Past #12: Lindsay Thomas - released by NM to pursue rookie list spot at PA - thx4 everything Lindsay

[Saintly31]

Despite it being a bitterly disappointing game overall, I really liked how LT went about it.

Unlucky to miss AA last year, not that it in itself is important, but it might be his year as a reward for his output. I have been harsh on LT at times, but when switched on is a quality player.

If some of his teammates want inspiration to start playing for the jumper, look no further than LT.

 

[Deddy]

Should have been AA last year. Best small forward in the comp.

Sometimes does stupid stuff and gives away a free kick here and there but he never looks like he isn't trying.

 

[Gasometer]

How was that not a free kick on the wing when he was being held onto?

 

[Saintly31]

Should have been AA last year. Best small forward in the comp.

Sometimes does stupid stuff and gives away a free kick here and there but he never looks like he isn't trying.

Can do some silly stuff no doubt and he gets called out for it, but after seeing so many disinterested looking guys (Wells? I mean seriously wtf) that the bold really stood out.

I'm prepared to get beaten by a better team, but it's sour when we lose due to so many guys that aren't switched on. LT has a crack, and I like that whether he kicks 4 or none.

 

[Saintly31]

How was that not a free kick on the wing when he was being held onto?

Must have missed it? Obvious free kick not paid?

I did find reasons to not watch every minute sadly.....

 

[Gasometer]

Must have missed it? Obvious free kick not paid?

I did find reasons to not watch every minute sadly.....

Yep, was on the water side of the ground.

LT ****ed up...threw his hands up and back and then dragged the * another 2 m without the ball.

 

[Saintly31]

Yep, was on the water side of the ground.

LT ****** up...threw his hands up and back and then dragged the * another 2 m without the ball.

Hmm. LT can do some crazy things, didn't see it.

Still, I thought some of his work was good. Kicking 4 in a team that hardly touched the ball is a good effort.

 

[danj]

Come on LT was outstanding, never stopped trying and has to be seriously injured or dead before any umpire in the AFL will award him a free kick will be leading goal kicker for NMFC (barring the inevitable suspension) in 2014

 

[Contra Mundum]

I am a tot hypocrite with LT - I hate staging for free kicks but I always get laugh when he does if

 

[Saintly31]

I am a tot hypocrite with LT - I hate staging for free kicks but I always get laugh when he does if

I admit I am guilty of that also. But he was solid, stood out compared to the rest - at least gave his all, which is beyond most.

It will be unpopular as the same (inane) cheerleaders who talked us up go missing when we lose, but LT deserves credit.

 

[Tas]

He was first class, two contenders for mark of the year and one contender for goal of the year from his 4 goals, sad thing is he had to do the exceptional to get a look in, there were no lace out passes last night, we had more hang time on our kicks than NFL punters.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

He's a star.

 

[Elite Master]

He might piss off opposition supporters with his staging but he is a heart and soul type guy. He loves the club and always gives it his all. If he has a season half as good as last year the AA selectors will reward him.

 

[Jimmy's Hot Dogs]

Definitely a free but when you stage and stooge the umps you don't get rewarded.

Unless of course you're a Selwood.

 

[Heaps of fun]

I think it's time we followed Essendon down the road of dangerous experimentation on our players.

1. Clone Lindsay Thomas 43 times.
2. Perform 43 LT heart transplants into our current crop.
3. ???
4. New Golden Age of football at the NMFC.

 

[Daz]

He was unbelievable. Hardly had any opportunities but took every one. My favourite LT performance.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Yep, was on the water side of the ground.

LT ****** up...threw his hands up and back and then dragged the * another 2 m without the ball.

Radio commentators said that's because he always looks for the free. Chicken and egg - why would he not throw his arms up if the holding can be invisible to umpires even when he does it?

 

[shinboner magic]

LT was super.

Really need players of his ilk who will fight for every ball.

His passion is great- we have to many players without passion

 

[Heaps of fun]

LT was super.

Really need players of his ilk who will fight for every ball.

His passion is great- we have to many players without passion

shinboner magic is a pretty good description of LT's game.

 

[Saintly31]

shinboner magic is a pretty good description of LT's game.

Agree with that.

Seeing so many who didn't seem to give a flying * it was good to see LT playing with a bit of passion.

When he kicked that nice goal from boundary it would have been great to get a few mates to run over to congratulate him, but apparently that was too much effort as well.

 

[Heaps of fun]

Agree with that.

Seeing so many who didn't seem to give a flying * it was good to see LT playing with a bit of passion.

When he kicked that nice goal from boundary it would have been to get a few mates to run over to congratulate him, but apparently that was too much effort as well.

Too ashamed. Less than half a dozen blokes on that field that would have been able to look him in the eye.

 

[Greater Gattsby]

I love LT.

I have been harsh on him, but I love it how he proves me wrong.

If he misses a contest, he goes again. If he misses again he goes the ball. If he misses the ball he hurts the man.

The 21 other players for North should watch him play.

He won't allow himself to get beaten, if he does, he'll make them hurt.

 

[Cool Kangas]

Great performance. So glad he's turned things around

 

[Saintly31]

Too ashamed. Less than half a dozen blokes on that field that would have been able to look him in the eye.

Probably right.

Have we ever seen such a meek performance from the 'shinboners'? I don't know, but I can't remember one. Especially against a pretty average opponent who could hardly kick a goal despite having all the play.

As per OP, at least LT had a crack. If we had their amount of play he would could have kicked double his 4.

 

[blackshadow]

Lindsay bleeds royal blue and white. If the other 21 played with the commitment Lindsay does we'd lose very few games.

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