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

31

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

31

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)

Sam Naismith | AFL

Follow Sam Naismith's progress through AFL

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[sataris]

It is a shame as Naismith did have the ability. He would have been a top 10 ruckman in the AFL if not for injuries.

Press 'X' to doubt.

 

[Callipygian]

I'm about to embarrass myself... Are Port Melbourne our traditional foes or allies? I think whichever it is Williamstown is the opposite. Or am I totally barking up the wrong tree? [I'm not from Melbourne and I didn't grow up with footy.]

 

[RUNVS]

I'm about to embarrass myself... Are Port Melbourne our traditional foes or allies? I think whichever it is Williamstown is the opposite. Or am I totally barking up the wrong tree? [I'm not from Melbourne and I didn't grow up with footy.]

Werent Port Melbourne the VFL club that the Swans were traditionally aligned with?

 

[The King!]

It is a shame as Naismith did have the ability. He would have been a top 10 ruckman in the AFL if not for injuries.

wouldn't even be our number one ruck if fit

 

[hairy biker]

I'm about to embarrass myself... Are Port Melbourne our traditional foes or allies? I think whichever it is Williamstown is the opposite. Or am I totally barking up the wrong tree? [I'm not from Melbourne and I didn't grow up with footy.]

Long generally friendly relationship between Port Melbourne & South Melbourne.
Essentially neighbouring suburbs, both now in the City of Port Phillip.
Although it is believed that Port were excluded from joining the VFL when it was set up due to it's rivalry and physical proximity to South. (South were a founder member).
Port played in the VFA and South in the (then) VFL. (Later the VFA became the now VFl and the VFL became the AFL).
Three of our Brownlow Medallists (Peter Bedford, Fred Goldsmith & Bobby Skilton) all played with Port at various stages of their careers.
A fourth (Barry Round) actually had a very successful post Swans career as captain-coach of Williamstown.
Williamstown more a rival of Port rather than ourselves, due to both playing in the VFA.

There was also a period in the early 2000s when the Swans & Port were aligned and a certain number of Swans reserve players were permitted to play with Port in the then VFL to gain higher level football.

 

[Callipygian]

Long generally friendly relationship between Port Melbourne & South Melbourne.
Essentially neighbouring suburbs, both now in the City of Port Phillip.
Although it is believed that Port were excluded from joining the VFL when it was set up due to it's rivalry and physical proximity to South. (South were a founder member).
Port played in the VFA and South in the (then) VFL. (Later the VFA became the now VFl and the VFL became the AFL).
Three of our Brownlow Medallists (Peter Bedford, Fred Goldsmith & Bobby Skilton) all played with Port at various stages of their careers.
A fourth (Barry Round) actually had a very successful post Swans career as captain-coach of Williamstown.
Williamstown more a rival of Port rather than ourselves, due to both playing in the VFA.

There was also a period in the early 2000s when the Swans & Port were aligned and a certain number of Swans reserve players were permitted to play with Port in the then VFL to gain higher level football.

Thanks so much for explaining! I think that's exactly why bells were ringing for me - albeit distantly and hazily. Very helpful.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Fast forward to the 40 second mark. Didn't know he had it in him.

VFL Showreel, R1: Sam Naismith highlights

Enjoy Sam Naismith's standout VFL performance for Richmond

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For those who haven’t seen it, check these highlights from Crayfish’s last VFL game. Check his cracking goal at the 40:second mark. Seems to be as popular at the Tiges as he was with us and the Borough.