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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1830 on: February 26, 2017, 02:02:59 PM »

Grigga was BOG for mine

Totally agree

Totally disagree

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Grigg isn't a premiership type player. He's more of the list clogger type that never gets you past middle of the road. No doubt he's developed his game into a more consistent player but unfortunately lacks the extra polish to make a team better and mostly kills momentum.
Lennon is just a frustrating piece of crap. He may have talent and skill but doesn't know how to apply it. A player that might have had it all given to him because of that potential but never really worked hard for it. A player that has developed a sense of entitlement.

Even if I had a choice I dont even know which is worse - Both these types won't win you a premiership and shouldn't be persisted with in the long term.  Both are also excellent trade bait for a club as dumb as Richmond to fall in love with.  :rollin

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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1831 on: February 26, 2017, 02:35:09 PM »
We tried to trade Lennon - no takers and Grigg is 30 years old so who would take him? Trade bait is often used to describe the equivalent of a lists hard rubbish collevtion
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1832 on: February 26, 2017, 03:42:07 PM »
We tried to trade Lennon - no takers and Grigg is 30 years old so who would take him? Trade bait is often used to describe the equivalent of a lists hard rubbish collevtion
I forgot to mention when players have currency but I did mention clubs that are dumb enough.
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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1833 on: February 27, 2017, 11:15:20 PM »
Think Grigg cops a bit for being played when he shouldn't. He isn't going to take us further but if he was a "break glass in case of emergency" player I think most here would be more willing to accept him. Unfortunately he's treated like an elite player because he can get the ball but he just isn't dangerous enough or have any potential to continually be a first choice best 22

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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1834 on: March 30, 2017, 10:33:48 PM »
10 disposals (7k, 3h, 70% eff.)
2 marks (1 in50)
3 tackles
3 clangers
2 goal assists
2 goals himself.

How did we all rate Lennon's game tonight?

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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1835 on: March 30, 2017, 10:36:27 PM »
Good. Nothing wrong with those numbers at all especially the 2 goals and assists
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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1836 on: March 30, 2017, 11:04:51 PM »
Had a good crack at the contest which is the important thing. Hope he stays in and plays well because he is so dangerous around goals

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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1837 on: March 30, 2017, 11:11:34 PM »
Persist.

Has something. Just need to bring it out.

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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1838 on: March 30, 2017, 11:18:24 PM »
Rinse and repeat please Brn
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1839 on: March 30, 2017, 11:29:00 PM »
AFL website listed Lennon in our bests.

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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1840 on: March 30, 2017, 11:46:35 PM »
No coincidence he came into the game more after Griffiths went off..... :shh
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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1841 on: March 30, 2017, 11:54:00 PM »
He was symbolic of the team tonight. Missing in the first half before standing up and delivering when it mattered in the second half.
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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1842 on: March 31, 2017, 06:20:39 AM »
Laid a couple of sensational tackles

More please

And gee his kicking is excellent

Well done young man
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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1843 on: March 31, 2017, 06:29:39 AM »
Good game. Deserves to hold his place in the team.

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Re: Ben Lennon [merged]
« Reply #1844 on: March 31, 2017, 03:30:44 PM »
Ben Lennon gets his chance

For a player who arrived at Punt Road Oval with high hopes as a No.12 draft pick, Ben Lennon has not made his mark in three full seasons. His fourth year shapes as a career-defining one and Thursday night was a step in the right direction. His moment to step up came late in the third quarter. The Tigers had their tails up but they needed someone to seize the moment when Lennon cleverly intercepted Tyson Goldsack's kick in. He lined up from 48m and converted, giving Richmond the lead for the first time since early in the second quarter. It was a turning point in the match and has the potential to spark Lennon's season, with the 21-year-old finishing with one goal (could have been two but he failed to get a toe on the ball as Bachar Houli's long shot dribbled through) and three score assists.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-30/five-talking-points-richmond-v-collingwood