Player Watch #7: Ben Lennon

[THE THIN MAN]

has talent but is way too slow. his best bet is getting an offer from carlton/norf/gold coast

Hopefully we can get something for him.

Maybe if we tell Silvagni he was a GWS player, that could do it!

 

[Sir_Loin]

See ya Ben, thanks for your service - was a fan and wish it could have worked out

#standbyprodigy

 

[Richo83]

It's kinda disappointing that a guy of his talent hasn't made it, and I still think he could have been given more of a shot, but admittedly he's got zero athletic talent whatsoever. Rookie listing at best and Townsend has passed him massively. He showed more hustle when he laid that tackle on Crouch in the grand final than Lennon has in his whole career. Kicks goals, links up in the play, plays with intensity, has athleticism to make it and is only one centimeter shorter. It's clear IMO Townsend's last few weeks have killed Ben's career.

It'd be interesting to see if he's picked up at all.

 

[Rowdydave]

Yeah, disappointing, but on a lighter note, it frees up #7. Jack Graham?

 

[prodigy]

Yeah, disappointing, but on a lighter note, it frees up #7. Jack Graham?

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Menadue get the number 7.


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[HumanMeatball]

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Menadue get the number 7.


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Yes please. We must break the forward curse of number 7 and give It to a mid.

 

[THE_GUN]

#7 must be rested for 7 years then handed to a Rioli to break the curse

 

[Foley#41]

After the 2018 GF,
Announcer says,
“Number 7..... Jack Graham!”

Curse broken.

 

[Marmik]

A little bit surprised. I think he'll be picked up.

Would it have made a difference if he kicked that goal in the VFL grand final??

 

[Marmik]

Should have traded him when we had the chance

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Bad luck benny, i expect he'll find a new AFL club

 

[juss]

IMO should have kept him for 1 more year, as his VFL form was good. He will get picked up somewhere else and be a pretty handy player. North, Carlton or the Pies will pick him up cheap.

 

[smurfin]

Is Matt Dea still on Essendon's list ?
I thought it was a toss-up between him & Batchelor when we delisted him.
Ironic if we grab him as backline depth and give him 007 back.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Yes please. We must break the forward curse of number 7 and give It to a mid.

I think give it to Patrick Naish his old man had number 6

 

[Ancient Tiger]

I think give it to Patrick Naish his old man had number 6

?

 

[Hamsatma]

Yes please. We must break the forward curse of number 7 and give It to a mid.

Didn't matt dea have it before lennon?

 

[NimFromSudan]

?

Give him 38 for two years and he can have 6 when Grigg finishes up.

 

[kingy46]

And to think people in this thread had a crack at me when I said we would look to trade ben and if no trade then he was told he'd be delisted.
One bloke even questioned if I was a real Richmond supporter.... keep on keeping on champ!

 

[Goldust]

And to think people in this thread had a crack at me when I said we would look to trade ben and if no trade then he was told he'd be delisted.
One bloke even questioned if I was a real Richmond supporter.... keep on keeping on champ!

I was with you
Got the same mail you did .... and what's more it was the right and sensible call.
Found out by our quick game plan and the game will only get quicker!

 

[Cevap_Roll]

Ben Lemon.

 

[BKM78]

Lennon to me was a bit like Lance Whitnall in that he had a lot of skill but not the athletic ability (perhaps not as good). I always thought Whitnall was a generation or 2 too late. Even worse for Lennon. All the best to the young man.

 

[TigerKnights]

To me Lennon looked like a footballer and might yet break through. Clearly not with us though.

 

[Goldust]

CLEAR example of player with silky skills and a great kick who thrived in the TAC Cup system, where there is no tagging, zone defence, flooding etc. and players easily find space. At AFL level where space is at a premium and you are subject to two-on-ones etc he can't get it done. Won't be the first or last. I reckon Schache is finding the same out and will struggle like Ben.

 

[Bojangles17]

CLEAR example of player with silky skills and a great kick who thrived in the TAC Cup system, where there is no tagging, zone defence, flooding etc. and players easily find space. At AFL level where space is at a premium and you are subject to two-on-ones etc he can't get it done. Won't be the first or last. I reckon Schache is finding the same out and will struggle like Ben.

CLEAR example of player with silky skills and a great kick who thrived in the TAC Cup system, where there is no tagging, zone defence, flooding etc. and players easily find space. At AFL level where space is at a premium and you are subject to two-on-ones etc he can't get it done. Won't be the first or last. I reckon Schache is finding the same out and will struggle like Ben.

Yep well said, I was sucked in watching his draft highlights , he really showed nothing at senior level, save for a wet night in 2015 , good luck to him, hope he can add a trick or two and salvage his career

 

[French Tiger]

Shame for Ben as he looked the exact type of player we needed ! At the start of the year I thought he & Griffiths would be our big improvers , well 1 goal out of the 2 of them all year & we win the flag lol


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