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

[Jimmy's Hot Dogs]

I'm with Sam Mitchell as well as the best dual sided player.

Sam Wright is developing nicely.

 

[Artichoke]

I believe Sam Wright is good on both sides of his body by either hand or foot. And that is a rarity in todays game.

Being a triple-dan green belt in fujitsu, it was always impressed upon me that you must be skilled on both sides of the body to the stage that you are ambiguous. If you don't know which leg you are going to attack with next, how is your opponent supposed to know? And this applies to Sammy Wright. Don't be surprised if Sammy is right up there at the business end of the season, where eagles fear to tread.

 

[ShinbonerBaz]

On a totally unrelated topic, how good is his swagger and 'come at me' demeanour been this year?

Something we've really missed for god knows how long.

Sam takes no shite, got a feeling that if the timing was right (a grand final), Sam would not hold back...

 

[tazaa]

im gonna fall for it..
calm down gents!

 

[Higgins2Waite]

he has improved out of sight, and getting over his early injuries definitely helped. I thought I made the mistake of getting the #19 jumper when young jack had it, only to see wright take over when simpson handed over his. But I'm stoked that wright has turned out to be a quality player with loads of potential!

 

[The Chiefton]

Heath Scotland is an excellent kick on either side of his body as well.

 

[mark73]

Sam takes no shite, got a feeling that if the timing was right (a grand final), Sam would not hold back...

I'm sure he wouldn't but at this stage he'd probably be held back. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. I want to be a premiership fan (again), not a happy to be a runner up one like a few clubs do perennially.

 

[Wells Now Williams Fan]

Sam Mitchell>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Others !!!

Simple as that.

 

[Long Live the King]

Wellsy goes ok.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Wellsy goes ok.

Yeah, I like his style better than Wright's off both feet. Looks effortless.

 

[Roosurgence]

Pathetic!

Embley is making you look like a fool!!!!

 

[EnglishKangaFan]

Bad call.... Several need subbing

 

[year of the roo]

Doesn't look right to me. Not sure what's wrong with him but his form before missing that game last week had been superb. Tarrant was junk and deserved to go.

 

[macka11]

Doesn't look right to me. Not sure what's wrong with him but his form before missing that game last week had been superb. Tarrant was junk and deserved to go.

Why did he miss last week??

 

[Hard_to_Beat]

He was rubbish and his lack of pace is found wanting when we are under pressure.

 

[THE MOEMAN]

i think he missed last week because of tightness in his leg/hammy and he was also ill.
Probably should have not played today but we needed our best 22 out there

 

[Roosurgence]

He was rubbish and his lack of pace is found wanting when we are under pressure.

Hw was worse than rubbish, he was a total embarrasment.

The kid has talent so not all is lost.

Anthony and McMillan on the other hand are as useless as **** on a bull!

 

[R00StaR]

Our INs were all out of sorts (Wells, Grima and Wright). But we had to roll the dice, they've been best 22 all year.

 

[Benno_900]

i think he missed last week because of tightness in his leg/hammy and he was also ill.
Probably should have not played today but we needed our best 22 out there

Wright is far from a lock in the team.

He was shit (as was 19 others). No excuses.

 

[Dingster]

Wright has enjoyed a fantastic year and collected a few big scalps. I'm looking forward to a huge 2013 from Sammy.

 

[Bigeasy]

He was rubbish and his lack of pace is found wanting when we are under pressure.

That's a bit harsh. He got caught out a few times. Our Mids didn't pick up their men. It was a free for all into our forward line.

 

[Ahern2Boof]

Does anybody think Wright can play a role for us in the midfield at some stage in his career, or is he destined to be a Mr Fix It man either in the backline or up forward? Think, if he bulked up a bit, his class, poise and balance could be quite handy in the congestion, not to mention spotting up the likes of Taz, Lachie and Curran on the lead.

 

[gustev]

Needs to be traded to the bummers for a couple of pre-seasons. Then get him back in 2015.

 

[NiceCunnington]

Classic photo when he first got here. He looks so much different now.

He's my tip to be a big improver this year. Very excited about what he might become.

Does anybody think Wright can play a role for us in the midfield at some stage in his career, or is he destined to be a Mr Fix It man either in the backline or up forward? Think, if he bulked up a bit, his class, poise and balance could be quite handy in the congestion, not to mention spotting up the likes of Taz, Lachie and Curran on the lead.

Possibly. He's dominated VFL games playing on the wing.

 

[Kimbo]

For those who've asked or commented on Sammy Wright's weight, you might be interested...

Rebounding Roo adds weight to frame by Nick Bowen

First I've read of the foot problem, but good to know this is his first pre-season on a full weights program.