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Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« on: October 28, 2015, 04:59:17 PM »
Richmond has made three further changes to its playing list, with Matt Thomas announcing his retirement from league football and Matt Dea and Nathan Gordon being delisted.

Thomas, 28, played 102 games all-up in a 10-year AFL career (87 for Port Adelaide and 15 for Richmond).

The tough, inside midfielder was taken by the Tigers with their third pick (No. 42 overall) in the 2014 rookie draft, after Port Adelaide had delisted him at the end of the 2013 season.

Although Thomas was restricted by injuries during his time at Tigerland, he set a shining example for younger teammates due to his exemplary work ethic and hardness around the contest.

“I want to thank both Richmond and Port Adelaide for giving me the opportunity to play AFL football, especially Richmond for giving me a second chance,” Thomas said.

“Now is the right time to retire.  I feel I have got everything I can out of my ability and have no regrets.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Richmond and thank you to all the Tiger fans for their support.

“I sincerely hope the Club enjoy the success it deserves in the future.”

Dea also endured a bad injury run throughout his six-year career with Richmond.

He managed only 31 senior games after being selected by the Tigers with their fourth pick (No. 44 overall) in the 2009 National Draft.

The 24-year-old defender was considered unlucky not to crack it for a senior game in season 2015, with Richmond’s strong, settled backline keeping him out of the line-up.

Dea had a fine season at VFL level for Richmond, winning the team’s best and fairest award, the Guinane Medal.

Gordon, who was Richmond’s second pick (No. 50 overall) in the 2013 National Draft, following a brief stint with Sydney, played 21 senior games and kicked 18 goals for the Tigers.

The 25-year-old was renowned for his running ability and provided the team with a lively boost on several occasions when he came on as the ‘sub’ player.

The Club extends its thanks to Thomas, Dea and Gordon for the contributions they made to the Yellow and Black cause.

Richmond has now made a total of nine list changes since the end of the 2015 season with Thomas, Dea and Gordon joining Chris Newman (retired), Nathan Foley (retired), Chris Knights (retired), Ricky Petterd (retired), Matt McDonough (delisted) and Matt Arnot (delisted) as departures from Punt Road.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2015-10-28/three-more-tiger-list-changes
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2015, 05:04:21 PM »
so how many is that?

WE must be either planning on running picks deep into suppposedly the worst draft in history or are planning on a few DFAs :huh3
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2015, 05:08:40 PM »
Adcock good player
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2015, 05:09:04 PM »
Dea delisted. Wtf ? And Gordon ? I thought they were good depth players.
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2015, 05:10:29 PM »
Dea was always gone, Gordon was a dud. Wouldn't mind Thomas staying on with the VFL team.
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2015, 05:11:23 PM »
The list just got a bit softer ...

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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2015, 05:12:28 PM »
Quote from: NickSimo on October 28, 2015, 05:09:04 PM
Dea delisted. Wtf ? And Gordon ? I thought they were good depth players.
you seriously thought gordon was a good depth player?

as for Dea, I dont think he is the first player to be delisted after winning the Reserves B&F. a Poisoned Chalice?
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2015, 05:13:08 PM »
They were all arse. Good riddance.
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2015, 05:13:14 PM »
No surprises with any of those. Well not to me anyway

That frees up a spot for a delisted FA (reckon it will be Andrew Moore)

And perhaps we are thinking of promoting 2 rookies instead of just the one
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2015, 05:15:31 PM »
As I have said before, no room from Thomas and Morris with the inclusion of our latest two pick ups.

Dea is a shame but obviously no takers at trade period. Goodbye Gordon.
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2015, 05:20:31 PM »
If I have got it right thats 5 retirements and 3 delistings, two of which were rookie listings.

We will upgrade Lambert and have gained Yarran and Townsend,so that means 3 draft picks (or free agents) and three new rookies. I agree one of those picks is probably for a DFA but dont know who.

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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2015, 05:21:17 PM »
Wat

You wouldn't want to get rid of Morris as well
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2015, 05:22:29 PM »
Would have kept Thomas around personally.

Glad Gordon is gone although I thought the sub rule hurt him.

Dea not given much of a chance the last two years IMO despite probably deserving games over the likes of Morris and Newman. I hope he gets picked up and given another shot.
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2015, 05:27:56 PM »
Quote from: Fluffy Tiger on October 28, 2015, 05:20:31 PM
If I have got it right thats 5 retirements and 3 delistings, two of which were rookie listings.

We will upgrade Lambert and have gained Yarran and Townsend,so that means 3 draft picks (or free agents) and three new rookies. I agree one of those picks is probably for a DFA but dont know who.

Loos like it

Off the 2015 senior list is
Newman
Petterd
Foley
Knights
McDonough
Des
Gordon

Off the rookie list
Thomas
Arnott

We've bought in
Yarran
Townsend
Likely to upgrade Lambert

So that's 7 off the senior list and 2 maybe 3 on

Leaves 4 spots

Reckon it will be 1 DFA and 3 on draft day

Though the other thing is we've always gone short on the senior list the last couple of years
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Re: Three more changes to our list (Thomas retired, Dea and Gordon delisted)
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2015, 05:29:10 PM »
Hope we don't but wouldn't be surprised if we rookied Dea....
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