Player Watch #24 Dane Rampe

[Kennedy Parker]

Dane Rampe

Player Profile
Dane Rampe was denied at several drafts and didn’t land a spot on an AFL list until the age of 22. But ever since being rookie-listed in November 2012, the key defender has seized his opportunity. Rampe made his AFL debut in Round 1, 2013 and played his 150th match in 2019. He’s an All Australian, an emergency for the greatest NSW team of all time and a Bob Skilton medallist, and he’s led the Swans as a co-captain with Josh Kennedy and Luke Parker since 2019. It doesn’t matter if the opposition’s best forward is a tall or small; so versatile and reliable is Rampe that he’s always assigned to the toughest task in defence. Draft history: 2013 Rookie Draft selection (Sydney) No. 37; 2013 AFL draft rookie elevation (Sydney) selection No. 90.

Dane Rampe

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Dane Rampe

Age

33

Ht

187cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.0

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

2.5

4star

MG

358.8

5star

D

14.1

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

5.1

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.5

2star

MG

284.5

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.4

4star

DOB: 02 June 1990
DEBUT: 2013
DRAFT: 2013
RECRUITED FROM: Eastern Suburbs (NSW)/University of NSW (NSW)

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[Millky95]

Like Ling?

Ling did play a few scratch matches before playing iirc

 

[BruceFromBalnarring]

Playing him was worth it. That win against GWS will do wonders for the self belief of the young playing group.

Enjoy the rest, Sir Dane. You've earned it.

 

[Punts]

Ling did play a few scratch matches before playing iirc

Yer on limited time and he form did not warrant a game from all reports

 

[Millky95]

Yer on limited time and he form did not warrant a game from all reports

Think the reports on him showed more than what they have on Gould. Also, Gould is behind Aliir and possibly Maibaum in pecking order. I doubt we will see him this year

 

[Olian]

Big loss with Dixon at Port and Hawkins at Geelong still to come.

 

[Punts]

Think the reports on him showed more than what they have on Gould. Also, Gould is behind Aliir and possibly Maibaum in pecking order. I doubt we will see him this year

I don’t care about Gould , just saying Ling did stuff all to get a game

 

[Kapers]

Big loss with Dixon at Port and Hawkins at Geelong still to come.

Or a big learning experience for whoever takes them, probably Melican at this point.

 

[caesar88]

Big loss with Dixon at Port and Hawkins at Geelong still to come.

He's too valuable to play in those games.

Says Horse after the damage has already been done.

 

[Millky95]

Or a big learning experience for whoever takes them, probably Melican at this point.

Yeah Melican will take those guys. Usually takes the bigger bodied forwards

 

[Bonz]

Like Ling?

From all reports Ling was doing well in the scratch matches as a lock down defended.

Personally don't think he was awful at senior level either, but this is probably a discussion for another thread.

 

[ashep]

First and foremost, I am not a doctor.

However, this doesn't seem as egregious as playing someone with a soft tissue injury. The medical staff presumably made the call that the fracture was manageable enough to play with and perhaps he gets lucky and doesn't actually exacerbate it for a few weeks.

Obviously the downside is that he reinjures it and is out for the year, but this isn't a hammy or a knee which can be degenerative. His bones will heal and should be good as new in time for next season. I don't think there's any negative impact to his career here.

 

[ashep]

Melican was great last week but not-so-porkins might kick 12 on him...

 

[Punts]

From all reports Ling was doing well in the scratch matches as a lock down defended.

Personally don't think he was awful at senior level either, but this is probably a discussion for another thread.

Which reports?

only on limited time so hard to believe

 

[The King!]

He broke it weeks ago

Safe last Thursday, risky now ?

Maybe he is too close to a bonus payment

 

[SeanM]

I think Fox is better suited than Melican to the big key forwards like Hawkins. Brand is a good size and might be available later in the season.

It seems a good opportunity to get a look at Maibaum if he is fit. Even as the third tall defender. But we could also end up playing Mills in a more defensive role as an organiser.

I think fox will be the first tall defender and melican the second tall defender so they can still bring maibaum/gould/aliir or someone else as a third tall.

 

[BarneyBent]

He broke it weeks ago

Safe last Thursday, risky now ?

Maybe he is too close to a bonus payment

Yes. He exacerbated the injury. It's pretty straightforward.

 

[The King!]

Yes. He exacerbated the injury. It's pretty straightforward.

Fair enough , shouldn’t have played I guess

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Goes to show the luck of the draw Lynch plays through a broken hand and gets through it.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Could be worse, I’m more upset that he definitely won’t be AA now.

Not a reoccurring injury like an ACL or hammy so he’ll be good to go next year and it’s a chance for Aliir to step up.


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[momentbymoment]

Reid back and Dawson forward.
And for those that argue against it, ask yourself. Has Reid ever really shone forward? Isn’t it time to see if he can play another role?

 

[ashep]

Reid back and Dawson forward.
And for those that argue against it, ask yourself. Has Reid ever really shone forward? Isn’t it time to see if he can play another role?

Don't reckon Horse will do it, but I wouldn't mind seeing Reid in Hawkins's back pocket. Say what you will, but he's a big body and generally brings the ball to ground if he doesn't clunk it.

 

[S120]

God, that's disappointing. Partly because I wanted him to make AA again but I just love watching him play.

 

[Bear31]

Well so much for no changes this week.

Hard to see us winning many games without him which at least will improve our draft position.

Mills will have to stay back now! Not much of a choice!

I remember when he tripped over the metal chain and was out for six weeks. We couldnt win. A soon as he came back we started winning. He is so crucial to our defence. Almost irreplaceable. He is like two players rolled into one. Can play tall or small. Can lock down and intercept at the same time.

 

[danz_danz]

Any chance I can get a lend of that glove?

If it can hold the great man’s hand together... just imagine.

Asking for a mate.

 

[WillHayward]

Give the great man a rest. Deserves it