Player Watch #32 Samson Ryan

[Wooden Robot]

Its not as if we are or have been brimming with ruckmen.
Okay we have him for two more years as unlikely as he looks.
What has stopped us from actually drafting a genuine young 1st ruck to add to the list. Some insurance if you like.

It really should have happened when we traded CC-J at the end of 2021 and definately when we traded Soldo at the end of 2023.

Colina and the other basketballer dont count. Cat b extreme long shots is not the way to actually list manage an area of your list. At the odds of them making it and the cost they are a little experiment and a bonus if in the unlikely event they make it.

Our commitment to this area has been second rate and almost non existent.
Little wonder we never seem to be able to grow our own.

They don't like to mess with the formula that has delivered us Greg Dear, Justin Charles, Greg Stafford, Troy Simmonds, Ivan Maric and Nank.

 

[THE THIN MAN]

They don't like to mess with the formula that has delivered us Greg Dear, Justin Charles, Greg Stafford, Troy Simmonds, Ivan Maric and Nank.

What about the stupendous Trent Knobel !

 

[Tiger_4_Life]

how about based on another 3 or 4 kilos of muscle and bulk as now men not boys, how about another pre-season under their belt, another year to understand their role in our gameplan and structures....2 or 3 older guys ahead of them in the pecking order now have been retired or moved on, last chance to prove they were drafted as future best 18, NOT depth, so will be given the opportunity to put in or its good bye.

Hope you're right

 

[4tune8]

What about the stupendous Trent Knobel !

We'll grab his son

 

[richoplzbreed]

Can't believe we've got this flop for another 2 years. There's something rotten in Denmark when a useless powder puff can get 7 year career on the back of being tall. Unless he has phenomenal improvement next year, might as well just pay him out after 2026.

 

[Football Tragic]

I pray this guy can come on. He's an awkward frame and size so perhaps he will finally fill out his frame and become a hulking monster? He has the mongrel. He has the marking. He even has the tap work and set shot accuracy. What has always kept him back is his strength - he just gets pushed around far too easily.

If Ryan can build his core, particularly his legs, to enable him to compete in ruck battles and marking contests, he could be exactly what we need but how long are we going to have to wait for the penny to drop, for him to get on the protein powder and become a power lifter?

I still do have hope but its dwindling by the minute

 

[TJTIGER]

I pray this guy can come on. He's an awkward frame and size so perhaps he will finally fill out his frame and become a hulking monster? He has the mongrel. He has the marking. He even has the tap work and set shot accuracy. What has always kept him back is his strength - he just gets pushed around far too easily.

If Ryan can build his core, particularly his legs, to enable him to compete in ruck battles and marking contests, he could be exactly what we need but how long are we going to have to wait for the penny to drop, for him to get on the protein powder and become a power lifter?

I still do have hope but its dwindling by the minute

Admire your optimism, you're right though time is certainly ticking... I'm hoping he can come on...

 

[1040]

I pray this guy can come on. He's an awkward frame and size so perhaps he will finally fill out his frame and become a hulking monster? He has the mongrel. He has the marking. He even has the tap work and set shot accuracy. What has always kept him back is his strength - he just gets pushed around far too easily.

If Ryan can build his core, particularly his legs, to enable him to compete in ruck battles and marking contests, he could be exactly what we need but how long are we going to have to wait for the penny to drop, for him to get on the protein powder and become a power lifter?

I still do have hope but its dwindling by the minute

I think his marking can still improve, and maybe it will if he can get stronger and gain more confidence. Like you, I believe he has the right attitude.

 

[Dr Tigris]

I pray this guy can come on. He's an awkward frame and size so perhaps he will finally fill out his frame and become a hulking monster? He has the mongrel. He has the marking. He even has the tap work and set shot accuracy. What has always kept him back is his strength - he just gets pushed around far too easily.

If Ryan can build his core, particularly his legs, to enable him to compete in ruck battles and marking contests, he could be exactly what we need but how long are we going to have to wait for the penny to drop, for him to get on the protein powder and become a power lifter?

I still do have hope but its dwindling by the minute

My hopes. But they still exist

 

[THE THIN MAN]

 

[THE THIN MAN]

 

[Lord of the Wings]

What are the odds this great big piece of pelican shite takes a contested mark next year. Nothing in 7yrs to date so at least 20/1

 

[Maurice Mitchell]

I don’t laugh at him… actually thought he added a lot to the game. He was exciting to watch too… always half between **** up and doing something exciting. Will be missed

Yeah, re: Cox. I suggested him a few weeks ago and received the predictable ridicule. tigs2010 made the only pertinent point, that being his age.

No one should need him as a forward but his ruckwork is better than half the no. 1 rucks. If Xerri, Pittonet, Stanley, Briggs, Grundy or Sweet went down, to me he would be a no brainer.

 

[Tackle Bag]

We’ve had the same ruck coach for 9 years and have not developed anyone’s ruck craft in that time noticeably.

Nanks a battering ram but his actual tap work is far from a strength.

To me 9 years is a long time for the same voice to be giving the same coaching advice.

Time for a change?

 

[tiger_tough]

We’ve had the same ruck coach for 9 years and have not developed anyone’s ruck craft in that time noticeably.

Nanks a battering ran but his actual tap work is far from a strength.

To me 9 years is a long time for the same voice to be giving the same coaching advice.

Time for a change?

Was time for a change 3 seasons ago. Big Ivan was a legend but his ruck craft was poor.

 

[Tackle Bag]

Was time for a change 3 seasons ago. Big Ivan was a legend but his ruck craft was poor.

Perhaps we could be looking at someone like Goldstein to come onboard with ruck development.
Maybe even rookie him to provide back up and keep his cost outside the soft cap.

 

[tiger_tough]

Perhaps we could be looking at someone like Goldstein to come onboard with ruck development.
Maybe even rookie him to provide back up and keep his cost outside the soft cap.

No to wasting a rookie spot on him.

Should've got Greg Stafford when he got the arse from the Dees.

 

[THE THIN MAN]

No to wasting a rookie spot on him.

Should've got Greg Stafford when he got the arse from the Dees.

What about Good Old USA, after all Sam McClure named him in the top 3 rucks in the AFL.

 

[juss]

I still think he can be an okay AFL ruck, he just doesn't have any other strings to his bow other than stoppages.

Our ruck depth is awful though so we need him for now.

 

[Yze does it]

No to wasting a rookie spot on him.

Should've got Greg Stafford when he got the arse from the Dees.

coaching has not been the issue...
Ryan's been a slow, slow burn.
injured a lot last year too.

kicked goals and marked OK in the VFL early 2025.

RFC love a ruck on the bench. 5 might be a perfect set up.

a 24 y.o. Ryan 25 game career.

Shaun Hampson already at the club coaching the chicas too..

 

[SunshineBoy]

I pray this guy can come on. He's an awkward frame and size so perhaps he will finally fill out his frame and become a hulking monster? He has the mongrel. He has the marking. He even has the tap work and set shot accuracy. What has always kept him back is his strength - he just gets pushed around far too easily.

If Ryan can build his core, particularly his legs, to enable him to compete in ruck battles and marking contests, he could be exactly what we need but how long are we going to have to wait for the penny to drop, for him to get on the protein powder and become a power lifter?

I still do have hope but its dwindling by the minute

Send him to the druggies for a pre season , that’s how to build up his body

 

[THE THIN MAN]

Samson's new gloves.

 

[TJTIGER]

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Samson's new gloves.

A bit of brotherly love from Kenny...

 

[tigers12]

What are the odds this great big piece of pelican shite takes a contested mark next year. Nothing in 7yrs to date so at least 20/1

I think he has taken more contested marks than softcos at least

 

[Ctl]

Back up rucks are probably the least important spot on the list. Ryan is capable enough as back up ruck, doesn't look like he'll ever be a No 1 or even AFL standard, but just having a tall warm body is good enough.