Farewell Sam Weideman

[Ham 741]

Maxy just made an interesting comment on the Gus & Gawny podcast in regards to Weid.

He said "I'm not the match committee, but I think that's his best position, Ruck/Forward".

A fairly subtle statement, but I think it reads really truthfully, especially coming from a team mate.  

[Sydee 4,529]

1 minute ago, Ham said:

Maxy just made an interesting comment on the Gus & Gawny podcast in regards to Weid.

He said "I'm not the match committee, but I think that's his best position, Ruck/Forward".

A fairly subtle statement, but I think it reads really truthfully, especially coming from a team mate.  

Actually agree with Max on this (at least at this stage) - it forces Weid to get involved and get a bit more physical

I'd still like to see a combo of Weid and LJ in ruck and Max 80% in F50 as the key tall - especially if BBB is not performing

 

[redandbluemakepurple 360]

Played a great role in Gawn's absence.  His handpasses from congestion seemed to all start an attacking move.  But needs to hold some marks in the 50 to keep his  place when Gawn returns.

[faultydet 7,619]

3 hours ago, redandbluemakepurple said:

Played a great role in Gawn's absence.  His handpasses from congestion seemed to all start an attacking move.  But needs to hold some marks in the 50 to keep his  place when Gawn returns.

That's always been his problem.

I think he was OK last week, and that's about all he will be for the remainder of his career.

If he could just convert his set shots........

[picket fence 17,526]

If he could just believe and play with more ...presence like..  Tom Hawkins.. He would then also kick more goals!

[DemonWA 3,936]

Huge week for Sam!

[old dee 23,872]

3 minutes ago, DemonWA said:

Huge week for Sam!

The beginning of the end or the start of the future? I hope the second.

[picket fence 17,526]

15 minutes ago, old dee said:

The beginning of the end or the start of the future? I hope the second.

BACK TO THE FUTURE???

[illbarto 379]

18 hours ago, picket fence said:

If he could just believe and play with more ...presence like..  Tom Hawkins.. He would then also kick more goals!

I always thought Hawkins was rubbish until a couple of years ago so I guess the Weid has a few years before I should pass my final judgement

[rpfc 28,779]

‘If this player could be a wholly different player, it would make all the difference…’

[spirit of norm smith 16,589]

I’m now moving into the “trade Sam Weideman” camp !! Just lacks any intensity.  Got tired of waiting. 

[Sir Why You Little 37,134]

Sadly it just ain’t happening for him

[whatwhat say what 22,948]

11 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Sadly it just ain’t happening for him

he's doing the best he can and is competing in the air at ground level

he gives up nearly 3 inches to windscreens o'brien who is a very, very good ruckman

[Lord Nev 13,512]

Gutsy performance from him to shoulder that load tonight.

Pathetic effort from fans to jump on here and bag him out straight away.

 

[Sir Why You Little 37,134]

56 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

he's doing the best he can and is competing in the air at ground level

he gives up nearly 3 inches to windscreens o'brien who is a very, very good ruckman

His last Quarter was much better 

[KingDingAling 3,758]

Good effort going up against the big man. All we ask for is Sam competes and tonight he did that. It’s not an easy role. We have no one else to do it. He performed to an acceptable level. It’s all we can ask.

[Dee-monic 620]

Like many others, I have my doubts about Sam's long-term future. He does seem to be stuck at a level somewhere between the VFL and AFL. But cut him  some slack tonight. Asked to play a role for which he is not really suited he did his best. You can't ask for more.

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,510]

Can’t judge him at all on tonight’s performance.  Was asked to play first ruck against one of the best in the league.

Good on him.

 

[old dee 23,872]

2 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Can’t judge him at all on tonight’s performance.  Was asked to play first ruck against one of the best in the league.

Good on him.

 

The best we can hope for is for him to provide a contest, he did that for most of the game. Taking a few marks would help substantially. 

[bluey 1,117]

I love the Weed, he’s been like a father to the young group.

Just requires a run of games, to gain confidence.

[Vineytime 854]

No strength, lack competitive killer instinct  and to slow, yes he tries hard and seems a lovely fella but it’s highly doubtful he will ever impact AFL level consistently from what we have seen over many years. 

[IRW 1,387]

On 7/1/2022 at 7:37 PM, illbarto said:

I always thought Hawkins was rubbish until a couple of years ago so I guess the Weid has a few years before I should pass my final judgement

Mr too ..Hawkins not Weid

[drysdale demon 4,837]

8 minutes ago, old dee said:

The best we can hope for is for him to provide a contest, he did that for most of the game. T

That is all he had to do

[Sir Why You Little 37,134]

8 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

That is all he had to do

Which he had a lot of trouble doing in the first half. He needs to put his body into the contest more, which to his credit was much better in the latter part of the game. 

Edited July 2, 2022 by Sir Why You Little

[Guest]

I’m in @old dee’s camp.

Weed battled well against a bloke with six centimetres and a fair few kilos on him in a position he normally doesn’t play. My hat goes off to him.

One he starts one grab marking and attacking packs with vigor, he is a regular selection.