Rate a Tiger's year - Tom Lynch?

[one-eyed]

Next up is Lynch.

Tom played 18 out of a possible 22 games in 2021. A PCL injury meant missed rounds 11-15. All up he kicked 35 goals for the season. Statistically, his return was actually better than in 2020.

2021 Statistical Rankings
●  Ranked 8th in the AFL for Total Marks Inside 50    
●  Ranked 20th in the AFL for Goals Per Game   
●  Ranked 6th in the AFL for Marks Inside 50 Per Game
 
Season Highlights
● 16 disps (13 kicks 3 hballs), 7 marks and 3 goals in Rd 23 draw with Hawthorn at the MCG
● 13 disps (11 kicks 2 hballs), 6 marks and 5 goals in Rd 16 10-pt loss to Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium
● 14 disps (12 kicks 2 hballs), 12 marks and 3 goals in Rd 7 22-pt win over the Western Bulldogs at the MCG

Career stats to date as a Tiger
          Games  Kicks   Hballs  Disposals  Marks  Tackles    G.B    Assists   In50   
2019:    25       7.9       2.9       10.8       5.0       1.5      63.31     0.6       1.9     
2020:    19       6.4       2.7         9.1       3.5       1.2      32.27     0.4       1.5
2021:    18       7.2       3.8       11.1       4.8       1.6      35.33     0.8       2.5

https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-richmond-tigers--thomas-lynch
https://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=2041


How did we all rate Lynch's year?

[Andyy]

I gave him 6 and think that's generous. Averaged almost 2 goals a game. Looked a bit sore I thought.

But ultimately far below the impact you want from a $1mil/year player more or less.

Missed a LOT of easy ones. Should be aiming to reach his 2019 heights next year.

[Chuck17]

underwhelming

[Tigeritis™©®]

Not good enough in my opinion. 
Positives: I think was his attempts to pressure the opposition looked on tv to be ok for his ability and size, what I’m trying to say is at least he looked like he was trying to keep the ball inside 50 most of the time with some pressure.

Negatives: Either he’s told to flap his arms around whilst there’s massive space in the left fat side to lead into or he’s just lazy and stupid.
If he’s told to do that then that’s another issue all together. 
It’s  more productive for any big forward to have some forward momentum when trying to take a grab especially in a pack situation because said forward can at least crash in an do some damage to the opposition backmen whilst bringing the ball to ground for the crumbers.
Why would anyone want to be stagnant?   

Footy is pretty simple when you think about it. 

Someone of his ability and size should be hopefully kicking 50+
Hopefully his body is right for next season with some rest and a full preseason.

[TigerLand]

Tom's year was frustrating, I think he clearly had some injuries that stopped him from being at his best.

Our disconnection with inside 50 was also a factor, our delivery was rubbish. His inability on many occasions to get separation was my biggest concern.

Big year for Tom next year.

[gtig]

Tom's year was frustrating, I think he clearly had some injuries that stopped him from being at his best.

Our disconnection with inside 50 was also a factor, our delivery was rubbish. His inability on many occasions to get separation was my biggest concern.

Big year for Tom next year.

true so much mindless bombing into the goalsquare
but some strong leading might have helped

[Diocletian]

Dud, delist

[Damo]

4

[WilliamPowell]

Tom's year was frustrating, I think he clearly had some injuries that stopped him from being at his best.

Our disconnection with inside 50 was also a factor, our delivery was rubbish. His inability on many occasions to get separation was my biggest concern.

Big year for Tom next year.

Agree with most of this

But did feel for him and Jack with the forward plan obsession of having one of them deep not leading with the idea they simoly create a contest and bring it to ground. With the small forwards so hopelessly out of form and at times non-competitive it was stupid and costly.