Sam Reid

[LostDoggy]

Thought he played ok last night, panicked at some points & made good decisions in others.

Here are his stats.

[Mofra]

Re: Sam Reid

He faced off against Roughead at one point, attacked the ball & won it. I was impressed.

The only sticking point I have is his kicks hit their taregt, but they had a fair bit of flight on them. In a higher pressure game (ie finals) he'd need to reduce the flight time of his delivery.

He was unlucky a couple of times, especially that mark I thought he took on the flank that was ruled a throw in. His opponent for most of the night (McGlynn) had no influence on the game.

PS do you have his tackle stats? From an eyeball observer's point of view, I'd expect them to be much higher than expected from a 2nd gamer.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Sam Reid

He faced off against Roughead at one point, attacked the ball & won it. I was impressed.

The only sticking point I have is his kicks hit their taregt, but they had a fair bit of flight on them. In a higher pressure game (ie finals) he'd need to reduce the flight time of his delivery.

He was unlucky a couple of times, especially that mark I thought he took on the flank that was ruled a throw in. His opponent for most of the night (McGlynn) had no influence on the game.

PS do you have his tackle stats? From an eyeball observer's point of view, I'd expect them to be much higher than expected from a 2nd gamer.

Reid had 5 tackles.

He might not hold his place in the side for the finals but has shown enough that if does play he will hold his own.

One of Hawthorn's big problems this year is not that their kids aren't good enough, it's just that they're not ready yet. Reid looks ready.

[ledge]

Re: Sam Reid

Nice game i thought, remember the first few games the player has to adjust from one game plan to another, get trust from other players to give it to him as well as get the pace of the game.
If he was tagging as well, dont forget the mentioned opponents game.
Well done Sam.

[azabob]

Re: Sam Reid

I thought his game was good.
Perhaps better than Callan Ward's who seemed to fumble a bit even when in open space.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Sam Reid

Awesome game! OK game by Reid.

Can't wait for next week now.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Sam Reid

Has groin soreness..

May not play next week.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Sam Reid

He faced off against Roughead at one point, attacked the ball & won it. I was impressed.

The only sticking point I have is his kicks hit their taregt, but they had a fair bit of flight on them. In a higher pressure game (ie finals) he'd need to reduce the flight time of his delivery.
He was unlucky a couple of times, especially that mark I thought he took on the flank that was ruled a throw in. His opponent for most of the night (McGlynn) had no influence on the game.

PS do you have his tackle stats? From an eyeball observer's point of view, I'd expect them to be much higher than expected from a 2nd gamer.

Have to agree Mofra, thought his game was pretty good, but he kicked very high all the time, which as you rightly say, adds to the flight time and then makes it easier for opposition to make a contest. He certainly showed courage in taking on Roughead and I think he hurt him too. Good body size and strength. It's just great that we seem to have better depth now, with some of these young guns coming on!

[LostDoggy]

Re: Sam Reid

I really think the guys is capable of playing at AFL level, more so than Stack from each of the guys performances this year. The thing about this side is that it is tough to get into. We are really starting to have quality fringe players for most positions now.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Sam Reid

We have another good kid for the midfield.

I liked his tackling and ferociousnes at the ball and man. Roughead lined him up for a hit and Reid hit him back. Reid kept his feet and kept going while Roughhead 15cm taller and 20 kg heavier, stopped and was hlding his shoulder (probably a stringer).

Over the last few years our fringe running players down there might have squibbed such a contest. Not only did he hot squib, he won against a bigger and stronger opponent. I'm not sure he'll get a rgeular game this year, when Tommy comes back someone has to make room... But we have unearhed another good kid. My only concern is that as he is a QLD kid, and highly rated by Clayton, they may look to sign him up.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Sam Reid

I really think the guys is capable of playing at AFL level, more so than Stack from each of the guys performances this year. The thing about this side is that it is tough to get into. We are really starting to have quality fringe players for most positions now.

Stack and Reid could not be any more two different sorts of players, who would be given different instructions. I don't think ether will be a regular by seasons end, but i would hope their esposure to AFL and another preseason gets them into the team next year on a more consistent basis.

[alwaysadog]

Re: Sam Reid

Stack and Reid could not be any more two different sorts of players, who would be given different instructions. I don't think ether will be a regular by seasons end, but i would hope their esposure to AFL and another preseason gets them into the team next year on a more consistent basis.

Agree BT, Eade's getting them ready for next year and after that. That said I think Reid hsould hold his position next week, groins willing.

Interesting point about his kicking, could be a problem that needs fixing or could just be that he's not yet found enough time to get balanced and drive through the ball.

Any of our regular Willy watchers want to give us the benefit of their thougths about his kicking style?

[comrade]

Re: Sam Reid

Agree BT, Eade's getting them ready for next year and after that. That said I think Reid hsould hold his position next week, groins willing.

Interesting point about his kicking, could be a problem that needs fixing or could just be that he's not yet found enough time to get balanced and drive through the ball.

Any of our regular Willy watchers want to give us the benefit of their thougths about his kicking style?

His ball drop reminds me of an early Mitch Hahn - both drop(ped) it from up high meaning a smaller margin for error. This leads to occasional shanks and sky balls.

Mitch has improved over the years but he still has that Queenslander tinge. I'm hopeful that Reid can get it right with some hard work - I'd be speaking to Boyd if I was him.

[alwaysadog]

Re: Sam Reid

His ball drop reminds me of an early Mitch Hahn - both drop(ped) it from up high meaning a smaller margin for error. This leads to occasional shanks and sky balls.

Mitch has improved over the years but he still has that Queenslander tinge. I'm hopeful that Reid can get it right with some hard work - I'd be speaking to Boyd if I was him.

Mitch has certainly become more consistent, hope it doesn't take Sam as long though. I think we lost the plot for a while with our player development, saw a picture last week I think it was Johnno practising his kicking for goal and the routine seemed to involve kicking over a stake where the mark was. I assume it was to get them to line up straight and run straight at the goal.

[Mofra]

Re: Sam Reid

Reid had 5 tackles.

He might not hold his place in the side for the finals but has shown enough that if does play he will hold his own.

Cheers SS, not many midfielders lay 5 tackles at the highest level every game, let alone a 19 yo playing off the HBF when the ball isn't getting down there too much.

We're developing a host of fringe players that are AFL capable when they get their shot (Callan, Addison, Tiller, etc) and Reid is pretty close to joining the list. He'll be one scary dude after another pre-season, could end up just a few kgs shy of Hahn's playing weight.