Delisted #10: Sam Weideman - Delisted. Thanks for your efforts, Sam! 18/10

[VelvetSledge]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2025
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 36, Milanista28

 

[VelvetSledge]

Did they have training today? Article says main training is tomorrow

Whoops, yesterday. Didn't look in any discomfort. Big test will be tomorrow

 

[Vindicater]

Will be good to see how he goes as the second ruck option.

 

[Megabattimus]

Will be good to see how he goes as the second ruck option.

He'll get smashed.

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[Vander18]

As clear as day, he is not competitive enough to play the forward/second ruck role. He never was with Melbourne, he isn’t now. He’ll tease occasionally (see round 1) but he just doesn’t have the appetite for it.

That said, surely we trial him in defence? I’d be dropping him to VFL and making that switch ASAP. Has size that only Stewart can match on our list amongst other KD prospects.

 

[andleanback]

As clear as day, he is not competitive enough to play the forward/second ruck role. He never was with Melbourne, he isn’t now. He’ll tease occasionally (see round 1) but he just doesn’t have the appetite for it.

That said, surely we trial him in defence? I’d be dropping him to VFL and making that switch ASAP. Has size that only Stewart can match on our list amongst other KD prospects.

I’d be giving him most of this season to find out if he can show something as a forward. But I agree with you, never been a huge fan due his lack of competitiveness and he’s got poor hands.

 

[ant555]

Think I may wait until I make any calls. His consistency was an issue at Melbourne but after 2 games not enough sample size.

 

[bennyg12]

As David King said : No shower required for Weideman

 

[Lore]

 

[HirdyLannister]

I don't know if he will make it or not, but I want to see Weids have a good 3 month uninterrupted block at football which he didn't get at the Dees and so far hasn't got at Essendon

 

[Foxx]

His 1 wood and only club is his defensive pressure. Tackling and pressure when we don't have the ball is great. His marking and aerial contests are poor, and that's a real problem given he doesn't impact much on the outside or up the ground either.
He seems to be unsure and loses confidence easily.
There's something there. Needs to string 5 good games together to believe in himself imo.

 

[Vander18]

I don't know if he will make it or not, but I want to see Weids have a good 3 month uninterrupted block at football which he didn't get at the Dees and so far hasn't got at Essendon

There is a reason why the Dees never gave him that extended opportunity.

Variable output is one thing, variable effort/physicality/competitiveness is another and that’s been his his issue for years now. His disappearing act v. Saints suggests it’s not resolved.

He’s not an AFL level forward - let’s cut our losses now and try him in defence at VFL for a few weeks. I will be completely unsurprised if he then emerges as a competent key defender (and we need one with his size).

 

[Zephyr Effekt]

Anybody find Healy's comments regarding the concussion a bit *ed up, like it was Weideman's fault.

 

[eth-dog]

Anybody find Healy's comments regarding the concussion a bit *ed up, like it was Weideman's fault.

Gerard Healy is very stupid, so I wouldn't pay any attention to him.

 

[cobra land]

There is a reason why the Dees never gave him that extended opportunity.

Variable output is one thing, variable effort/physicality/competitiveness is another and that’s been his his issue for years now. His disappearing act v. Saints suggests it’s not resolved.

He’s not an AFL level forward - let’s cut our losses now and try him in defence at VFL for a few weeks. I will be completely unsurprised if he then emerges as a competent key defender (and we need one with his size).

Totally agree, would love to see him tried down back where he's not leading at the ball carrier, he tends to run under the ball a bit.

Maybe he'd be more suited to reading the ball in flight rather than on a lead a bit like Hurley when he played forward.

 

[Zephyr Effekt]

Gerard Healy is very stupid, so I wouldn't pay any attention to him.

Still a really weird take despite his stupidity.

 

[Foxx]

Totally agree, would love to see him tried down back where he's not leading at the ball carrier, he tends to run under the ball a bit.

Maybe he'd be more suited to reading the ball in flight rather than on a lead a bit like Hurley when he played forward.

There is a reason why the Dees never gave him that extended opportunity.

Variable output is one thing, variable effort/physicality/competitiveness is another and that’s been his his issue for years now. His disappearing act v. Saints suggests it’s not resolved.

He’s not an AFL level forward - let’s cut our losses now and try him in defence at VFL for a few weeks. I will be completely unsurprised if he then emerges as a competent key defender (and we need one with his size).

He's even less equipped to be a defender. But may as well give it a try.

 

[bombreys]

Does he have to automatically miss next week with the concussion rule..?

 

[eth-dog]

Does he have to automatically miss next week with the concussion rule..?

Yes

 

[bombreys]

Yes

Cheers

 

[faible]

Cheers

That's if he failed the concussion test and it wasn't just precautionary which some teams have done before.

 

[Don Won]

That's if he failed the concussion test and it wasn't just precautionary which some teams have done before.

Both Scott and Mahoney seemed to rule him out post match, but it remains slightly possible that the medical staff had not given them all the info… albeit unlikely

 

[faible]

Both Scott and Mahoney seemed to rule him out post match, but it remains slightly possible that the medical staff had not given them all the info… albeit unlikely

We seem to be pretty conservative with injury management this year, so would make sense if they gave him a week off if it's at all possible he was concussed. We're not playing for a top-four spot where every game and win might matter.

 

[bombreys]

That's if he failed the concussion test and it wasn't just precautionary which some teams have done before.

I’ve absolutely no idea how those tests and rules work. I think we’ll rest him this week, almost certainly.

 

[faible]

I’ve absolutely no idea how those tests and rules work. I think we’ll rest him this week, almost certainly.

The injury report had him as concussed, so mandatory 12 days out.

I think sometimes whatever test they use (SCAT5 I think) the players don't necessarily fail it on the day but can be pulled as a precaution if the doctor thinks something isn't right. Failing it doesn't mean you're definitely concussed but it's highly likely you are, whereas passing it doesn't mean you're not concussed.

https://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/Respect%20and%20Responsibility/SCAT5.pdf

The diagnosis of a concussion is a clinical judgment, made by a medical professional. The SCAT5 should NOT be used by itself to make, or exclude, the diagnosis of concussion. An athlete may have a concussion even if their SCAT5 is “normal”

SCORING ON THE SCAT5 SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A STAND-ALONE METHOD TO DIAGNOSE CONCUSSION, MEASURE RECOVERY OR MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT AN ATHLETE’S READINESS TO RETURN TO COMPETITION AFTER CONCUSSION.

 

[Lore]

Will train fully and cleared to play after concussion

Essendon could be buoyed by the potential return of key forward Sam Weideman

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Sam Weideman

Age

27

Ht

197cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.6

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

4.9

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

1.5

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.3

2star

HB

2.8

2star

M

3.8

4star

T

0.5

1star

G

1.8

5star

D

9.2

3star

K

3.6

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

0.4

3star

G

1.2

4star

for Tuesday's Anzac Day clash with Collingwood.

The key forward has been cleared of any symptoms following a nasty concussion sustained in Essendon's round four fixture against GWS.

GM of Performance Daniel McPherson says Weideman is looming to be available for selection this week.

"Sam's been cleared of any concussion symptoms," McPherson said.

"He'll train fully this week and will be available for selection provided he gets through the week with no issues."

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