Tom Rockliff

[Capper]

Haven't watched any Lions games this year, is Rocky playing just for his stats? Sideways kicks, uncontested possessions?

[nrich102]

Haven't watched any Lions games this year, is Rocky playing just for his stats? Sideways kicks, uncontested possessions?

People are saying he is, but I don't think he does.

[meow meow]

I've been a Rocky critic for a while but I think this year he's playing a lot better. His tackles are almost useless but his disposals are generally productive. I still think that when Beams returns that Tom should be played forward like Swan. That's 40 goals right there, something the Lions struggle with. Rocky would still pick up 25 touches.

[powersuperkents]

The Pies have history of trading in Brisbane players... perhaps a 2nd rd draft pick and Trav Cloke in a deal for Rocky?
:o You heard it here 1st

Do that... and you'll still have more midfielders than a team needs  :P

#GetADEFENDER #GetAFORWARD

[kilbluff1985]

looks like he is having a house built i assume in Brisbane https://twitter.com/rockwiz38/status/758952819944599552?lang=en

[kilbluff1985]

how do u guys feel about him staying or going now

[Ringo]

Always knew he was building a house KB which was one of the reasons I was not worried too much.  However you can never say never though still a remote possibility.

[strikes91]

Taking his word when he said he couldn't see himself leaving. Hope he stays. Really want to see him and Beams get some games together.

[strikes91]

Not wanted by the club, not going to walk.

Explosive times coming up.

[kilbluff1985]

Not wanted by the club, not going to walk.

Explosive times coming up.

this been announced or inside info?

[strikes91]

Not wanted by the club, not going to walk.

Explosive times coming up.

this been announced or inside info?

It's on big footy where posters claim they know inside goss, i'm not a member so I haven't asked if it's legit. I would hope not because I don't seem the point of trading a highly rated senior.

[Ringo]

Have not heard officially but Swanny and the CEO did not sound overly convincing when asked about Rockliffs position. It is obvious he does not want to leave as he is building a house. If there was an alternate choice I would say relieve him of captaincy but there is no obvious one apart from Zorko.

[kilbluff1985]

if he requested a trade would Brisbane take pick 1?

[Ringo]

Can not see him requesting a trade though. Club may force the issue if it wants to but would be foolish to do so given the anger being directed to club and directors at the moment.

[strikes91]

Have not heard officially but Swanny and the CEO did not sound overly convincing when asked about Rockliffs position. It is obvious he does not want to leave as he is building a house. If there was an alternate choice I would say relieve him of captaincy but there is no obvious one apart from Zorko.

I feel Swann hesitated because he just flat out didn't know. If a new coach comes in he may want a new leader. I'm a fan of split captaincy and with such a young team I think it is needed. Zorko maybe... can be immature and sucked in on the field. conceded a few 50m penalties on Sunday. Mitch Robinson is also a possibility. Harris one for the future.