Player Watch #32 Samson Ryan

[Miller1971]

Rucked pretty well, but THAT dropped mark at the top of their goal square. Horrific.

That was terrible, but its clearly mental - not physical.

He can mark, he can produce quality second efforts. His dukes are fine playing forward in the VFL and he can take a good overhead or contested mark.

but that one at the top of the goal square shows he sleeps with the light on. The only explanation to just shell that one was that he was terrified of the potential contact that was coming, it was embarassing. He's 24? would want to get that out fo his game immediately!

3 more years, woah!

 

[BF Tiger]

No doubt.

But being tall isn't enough.

I want aggression, mongrel, willingness to hurt your opponent from our big men. This dud has none.

Whoever named him Samson got that totally wrong!!

That's what we all want. Because all he has at the moment is height.

 

[Football Tragic]

I am surrounded by Ryan haters and for so long I have been preaching patience but after last night, I'm struggling to see how he can improve his poise, confidence and skills around the ground. He just looks out of place up forward where, when he first arrive at the club, he looked dangerous as a third tall. I'm not sure what to do with him. We desperately need a replacement ruckman, someone who can play forward and chop out in the middle but Sampson is letting the role slip through his fingers like a contested mark.

It's this year or bust for Ryan, otherwise I hope Simms can come on quickly.

 

[wegetpumped]

I am surrounded by Ryan haters and for so long I have been preaching patience but after last night, I'm struggling to see how he can improve his poise, confidence and skills around the ground. He just looks out of place up forward where, when he first arrive at the club, he looked dangerous as a third tall. I'm not sure what to do with him. We desperately need a replacement ruckman, someone who can play forward and chop out in the middle but Sampson is letting the role slip through his fingers like a contested mark.

It's this year or bust for Ryan, otherwise I hope Simms can come on quickly.

His main problem is endurance he just hasn't got it. That's why he drops marks by the time he runs to position his is cooked. No way he will ever make it as a ruck.

 

[SleepingGiant]

Promise he won't make it. Possibly the worst KPP on our list. When he had his debut game I knew he wouldn't, simply way too slow (regardless of how you develop him). Prefer Trent Knobel and Stafford who are still not even premiership grade ruckman.

 

[Stylo]

Promise he won't make it. Possibly the worst KPP on our list. When he had his debut game I knew he wouldn't, simply way too slow (regardless of how you develop him). Prefer Trent Knobel and Stafford who are still not even premiership grade ruckman.

Not only the worst on our list…. I genuinely think he might be the worst senior listed player in the AFL

We need a royal commission into that contract extension

 

[Tigerish09]

Not only the worst on our list…. I genuinely think he might be the worst senior listed player in the AFL

We need a royal commission into that contract extension

It seems to me that whoever made the decision to extend his contract is desperate and therefore lobbying him to keep getting games. Who actually made/lobbied for his contract extension?
Facts are he has been on the list for 5 years, completed 5 pre-seasons and there has been marginal improvement. He is 24 already and I keep hearing this year he has to perform, we've been saying this for the last 2 to 3 years. I cannot think of any ruckman with such poor skills at 24 who has become a star. Same as Dow, couldn't kick when he started, still can't. If players are going to improve their skills, it's usually noticeable early on with small signs. Ryan is a complete bust, we have to cut our losses and move on. His replacement could hardly be worse.

 

[dktm]

what happened to all of the reports of him beating Nank hands down during all of the pre season and intra club practice matches.
From what I was reading, I thought we had Max Gawn mk 2

 

[Crumpet_avenger]

what happened to all of the reports of him beating Nank hands down during all of the pre season and intra club practice matches.
From what I was reading, I thought we had Max Gawn mk 2

Have you been pissed or jist suffered a recent head knock since the giraffe debued?
Hes always been as he is....
Foolish decision for a 3 year extension

 

[Lord of the Wings]

Line ball between Ty Esler, Gus Graham and Ryan for the worst ruckman in the history of our club.

 

[wegetpumped]

Not only the worst on our list…. I genuinely think he might be the worst senior listed player in the AFL

We need a royal commission into that contract extension

We know how royal commissions go so he will sign another five year deal when current one ends lol Hows the inquiry into the crooks cost of living crises going. Wait can't afford new membership but it's ok the commision will fix it

 

[tiger_tough]

Line ball between Ty Esler, Gus Graham and Ryan for the worst ruckman in the history of our club.

Andrew Browne stiff

(if you can see this message)

 

[Tiger_4_Life]

what happened to all of the reports of him beating Nank hands down during all of the pre season and intra club practice matches.
From what I was reading, I thought we had Max Gawn mk 2

Nah people were saying at Max, gone in 2 years

 

[SunshineBoy]

Were you typing this with one hand?

He’s using a Nokia 3100

 

[SunshineBoy]

Ryan was double teamed in the ruck up against Nank and OHB today and come out ahead against both according to Match Sim onlookers.

I know its still only pre season training but this is the 2nd or 3rd match sim report where he has had the better of Nank and put in a good performance.

Could be a whole range a factors including Nanks own engagement levels BUT ruckman don't start to come into their own until this age bracket he is now entering.

Think there is still a bit to play out here.

 

[SunshineBoy]

A 7ft bloke with no ground game who can't mark unopposed is a total liability.
Might as well give OHB and Colina chances in the ones who knows what they're capable of. Can always snag a ruck in midseasob draft....... can only hope his 3 year deal was because it was bargain basement. Ask him to identify as female and play him in the W. It's his only hope of making it.

Colina …..how long has he been at the club 4 , 5 years?

 

[Charlie Pannam]

what happened to all of the reports of him beating Nank hands down during all of the pre season and intra club practice matches.
From what I was reading, I thought we had Max Gawn mk 2

Must have been non-contact
Thinking Nank is not cracking in at training like he does game day.

 

[wegetpumped]

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This guy is going nowhere on his own see his mum is just in front of him

 

[wegetpumped]

Colina …..how long has he been at the club 4 , 5 years?

3 but I don't know why there still persist but then again they think Ryan is mark lee. Brown has passed by Ryan and he only played half a season.

 

[lizard man]

With lynch been given a week do we bring Samson in to crash the packs in the forward line and rotate into the ruck when nank needs a rest?

 

[Coach_Required]

With lynch been given a week do we bring Samson in to crash the packs in the forward line and rotate into the ruck when nank needs a rest?

Ryan hasnt crashed a pack in his life not sure he is going to start now. Rather we bring a kid in like Fawcett.

 

[lizard man]

Ryan hasnt crashed a pack in his life not sure he is going to start now. Rather we bring a kid in like Fawcett.

You might be right …. But i think being left out of the round 1 team will give him the kick up the backside he needs to come out and really apply himself

 

[BF Tiger]

With lynch been given a week do we bring Samson in to crash the packs in the forward line and rotate into the ruck when nank needs a rest?

Ryan plays last night and I don’t think we win. So no to him coming in this week. He has to show something in the VFL for consecutive weeks before it’s even considered.

 

[Rocco sifreddi]

Keep him away from the seniors permanently.

 

[wormy]

Although everyones (mine included) mind, is swaying towards showing off our shiny new toys with Faull and Fawcett this week, due to the Lynch suspension.

I still think Yze will most likely select Samson. The role they need filled it to be a physical and tall disruptor, plus provide some structure.

Samson has put on some muscle and we know his height seriously worries a lot of teams - which I think can draw a lot of defenders.

I'd love to see Fawcett or Faull get a run, but dont think it happening just yet is likely. It's a long year