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

[Old Skool]

Slammin' Sammy was VERY good last night.

He was good. In fact all the boys in our defence were good considering the pressure they were under.

But will get a week.

Probably, but I'll be amazed if Hurley isn't pinged for the same thing.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

I must of been looking away from the TV at the time, what happened?

 

[year of the roo]

I didn't think it was even worth the 50m penalty. Assuming we are talking about the same incident..?

 

[boat13]

didnt see it myself at the ground, will have to look on the replay on telly this week. of course being pumped up for the seasons first game i decide to leave my glasses at home, had to squint all game.

but yeah he was pretty handy in defence, infact our all our backs werent too bad, kicking it out of defence is a whole nother story though

 

[Hunters Host #3]

He was good. In fact all the boys in our defence were good considering the pressure they were under.

Yep, Sammy was very good.

A consistent four quarter performance.

If only there were two of him, because I still think he is a wonderful exponent of the set shot and a natural forward, with a good understanding of positioning and leading patterns.

His 23 goals in 2010 with stints in the back-line that year as well, was no fluke. I hope BON doesn't consign him to the defence for the year, even though he has done a good job.

 

[Shermanator]

Should NOT get time for that.

He had already left the ground and was committed to spoiling Stanton, but at the last second must have realised he was too far from him to collect the arms, so braced himself for impact on Stanton's body instead.

Squib Stanton hits the ground as if a Qantas Airbus had landed on his back making the impact look 'report worthy'..

 

[Oneout Oneback]

Will only get better.

 

[Spitta09]

Stanton rivals Lindsay thomas as far as diving is concerned he went to ground as if he had been shot

 

[ThePezDispenser]

I didn't think it was even worth the 50m penalty. Assuming we are talking about the same incident..?

I found it odd a 50 was paid... He technically hadn't taken the mark yet, so a free should have been paid instead..

I guess that is what Brad was referring to about the 50's that come into play with reports...

 

[murray wrensted]

What I really like about Wright is that he can kick on both feet, we don't have many if any others that are equally proficient on both feet.

 

[The Chiefton]

Was he on Zaharakis? is so, Zaharakis beat him.

 

[hotham]

Which umpire reported Sam Wright ?

Ben Cunnington was off the ground for about 20 minutes because his face was cut open. Papers and radio are silent about this ? Does anyone know what happended ? I've sent an SMS to SEN, about this, but I'm not expecting it to be read out - Timmy is on this morning.

 

[Only Forwards]

What I really like about Wright is that he can kick on both feet, we don't have many if any others that are equally proficient on both feet.

Basti is dual footed isn't he?

 

[Zman1]

Hotham go to the thread re Cunnington and I have explained what happened to Cunners.

 

[shintemaster]

I found it odd a 50 was paid... He technically hadn't taken the mark yet, so a free should have been paid instead..

I guess that is what Brad was referring to about the 50's that come into play with reports...

Wait. The “Wright may get a week” talk has all been about that bump in a marking contest? I was honestly struggling to see how it was a 50. In the contest, not late no doubt worth a free kick but a report… And here I was thinking I missed the whole incident.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Yeah, not worthy of a report at all. No damage done and only fractionally late.

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Was he on Zaharakis? is so, Zaharakis beat him.

He went through a few players. I seem to recall him manning McVeigh more than a few times.

 

[andana]

Reported for charging.

 

[GarnerSmash]

Reported for charging.

Don't know why I'm surprised.

 

[snapperbowler]

Was Fletcher booked for making head high contact to Wells?

 

[grimface_87]

No problem with the 50m penalty, but this should not get weeks.

 

[grimface_87]

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[Twinkletoes]

Was Fletcher booked for making head high contact to Wells?

Nup, and I don't think he should be, as much as I went off my t***ies at the time (hoping for a 50 more than anything).

 

[adas]

nothing in it. wont get rubbed out.

 

[Sammya87]

No problem with the 50m penalty, but this should not get weeks.

Agreed, definitely not worthy of weeks, should be right to play GWS, would be a disgrace if he DID get a week