Jump to content

WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - SAM WEIDEMAN

xman97
in Melbourne Demons

Featured Replies

Does so much right. Goal kicking is one of the easiest things you can teach and we know he has a good kicking action. 
He is so inexperienced and has been in and out of the side a lot. He needs confidence and to work on his mental game. 

  • Quote
    •  

    I still think he could be a belter. Normally has a beautiful kicking action, but wasnt so good today.

    Im not off the Weed yet.

     

  • Quote
    • Like 3
    • 2 weeks later...
    On 8/6/2020 at 9:38 AM, Tracca said:

    I think a rotation of Trac and Gus in the midfield with resting HFF would be fine, Trac can be dangerous in the Fwd line but cant play midfield full time imo. juggling 5 of them shouldnt be too hard.

     

    Funny though the game turned when Gus was a genuine mid

    Weideman mate. Learn to kick. Please 

  • Quote
    • Like 2
     
    8 minutes ago, Elegt said:

    Weideman mate. Learn to kick. Please 

    It's all between the ears for Weids. Almost a given that if he misses one early, he'll miss more. Hopefully that late one will help him get the confidence back cause he's killing it everywhere else.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    Just now, JTR said:

    It's all between the ears for Weids. Almost a given that if he misses one early, he'll miss more. Hopefully that late one will help him get the confidence back cause he's killing it everywhere else.

    Unfortunately his kicking is consistently poor. I wonder if he's been practising it at training

  • Quote
    • Haha 2
    • Shocked 1

    1 minute ago, Elegt said:

    Unfortunately his kicking is consistently poor. I wonder if he's been practising it at training

    He kicked 39.24 over his career, showing he is a great kick for goal. 

    This year he has 12.7.

    Even adding a couple of misses to that, he still has a healthy accuracy. 

     

  • Quote
    • Like 8
     
    1 hour ago, JTR said:

    It's all between the ears for Weids. Almost a given that if he misses one early, he'll miss more.

    Neita used to be the same.

  • Quote
    • Like 2

    12 goals from 6 games. Only 5 players averaging more than 2 goals a game this year. Of those 5, only Kennedy and Dixon are talls. He’s having a GREAT season.

    Edited by W I S E

  • Quote
    • Like 12

    Should have had 5 by half time. He is a key forward taking marks in front of goal between 20 to 40m and near straight in front yet converting at about 20%. Convert 2.3 to 5 and you are a superstar! He is doing the hard work well but kicking?? 

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    Goodwin leaving Weideman out earlier on the year was not the right decision.. Our forward line looks potent ever since he came back into the side.

  • Quote
    • Like 9
    6 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Goodwin leaving Weideman out earlier on the year was not the right decision.. Our forward line looks potent ever since he came back into the side.

    Relying on tmac as the sole forward is obviously a mistake. I believe all supporters recognised this but goodwin failed to 

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    38 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Goodwin leaving Weideman out earlier on the year was not the right decision.. Our forward line looks potent ever since he came back into the side.

    On the surface of it, yes absolutely.
    You can never really know though, particularly with a developing player like Weid.

    Brayshaw was kept out of the 2018 team for the first three rounds, went on to finish third in the Brownlow.
    We'll never know if he would have had the same year without the development/kick up the bum that those first three rounds gave him.

    For better or for worse, Weid didn't play for four rounds... but now he's in career best form.
    Did we miss out on having our best forward playing, or did those rounds in development lead to his current form?

  • Quote
    • Thanks 1

    Loving the WEEEEEEED at the moment. Doing great work, crashing packs, taking marks. He'll get on top of the goal kicking soon enough and then look out

  • Quote
    • Like 2
    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Goodwin leaving Weideman out earlier on the year was not the right decision.. Our forward line looks potent ever since he came back into the side.

    so easy to say in hindsight. out of form and not getting near it in the practice games, but you are definite he should have played?. that could also been disastrous until he showed he was ready. 

  • Quote

    Despite a few easy misses, Weid is still a great kick (would back him in more often than not) and really impresses with his contested work. Only knock on him has been his ability to compete and breakeven a contest around the ground, which this year he has really gotten more aggressive with his contested work. Seems to be more of a complete player - one on one, contested marking/spoiling and at ground level. Starting to see for the first time why we let go Hogan for May. If we can keep delivering the ball well to this bloke he's a 2-3 goal a game player. 

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    The set shot misses are bad - all of them should have been goals. IIRC he missed one or two vs Brisbane as well.

    But so much else is going right for him. His leading, his leap at the ball, his confidence, even his follow up work when it hits the deck. It's all really important and all improving.

    He's a critical component to any future success we want to have.

    I'm confident the set shots will improve. He was a wonderful kick in 2018. I'm sure it's there to be regained.

  • Quote
    • Like 3

    Technically Weid is a good kick. I am sure he will be ok.

    Absolutely loved seeing the Weid mark tonight. One grabber to Spargo on the lead in the 2nd and used his body strongly for both his goals. Big step forward tonight for me. Always viewed him a double grabber but tonight massive step forward. 

  • Quote
    • Like 3
     

    Yep I'm not worried about his kicking. The big question mark over him was his ability to stick marks and hit packs. He's doing that now and I'm confident the goals will come. He's already averaging 2 a game this year which is a handy return, if he pushes up to 3 or more a game that's Coleman Medal territory in this day and age.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Love 1

    Why does he always look like he has been punched in the face?

    Every game he seems to have some sort of mark under his right eye.

     

    P.S. his workrate today was fantastic. Hit up lead after lead and doubled back when the pass didnt come his way.

    Developing nicely.

  • Quote
    • Like 4
    • Haha 2

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Featured Content

    • PREVIEW: Port Adelaide

      With both sides precariously positioned ahead of the run home to the finals, only one team involved in Sunday’s clash at the Adelaide Oval between the Power and the Demons will remain a contender when it’s over.  On current form, that one team has to be Melbourne which narrowly missed out on defeating the competition’s power house Collingwood on King's Birthday and also recently overpowered both 2024 Grand Finalists. Conversely, Port Adelaide snapped out of a four-game losing streak with a win against the Giants in Canberra. Although they will be rejuvenated following that victory, their performances during that run of losses were sub par and resulted in some embarrassing blow out defeats.

      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • NON-MFC: Round 14

      Round 14 is upon us and there's plenty at stake across the rest of the competition. As Melbourne heads to Adelaide, it's time to turn our attention to the other matches of the Round. Which teams are you tipping this week? And which results would be most favourable for the Demons’ finals tilt? Follow all the non-Melbourne games here and join the conversation as the ladder continues to take shape.

      • 31 replies
      Demonland

    • REPORT: Collingwood

      The media focus on the fiery interaction between Max Gawn and Steven May at the end of the game was unfortunate because it took away the gloss from Melbourne’s performance in winning almost everywhere but on the scoreboard in its Kings Birthday clash with Collingwood at the MCG. It was a real battle reminiscent of the good old days when the rivalry between the two clubs was at its height and a fitting contest to celebrate the 2025 Australian of the Year, Neale Daniher and his superb work to bring the campaign to raise funds for motor neurone disease awareness to the forefront. Notwithstanding the fact that the Magpies snatched a one point victory from his old club, Daniher would be proud of the fact that his Demons fought tooth and nail to win the keenly contested game in front of 77,761 fans.

      • 1 reply
      Demonland

    • PREGAME: Port Adelaide

      The Demons are set to embark on a four-week road trip that takes them across the country, with two games in Adelaide and a clash on the Gold Coast, broken up by a mid-season bye. Next up is a meeting with the inconsistent Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval. Who comes in and who goes out?

        • Haha
      • 162 replies
      Demonland

    • PODCAST: Collingwood

      I have something on tomorrow night so Podcast will be Wednesday night. The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Wednesday, 11th June @ 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect the Dees heartbreaking 1 point loss to the Magpies on King's Birthday Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. Listen LIVE: https://demonland.com/

        • Clap
      • 37 replies
      Demonland

    • POSTGAME: Collingwood

      Despite effectively playing against four extra opponents, the Dees controlled much of the match. However, their inaccuracy in front of goal and inability to convert dominance in clearances and inside 50s ultimately cost them dearly, falling to a heartbreaking one-point loss on King’s Birthday.

        • Thanks
        • Like
      • 531 replies
      Demonland
    View All