Samson Ryan

[zippadeee]

What was the thinking of bringing him in when chol and Cj were already playing on a wet night?
The first qtr hit didn't help but he go away now and realise how much extra work he needs to put in to get to this level.
His efforts at times was under 16 quality.

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

Five debuts for the season for a couple of disasters and maybe one success at this stage (RCD). Lost our touch on multiple fronts.

 

[Ridley]

It was so hard to watch. Haven’t seen someone that out of their depth in a long time.

Tonight leaves mental scars. And sets him back. Back to the VFL for a long time.

Yeah if there has been a worse debut I cant recall it. He had no idea what to do. Looked like he’d never played the game at any level. Just stood there with his hand in the air. Never lead up at the ball once that I can recall.

But not really his fault. He clearly wasn’t ready. I watched him at VFL level last week and he was just okay; no more than that and I was extremely surprised to him picked. He so slight and looks nowhere near strong enough.

Dimma has really jumped the shark with this one. What was he thinking? All year he’s refused to go tall but then he decides to do it on a wet night with a kid who’s miles off the level.

Bizarre selection to say the least.

 

[jb03]

Five debuts for the season for a couple of disasters and maybe one success at this stage (RCD). Lost our touch on multiple fronts.

I'd pass Ralphsmith .

 

[jb03]

His Grandmother was right.

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

I'd pass Ralphsmith .

I wouldn't put a line through him. Just think RCD's the only one who could come back after a break and who you know you're going to get a contribution from.

 

[DavidSSS]

I don't think he had much of a chance to be honest All night our players were not supporting each other and on debut he had little opportunity to get involved. I think he came on in the first went for a mark and the maggot called high contact, geez, nice intro to AFL - sorry lad not allowed to go for a mark.

They need to really hammer into him that this was not a typical AFL game, normally your team mates turn up.

I reckon a bit early to pick him but should not have been this difficult, he has clear skills and can play a lot better. Needs more size and fitness but worth a try. Just tell him to forget about that game, concentrate on improving, and come back next time refreshed, fitter, bigger and have a red hot go.

DS

 

[Tigers2011]

Even Collier-Dawkins is only a pass. Needs to address lack of leg speed with giant aerobic capacity.

 

[Tigers2011]

I don't think he had much of a chance to be honest All night our players were not supporting each other and on debut he had little opportunity to get involved. I think he came on in the first went for a mark and the maggot called high contact, geez, nice intro to AFL - sorry lad not allowed to go for a mark.

They need to really hammer into him that this was not a typical AFL game, normally your team mates turn up.

I reckon a bit early to pick him but should not have been this difficult, he has clear skills and can play a lot better. Needs more size and fitness but worth a try. Just tell him to forget about that game, concentrate on improving, and come back next time refreshed, fitter, bigger and have a red hot go.

DS

Was unfair to pick him in hindsight but agree the team didn’t help at all.

 

[Rancey18]

The last 5 minutes he was sprinting around searching for a touch. When the siren went you could tell at the ground how shattered he was. Unfortunately he just did not get near it all night, and when he did he looked completely out of his weight division. I don't think I've ever felt more sorry for one of our players.

 

[Tigermad2005]

Will be lucky to ever play again for Richmon. we played one man down all night.

 

[22nd Man]

I think Tigers just wanted to do another one of those 'ring my parents and tell them the good news' social media videos

Yep on field performance seems not to be only priority this year.

 

[22nd Man]

Which idiots on the selection committee decided it was a good idea to play him?

Were plenty of posters talking him up.

 

[craig]

Bad move putting him in my Dream Team as a cash cow.

Scored -2 good times

 

[craig]

What was the thinking of bringing him in when chol and Cj were already playing on a wet night?
The first qtr hit didn't help but he go away now and realise how much extra work he needs to put in to get to this level.
His efforts at times was under 16 quality.

Speed was too quick for the lad couldn't get near it.

Not his fault he'll be a player one day.

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

The last 5 minutes he was sprinting around searching for a touch. When the siren went you could tell at the ground how shattered he was. Unfortunately he just did not get near it all night, and when he did he looked completely out of his weight division. I don't think I've ever felt more sorry for one of our players.

Was like a headless chook. He covered a bit of ground but didn't know where to run to get involved or to defend. Maybe the initial knock hampered him.

Chol had an inglorious debut and is in his sixth year at the club, so he'll likely get another chance.

 

[leon]

Yeah if there has been a worse debut I cant recall it. He had no idea what to do. Looked like he’d never played the game at any level. Just stood there with his hand in the air. Never lead up at the ball once that I can recall.

But not really his fault. He clearly wasn’t ready. I watched him at VFL level last week and he was just okay; no more than that and I was extremely surprised to him picked. He so slight and looks nowhere near strong enough.

Dimma has really jumped the shark with this one. What was he thinking? All year he’s refused to go tall but then he decides to do it on a wet night with a kid who’s miles off the level.

Bizarre selection to say the least.

Called it a long way out. Dimma has to own this one. Was it a delusional pick or desperate? But Dimma and coaches must be totally losing it to think 1) He was ready for this level and 2) Tonight was the game to debut him.

So the result was we played with 17 even before injuries hit. With the weather and conditions, Caddy could have made a difference, especially up forward. Feel really sorry for the kid. Terrible call.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Whilst I'd have preffered Parker play, I didn't mind when he was selected.
What I hated was that a late change wasn't made when it was obviously going to be a slippery night.
Dimma's stubbornness here got the better of him. We went into this game waay too tall, with too many raw talls.

I just hope Samson can get over that debut because it was the worst in all my years I've seen as a Tiger. Feel for the kid. Worst possible playing conditions for a 207cm youngster.

 

[hutstar]

I’d just delist him. He didn’t even try.

There's some stupid *smile* on this site today, but this takes the cake.

 

[hutstar]

Will be lucky to ever play again for Richmon. we played one man down all night.

Actually, I found one as stupid. Let's call it a draw.