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Samson Ryan
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Ryan was licensed to play as he wanted against the suburban rucks last week. He did a lot of very good stuff. But it was a bit disruptive of our usual clearance systems because Ryan was clearing it. When he tapped they were sharking it.
Everything was a bit skewiff.
He was pushed back behind the ball and stood tall.
It looked very like it was all about developing Samson Ryan. Fair enough. Morris said it was his best game. Got big numbers. Soldo dumped. Ryan would have kicked two from the chances Soldo got against Port. But he may not have held position the way Soldo did when he went behind the ball.
I think MrP might be right about this audition. FWIW I think we want to find out if he can be a surprise weapon from here.
Everything was a bit skewiff.
He was pushed back behind the ball and stood tall.
It looked very like it was all about developing Samson Ryan. Fair enough. Morris said it was his best game. Got big numbers. Soldo dumped. Ryan would have kicked two from the chances Soldo got against Port. But he may not have held position the way Soldo did when he went behind the ball.
I think MrP might be right about this audition. FWIW I think we want to find out if he can be a surprise weapon from here.
Thus guy can be a star. It will all click one day and he'll arrive.
That time ain't quite yet though - let's keep building him at VFL level.
Also - he's a ruckman/forward. Not a forward/ruck ILHO.
That time ain't quite yet though - let's keep building him at VFL level.
Also - he's a ruckman/forward. Not a forward/ruck ILHO.
Absolutely. He was licensed to play like Grundy last week, Rfc. Be the best small or tall in any situation.
Don't think he'll get a game this year. But I love how he's progressing.
Soldo. Some of his hits to advantage were sublime, and he kicked 2 goals. Ryan can continue to build in the VFL. He's not far away though, we might even want to give Nank a rest at some point and play both of them.
Spot on Spook, since day 1 Samson is FILTHY if he gets outmarked, gives away a free, loses a tap, etc. He just wants to win.
Sometimes you can't teach that competitive drive.
I'll back him in to continue improving, but doubt it will be at AFL level this season.
Watching the ressies game today, the Coburg ruck came at him with the stops out in a centre bounce contest. Few minutes later Delilah returned the favour. No squawk or remonstrate when it was done to him, no fuss or bother when he did it back. Just a simple we can both play like that statement.
I don't think you can ever teach it Cotch. Players that have it are born with it. Some try to will themselves to that level, but it isn't the same.
he will be a ruck- who can rest up forward.
but right now i reckon his best chance to play AFL is as a forward/ruck.
I still don't see 'it' as far as S.Ryan is concerned. But what I do remember seeing is the horror of that night he debuted v St Kilda. as the guy said when the Hindenburg crashed......"the humanity".
progressing - young ruck. A full year of VFL will very good for him (as for many others). Many rucks dont come into their own till 24-25yo.... Worst outcome he looks for other opportunities elsewhere just before realizing his full potential.
