Player Watch #32 Samson Ryan

[Turka]

If he and Hayes-Brown can somehow translate from solid VFL form...That's like two more new recruits...And Rucks at that...Unheard of...If it doesn't happen, no biggie, we look to free agency...It's not like they're milking the cow like a Shaun Hampson

Shaun Hampson

Age

38

Ht

201cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

3.4

1star

HB

4.6

3star

CL

1.3

3star

HO

20.8

5star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

3.6

2star

HB

2.4

3star

HO

8.8

5star

...

 

[Achilles Heel]

If he and Hayes-Brown can somehow translate from solid VFL form...That's like two more new recruits...And Rucks at that...Unheard of...If it doesn't happen, no biggie, we look to free agency...It's not like they're milking the cow like a Shaun Hampson...

The cow that Hampson was milking was a good looking cow

 

[Achilles Heel]

And then 27 next year apparently

Prime age for a big man

 

[Tiger_4_Life]

So what's the deal with big Samson's injury? Is there any chance the new ruck rules would help him or is he even more cooked?

 

[1980GFVideo]

So what's the deal with big Samson's injury? Is there any chance the new ruck rules would help him or is he even more cooked?

What ruck rule is that.

If a ruckman looks inneffective and no improvement is in sight then he gets a free shot at goal from 30m out

 

[Wooden Robot]

Funny stuff. Comparing Ryan’s situation to Hampson. Hampson was an absolute dud, but we want Ryan to be something close to Hampson.

 

[Lacustrus]

Funny stuff. Comparing Ryan’s situation to Hampson. Hampson was an absolute dud, but we want Ryan to be something close to Hampson.

Ryan isn’t at Hampson’s level unfortunately

 

[RJK Tiger]

If Ryan can't get a game in the seniors this year he isn't & never was serious. It's bad enough he got passed immediately as a Forward by Faull & Armstrong as rookies. Surely he has to be a better ruck option that Toby "Boxer" Nank

 

[Drunken Wookie]

good to see samson has used his time off to add some size



18yo van hattum

 

[lizard man]

good to see samson has used his time off to add some size

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He’s an absolute beast! Love it!

 

[lizard man]

Samson is available for selection …. Coaches might not think OHB is ready yet and could bring Samson straight in to the seniors

 

[Drunken Wookie]

Samson is available for selection …. Coaches might not think OHB is ready yet and could bring Samson straight in to the seniors

when the last time he played? also, whens the last time he played well? surely were not that stupid.

 

[lizard man]

when the last time he played? also, whens the last time he played well? surely were not that stupid.

The club gave him a 3 year deal so they clearly believe in his talent

 

[beema limapep]

Please no.

 

[Dreamend]

Is a great VFL player, seems to lack the confidence at AFL. Was always a project player as many rucks are. Hope the plantar fasciatis is sorted as it's an intensely painful and irritating condition!

Backing in Ryan!

 

[fargothegreat]

Even if they bring him in, I don't think he'll be able to play high game time first up.

They'll either have to give Lefau a bit more responsibility or bring in OHB as well.

 

[richoplzbreed]

The club gave him a 3 year deal so they clearly believe in his talent

Wrong! Club was blindsided/ too f@$ken stupid to not envision both Chol and CCJ walking out at same time. So they panicked since Soldo left and offered him a long-term contract, based on his height, not talent. For majority of Tigers history we had the games premier ruckman replaced by another gun. Sadly since Mark Lee the only gun ruck we've ever developed was Ottens and he was universally regarded at pick 2 so it's not like we identified him. Once again we need to try steal one and hope they're not

 

[Buddy Tambling]

I have this ridiculous feeling that this new rule may make him less terrible

 

[richoplzbreed]

I have this ridiculous feeling that this new rule may make him less terrible

If the new rule you refer to is that Samson gets to wear a Velcro mit and catch a tennis ball unopposed in lieu of taking a mark..... and his opponents can no longer be men allowed to prevent him catching the ball, instead replaced by 5 yo girls yelling out words of encouragement then by golly gosh you could be onto something batman! If not then frypan hands, useless below the knees is still screwed!

 

[Profop]

It didn’t sound like he was ready to run out a game of AFL. Serpell made it sound more like he’d be able to handle pretty managed minutes in the VFL

 

[Bojangles17]

Samson is available for selection …. Coaches might not think OHB is ready yet and could bring Samson straight in to the seniors

No chance , ohb will be thrown into it instead , gotta start some time

 

[GhostofJimJess]

He's not just up against Jackson and Darcy, but he's on a hiding to nothing from those many relentless baggers who would be made to look ridiculous if he had a decent game. Anything positive he does to contravene their views, it will of course be minimised.

Godspeed young man.

 

[TheDyerLegacy]

I’d rather play Kaleb smith in the ruck