Rate a Tiger's year - Tom Lynch?

[one-eyed]

Next up is Lynch.

Tom crossed over to Richmond from the Suns as a free agent this time last year. Despite a restricted preseason due to a PCL, he kicked 16 goals in his first four games as a Tiger. A reduced output in the following weeks saw commentators such as Matthew Lloyd call Lynch a "liability". Tom, however, ultimately proved the knockers wrong as his match fitness improved with the continuity of games. From Round 17 onwards, he average 14.4 disposals, 6 marks and 3 goals per game. He was a key member of our finals campaign and premiership, especially playing a starring role in our Preliminary Final comeback win over Geelong.

2019 Statistical Rankings
● Ranked 1st in Total Contested Marks    
● Ranked 1st in Total Marks Inside 50    
● Ranked 3rd in Marks Inside 50 Per Game
● Ranked 3rd in Total Goals     
● Ranked 4th in Goals Per Game
● Ranked 4th in Total Time On Ground %
● Ranked 6th in Contested Marks Per Game    
● Ranked 8th in Total Score Involvements     
 
Season Highlights
● 19 disps (11 kicks 8 hballs), 10 marks and 5 goals in Preliminary Final 19-pt win over Geelong at the MCG (20 Sep 2019)
● 16 disps (13 kicks 3 hballs), 6 marks and 5 goals in Rd 19 32-pt win over Collingwood at the MCG (26 Jul 2019)
● 19 disps (13 kicks 6 hballs), 9 marks and 3 goals in Rd 18 38-pt win over Port Adelaide at the MCG (20 Jul 2019)
● 10 disps (9 kicks 1 hball), 6 marks and 6 goals in R4 7-pt win over Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval (13 Apr 2019)

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      36.32     0.6       1.9     

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?

[Gracie]

If it wasn't for Lynch playing in that early part of the season - and when he was obviously not really fit enough - we don't win those early games and we don't win the premiership. He then built up his fitness and was on top of his game by the end and finals and was in dominate form.

Gave him a 9 purely on the low mid point as he was building his fitness

[WilliamPowell]

Gave him  9

For all the reasons Gracie stated

For a bloke who had np pre-season, coming back from the injury he did he was outstanding

[the claw]

considering the circumstances he was great.

[Rampsation]

Also a 9 from me. Outstanding season from Tom. A brilliant first year return on our investment.

[one-eyed]

A reminder of his season.

Lynch's top 5 goals for 2019: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=689135441573846

All his 2019 snags here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeArpBVyM0Q

[taztiger4]

gave him 9 as there was no 9.5 option

nothing short of brilliant off zero pre season & to play every game

I didn't realise he has heaps of mongrel in him too

our next skipper for 2 years then Tigga for mine

What an asset

[georgies31]

Gez a change of tune lol early on people were potting him big-time after no preseason and settling in.Make no mistake gave us the point of difference when Jack come back , and teams struggled against us with both.

[Tiger Khosh]

Think you’ll find it was only a couple of people who have not surprisingly gone quiet since the bye.

Lead the line admirably while obviously limited in the first half of the season. His post bye form was as good as it gets, I’ll never forget his prelim final performance. Back him for the Coleman next season.

[Owl]

I gave him a ten, coming back from a reco, into a new team, ran into form to finish with a flag.  I feel sorry for the competition, they are in for a very bad time and their hatred of us is going to be epic if we can keep this bloke up and running.

[Andyy]

Gave him a 10 because there was no 9.5. Missed some sitters, elsewise was a genuine pleasure to watch. Not just marks and goals, but being a big nasty MF as well brought me pure joy. Earned his flag/medallion.

[lamington]

Did not hesitate in giving him a 10. Was in contention for the Coleman with no preseason and was the line forward and avenue for scoring at our lowest point. Major influence in us winning the flag with the cream being his crazy good performance against Geelong. Give him a longer contract.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

There are those who talk about how good Marlion Pickett will be after a pre season....

[Chuck17]

Good to see Jack voted

Gave him a 10, thought he won us the game against Geebung and without that there wouldn’t have been a GF

Gun

Suck poo Lloyd you flog

[pmac21]

Gave an 8 only because I know he's got much more in him and when that happens where Gunna go bananas on this forum and on the ground!