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

[ferball]

And thanks Sammy.

You're a heart and soul player.

 

[Marstermind]

He's done. If he was up for another game of footy he wouldn't be retiring.

Probably not the sort of guy to want to be gifted a game ahead of someone who deserves it more. Hope he's given some recognition on the night though.

 

[ferball]

That made me sad.

Thinking about it - big games... he was great in that 2015 prelim.

What could have been.

 

[ferball]

Probably not the sort of guy to want to be gifted a game ahead of someone who deserves it more. Hope he's given some recognition on the night though.

No, probably not. He's a good'un.

 

[Shermanator]

Sammy we will miss your cool head and silky skills.

Always u Mr September, thanks for the memories!

 

[archereleven]

Well done Slammin' Sammy!

Should be a dedicated kicking coach at the club. Not sure I can ever recall being nervous when he was seeking a target by either foot.

On SM-G975F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[shinboner magic]

Sam thanks for the memories.

From the start with that Tina Turner hairstyle with arms like a 12 yr old ( they stayed the same )
Started as a flanker with goal sense with duel sided skills then became a good rebounded from the back half.

Your seem like a gem of guy and you’re a winner in my eyes.

Shinboner

 

[Wayne Campbell]

All the best Sammy

Was one of my favourite players - where are we going to find another dual sided intercepting half back flanker? And with a sense of humour to boot. 'That' intercept in the EF will make a great story for years to come.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Sad news but it was always coming. Cheers Sam.

A new era has started.

 

[Groucho]

Thanks Sam. You were one of the good ones

 

[Orange Peanut]

Just a fanboi shot I took before the Maj comeback game. He was still a great player to watch, especially at Arden St.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Had a feeling it was coming, but sad to see it happen.

Sadly never got back to pre-injury form, was a debilitating injury to pick up when he did.

All the best in the future Sammy, you will be well and truly missed.

 

[The Other Dean]

It's pretty much all been said. (And well said, too, might I add. Nice work.)

Sad news. Genuinely thought he'd make it back this year. Seems I was wrong. Which sucks. (Not the being wrong part, but the bit where we don't get to see Sammy going around for us anymore.)

Glad he'll be forever remembered for that mark, but hopefully at the same time North and opposition supporters alike will remember him as being so much more than that. Very talented lockdown defender who went about his job with minimum fuss and maximum class.

Onya, Sam. May post-footy life treat you well.

 

[ferball]

Sammy we will miss your cool head and silky skills.

Always u Mr September, thanks for the memories!

Mr September



Too right. Someone should put that in the title when this thread moves on.

Twinkletoes, King Corey, Flawed Genius, The Filth Wizard - you know it makes sense.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Mr September



Too right. Someone should put that in the title when this thread moves on.

Twinkletoes, King Corey, Flawed Genius, The Filth Wizard - you know it makes sense.

Done, while all eyes are upon it. Great idea ferbs and a perfectly apt nickname for the bloke Shermanator.

 

[ferball]

Best mods on BF.

 

[Jimmy's Hot Dogs]

Best mods on BF.

Suck




+1

 

[King Corey]

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Just a fanboi shot I took before the Maj comeback game. He was still a great player to watch, especially at Arden St.

Got a bit ahead of himself though. Clearly saying "no photographs please" to you there.

 

[D23D]

Why can't we give him a farewell game this Friday night?

Is dropping JMac illegal?

Mate, it's our 150th anniversary game. This game to me is ultra important to win and a milestone like this won't come for another 25 years.
Sam said his body isn't up to it. That's it.

 

[mouncey2franklin]

Sad to hear this news.

Good luck to Sam for the next phase of his life etc.

One of the few players I actually liked.

In a team of makeshift / late bloomer / ring-in defenders, Sam was one dude with a football brain who truly belonged in that back six.

The anti-Macmillans, as my mate Onip liked to call him.

People talk about the mark, but I'll never forget this.

Classic.

 

[tales129]

Mr. KFC

 

[The Dingrel]

Absolute shank of a kick as well, which kinda makes it an even better "up yours Seagull" moment.

YES!!!!, I remember that well, Wrighty owned Goddard( pretty much near the height of his career at the time), and even better he knew it, and made sure Goddard did too. Loved it.

 

[koshari]

Mr. KFC

what is it with these katamatite fellas and KFC???

speaking of food, hope he helps himself to a few sausage rolls today playing up fwd.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Hope he plays a blinder and finishes with a Flossy like ending by snagging a goal to seal the win.

 

[giantroo]