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Farewell Sam Weideman

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6 minutes ago, Redleg said:

 No one gets everything right all the time and JT has a great strike rate.

When drafted he was seen as an exciting talent. It just hasn’t happened for him.

Agree with other posters, that he is a lovely guy to meet, but of course we don’t want lovely guys, we want great footballers.

PS: did we ever try him down back?

I don't believe we did.Perhaps Essendon will but I guess they basically got him for junk pics so maybe they will just move on

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    7 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Sex, Shiraz, travel, cricket ...... ( and living in The Manor of course )

    Get serious, we are talking about  “better” than footy.

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    They gotta give him a different role. He just doesn’t have the confidence to be the big forward. Gotta give him a crack in defence. 

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    58 minutes ago, BDA said:

    Nothing you can do about hateful social media comments. Best thing is to stay away from Insta, twitter and all the rest of them until your career is finished.

    Ignoring the socials is indeed a way to escape the disgusting bile and hatred. However, it’s difficult when the vile comments come from your own “fans.” For example (and on a much smaller scale), on DL I have a bitter, nasty poster on ignore yet I am still subjected to his vitriol whenever someone quotes him.

    There’s no way to fully avoid the pathetic losers online. 

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    16 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Ignoring the socials is indeed a way to escape the disgusting bile and hatred. However, it’s difficult when the vile comments come from your own “fans.” For example (and on a much smaller scale), on DL I have a bitter, nasty poster on ignore yet I am still subjected to his vitriol whenever someone quotes him.

    There’s no way to fully avoid the pathetic losers online. 

    I'm quite hurt WCW !

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    Just now, Bitter but optimistic said:

    I'm quite hurt WCW !

    Oh, you’re Mary Poppins compared to the cretin to whom I refer. At least you’re overtly bitter and twisted. 

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    I feel for the young man. its a brutal industry and the KPF is the toughest positions to play. Its also a tough process for recruitment teams.

    However, I do wonder whether there were any concerns regarding his footy IQ and competitive nature. I don't know Sam and can only go by what we see on the field, but it does seem that he is lacking in these areas despite having all the required skills, technique and athleticism, which is what compelled the team to pick him in the first place. 

    It is what it is and unfortunately he wont be the first or last player that 'nearly' turned the competition on its head. 

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    1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Sex, Shiraz, travel, cricket ...... ( and living in The Manor of course )

     

    53 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Get serious, we are talking about  “better” than footy.

    CHOOKS! Pet chooks are the solution to the world’s ills. Everyone needs a pet chook or 10. It’s a tough gig having pets so far down the food chain but totally worth it. Today my Melksy and Harmesy will be front and centre on the couch with me watching the replay. Feathered Melksy has already seen human Melksy’s amazing mark and winning goal many times on my phone but like me, she’ll gladly watch it again and again.

    🐔 🟰 ❤️ 

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    3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Saw some pretty horrible and personal comments last night from Bombers supporters on social media directed at Weideman.

    That's really sad 'dazz'...

    He might not be a great player but he's certainly a good one to have made AFL level.

    I would guess that none of the supporters getting stuck into him have played an AFL game and probably haven't played at any reasonable level.

    Haven't met Sam but he seems a good guy from all reports.

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    12 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

     

    CHOOKS! Pet chooks are the solution to the world’s ills. Everyone needs a pet chook or 10. It’s a tough gig having pets so far down the food chain but totally worth it. Today my Melksy and Harmesy will be front and centre on the couch with me watching the replay. Feathered Melksy has already seen human Melksy’s amazing mark and winning goal many times on my phone but like me, she’ll gladly watch it again and again.

    🐔 🟰 ❤️ 

    So loyal and yet so tasty 🍗 just joking of course

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    3 hours ago, old dee said:

    As everyone knows. I have always been a  doubter on Sam from very early on. I feel very sorrow for him. I hope he gives it away and finds other things in life. There are lots Sam  

    Like doing Special Comments on Demonland, for example. No one knows l thought that.

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    2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

    It doesn’t matter if he’s a star or bog ordinary, nobody, and I mean nobody, deserves to be personally abused. 

    It was awful when Melbourne supporters did it, and nothing has changed now that Essendon supporters are doing it.

    People need to take a good hard look at themselves. If that was your kid copping this garbage, you’d be disgusted and heartbroken. Sam has always done his best. Football is a damn hard industry and not everyone succeeds. But most people don’t have the talent or the guts to even try. Those that do deserve the basic level of respect from the fat losers in the stands. 

    Quite right Jaded and well said.

    I actually know his Dad and I can tell you they are a super giving family (still help out the younger teams down at Vermont Eagles) and all round nice people. Sam is a very well mannered and humble young man and any of us would be proud of the person he is if he was our son.

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    Sam Weideman was a strong contributer to winning finals.

    No Essendon player has done that since before this year's draft crop was born.

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    27 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

     

    CHOOKS! Pet chooks are the solution to the world’s ills. Everyone needs a pet chook or 10. It’s a tough gig having pets so far down the food chain but totally worth it. Today my Melksy and Harmesy will be front and centre on the couch with me watching the replay. Feathered Melksy has already seen human Melksy’s amazing mark and winning goal many times on my phone but like me, she’ll gladly watch it again and again.

    🐔 🟰 ❤️ 

    Isn't it tempting to fry them when their namesakes let you down on occasion?

    Oh come on, when the lockdown was on, you weren't really hungry at times.

    Alright, I take it back. Sorry.

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    1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Ignoring the socials is indeed a way to escape the disgusting bile and hatred. However, it’s difficult when the vile comments come from your own “fans.” For example (and on a much smaller scale), on DL I have a bitter, nasty poster on ignore yet I am still subjected to his vitriol whenever someone quotes him.

    There’s no way to fully avoid the pathetic losers online. 

    Just need thick skin WCW, remember that haters gonna hate.

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    1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

     

    CHOOKS! Pet chooks are the solution to the world’s ills. Everyone needs a pet chook or 10. It’s a tough gig having pets so far down the food chain but totally worth it. Today my Melksy and Harmesy will be front and centre on the couch with me watching the replay. Feathered Melksy has already seen human Melksy’s amazing mark and winning goal many times on my phone but like me, she’ll gladly watch it again and again.

    🐔 🟰 ❤️ 

    That post was fowl, pure and simple.

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    WCWs Fried Chicken Shack!

    The real taste of home grown fried chicken!

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    1 minute ago, picket fence said:

    WCWs Fried Chicken Shack!

    The real taste of home grown fried chicken!

    Hey! Do you also suggest cat and dog owners cook their pets??????

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    2 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Hey! Do you also suggest cat and dog owners cook their pets??????

    The quickest way to die is to be rude to my dog 😂

     

    Pets are like children, except better.

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    9 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Hey! Do you also suggest cat and dog owners cook their pets??????

    Not at all WCW ,BUT ,years ago when Dim Sims first hit the shops there were correspondingly mysterious cat disappearances, some on here may have heard this story?! Well you know the rest🤯

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    30 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

    Just need thick skin WCW, remember that haters gonna hate.

    With respect, try telling that to the families and friends of ppl who couldn’t take it and did the unthinkable. Besides, a thick skin can’t just be magicked up outta nowhere. It’s innate so there’ll always be “thin-skinned” folks. 

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    11 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Hey! Do you also suggest cat and dog owners cook their pets??????

    Agree! Ok Sam Weideman has not had a great last 6 games. Might need a rest!

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