Delisted #41: Will Hams - Delisted - 28/10

[Yoda_]

swans at the scg in the wet...

They clearly rate him, that is the baptism of fire if you're an inside midfielder.

couldnt have asked for a bigger initiation. Respect the kid for trying to dust off that big hit and keep going but his body simply wouldnt allow him.

 

[Vander18]

couldnt have asked for a bigger initiation. Respect the kid for trying to dust off that big hit and keep going but his body simply wouldnt allow him.

That was Carlton no? Scotland got him from memory.

 

[Old Campaigner]

Yeah he headbutted Scotland (with predictable results lol), helped create a 50/50 ball which we won and then Melksham or someone goaled as a result.

 

[Zach Package]

Yeah it was Carlton.

I think he only had one handball against the swans, looked a bit out of his depth to be honest trying to come on at half time and impact the game when we were playing so badly

 

[Zach Package]

Red and Black Preview, #41, Will Hams

Will switches play

Will Hams

Age: 19

Height: 180cms

Weight: 71kgs

Games: 2

Position: Midfield/Utility

Fantasy Relevance: Watchlist

Look Out For: Reckless attack on the footy, Hair, hair, long beautiful hair.

Hams is almost the footballer who was never meant to be, he’s a bit short, a bit light, not that quick and doesn’t have incredible skills, but he’s close enough, and what he lacks, he makes up for in effort, aggression and simply trying his guts out.

Will made 2 appearances in the green vest in 2013 that were highlighted by a handful of touches and one extraordinary effort against Carlton to set up a crucial goal for Jake Melksham.

His knack for throwing himself into every contest like it’s his last is quickly winning fans amongst Essendon supporters, and his popularity will only continue to grow as he develops his game. His skills lack a little refinement, but that will come with time and training.

What to expect in 2014: Having played all over the ground at times last year, Hams will be looking to put his stamp on a permanent midfield spot in the VFL in 2014. Expect the former Gippsland Power player to start this year as he finished the last one, hard tackles and hard running promise to be a feature of his game yet again.

Look for Hams to be a real link player, bobbing up all over the ground and getting multiple possessions in a chain of play to transition the ball from defence to attack, not unlike what Brent Stanton has been doing for so long.

 

[katana]

hopefully Will Switches Play for many years to come.

 

[Zach Package]

Willba has opted for surgery as his persistent hip problem wasn't healing. Apparently a psoas tendon problem, what a bizarre injury to have.

This year is basically lost, he hasn't done any training for 2 and a half months. A bit more company for the Browne dogg in the rehab group i guess

 

[Doss]

Willba has opted for surgery as his persistent hip problem wasn't healing. Apparently a psoas tendon problem, what a bizarre injury to have.

This year is basically lost, he hasn't done any training for 2 and a half months. A bit more company for the Browne dogg in the rehab group i guess

No chance of him getting back late in the season?

 

[Zach Package]

No chance of him getting back late in the season?

Possibly, but what the hell do I know? I thought he was on track for a VFL return last week.

ESSENDON has been dealt a double blow, with Nick Kommer and Will Hams needing surgery.

Kommer had a impressive debut last year and played 19 games but he is yet to return this season because of a knee injury.

Hams, who played two games last year, has gone under the knife to repair a psoas tendon in his midriff.

"With Nick, he has been really chronic with patella tendonitis which we rarely operate on," club doctor Bruce Reid told the Essendon website.

"But he's had a very successful operation."

Reid added that Hams had been unable to train for 10 weeks and the Bombers "bit the bullet" by opting for surgery, rather than wait until the end of the season.

"We need to look long-term with both of them," he said.

It is unclear when either player will be ready to play again, with Essendon reporting the duo will be unable to train for several weeks.

After a promising start to the season, Essendon sits 11th and have the bye this weekend before facing Richmond at the MCG next Saturday.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-05-21/two-bombers-down

It's a shame, because more grunt and someone who attacks the pill and the man like a crazy person would be handy right now

 

[yaco55]

This means that we will have 3 more rookie upgrades after the free one in Round 11. I suggest that if the season goes pear-shaped in the next four weeks, that all rookies will be upgraded.

 

[eth-dog]

So with those three out for the season, do we give Will a 1 year extension?

 

[daffo]

Sucks for him. Get Will right for 2015.

 

[Zach Package]

So with those three out for the season, do we give Will a 1 year extension?

Given draft sanctions, absolutely, much better than pick 85 or something.

Having said that I would anyway, there's a lot to work with with hammer

 

[Mrs Mercuri]

So with those three out for the season, do we give Will a 1 year extension?

If browne can be given another year then surely Hams will too.

 

[BrunoV]

So with those three out for the season, do we give Will a 1 year extension?

I don't see why not. He played some very good footy last year, runs hard, tackles hard and basically does everything we want our players to do.

I would be stunned if he wasn't on the list.

 

[Kakkle]

New contract is in the works

 

[Zach Package]

Has also chopped the luscious locks.

I reckon he could have really pressured Howlett and Jackson Merrett for a spot this year

 

[Kong]

The coaches love him.

I've been told he would've been playing most weeks this year, had it not been for injury.

 

[Zach Package]

Have heard he's having a really rough time of it of late with some family stuff which may have put a new contract on the backburner for the moment.

I'd give him another 2 years anyway, but the club really should stick with him through all of this and give him another deal

 

[Yoda_]

Have heard he's having a really rough time of it of late with some family stuff which may have put a new contract on the backburner for the moment.

I'd give him another 2 years anyway, but the club really should stick with him through all of this and give him another deal

Hope its other stuff and not the ASADAsaga getting between he and his family.

Was Sarah his mum? (to soon?)

 

[Zach Package]

Hope its other stuff and not the ASADAsaga getting between he and his family.

Was Sarah his mum? (to soon?)

I'm obviously not close to it but it doesn't sound like it's got anything to do with that

 

[BrunoV]

I'm obviously not close to it but it doesn't sound like it's got anything to do with that

Hams wasn't at the club in 2012.

 

[Zach Package]

Hams wasn't at the club in 2012.

And that is clearly something I missed

But yeah, other issues afoot that could potentially explain why he hasn't had his contract renewed as yet

 

[TheFrenchCut]

And that is clearly something I missed

But yeah, other issues afoot that could potentially explain why he hasn't had his contract renewed as yet

As in he's preoccupied so he'll sign later, or not sure if he'll sign? I rate him pretty highly and am always keen on Sloane Clones.

 

[Zach Package]

As in he's preoccupied so he'll sign later, or not sure if he'll sign? I rate him pretty highly and am always keen on Sloane Clones.

As in it could potentially be preoccupied at the moment and that could potentially be holding up him signing a deal, but I have no idea if he's been presented with a deal or not. And just as I say this i find that it's also been posted on blitz, so I may as well scrap the obtuse rubbish and be out with it.

Will's dad died last week, which is obviously unspeakably tragic and I can't even begin to contemplate what he's going through, but footy would probably not be front of mind right now and rightly so.