Past #19: Sam Wright - "Mr September" - retiring from AFL in Round 20 - thanks Slammin' Sam

[DarwinRoo]

Yep, did well except for trying to take that mark

The one he actually took?

 

[Wombat77]

The one he actually took?

It would have been paid to a forward.

Sammy did good last night. When he's given a role to keep a player out of the game he usually does good. Goddard and Stevie J are examples of that.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Dat tackle though, sublime and inspiring.

 

[Unity-28]

The one he actually took?

i was going ape when that wasnt paid! it was either a mark, or chopping if the arms...neither were paid, goal to the pee and poo!

oh, sammy did very well last night.
LA, sorry mate, i dont like criticising our own, but NO MORE!

 

[Moti]

Definitely a yard quicker this year. Fighting with a few though when all are available.

 

[TheBuzz]

Upon review I think not paying that mark was the right call by the ump, but was happy to see the way he went for it.

Saying his game was very good to excellent is probably overstating it, but he was solid enough & should build confidence from that.

 

[Mullett]

What a tackle Sammy... I retract all previous statements about you son...

 

[gustev]

Has natural class. Hopefully can get the basics consistently Wright so he can stay in. The polish will come back if he gives himself a chance.

 

[LB2Snake]

Had his arm not only chopped but ripped off the ball. Took that grab and was robbed. His field kicking is beautiful, hopefully this is his watershed game.

 

[Ahern2Boof]

Is there anyone better on our list on both sides of their body?

 

[Wells Now Williams Fan]

Geeez he was good last night.

Unlike that number 42 bloke anyway !!!

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Is there anyone better on our list on both sides of their body?

Mate you're joking arent you?

he shuts out the best small forward in the comp. But he was terrible with ball in hand. Terrible.

 

[Ahern2Boof]

Mate you're joking arent you?

he shuts out the best small forward in the comp. But he was terrible with ball in hand. Terrible.

The fact is he can turn on both sides of his body and kick 50m. Not many on our list can do that.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

The fact is he can turn on both sides of his body and kick 50m. Not many on our list can do that.

That's handy. Problem is he can't hit a target on any side of his body.

 

[Ahern2Boof]

Poor kid. Has a great game and people still try and bash him.

 

[murray wrensted]

Poor kid. Has a great game and people still try and bash him.

There are a few players that our "supporters" hang on making mistakes, pretty average really. If he keeps playing that kind of footy, they'll move onto the next one.

 

[andana]

The Age had him in the bests.

 

[Kimbo]

Good solid game from Sammy. I've got a soft spot for the kid and would hate to see him delisted; it'd be like losing a family member. Here's hoping it builds his confidence and he continues to improve each week.

 

[Jack Reacher]

Back it up Sam.

 

[Kimbo]

Back it up Sam.

Back off Jack.

 

[RobZombie]

Is there anyone better on our list on both sides of their body?

Don't think so. Basti and Cunners the only ones close I would think.

 

[Ahern2Boof]

Don't think so. Basti and Cunners the only ones close I would think.

Wells?

 

[Winter]

Best game ever??

Close, Bruest is the top small forward in the comp and was well held for most of the game.

 

[RobZombie]

Wells?

Maybe. Still think wright is the only one who looks like he doesn't care which foot he has to kick on.

 

[Roosurgence]

Are we watching different games? He made me genuinely scared when he had the ball. Was very good defensively.

Yep excellent defensively, but continues to torch it by foot.

But played his role last night with intensity, so can't be to critical.