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Simon Goodwin has confirmed in his press conference that Sam Weideman will return for Sundays game against Carlton. What are we expecting from him? Will he rotate between ruck and forward? What kind of performances/ what's required of him over the next 1-2 weeks to try and cement a place in the side? 

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    I think his aim has to be play so well it somehow pushes the others out. Brown/Jackson in particular - but they've both been great in my opinion.

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    Embraced by his Team Mates , i think we will all be shocked.

    Especially the "MFCSS heavy hitters Brigade"

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    You would think Tmac and Weed will share ruck duties while rotating at CHF.

    Tmac might even play some minutes on a wing to get a different look at it, create a mismatch.

    Another angle might be if Carl get a run on to drop in as defensive coverage and tuck right in from a wing position.

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    Say what you want about his career to date, he clearly has the right tools to become one of the better key forwards and is vital to the longevity of our premiership window. 

    I reckon we're about to the see the best of SW yet ... 

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    Great news, what I am looking for is his ability to consistently replicate his VFL form at AFL level, if he does, he'll be there all year.

    Hopefully there was been lots of fwd synergy work going on at training for the three of them.  

     

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    Looking forward to some Weed and Weit match ups just to trip the tongues of the commentary team.

    This may be one of those blessing in disguise moments where we get to try out the Brown+McDonald+Weideman forward line without too much angst as we are bringing in a tall to replace a tall.

    Can also see Gawn getting back to defence more than going forward with that set-up, which will be a nice comfort to young Petty.

    As for Jackson's return in a few weeks, I don't have any problem with him being the world's tallest utility but there's not that many players 'demanding to be dropped' just now. On the other hand, he puts selection pressure on just about anyone anywhere on the ground.

    We'll just have to see how it all goes, but I feel uncomfortably comfortable.

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      On 13/05/2021 at 03:36, Nasher said:

    I'll never be able to bring myself to chant Weed like that at the footy. Reminds me too much of that ugly bastard Wayne Weidemann who played for Adelaide, and later Burnie in the local Tassie league when I was a kid.

    Wayne Weidemann | Adelaide Football Club

    Aaaaarrgghh

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    Mark Williams has a very high opinion of him . In a pre season interview he said he reminded him of a young Treadre . In the same interview he said Kosi reminded him of a young Wanganeen . I have a high opinon of Mark . He and Yze are our best new additions to the club .

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      On 13/05/2021 at 04:24, Craig Hutchinson said:

    Mark Williams has a very high opinion of him . In a pre season interview he said he reminded him of a young Treadre . In the same interview he said Kosi reminded him of a young Wanganeen . I have a high opinon of Mark . He and Yze are our best new additions to the club .

    In Chocco we trust @Craig Hutchinson

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    He doesn't mind the nick name at all but it does refer to the colour of his skin .

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    ...there's even a new buzz in the rooms. I can hear it from up here, so i'm coming down to be part of it...

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      On 13/05/2021 at 03:36, Nasher said:

    I'll never be able to bring myself to chant Weed like that at the footy.

    That’s not the only reason you wouldn’t wanna yell out “WEEED” at the footy. ?

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      On 13/05/2021 at 04:09, Nasher said:

    If he plays well, it'll be interesting to see what happens once Jackson is fit.  I don't think it's implausible that he holds Jackson out when both are available, in the same way others have held him out. 

    It's totally implausible.... Jackson will be back as soon as he is fit. As to who goes out, I'd say in will be dependent on form but either Brown or Weideman.

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    Goody looked unconvinced in the presser. I'd say Sam is gonna need to perform very well, very consistently to keep a spot in the team this season other than be necessity through injury...

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      On 13/05/2021 at 05:01, Grr-owl said:

    Goody looked unconvinced in the presser. I'd say Sam is gonna need to perform very well, very consistently to keep a spot in the team this season other than be necessity through injury...

    Yep it is all up to Sam now. Has his chance and MUST take it. Time to perform Sam for yours and teams sake.

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      On 13/05/2021 at 03:45, Little Goffy said:

    Looking forward to some Weed and Weit match ups just to trip the tongues of the commentary team.

    This may be one of those blessing in disguise moments where we get to try out the Brown+McDonald+Weideman forward line without too much angst as we are bringing in a tall to replace a tall.

    Can also see Gawn getting back to defence more than going forward with that set-up, which will be a nice comfort to young Petty.

    As for Jackson's return in a few weeks, I don't have any problem with him being the world's tallest utility but there's not that many players 'demanding to be dropped' just now. On the other hand, he puts selection pressure on just about anyone anywhere on the ground.

    We'll just have to see how it all goes, but I feel uncomfortably comfortable.

    I have become comfortably numb waiting for the Weed's promise.

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    I am going to say Weeeeed every time he gets the ball on Sunday . I will be near the cheer squad and will make sure they hear me .

    Thanks Gonzo and Nasher .Great idea !!!!!

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    No pressure....

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