Deserved another chance. He’s taken his bad year on the chin and ready to move on to right things. If delisted I’m sure some another club would have picked him up cheaply and got a bargain. 

Edited September 23, 20213 yr by John Crow Batty

Strange. 

Ben Brown signed for four years with us and TMac extended his deal for 2 more. There’s our key forwards set for two years (unless one loses form).

I can’t see him getting a game in the back line (especially with Tomlinson coming back).

Dogga has back up ruck nailed down.

Are there moves going on behind the scenes regarding other players we don’t know about? All the credit in the world to the kid to back himself to get back into the starting 22, but a little bit more clarity to the logic of the move besides the typical guff about ‘loving the club’ would be nice.

Edited September 23, 20213 yr by Colin B. Flaubert

 

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Credit to him, hasn’t had the year he hoped for but I don’t think even our most optimistic supporters would have anticipated the year we have had.

 

I think his unfortunate timing with the injury was the only thing that stopped him being a big contributor this year. 
 

As others have mentioned, there is no chance we remain injury free again in 2022, this year has been extraordinary on that front. He will get chances, let’s hope he grabs them and our three KPF’s push each other to continue on in 2022

Wasn't far off.
Missed a few shots which opened the door.
Could see in his face he knew he was letting his chance slip to Brown.
If Brown or Tmac drop off for whatever reason Weid will be there play his role.
Obviously loves the environment if he's willing to take a pay cut rather than chase more coin elsewhere.

 

Edited September 23, 20213 yr by Fork 'em

56 minutes ago, Colin B. Flaubert said:

Strange. 

Ben Brown signed for four years with us and TMac extended his deal for 2 more. There’s our key forwards set for two years (unless one loses form).

I can’t see him getting a game in the back line (especially with Tomlinson coming back).

Dogga has back up ruck nailed down.

Are there moves going on behind the scenes regarding other players we don’t know about? All the credit in the world to the kid to back himself to get back into the starting 22, but a little bit more clarity to the logic of the move besides the typical guff about ‘loving the club’ would be nice.

He is there to cover injuries or form slumps. Him being there puts pressure on Brown and Tmac to perform or they lose their spot. This is a good thing for the club. 

Great news. Very happy with this.

9 hours ago, Pollyanna said:

Schache playing in the GF and Marshall played last week in the PF, but no interest in Weid - world has gone crazy ....

12 months ago we couldn’t give TMac or ANB away and we picked up Ben Brown from the $2 bin. The footy world has no imagination. If the stock market was as volatile as football player value, the world would go in to a GFC every other day.

@Colin B. FlaubertFrom the sounds of it the good options were drying up so it was down to him throwing himself into the DFA market place or going for a bit of certainty and back himself to force his way in. For us, it gives us coverage and the knowledge that if one of Tommy or BBB have a form slump we can have Sam breathing down their necks to take their spot. If he’s signed on for a lower wage as well then it’s low risk. There’s been far worse than Sam we’ve kept on the list. 

Edited September 23, 20213 yr by Pates

 

Thanks Sam Weideman for choosing the mighty Demons going forward. Good luck Sam, shows what team first means.!!❤️💙

31 minutes ago, Nasher said:

12 months ago we couldn’t give TMac or ANB away and we picked up Ben Brown from the $2 bin. The footy world has no imagination. If the stock market was as volatile as football player value, the world would go in to a GFC every other day.

$2 bin.  Isn't he on $400k+?

10 hours ago, Deeko2 said:

The best thing that could have happened to Schache was give him a run behind the ball to get him some easy pill and a bit of confidence up.  I often wonder why we have never given Sam some development as a defender.

Schache went ok in defence and someone like Liam Jones has found his niche back there so I see no reason why Sam couldn't become a roll player here.  

It's clearly a tough gig getting the ball bombed on your head and continually getting out numbered as a forward.  Weitering tried up forward and looked ordinary, Moore has had his moments good and bad, Harris-Andrews gets lost up there.

So maybe going back and being one of those extra numbers would assist him.  Plus if he's not confident in the jukes he can just go the almighty fist.  I struggle to believe there are a lot of key defenders in the comp with more talent than Sam. 

I'd like to see the club developing this side of his game as well. 

 

Hard to see the powers-that-be disrupting a very solid defensive unit by “experimenting” with Sam as a defender, especially if Tomlinson is fit and ready at the start of preseason.   
 

I feel that Sam needs to continue to work on his marking confidence, which was good prior to 2019.  Something went wrong: was it just mental, just physical or a combination?  I trust our club to help him through this. 

9 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

Petty and Smith would be good options up forward. 

Petty has in my mind secured his place this year,to the surprise of many, in our defensive unit, and is heir apparent to Steve May as FB.  
 

Smith, if he ever regains and retains physical fitness, could be a Jack of all trades. 

On 9/14/2021 at 7:29 PM, rpfc said:

I’m sure there is interest but perhaps not at the terms desired. He should stay for two years and reach FA and give himself a chance to push out TMac or BBB.

1 hour ago, Jontee said:

$2 bin.  Isn't he on $400k+?

The cheapest possible AFL player is on 75k. 

Sensible list management. Who know how much longer McDonald amd Brown have as contributors. A two year deal is good for both parties.

Good work Sam. No need to rush his development or make him feel under pressure now that we have Ben Brown. It’s a smart move.

30 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Good work Sam. No need to rush his development or make him feel under pressure now that we have Ben Brown. It’s a smart move.

I think he'll playa lot of senior footy next year. Remember Tom was going to play wing so maybe next yr he does and Weed plays CHF.

1 hour ago, cantstandyasam said:

I think he'll playa lot of senior footy next year. Remember Tom was going to play wing so maybe next yr he does and Weed plays CHF.

TMc on wing?  In lieu of Brayshaw or Langdon?  🙄

I would be surprised.  

3 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Good work Sam. No need to rush his development or make him feel under pressure now that we have Ben Brown. It’s a smart move.

Is Sam ready yet 

Absolutely stoked with this. 

 

Good interview. He’s not happy with where he’s at but he wants to fight it out and be part of our success. Good for him. He has a good head on his shoulders and I’m confident he can play a role in this team. 

Good luck to TMac and BBB during the off-season. Weid is going to come hard. Really great interview and just seems so angry about what he hasn't achieved. We say this every year, but maybe next year is the one.