Traded Matthew Leuenberger (2006-2015)

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I was worried it would take some time for him to get back in form, but he's been one of our better players from the start. His work in the forward line has improved significantly.
 
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Matthew Leuenberger - Took on Cox and Nic Nat, and was the most influential big man on the field in what was a ripping contest. He says he wants to stay at Brisbane, and we'll wait and see on that one. If GWS don't get Buddy Franklin, then Leuenberger is the next obvious target. The contest between him and Naitanui was something to see, with both players seemingly jumping to be 15 feet into the air to contest the ruck hit outs.
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Not sure what his future has to do with yesterday's game, but anyway.:rolleyes:
 

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All he needs to do is start to take some pack marks and improve his hit outs to advantage and he'll be perfect.
 
As soon as players turn good they want to leave. That is clearly what history has shown us, especially over the past 10-13 years, you know, with all those top quality players that have left and gone on to do great things, and all those spuds that stuck around and won 3 flags in a row.
 
Grimreepah said:
I was worried it would take some time for him to get back in form, but he's been one of our better players from the start. His work in the forward line has improved significantly.
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He looks like he has half a clue on what to do now. 12-18 months ago he just didn't have the minutes up forward to have the footy smarts in how to play. He looks much more comfortable up there. He is looking so quick and agile as well, moving really well. I think if we can get some more games from Longer this year it will really help both of them out.
 
Was a joy to watch him yesterday.

What I noticed was he showed noticeable ability & talent against both Eagles ruckmen. Against NicNat he competed aerially and against Cox he was willing to go body to body. In both endeavours he at least held his own if not won the contest.

Then there was that goal... fantastic bodywork on the bigger, more experienced Cox and then the skill to kick that goal.

This bloke is a star! :thumbsu:
 
Wasn't by accident either that body work, he knew exactly what he was doing, including the dribble goal. That is the kind of ability he has got with spending some time up forward. Just quietly i think he loves kicking a goal as well.
 
What has stood out for me, along with the above comments, is the improvement in his overhead marking. Just seems to have confidence in hisw hands now, so they are sticking.
 
And Voss said he was surprised by Matthew Leuenberger's progress. The ruckman is back to full form after playing just three games last year due to an Achilles complaint. "He's really stepped in like he hasn't missed a lot of footy at all," he said. "As a coach, the two players I would dearly have loved to have had the last couple of years is Leuenberger and Staker.
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Brisbane confident of retaining Daniel Rich and Matthew Leuenberger
May 20, 2013
Greg Denham

BESIEGED Brisbane coach Michael Voss not only relieved some pressure on himself by taking the four points in an upset win over Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, but he received the encouraging news that the Lions are poised to retain stars Daniel Rich and Matthew Leuenberger.

Like Voss, Rich and Leuenberger come out of contract at the end of the season, but the club is confident of securing the pair beyond this year. Brisbane list manager Rob Kerr said he was confident negotiations with the management of both Leuenberger and Rich - Melbourne-based Paul Connors - would lead to contract extensions for the pair over the next month.

Leuenberger, who was outstanding in the ruck against the Bombers, had been linked to Greater Western Sydney. Kerr said Brisbane was prepared to give Leuenberger a long-term contract, but it is understood his management wants to settle on a two-year deal. "Discussions over Matthew's future seem to be progressing well from our point of view," Kerr said. "We're hopeful of it being resolved in the next couple of weeks.

Leuenberger, 24, last month said he was aware of the speculation of interest from the Giants, but said he wanted to stay despite not having started contract talks with the club. "I've got no intentions of leaving. I love it here," he said. "I think good things are about to come. "I haven't hung around here for this long to leave as soon as it's starting to come good."

Against Essendon in his seventh game in succession since damaging his achilles in round three last year and missing the remainder of that season, Leuenberger had 43 hit-outs, one more than the combination of Dons big men Paddy Ryder and Tom Bellchambers.
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It's a pity Leuey, no doubt on advice from Connors, does not want to commit beyond two years...but I'll take it nonetheless if it means Leuey re-commits.
 
Dylan12 said:
It's a pity Leuey, no doubt on advice from Connors, does not want to commit beyond two years...but I'll take it nonetheless if it means Leuey re-commits.
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They'll be backing him to be one of the best ruckmen in the comp in a couple of years, so don't really want to sign at unders. Can't really blame them at this point, with him still just coming back from injury.
 

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dlanod said:
They'll be backing him to be one of the best ruckmen in the comp in a couple of years, so don't really want to sign at unders. Can't really blame them at this point, with him still just coming back from injury.
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Leuenberger presumably also thinks his value will rise over the next couple of years. That's a good sign that he's confident with his body and his form.
 
For completeness...but geez::rolleyes:

While the likes of Franklin and Thomas hold the public's attention, Brisbane Lions ruckman Matthew Leuenberger can expect to be quite popular at the end of the season and Whateley said a big offer could prize him away from the Lions.

"I think he'll go," he said. "When the offers come I think they're going to be so big that I'm not sure they'll be any other option than to go."
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I look forward to Gerard's response once Leuey re-signs, but irrespective, my estimation of Gerard has diminished significantly since last night's episode. Usually he is better than that.
 
I'm not exactly sure who they think we are spending our money on if not Leuey? Black and Brown may finish this year, or if not will be on reduced contracts. Other than that we've no true top dollar marquee players. Rich, Redden Rockliff, Merrett and Adcock would be in the next rung down and I'd be surprised if they were on enormous contracts.

Edit- Fatcat beat me to it on the main board.
 
Nicky G said:
I'm not exactly sure who they think we are spending our money on if not Leuey? Black and Brown may finish this year, or if not will be on reduced contracts. Other than that we've no true top dollar marquee players. Rich, Redden Rockliff, Merrett and Adcock would be in the next rung down and I'd be surprised if they were on enormous contracts.

Edit- Fatcat beat me to it on the main board.
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Great minds! :thumbsu:
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ALREADY down their best defender, the Brisbane Lions face the prospect of losing two more of their main men ahead of Friday night's home match against Collingwood.

Ruckman Matthew Leuenberger was taken to hospital after Saturday night's 13-point loss against Carlton to get scans on a dislocated thumb while co-captain Jonathan Brown could face scrutiny from the match review panel.

Either would be a huge loss against the Magpies as the Lions will already be without suspended fullback Daniel Merrett.

Leuenberger went off in the final quarter against the Blues and was rushed straight to the rooms.

"He dashed off to hospital, so that's a wait and see," coach Michael Voss said after the match.

"I couldn't give you an accurate report. I think so (dislocated), but you couldn't quote me."
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Jonathon Brown and Matthew Leuenberger in doubt for Collingwood clash
May 27, 2013
Greg Davis

BRISBANE are in grave danger of losing two of their biggest guns for this Friday night's blockbuster with Collingwood at the Gabba, with co-captain Jonathan Brown and ruckman Matthew Leuenberger in serious doubt for the prime-time showdown.

Brown is certain to come under the scrutiny of the match review panel for an incident in the third quarter of Brisbane's loss to Carlton on Saturday night, while Leuenberger is battling a nasty dislocated thumb injury, which had to be treated at a hospital.

"It's more than likely that Leuey won't play this week but we just have to see how he pulls up before we know for sure," Lions football manager Dean Warren said.

Leuenberger suffered a dislocated thumb in the 13-point defeat at the hands of the Blues and had to be taken to hospital to have it put back in after efforts on the ground and on the interchange bench failed.

"It popped out for about two-and-a-bit hours," Leuenberger said at Brisbane's recovery session yesterday, where his hand was heavily bandaged. "They did a good job getting it back in and we got scans done, but there was no fracture. We'll have to wait and see what the doctors say. I'd love to play against Collingwood; there's no bigger game."

Warren said Leuenberger would be assessed by medical staff today.
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Bugger.:(
 
Ruckman avoids fracture
May 27, 2013
Sam Lord

Matthew Leuenberger looks to have escaped major damage to a badly dislocated thumb suffered in the final quarter of last Saturday night’s match against Carlton.

Leuenberger was taken to hospital during the final quarter of last Saturday night’s match against Carlton when it became apparent that his thumb would not go back into place. While x-rays cleared the ruckman of any fractures, the full extent of his injury probably won’t be known until later in the week.

“(His availability) will be dependent on how stable that is now, but there was no fracture which is a good result.” “We will see how it progresses as the week goes on.”
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Bad timing, was on the verge of AA form....good timing for that all important contract signature (although it may be a little messy with the thumb in plaster :cool:). Any scribble will do Leuey :D
 

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