Sam Shaw v WCE?

[DANGERZONE123]

Was just pondering...
This kid has been in the Adelaide side for 2 years or so I think. In this time, he has been periodically injured at the most unfavourable times. If he were to have an alright game, or crack into the bests for Glenlg this week, would it be out of the realm of possibility that Sam be given a crack against WCE next week, perhaps as a sub, just to get a taste of the highest level of football in the world.

It is pretty much a pointless, end of year game, with the only thing actually able to come out of it is a bit of momentum going into next year.

Am I the only one on this brainwave? Could this be a good, left field, idea?

Discuss.

 

[Lawrst]

+1 as well as Lyons.

 

[dplggr47]

why would we play Shaw, if he were to have one alright game or be named in bests, considering Martin got 36 possies in a BOG performance in SANFL last week and didn't get named? wouldn't be fair on the other players who deserve it more. We're not like GC and trialling players to decide who to delist.

 

[Pariah]

He's having a good game tonight against West Adelaide, even managed to kick a goal.

 

[betterthanu]

Playing someone when they're not ready might do more harm than good.

 

[Gets!]

Nah, that's something Port Adelaide would do.

 

[DANGERZONE123]

why would we play Shaw, if he were to have one alright game or be named in bests, considering Martin got 36 possies in a BOG performance in SANFL last week and didn't get named? wouldn't be fair on the other players who deserve it more. We're not like GC and trialling players to decide who to delist.

I see what you mean. But they're two different players. If somehow a spot opened up (unlikely), I'd want to see what he could do. It also might actually do him good to get a taste, and make him work all that harder over the pre-season.

Don't know, was just a thought haha

 

[Drummond]

Nah, that's something Port Adelaide would do.

Exactly, the amount of games they've gifted youngsters over the past 3-4 years is staggering. It's no wonder they are where their at.

 

[bigman]

Was just pondering...
This kid has been in the Adelaide side for 2 years or so I think. In this time, he has been periodically injured at the most unfavourable times. If he were to have an alright game, or crack into the bests for Glenlg this week, would it be out of the realm of possibility that Sam be given a crack against WCE next week, perhaps as a sub, just to get a taste of the highest level of football in the world.

It is pretty much a pointless, end of year game, with the only thing actually able to come out of it is a bit of momentum going into next year.

Am I the only one on this brainwave? Could this be a good, left field, idea?

Discuss.

I love the way the boy plays but there are others in front of him - Martin, Bling, Hendo, Callinan, Thompson etc - hell we even have some depth at the moment.

Hopefully he will get another year and we will see him in the tri colours next year.

 

[Bockchoy67]

I love the way the boy plays but there are others in front of him - Martin, Bling, Hendo, Callinan, Thompson etc - hell we even have some depth at the moment.

Hopefully he will get another year and we will see him in the tri colours next year.

If he can get a good pre-season under his belt, a task in itself, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him slot very quickly into our side. He was looking likely to debut before hurting himself back in 2010, plus the club rate him very highly.

 

[Drummond]

If he can get a good pre-season under his belt, a task in itself, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him slot very quickly into our side. He was looking likely to debut before hurting himself back in 2010, plus the club rate him very highly.

The club rate Chris Schmidt very highly.

See, I can make things up too.

 

[Bockchoy67]

The club rate Chris Schmidt very highly.

See, I can make things up too.

Well he's no Bryce Campbell.

But then again who is?

 

[Drummond]

Ohhh witty response! +1 to you~!

 

[johnnypanther]

+1 as well as Lyons.

Didnt Glenelg just drop him to their reserves?

Only Port would select a player dropped to SANFL reserves - i think they like the AFL's creed: "mediocrity should be rewarded"

 

[bigman]

The club rate Chris Schmidt very highly.

See, I can make things up too.

Bockchoy is on the money here Drummond.

He knows his onions and he is right in his opinion of Sam.

He is very highly regarded at West Lakes.

 

[macca23]

Was just pondering...
This kid has been in the Adelaide side for 2 years or so I think. In this time, he has been periodically injured at the most unfavourable times. If he were to have an alright game, or crack into the bests for Glenlg this week, would it be out of the realm of possibility that Sam be given a crack against WCE next week, perhaps as a sub, just to get a taste of the highest level of football in the world.

It is pretty much a pointless, end of year game, with the only thing actually able to come out of it is a bit of momentum going into next year.

Am I the only one on this brainwave? Could this be a good, left field, idea?

Discuss.

Nah, sorry mate.

Port Board idea, I'm afraid.

 

[Bockchoy67]

Ohhh witty response! +1 to you~!

I'm here all night folks!

 

[cmndstab]

I'm sure the Crows do rate Shaw very highly, but he's not ready yet.

This kid can barely keep his body going from week to week, the last thing we need to do is throw him to the wolves at Paterson stadium and have him stretch himself too far.

Let him continue to find his feet at SANFL level for another week, then hopefully hit the preseason running and build his body back up to strength. If he can stay fit long enough he'll get his AFL shot when the time is right.


Lyons and/or Martin are the two that are "ready" to come in if the selection panel decides to give them a go.

Edit: Oh, and Smith.

 

[Vader]

The kid's spent 3/4 of the last 2 years on the injury list. For the first time in his playing history he's actually strung enough games together that his SANFL team has elevated him to the seniors - and you want him playing AFL a week later?

I know that people around here have an unhealthy obsession with shiny new toys, but this is just ridiculous. The kid's nowhere near ready. Give him a break - let him adjust to playing at SANFL league level for a week or two. There's plenty of time for him to have a go next year, assuming the club think his injury prone body is worth the risk of a new contract.

 

[Lawrst]

He cant be any worse than Reilly.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

I'd like to see him play in the last game, just for some proof that he really exists.