Player Watch #32 Samson Ryan

[Meteoric Rise]

Carlton delist Binns with a year on his contract
Left so why th f cant we do the same with this lemon.

Because it is 2025. His contract expires in 2027.

 

[TJTIGER]

I definitely think if he doesn't continue to improve he won't be renewed. All the best to Samson!!

 

[RJK Tiger]

Because it is 2025. His contract expires in 2027.

seriously - and people don't question the club.

Any team of recruiters that agreed on giving this guy till 2027 needs to be questioned on every decision they make. What the hell did they see in 2024 that made them think he was definiteyl worth 3 more years. horrendous. Surely it has to have a trigger on that 3rd year so we can get off him before then? What a waste of a roster spot

 

[Rocco sifreddi]

Because it is 2025. His contract expires in 2027.

Who gives a shit we are paying him for nothing

 

[Crumpet_avenger]

 

[PetterdHoisted]

This guy is going to surprise a lot of people in 2027

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[TJTIGER]

This guy is going to surprise a lot of people in 2027

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I really hope you're right. In fact I look forward to it...

 

[THE_GUN]

Contract finishes 1 year before he is a free agent

We should extend not to lose this future gun ruckman of the comp

 

[tunksy]

This guy is going to surprise a lot of people in 2027

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wonder if we will play him or sims from the bench to get solid game time as a 2nd ruck

 

[beema limapep]

This guy is going to surprise a lot of people in 2027

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[THE THIN MAN]

How did Delilah get a contract until 2027, makes Todd Elton

Todd Elton

Age

32

Ht

197cm

Wt

101kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.1

3star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.2

2star

No current season stats available

D

7.8

2star

K

3.4

2star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.2

3star

seem like Jason Dunstall in comparison.

 

[PetterdHoisted]

wonder if we will play him or sims from the bench to get solid game time as a 2nd ruck

Sims for sure in 2026

but Samson will demand game time by early April 2027

 

[wegetpumped]

This guy is going to surprise a lot of people in 2027

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[Yze does it]

Sims for sure in 2026

but Samson will demand game time by early April 2027

Nank will be 2 years older, retired maybe.

Ryan stepping into No.1 must be a plan./


5 on the bench 2026 will see RFC have a low TOG ruck for sure.

perfect role for Ryan

 

[dean33]

Samdon has all the attributes you want in a ruckman. He's aggressive and dopey. Extend his contract to 2030!

 

[TJTIGER]

Nank will be 2 years older, retired maybe.

Ryan stepping into No.1 must be a plan./


5 on the bench 2026 will see RFC have a low TOG ruck for sure.

perfect role for Ryan

With the 5 on bench & less ruck contests from reduced throw-ins could coaches switch emphasis to more athletic types who can hurt teams around the ground. Could a CDT become the prototype?

 

[Yze does it]

With the 5 on bench & less ruck contests from reduced throw-ins could coaches switch emphasis to more athletic types who can hurt teams around the ground. Could a CDT become the prototype?

No bounce but what other ruck rule changes are there?

 

[TJTIGER]

No bounce but what other ruck rule changes are there?

I thought the AFL were going with the last touch out of bounds, opposition get a kick in instead of throw in? Thought it had been trialled at other levels?

 

[Muddiemoose]

I thought the AFL were going with the last touch out of bounds, opposition get a kick in instead of throw in? Thought it had been trialled at other levels?

Pretty sure it’s only in the middle section of the ground
In either f50 it’s still a ruck contest unless deemed deliberate

 

[TJTIGER]

Pretty sure it’s only in the middle section of the ground
In either f50 it’s still a ruck contest unless deemed deliberate

In that case tall backs & forwards may share that role while the rucks could become the outlet on half-back/wing to get involved in transition to attack?

 

[sregit]

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

Problem with Ryan is he is a big sook. When beaten he drops his head, complains to umpires and doesn’t focus on getting back in the contest. Soft as butter.

 

[PHanevski]

I thought the AFL were going with the last touch out of bounds, opposition get a kick in instead of throw in? Thought it had been trialled at other levels?

It is last Possession (kick or handball) between the 50m arcs, not last touch, so there will still be boundary throw ins. It will be the same as the AFLW.

 

[THE THIN MAN]

Pretty sure it’s only in the middle section of the ground
In either f50 it’s still a ruck contest unless deemed deliberate

Fantastic, just what we need another common sense interruption and we all know how the last one went.

 

[THE THIN MAN]

It is last Possession (kick or handball) between the 50m arcs, not last touch, so there will still be boundary throw ins. It will be the same as the AFLW.

Bravo, the scores will be 0-3 at halftime.

 

[TJTIGER]

Problem with Ryan is he is a big sook. When beaten he drops his head, complains to umpires and doesn’t focus on getting back in the contest. Soft as butter.

I was optimistic that training with Nank would bring out a bit more aggression, but not sure that's been the case?