Past Sam Naismith - delisted 2022

[Kennedy Parker]

Sam Naismith
An ACL rupture and a long list of complications wiped out Sam Naismith

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Sam Naismith

Age

32

Ht

205cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.9

2star

K

3.6

1star

HB

5.3

4star

CL

2.0

4star

HO

25.5

5star

D

9.5

2star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.0

1star

CL

3.0

4star

HO

26.5

5star

D

9.2

3star

K

3.2

2star

HB

6.0

4star

CL

1.4

4star

HO

25.4

5star

’s 2018 and 2019 seasons, fuelling the hunger of the chief Sydney Swans ruckman for a comeback 2020 campaign. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy product is an excellent tap ruckman who’s shown promising glimpses since being drafted in November 2012, particularly as Sydney powered towards the 2016 Grand Final. The New South Welshman had always worn the number 35 before switching to the number 10 for season 2020 in search of a fresh start.

Sam Naismith

24

Sam Naismith

Age

32

Ht

205cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.9

2star

K

3.6

1star

HB

5.3

4star

CL

2.0

4star

HO

25.5

5star

D

9.5

2star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.0

1star

CL

3.0

4star

HO

26.5

5star

D

9.2

3star

K

3.2

2star

HB

6.0

4star

CL

1.4

4star

HO

25.4

5star

DOB: 16 July 1992
DEBUT: 2014
DRAFT: #Undefined, 2015 Rookie Elevation
RECRUITED FROM: North Shore (NSW)

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[J_Moore]

Ah damn. Poor bloke.

 

[caesar88]

Just such shit luck for the big fella

Must have found out very recently as Horse seemed upbeat about him this time last week when asked.

Edit: if Horse was Rowbottom

 

[wills2g]

Oh that really sucks

 

[robbieando]

Graft Failure. Rehab program after surgery expected to be between 15 to 16 months. So out for all of next season.

 

[Kirkswan]

Well damn! Poor buggar... he just can't take a trick at the moment...

 

[TheMase]

Have to wonder if they knew about this at the mid season draft. Explains the selection of McAndrew.

Absolutely feel for him, poor bloke.

But, it must be the end of the road you’d think. Clearly his body just can’t handle the rigors of the AFL program.

I’d be surprised if we didn’t see him retire this time around.

 

[caesar88]

Still got his sense of humour!

 

[zyzzbruh]

Graft Failure. Rehab program after surgery expected to be between 15 to 16 months. So out for all of next season.

How tf do they only realise the graft has failed after 15 months??? Like what the actual.....

 

[Big Blood]

Damn. He's 29 and played 30 games. Someone up there doesn't like him.

 

[hairy biker]

How tf do they only realise the graft has failed after 15 months??? Like what the actual.....

Maybe because the graft only failed after 15 months?

According to the Swans statement he only 'reported instability in his knee following his second appearance at VFL level.'

 

[zyzzbruh]

Maybe because the graft only failed after 15 months?

According to the Swans statement he only 'reported instability in his knee following his second appearance at VFL level.'

Is it even still defined as a 'graft' following recovery? The initial graft is just a conduit for tissue and blood supply to develop into a new ACL.

From what I understand a failed graft means its failed sometime during his recovery (could've been well before the 15th month, especially since there wasn't a particular incident that caused his instability). Usually a re-rupture of an ACL is called exactly that, a rupture.

Even so, he was diagnosed 2 weeks after reporting instability. That's concerning in itself.

 

[BruceFromBalnarring]

Utterly gutted for the man.

 

[WillHayward]

Played 30 games more than most!
Gave it his best shot.
Should be proud of himself.

 

[Superstar swan]

Looks like the rumours were true

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Devastating should really reconsider another knee reco and think about your mobility in your elder years.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Have to wonder if they knew about this at the mid season draft. Explains the selection of McAndrew.

Absolutely feel for him, poor bloke.

But, it must be the end of the road you’d think. Clearly his body just can’t handle the rigors of the AFL program.

I’d be surprised if we didn’t see him retire this time around.

Drafting a young ruck was the right decision even if he stayed fit.

 

[mtooler]

Very sorry for the big guy. I had a lot of belief he could have been good at AFL with a clear run at it.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

just rotten luck

 

[Caj]

Whoever signed him up before he’s even played a game this year should be sacked

ridiculous list management decision

Feel sorry for Sam as he seems like a really nice fella, but blind Freddy could see this (or something similar) coming

Reiterate someone should be sacked for that

 

[Parky79]

Unlucky, but makes me wonder why we re signed him recently. Great by the club, but does rob us of a player on list again!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Feel for the bloke never like to see injuries we are fortunate we have Hickey at least

 

[rebeti]

Unlucky, but makes me wonder why we re signed him recently. Great by the club, but does rob us of a player on list again!

Rotten luck ,but I believe we can put Sam on the rookie list,then place him on the long term injury list and pick a replacement.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Rotten luck ,but I believe we can put Sam on the rookie list,then place him on the long term injury list and pick a replacement.

Wish we could de list and then re rookie. Who knows though

 

[Banyo Bloods]

That’s terrible news.

Sinclair might have been given a life line as a result. For the sad loss Naismith has had in his personal life to just not get a break for his own career is cruel.

Wish him luck in yet another rehab.

Hope he and the club can come to a mutual decision for the best for both parties.

 

[Parky79]

Maybe explains taking another Ruck in MSD