Past Sam Sheldon (2007-2012)

[Jorgo]

any chance of seeing him after the bye?

Didn't play Ressies this past weekend. Was at the game though in civvies. Not obviously injured so not sure what that means.

 

[Dylan12]

I reckon Sam will be a definite inclusion against Essendon to combat one of their many small forwards.

 

[Stocka]

I reckon Sam will be a definite inclusion against Essendon to combat one of their many small forwards.

What, being shot out of a cannon from the interchange bench?

 

[The Fact]

I reckon Sam will be a definite inclusion against Essendon to combat one of their many small forwards.

God i hope so. IMO the less u play guys like this the better for you guys.

 

[3KZ is Football]

God i hope so. IMO the less u play guys like this the better for you guys.

I'm afraid I have to agree. We would be far better giving someone a game who hasn't consistently been found wanting when promoted to the seniors. Voss has demonstrated that he is a slow learner with team selection and slow to react during games, but surely he couldn't be that slow to learn. I know he has his supporters, but playing Sheldon is like playing a man down.

I would be putting games into someone else at this stage.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Don't discount SOKS. He's upped the ante wrt his intensity this year. Could surprise yers.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Thanks Mr. Ripper, I am always prepared to be proven wrong, especially when it comes to Lions players that I have written off turning it around and adding value to our team.

 

[Grimreepah]

Jade Rawlings

Sheldon’s been a good consistent performer for four weeks. Our backline has held up fairly well this year so it’s been hard for him to get his opportunity.

 

[Grimreepah]

Gary O'Donnell

O'Donnell said Sheldon had worked hard for his chance.

"There's probably a few guys in front of him in the role he plays, like (Jed) Adcock and (Pearce) Hanley, but he's worked hard and deserves his chance.

"He's got some good speed so he gives us a little more pace around the ground and coming out of defence, so we're looking forward to his first game."

 

[Mr Ripper]

FWIW, has been playing half-forward the past game-and-a-half.

 

[Stocka]

Hopefully he has improved the penetration in his kicking on previous years.

 

[Grimreepah]

Match Review Panel

Lions defender Sam Sheldon has been charged by the AFL’s Match Review Panel with a first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire (Matt Stevic) during the first quarter of the match between the Brisbane Lions and Essendon last Saturday.

Sheldon can accept a $900 sanction with an early plea.

A first offence for making negligent contact with an umpire is a $1200 sanction. An early plea reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to a $900 sanction.

 

[Grimreepah]

Round 9 vs North Melbourne

One question that emerged from the win was where has Sam Sheldon been? Last week he was very impressive in the first half in his first game of the season when he did a great job on dangerous Bomber Leroy Jetta, before fading out of it when he was shifted forward.
And last night he again had a crack.
Sure, he can turn the ball over by foot a bit, but he fights harder than others who enjoy a spot in the side week after week.
And he was one of the few Lions who had clean hands in the conditions.

 

[Ceebee]

He tried hard all night. all credit to him.

 

[Lions1024]

Probably his best game for the club. He actually looked composed out there tonight.

 

[Haggis McHaggis]

Probably his best game for the club. He actually looked composed out there tonight.

Comfortably his best. Not only was he composed, but he was utterly fearless, consistently going in lower and harder. Several times he took on multiple opponents and acquitted himself exceptionally well. Great game Sammy

 

[GingerGreatness]

Some of his handling of the wet pill was gob-smackingly good tonight.

 

[ZoBlitz]

Did some very smart things and read the play well.

Where do people think he'll end up playing his best football?

 

[Hollow Knight]

Geez he really could make it. Shows that not every footballer develops to the same schedule. Patience may be rewarded here.

 

[weevil]

Geez he really could make it. Shows that not every footballer develops to the same schedule. Patience may be rewarded here.

No mate you are clearly wrong, there are a lot of people here who have repeatedly stated that it is a fact that there is no chance he will make it.

 

[Ceebee]

No mate you are clearly wrong, there are a lot of people here who have repeatedly stated that it is a fact that there is no chance he will make it.

Nice

 

[whatboutbob]

I reckon Cousin Jed'll be a bit nervous after last night.

 

[Cousin Jed]

Even Tom Collier managed a half decent game once. That's what comforts me anyways

(He did look better)

 

[Voss the boss]

Super impressed with Sam - he looks bigger now and is really committed to the contest. I hope he makes a real go of this opportunity. We have put the time in with him - rewards to follow?!?!

 

[lionshine]

Last night was by far his best game for the club. However he still looks extremely skinny for someone that has been in the system for 4 years now. I would have thought that he would have gotten a bit bigger. Anyway great game from Sammy last night, I really hope he does make it!