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Mayes has been poorly used in the last few years. His place is forward revolving through the mid field. He has massive tank and goal sense.New coach comes in, plays him as a mid forward, kicks 45 goals. Make it happen!
Mayes has been poorly used in the last few years. His place is forward revolving through the mid field. He has massive tank and goal sense.
http://www.portpirierecorder.com.au/story/4668298/i-try-to-make-them-proud/?cs=1278
Story on Sammy ahead of his 23rd birthday on Saturday
Well said. Sam is a terrific, loyal lad and loved by his teammates... and he is a stayer ... please belt the Crows.Holy sh*t it's easy to forget Sam is only 23. Still have faith in him being a genuine pillar of the club and whatever success we have coming our way.
And lets not forget this is a kid who used to throw up before most media events in the early days and shunned publicity for all those bagging Schache for the same traits. If a guy gives his all when he crosses that white line then how he chooses or needs to spend the rest of his life is entirely his business.
Reckon we'll give it our all but it will be an uphill battle. At least this year I expect us to keep fighting so maybe we're due for some luck!Well said. Sam is a terrific, loyal lad and loved by his teammates... and he is a stayer ... please belt the Crows.
Meanwhile, Sam Mayes is in doubt after injuring his foot in Sunday’s loss to West Coast. “He got through the game but we’re not sure how that one is going to go yet.”
Sam Mayes continues to work on mending his foot and is a good chance of being eligible for selection this weekend. “Sam’s started back running this week. Our aim is to have him available this week,” he said.
Chris Fagan has already swung the axe on Tom Bell, Dan McStay and Ryan Lester for their tardy starts, and defender Sam Mayes can't be far away from joining them. Mayes had a fantastic 2017 season playing at half-back, finishing fifth in the best and fairest, but has been well off his best in the opening month. The Lions need more from a man that has now played 99 career games. He has been caught out defensively on occasions, both one-on-one and in the team's zone, but equally concerning is his attacking game, an area in which the 23-year-old usually thrives in his distributing role from the defensive 50. Mayes has averaged just 16 disposals in the first month, down from 21 last season, and has already coughed up 11 clangers at 2.75 a game, well over his career average of 1.7. Mayes is a confidence player and at his best is definitely in the best 22, but looks down on form at the moment.
BRISBANE Lions defender and first-round draft pick Sam Mayes has agreed to explore a trade next month, particularly if it means a South Australian homecoming.
The 24-year-old brought up his 100-game milestone this season but did not play at AFL level after Round 14 and finished the year in the reserves in the NEAFL.
Mayes is contracted for next season but after his exit meeting with the Lions it’s understood he is open to seeking greater opportunities elsewhere and is keen to return to SA from where he was drafted with Pick 8 in 2012.
Mayes signed a three-year deal in 2016 but the Lions are not expected to stand in his way if they can find a suitor in the trade period, which may see him move to Victoria.
Players are so soft thesedays.BRISBANE utility Sam Mayes could be on the move despite having a year to run on his contract. Mayes is keen to explore his options in search of greater opportunities after playing just six senior games this season. The Lions are understood to be open to a trade.
The 24-year-old is keen to return to South Australia but hasn't shut the door on a move elsewhere if that gives him the best opportunity of playing regularly. After finishing fifth in Brisbane's 2017 best and fairest, Mayes had a poor first month this season, was dropped, and struggled to get another look-in. He played six games in total.
Playing off half-back, Mayes is in a part of the ground where Brisbane is well stocked. Brisbane believes Mayes – taken eighth overall in the 2012 NAB AFL Draft – is good enough to rise again and would only consider allowing a move if the offer was suitable.
Lions utility open to exploring other options
Players are so soft thesedays.
One poor year and instead of toughing and fighting it out and showing some bloody heart, they mosey on out and want to explore their options.
If that's the attitude Sam, don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Soft.
Wow. Just wow.Lions utility open to exploring other options
Players are so soft thesedays.
One poor year and instead of toughing and fighting it out and showing some bloody heart, they mosey on out and want to explore their options.
If that's the attitude Sam, don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Soft.
Any reason why Sam wouldn’t want to fight for his spot and succeed like we all want him to at the Lions?Wow. Just wow.