Melbourne has re-signed Sam Weideman

 

 

Good news him and hogan can form a dangerous combo 

Clearly because they're intent on getting rid of Watts.

3 minutes ago, McQueen said:

Clearly because they're intent on getting rid of Watts.

I wanted to write this exact thing but I wasn't able to express it as eloquently as you just did.

12 minutes ago, McQueen said:

Clearly because they're intent on getting rid of Watts.

While I understand you were only kidding, no doubt there will be some peanut who sees this as an invitation to discuss him.

It would be nice if Watts could go unmentioned in the odd thread.

Great news, looking at the contracts page, Weids was one of the 2 signings I think we really needed, so to do it so early is a great sign. Plus it'll annoy those pie fans who think because of his name they have a god given right to him.  

Clearly this Nick Bowen doesn't have too much of an idea when it comes to the MFC.

"Weideman, Melbourne's first selection in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft at pick No.9 overall, was due to come out of contract at the end of this season but the Demons and the 19-year-old's manager, Ben Williams of Players Ink, agreed to a new two-year deal this week."

I could be wrong, but the last time i checked, Pick #4 (Oliver) comes before #9.

Just now, Demon Disciple said:

Clearly this Nick Bowen doesn't have too much of an idea when it comes to the MFC.

"Weideman, Melbourne's first selection in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft at pick No.9 overall, was due to come out of contract at the end of this season but the Demons and the 19-year-old's manager, Ben Williams of Players Ink, agreed to a new two-year deal this week."

I could be wrong, but the last time i checked, Pick #4 (Oliver) comes before #9.

Just an oversight when he looked it up. I wouldn't expect anyone other than hardcore club supporters or draft lovers to carry around in their head who was drafted when and at what place.

Yabba  dabba doo 

Last year was a nice bonus to see the Weed play a few games at AFL level and just as importantly have some really good stretches in the VFL.

So I hope we don't go overboard with expectations this year but the good news is he's stronger and was running really well when he came back from the break. 

He has to hold more marks and work on his defensive pressure but the way he attacks the ball and his class stands out. 

The 2 goals he got against the Dogs on the weekend were gifts but it shows he can read the play and run hard in to space to get on the end of it. He took a really nice mark as well and missed the shot that he'd usually kick based on his VFL form.

really should've been announced at 4.20

Caps off a brilliant 12 month of key signings. The club has done brilliantly here. 

Resigning Sam is good news, he's on the right track and has some key attributes in terms of kicking and marking skills.  For anyone who saw the extent to which McGuire was bristling as host on Fox Footy when Sam played his first game against Hawthorn, it's clear that no stone will be left unturned by Collingwood to woo him across to the Pies if there's so much as a sniff.  The heritage and tradition facets of AFL/VFL and Collingwood's role within them are near and dear to Eddie and clearly it rankles that such a famous Magpie name is on the Demons' list.  

Great news

26 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Just an oversight when he looked it up. I wouldn't expect anyone other than hardcore club supporters or draft lovers to carry around in their head who was drafted when and at what place.

Really? You wouldn't expect a professional who covers AFL as his job to know this? 

These things happen so often and really these journalists should know a lot better. 

Edit: Good to see Weideman commit. 

Edited February 23, 20178 yr by Watts the matter

Good news, quietly getting on with business in a no fuss manner. 

Great News!

That will put paid to any fantasy Eddie and his cohorts had of getting him over to their side of the paddock!!

54 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

Clearly this Nick Bowen doesn't have too much of an idea when it comes to the MFC.

"Weideman, Melbourne's first selection in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft at pick No.9 overall, was due to come out of contract at the end of this season but the Demons and the 19-year-old's manager, Ben Williams of Players Ink, agreed to a new two-year deal this week."

I could be wrong, but the last time i checked, Pick #4 (Oliver) comes before #9.

Great to hear that more young talent is being locked away. 

As for the Journo, did he count on his fingers but have his hands crossed?

1 minute ago, TRIGON said:

Great to hear that more young talent is being locked away. 

As for the Journo, did he count on his fingers but have his hands crossed?

wouldn't be surprised where his hands were when he scribbled this

There fantastic versatility in our forward line with no two players being the Sam style.  

Weid adds a very important element if he continues to develop the way we all hope he will.

Wow, he is still only 19.

He wont hit  his straps for a while yet and I think Pedders will play more games than him in 2017. 

Ripper. 

He and Hogan three years from now.

Scary.

I always baulk at Re-signs - i always seem to miss the hyphen.

Dammit was really looking forward to the Weideman puts contract talks on hold thread...aaah well.

In all seriousness,  who would want to leave this club now? We won't be losing any required players other than blokes who can no longer get games and look elsewhere for opportunities.

Excellent news.

I think 2018 and beyond will be our time to shine, but with every passing day, I become more excited by what lies ahead for season 2017.