seems to be an "OK" to average sort of a player not a star. I also acknowledge we have done very well recently with those we've picked up form other clubs

But seriously I'd rather draft kids and develop them than go overboard with top up types
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: bojangles17 on September 16, 2012, 12:21:15 PM
No, No and NO!

If you think he will replace Jackson you are wrong.

Thomas will push out players like Conca, Ellis, O'Hanlon our young skillful players.

We need to recruit skillful players, not below average disposal players. We have enough of them already!

I agree torch, sure if jackson had retired, filya boots , spot on, he d stand in the way of o hanlon getting a game...he s just a player, not bad but no star either. He d come at a cost that i certainly wouldnt want to p art with
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: blaisee on September 16, 2012, 12:53:05 PM
Why I am starting to get the feeling people supposedly in the "know" think we are closer to the top 4 than we actually are?

I understand what we need to fill the holes (eg Chaplin as a defender) but I don't get why we'd go after a player like Thomas who on the surface seems to be an "OK" to average sort of a player not a star. I also acknowledge we have done very well recently with those we've picked up form other clubs

But seriously I'd rather draft kids and develop them than go overboard with top up types

Because we allready have the youngest list of core players in the afl and through free agency these senior guys who will get the job done will cost us nothing in draft picks
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: bojangles17 on September 16, 2012, 02:09:46 PM
thomas isnt a free agent though...not so bad if he was...would cost r2/3 draft pick...too IMHO :shh
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: jordie2tivendale on September 16, 2012, 02:24:42 PM
Like the decision the kid has balls the size of Morro can't get  enough of the tuck / morris type of players rough diamonds always good to have a few he will definatley add  to the quality
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: TigerLand on September 16, 2012, 02:41:51 PM
Depth this year was an issue, whats wrong with going for players who can fill our depth?

If he costs nothing then why say no?
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Loui Tufga on September 16, 2012, 03:54:51 PM
Depth this year was an issue, whats wrong with going for players who can fill our depth?

If he costs nothing then why say no?

Agree popes eye! We were shown up big time with our depth this year, we can't rely on our first a second year players to come in and fill holes. If we can get him for quids then why not? At worst he's going to keep the presure on someone to keep there spot in the senior side.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: jezza on September 16, 2012, 03:59:45 PM
He'll cost something though.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: the claw on September 16, 2012, 04:05:01 PM
Why I am starting to get the feeling people supposedly in the "know" think we are closer to the top 4 than we actually are?

I understand what we need to fill the holes (eg Chaplin as a defender) but I don't get why we'd go after a player like Thomas who on the surface seems to be an "OK" to average sort of a player not a star. I also acknowledge we have done very well recently with those we've picked up form other clubs

But seriously I'd rather draft kids and develop them than go overboard with top up types
disagree WP.
While i agree Thomas types should not be for us im all for taking our fair share of top up players as long as we stay strong in the nd taking kids with our early to mid picks.
 its all about cost imo.

something like this
9 - nd or caddy basically we draft a kid either way.
29 - nd
31 - nd or tom lee 21 yo and still a kid
50  - nd or 22 yr old and under aagin either way looking after the long term with kids.
after this point we could target 3 or 4  players older than 22  thus giving us a real good balance and we stay heavily involved in the nd with good picks.
69 - 22 yo kyle martin just won the vfl b&f. ready to go mid.
psd - moloney would instantly add mid field grunt and depth.
fa - chaplin
fa - knights.

in the past the real mistake has been trading out of the early to mid part of  the draft for short to mid term top ups.there is absolurly nothing wrong with taking your share  f mature players as long as they are up grades on what you cut agian the key is the cost.
it amazes me noone it seems wants to see moloney at the club yet they want to play finals. moloney would cost us nothing but his wages.we should be heavily into his type.as i said he would instantly add mid field grunt and experience and improve our depth in a stroke.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: tigs2011 on September 16, 2012, 05:07:23 PM
The kid could potentially keep Jackson out of the side! Get it done Tigers :clapping

Then everyone would complain we need a Thomas replacement.  :shh
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: TigerTimeII on September 16, 2012, 05:23:05 PM
i remember a yr ago ppl saying why morris , he cant kick has bad disposal lol


well many were wrong

better have thomas in the team than jackson white and nahas
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 16, 2012, 05:31:43 PM
Depth this year was an issue, whats wrong with going for players who can fill our depth?

If he costs nothing then why say no?

But if it is going to cost you something, then is it really worth it.


Because we allready have the youngest list of core players in the afl and through free agency these senior guys who will get the job done will cost us nothing in draft picks

Agree our list is still young and that's one of the exciting things about it to be honest

So therefore got no issues if it costs you nothing but if means giving up your 2nd pick that should be used on a kid then I am not sold that it is a good idea
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: the claw on September 16, 2012, 06:49:19 PM
i remember a yr ago ppl saying why morris , he cant kick has bad disposal lol


well many were wrong

better have thomas in the team than jackson white and nahas
was there who were they.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: camboon on September 16, 2012, 08:47:16 PM
Thomas would be a great pick up at the right price. We need depth and another hard body would be great.
Bet he comes to us now we have Williams
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: bojangles17 on September 16, 2012, 09:01:12 PM
Would they take gus for him?
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: tdy on September 16, 2012, 09:17:51 PM
Why I am starting to get the feeling people supposedly in the "know" think we are closer to the top 4 than we actually are?

I understand what we need to fill the holes (eg Chaplin as a defender) but I don't get why we'd go after a player like Thomas who on the surface seems to be an "OK" to average sort of a player not a star. I also acknowledge we have done very well recently with those we've picked up form other clubs

But seriously I'd rather draft kids and develop them than go overboard with top up types
disagree WP.
While i agree Thomas types should not be for us im all for taking our fair share of top up players as long as we stay strong in the nd taking kids with our early to mid picks.
 its all about cost imo.

something like this
9 - nd or caddy basically we draft a kid either way.
29 - nd
31 - nd or tom lee 21 yo and still a kid
50  - nd or 22 yr old and under aagin either way looking after the long term with kids.
after this point we could target 3 or 4  players older than 22  thus giving us a real good balance and we stay heavily involved in the nd with good picks.
69 - 22 yo kyle martin just won the vfl b&f. ready to go mid.
psd - moloney would instantly add mid field grunt and depth.
fa - chaplin
fa - knights.

in the past the real mistake has been trading out of the early to mid part of  the draft for short to mid term top ups.there is absolurly nothing wrong with taking your share  f mature players as long as they are up grades on what you cut agian the key is the cost.
it amazes me noone it seems wants to see moloney at the club yet they want to play finals. moloney would cost us nothing but his wages.we should be heavily into his type.as i said he would instantly add mid field grunt and experience and improve our depth in a stroke.

We erred last year in the PSD by not going for Leon Davis, he would have filled our injury holes and provided an excellent ball user out of defense.  We ought to seriously look at experienced players in the PSD like Moloney.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Yeahright on September 16, 2012, 11:30:38 PM
Why I am starting to get the feeling people supposedly in the "know" think we are closer to the top 4 than we actually are?

I understand what we need to fill the holes (eg Chaplin as a defender) but I don't get why we'd go after a player like Thomas who on the surface seems to be an "OK" to average sort of a player not a star. I also acknowledge we have done very well recently with those we've picked up form other clubs

But seriously I'd rather draft kids and develop them than go overboard with top up types
disagree WP.
While i agree Thomas types should not be for us im all for taking our fair share of top up players as long as we stay strong in the nd taking kids with our early to mid picks.
 its all about cost imo.

something like this
9 - nd or caddy basically we draft a kid either way.
29 - nd
31 - nd or tom lee 21 yo and still a kid
50  - nd or 22 yr old and under aagin either way looking after the long term with kids.
after this point we could target 3 or 4  players older than 22  thus giving us a real good balance and we stay heavily involved in the nd with good picks.
69 - 22 yo kyle martin just won the vfl b&f. ready to go mid.
psd - moloney would instantly add mid field grunt and depth.
fa - chaplin
fa - knights.

in the past the real mistake has been trading out of the early to mid part of  the draft for short to mid term top ups.there is absolurly nothing wrong with taking your share  f mature players as long as they are up grades on what you cut agian the key is the cost.
it amazes me noone it seems wants to see moloney at the club yet they want to play finals. moloney would cost us nothing but his wages.we should be heavily into his type.as i said he would instantly add mid field grunt and experience and improve our depth in a stroke.

We erred last year in the PSD by not going for Leon Davis, he would have filled our injury holes and provided an excellent ball user out of defense.  We ought to seriously look at experienced players in the PSD like Moloney.

Nah Davis is a pea heart would've buggered off home
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: TigerTimeII on September 17, 2012, 04:58:38 AM
i remember a yr ago ppl saying why morris , he cant kick has bad disposal lol


well many were wrong

better have thomas in the team than jackson white and nahas
was there who were they.
Yes there were and i'm sure you can find out for yourself... Even so called experts like.Malthouse questioned his .skills early on in the year as did many forum posters....
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: tdy on September 17, 2012, 07:46:20 AM
Why I am starting to get the feeling people supposedly in the "know" think we are closer to the top 4 than we actually are?

I understand what we need to fill the holes (eg Chaplin as a defender) but I don't get why we'd go after a player like Thomas who on the surface seems to be an "OK" to average sort of a player not a star. I also acknowledge we have done very well recently with those we've picked up form other clubs

But seriously I'd rather draft kids and develop them than go overboard with top up types
disagree WP.
While i agree Thomas types should not be for us im all for taking our fair share of top up players as long as we stay strong in the nd taking kids with our early to mid picks.
 its all about cost imo.

something like this
9 - nd or caddy basically we draft a kid either way.
29 - nd
31 - nd or tom lee 21 yo and still a kid
50  - nd or 22 yr old and under aagin either way looking after the long term with kids.
after this point we could target 3 or 4  players older than 22  thus giving us a real good balance and we stay heavily involved in the nd with good picks.
69 - 22 yo kyle martin just won the vfl b&f. ready to go mid.
psd - moloney would instantly add mid field grunt and depth.
fa - chaplin
fa - knights.

in the past the real mistake has been trading out of the early to mid part of  the draft for short to mid term top ups.there is absolurly nothing wrong with taking your share  f mature players as long as they are up grades on what you cut agian the key is the cost.
it amazes me noone it seems wants to see moloney at the club yet they want to play finals. moloney would cost us nothing but his wages.we should be heavily into his type.as i said he would instantly add mid field grunt and experience and improve our depth in a stroke.

We erred last year in the PSD by not going for Leon Davis, he would have filled our injury holes and provided an excellent ball user out of defense.  We ought to seriously look at experienced players in the PSD like Moloney.

Nah Davis is a pea heart would've buggered off home
Might have might not he had lived in melbourne for 10 years, as opposed to a guy like heslin who didn't last pre season.  I still maintain it was a recruiting error, the PSD rarely has any good kids in it.  Grimes being the anomaly and Gourdis being the usual result.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: JVT on September 17, 2012, 09:51:13 AM
For mine depends what he costs us. If the price is right I haven't got a problem with him coming over. Any sort of improvement in depth and our list means we are getting closer to finals.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: rogerd3 on September 17, 2012, 03:41:55 PM
lets hope this doesnt come to fruition :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Ruanaidh on September 17, 2012, 04:38:45 PM
For a 3rd or 4th rounder maybe.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: hammo1976 on September 18, 2012, 09:36:01 AM
come on tigers we must be joking we have a great record of picking up ex port players lets look at the last one Mitch Farmer know running around for Romsey in the RDFL please lets use our draft picks wisely

GO U TIGERS
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 18, 2012, 09:49:03 AM
Do not wantski.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: wayne on September 18, 2012, 09:54:30 AM
Thomas for Jackson

Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: dwaino on September 18, 2012, 10:11:45 AM
Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®

 :lol :cheers
Get it done, Tiges  :clapping™

Thomas obviously isn't a star, but a massive upgrade on many on the list. More of these sorts would have us batting well beyond 22 on the list.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 18, 2012, 12:07:22 PM
Thomas for Jackson

Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®

I'd do that.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: YellowandBlackBlood on September 18, 2012, 12:13:24 PM
We have approached him and offered more than the 1 year that Port offered him. Not sure what the trade will be if it goes through...
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Francois Jackson on September 18, 2012, 12:19:51 PM
Thomas for Jackson

Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®

I'd do that.

 x3

x4

x5
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: gerkin greg on September 18, 2012, 12:24:03 PM
Gussy  :pray
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: tigs2011 on September 18, 2012, 12:40:11 PM
Gussy  :pray

 :bow  Though how many poo rucks can one team have on their list. Sad thing for Port he's probably an upgrade.  :lol
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: 1965 on September 18, 2012, 02:00:09 PM
Thomas for Jackson

Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®

I'd do that.

I wouldn't do either of them.

 :lol
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on September 18, 2012, 07:09:33 PM
Thomas for Jackson

Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®

I'd do that.

I wouldn't do either of them.

 :lol

Reported. Seriously grow up  >:(
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Gigantor on September 18, 2012, 07:17:56 PM
Chaplain we need to bolster a flimsy backline.However the other 2 adelaide boys i suggets we give them a wide berth and rather, load up and try to get some quality into the squad eg cloke
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 18, 2012, 07:54:50 PM
Thomas for Jackson

Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®

I'd do that.

I wouldn't do either of them.

 :lol

I'd do them all
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on September 18, 2012, 07:57:15 PM
Thomas for Jackson

Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®

I'd do that.

I wouldn't do either of them.

 :lol

I'd do them all

You're a desperate man Johnny. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: cub on September 18, 2012, 08:17:34 PM
Topping up for the Punt Rd team of 2014
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: rogerd3 on September 18, 2012, 10:37:12 PM
we'll need a mini bus to collect all our
pick ups over the summer. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Loui Tufga on September 18, 2012, 10:45:35 PM
we'll need a mini bus to collect all our
pick ups over the summer. :thumbsup

Get it done Rog :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 19, 2012, 11:06:14 AM
Thomas for Jackson

Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®

I'd do that.

I wouldn't do either of them.

 :lol

I'd do them all

You're a desperate man Johnny. :thumbsup

Only when I'm lonely :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Mr Magic on September 19, 2012, 11:11:17 AM
In Blair we trust.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Stripes on September 19, 2012, 01:20:23 PM
 
In Blair we trust.

 :cheers
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Coach on September 22, 2012, 10:44:21 PM
Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®

 :lol :cheers
Get it done, Tiges  :clapping™

Thomas obviously isn't a star, but a massive upgrade on many on the list. More of these sorts would have us batting well beyond 22 on the list.

Thomas is a spud. Jackson is better than him.

I'll take a poo on Craig Cameron's pathetic hair cut if we trade away a draft pick for Matt Thomas. Even if Helmut has nothing to do with it, he'll still be the one copping a steaming pile of poo from the Coach.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: yellowandback on September 23, 2012, 08:02:52 AM
Hey big guy, bag CC but leave his hair out of it.
Gutter snipes,  :banghead he has a family dude.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: dwaino on September 23, 2012, 08:55:59 AM
Get it done, Tiges  :clapping™
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Coach on September 23, 2012, 11:32:22 AM
Hey big guy, bag CC but leave his hair out of it.
Gutter snipes,  :banghead he has a family dude.

:banghead

:lol
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: yellowandback on September 23, 2012, 01:08:34 PM
Hey big guy, bag CC but leave his hair out of it.
Gutter snipes,  :banghead he has a family dude.

:banghead

:lol

If you're looking to take a dump anywhere near CC, I hear he purchased Don Lanes glass coffee table :thumbsup
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: gerkin greg on September 23, 2012, 03:25:20 PM
 :lol

glass coffee tables make me think of cleve hughes for some reason

he's a male model now BTW

http://www.starnow.com.au/clevehughes
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: mightytiges on September 23, 2012, 04:18:07 PM
Do it Tiges!!!  :shh®

 :lol :cheers
Get it done, Tiges  :clapping™

Thomas obviously isn't a star, but a massive upgrade on many on the list. More of these sorts would have us batting well beyond 22 on the list.

Thomas is a spud. Jackson is better than him.
It would be a battle for who is the most unreliable kick. In an era where precise kicking is becoming more and more important I don't get why we would be chasing after Thomas either.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: tigtuff12 on September 23, 2012, 04:21:16 PM
:lol

glass coffee tables make me think of cleve hughes for some reason

he's a male model now BTW

http://www.starnow.com.au/clevehughes

^ the ole meat cleaver hey...really kicked on...him and Rancey in the same team would've made for some high quality catalogue poses....

on topic - don't know stacks about Thomas but if he's not gettin a regular gig with Poort I'm not sure how much we need/want him....any info re his stats and/or type of player?
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: mightytiges on September 23, 2012, 04:29:47 PM
:lol

glass coffee tables make me think of cleve hughes for some reason

he's a male model now BTW

http://www.starnow.com.au/clevehughes

^ the ole meat cleaver hey...really kicked on...him and Rancey in the same team would've made for some high quality catalogue poses....

on topic - don't know stacks about Thomas but if he's not gettin a regular gig with Poort I'm not sure how much we need/want him....any info re his stats and/or type of player?
Not a huge ballwinner in terms of numbers although he wins as much contested footy as uncontested and more importantly he handballs far more than he kicks which is a clear sign of a poor kick. Adam Thomson mark II.

http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1665&SeasonID=ALL
http://www.pro-stats.com.au/psw/web/player_profile?pid=2006134
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Coach on September 23, 2012, 04:31:28 PM
:lol

glass coffee tables make me think of cleve hughes for some reason

he's a male model now BTW

http://www.starnow.com.au/clevehughes

^ the ole meat cleaver hey...really kicked on...him and Rancey in the same team would've made for some high quality catalogue poses....

on topic - don't know stacks about Thomas but if he's not gettin a regular gig with Poort I'm not sure how much we need/want him....any info re his stats and/or type of player?

No wonder why he never went in for the hard ball. Had to protect his body so he could model.
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Yeahright on September 23, 2012, 09:41:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVkIu7wyi78
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: JVT on September 24, 2012, 08:44:41 AM
I think he handballs more than he kicks as he feeds the ball out from under the pack.  :clapping
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on October 11, 2012, 12:03:14 AM
And the intense battle between Richmond recruiting chief Blair Hartley, a former Power recruiter, and Port list manager Jason Cripps is setting up Thomas as another Port target for the Tigers.

Port football operations chief Peter Rohde last night declared Thomas was a "required and contracted player".

"Nothing has changed with Matt Thomas," he said.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/melbourne-clubs-circle-port-adelaides-ben-jacobs/story-fn69a32t-1226492158738
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 11, 2012, 12:23:58 AM
ffs whats the fascination with port hacks, ffs there are other clubs we can try trade with  :banghead :banghead :banghead :banghead
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: tigs2011 on October 11, 2012, 01:35:44 AM
Thought he was out of contract?  :whistle
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: one-eyed on October 11, 2012, 02:52:20 AM
Midfielder Matt Thomas would not be traded to Richmond. "We've had no contact from Richmond and Matty is still contracted to us for another year, so we expect to keep him," he said.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/ben-jacobs-given-stay-or-go-ultimatum/story-fnahrqwo-1226493143901
Title: Re: Richmond showing interest in Power hard-nut Matt Thomas .......... (Herald-Sun)
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 11, 2012, 03:06:09 AM
Oh no.  :-\