Sam Blease

[Guest José Mourinho]

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After his late game heroics for Casey last round, I just found this article where Sam said it was inspired by Steve Johnson.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/localfooty/sam-bleases-snap-decision-gets-casey-the-points/story-fn53khop-1226342099908

Nothing revelatory, but just mildly interesting.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,602]

I hope he can make it. In bursts you can see why he was rated.

[old dee 23,791]

I hope he can make it. In bursts you can see why he was rated.

Trouble is NSC two bursts a game is nowhere near good enough.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,602]

Very true. But young and built like an ant.

[Its Miller time 6]

Thought Sam looked pretty good today against the Swans. Didn't do a hell of a lot but has awesome pace and best I've seen him play by a long margin.

Something to work with here.

[Hannibal 5,814]

Some encouraging signs, although he didn't go low or hard enough twice (I've only seen the second half). He definitely shows enough to suggest he can become a regular.

[rjay 24,928]

Sam will develop if he can string some games together, he has good pace and skills. He needs to keep his feet though, goes to ground too much. I've always found it's hard to run on your hands and knees.

[Its Miller time 6]

Some encouraging signs, although he didn't go low or hard enough twice (I've only seen the second half). He definitely shows enough to suggest he can become a regular.

I saw twice where he could of gone lower and harder also but at his experience level with his history i can forgive it, hopefully he can iron that and a few other things out of his game and become a solid player.

[Nascent 9,212]

His best game for us by far. Sigh, it doesn't help our fortunes when players like Blease and Strauss should have roughly 60 games of experience behind them and Gysberts and Tapscott with 40. Hopefully he can cement his spot on the side for the rest of the year. Has the pace and kicking skills we so desperately need, just needs to keep up with his defensive work. Another full pre-season should see him become a real weapon in 2013.

Edited May 20, 2012 by Nascent

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,602]

These youngsters should be in the side - we have nothing to lose now and they have a lot to gain.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Some encouraging signs, although he didn't go low or hard enough twice (I've only seen the second half). He definitely shows enough to suggest he can become a regular.

I guess this is the Sam Blease thread, and you are entitled to make comments like this.

Anyway, I thought it was close to Sammy's best game for the Club in a short career to date. Was one of not many that saw ball, went and got ball (most times, albeit the couple of occasions mentioned in BH's post), and actually provided run and took the game on.

At this stage in his development, and the where the team is at, I want to see this from our young guys, and I thank Bleasey for providing me with that on the weekend. If you are running with the ball, and trying to create opportunities, there is every chance you will get caught at times, and give away free kicks. Don't let this side of your game fade - it gives me hope that some of our young players, with the right development, will be good enough sooner rather than later.

I just hope Sammy doesn't rest now thinking he has made it. No player has made it until the end of their career when they have mulitple premierships on their resume.

[rpfc 28,431]

He gets two months in the side from here.

He was, with Jones and Watts, a rare MFC player to show some fight and dare.

Was very encouraging.

[pitmaster 3,552]

One of the few promising signs in a dismal night

[Adam The God 30,259]

He's a beautiful kick, lightening fast and a decent decision maker. What we've been crying out for at the back. He also won a number of clearances, particularly in the final quarter. Seems to have a good engine. Keep playing him down back to work on his defensive game and then I'd be throwing him in the middle. He could be the perfect outside mid we've been looking for. Can't wait for Gysbert's return either. Add Strauss in there and Tapscott. We need to get games into these kids. It's not about blindly giving them games, but taking positives from their games and noting their areas that require improvement. Neeld has to engrain a discipline in these kids from very early on. It's not too late.

[Hannibal 5,814]

I guess this is the Sam Blease thread, and you are entitled to make comments like this.

Can anyone translate this for me ?

[Dr. Mubutu 853]

He's a beautiful kick, lightening fast and a decent decision maker. What we've been crying out for at the back. He also won a number of clearances, particularly in the final quarter. Seems to have a good engine. Keep playing him down back to work on his defensive game and then I'd be throwing him in the middle. He could be the perfect outside mid we've been looking for. Can't wait for Gysbert's return either. Add Strauss in there and Tapscott. We need to get games into these kids. It's not about blindly giving them games, but taking positives from their games and noting their areas that require improvement. Neeld has to engrain a discipline in these kids from very early on. It's not too late.

Definitely the template for a wingman. Fast, light, at times has excellent disposal. If he turns out to be half the player Bluey Adams was, we'll definitely have a gem. Just allow him to string some games together.

[Jonesbag 487]

big fan of young sam blease

Edited May 23, 2012 by Jonesbag

[Carlos Danger 380]

His pace and confidence really stands out, got me thinking he could certainly be the one to watch out for as he gets more games on the board.

That tackle on Robinson yesterday had me grinning ear to ear.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,602]

I liked his spoil, when he chased a few and surprised them with his pace, and how he backed himself to kick goals (got one, missed two but had a crack). I can see why he was picked now and I think he is on par with Scully at the moment.

[jumbo returns 6,741]

I liked his spoil, when he chased a few and surprised them with his pace, and how he backed himself to kick goals (got one, missed two but had a crack). I can see why he was picked now and I think he is on par with Scully at the moment.

Not quite yet, NSC. Bleasey (from all reports) had an ordinary preseason, based on those dedicated Demonland posters who headed down to training at the start of the year.

He needs to lift his aerobic capacity - his acceleration is amazing.

Coupled with the developing grunt of Gys and the potential of Viney........(smile breaks out across his face)

[DEELIGHTED 16]

Having not seen too much of blease i really liked what i say against carlscum. Pace, pace pace. Nearly got run down once but overall looked ok. I think he shows more potential than most. Hopefully he will develop.

[Vanilla Gorilla 204]

Sam played his best game for the club against the bluesers. The most positive thing is that he KNOWS he's quicker than everyone, and his first instinct once getting the ball is to take off. That's a great attribute to have.

Little concerned because, as has been well documented, sam struggled over pre-season. Let's hope he can continue this form.

[dazzledavey36 54,942]

must sign at years end otherwise he will nick off to join his best mate. have seen enough to know he is in our best 22 once we inject some games into him.

[Jordie_tackles 354]

i wouldnt say he struggled during the preseason, he was and is not fit enough, that is being worked on

[Crackers 67]

Don't worry too much about his pre-season effort. He can probably see the impact he can make in games compared to those who are fitter than him,so imgaine his eyes light up when he thinks he could make their fittness with his natural ability