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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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

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