Ashley Sampi

Brian Collis · Wed 31 Oct 2007 12:48am

Not sure whether it's been mentioned before, but I've heard a whisper we've been looking at him. Don't know much more than that unfortunately.

Hasn't played much footy of late, but was rated pretty highly as a kid - drafted to WCE at pick 6. Obviously injuries would be a concern, but for a late pick, may be worthwhile for a 23yo with good skills.

Thoughts?

Riewoldting · Wed 31 Oct 2007 12:52am

Suffers from depression, has form with a knife, declined to take a fitness test at West Coast.

But yeah, has good skills.

With the knife.

Brian Collis · Wed 31 Oct 2007 12:53am

Might be good at carving up the opposition

Riewoldting · Wed 31 Oct 2007 12:54am

Yeah he's pretty sharp at the pointy end of the season.

His stab passes are deadly.

Spinner · Post: # 484279Post **Spinner** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 12:55am

Heard recently on SEN that he has told manager/WCE that he is over his depression and wants to begin his career again in Melbourne.

Been living in Broome with his family whom have suggested he relocate to ignite his career.

Personally...I just dont see that spark in him that so many do. I dont see the consistency, I dont see the potential and most of all I dont see the talent.

Yet im not an expert on Sampi...Moving into the midfield is a must, and I have rarely seen him in there. There isnt room for specialist small forwards in this day and age.

Spinner · Post: # 484280Post **Spinner** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 12:56am

Riewoldting wrote:Suffers from depression, has form with a knife, declined to take a fitness test at West Coast.

But yeah, has good skills.

With the knife.

Gets along with his girlfriends sister pretty good Ive heard???

fonz_#15 · Post: # 484291Post **fonz_#15** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 1:46am

the sampi debate has come up on this forum a number of times, nd i would prefer we didn't touch him.. inconsistent, slow and suffering an awful illness. Hope he gets his career back on track, but i dont think it should be with us.

Dan Warna · Post: # 484315Post **Dan Warna** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 9:15am

jeez if we do end up with sampi and cousins we really are becoming the last chance saints for tired and broken players to get a couple of years of donations to their retirement fund.

BradWA · Post: # 484317Post **BradWA** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 9:30am

just what we need is a FAT, Lazy woman bashing slowy to bolster our list.
May prove us all wrong but if you lose the passion to play any time its GONE forever

Joffa Burns · Wed 31 Oct 2007 11:06am

Brian Collis wrote:Not sure whether it's been mentioned before, but I've heard a whisper we've been looking at him. Don't know much more than that unfortunately.

Hasn't played much footy of late, but was rated pretty highly as a kid - drafted to WCE at pick 6. Obviously injuries would be a concern, but for a late pick, may be worthwhile for a 23yo with good skills.

Thoughts?

I got it Brian

riccardo · Post: # 484345Post **riccardo** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 11:20am

WHY WHY WHY?

Every useless player that gets turfed out of his club we are "looking at".

ben_fff · Post: # 484347Post **ben_fff** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 11:34am

riccardo wrote:WHY WHY WHY?

Every useless player that gets turfed out of his club we are "looking at".

Because we more than likely are as are the other 14 clubs in the league, I'd be pretty dissapointed if we didn't look at the players that get delisted.

Dan Warna · Post: # 484349Post **Dan Warna** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 11:41am

ben_fff wrote:
riccardo wrote:WHY WHY WHY?

Every useless player that gets turfed out of his club we are "looking at".
Because we more than likely are as are the other 14 clubs in the league, I'd be pretty dissapointed if we didn't look at the players that get delisted.

I'd be dissapointed if we collected a bunch of over the hill hacks, third rate springvale players and duds who move straight into the St KIlda wing of the epworth.

riccardo · Post: # 484353Post **riccardo** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 11:56am

Dan Warna wrote:
ben_fff wrote:
riccardo wrote:WHY WHY WHY?

Every useless player that gets turfed out of his club we are "looking at".
Because we more than likely are as are the other 14 clubs in the league, I'd be pretty dissapointed if we didn't look at the players that get delisted.
I'd be dissapointed if we collected a bunch of over the hill hacks, third rate springvale players and duds who move straight into the St KIlda wing of the epworth.

Agreed, Dan, we did that in the '80's, it wasn't exactly what you'd call a success.

We should develop our own, thats what Geelong did *smacks self on head for praising Geelong*

Dan Warna · Post: # 484355Post **Dan Warna** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 12:00pm

riccardo wrote:
Dan Warna wrote:
ben_fff wrote:
riccardo wrote:WHY WHY WHY?

Every useless player that gets turfed out of his club we are "looking at".
Because we more than likely are as are the other 14 clubs in the league, I'd be pretty dissapointed if we didn't look at the players that get delisted.
I'd be dissapointed if we collected a bunch of over the hill hacks, third rate springvale players and duds who move straight into the St KIlda wing of the epworth.
Agreed, Dan, we did that in the '80's, it wasn't exactly what you'd call a success.

We should develop our own, thats what Geelong did *smacks self on head for praising Geelong*

its one thing to get a young gun in, its ok to take a punt on a kid with potential.

but to bring in players with injuries, or you know are ordinary or have less than a season to go before disappearing into the mist.

As I said for much of this season I would rather give rix, brooks and blake and even van rheenan a shot in the ruck, than clarke who said thanks for a cash, lol back home to SA.

mad saint guy · Wed 31 Oct 2007 12:09pm

His football ability doesn't make up for his terrible attitude and work ethic. At his best he might be a 30-goal per year small forward, but the chances are that he'd play the entire first half of the season in the reserves and then walk out and go back to Broome.

He isn't the amazing talent many people seem to think he is. If he was a 60-goal per year small forward then he'd be worth a shot, but sampi is a GOP.

Riewoldting · Wed 31 Oct 2007 12:20pm

This thread is a classic

ben_fff · Post: # 484465Post **ben_fff** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 2:04pm

Dan Warna wrote:
riccardo wrote:
Dan Warna wrote:
ben_fff wrote:
riccardo wrote:WHY WHY WHY?

Every useless player that gets turfed out of his club we are "looking at".
Because we more than likely are as are the other 14 clubs in the league, I'd be pretty dissapointed if we didn't look at the players that get delisted.
I'd be dissapointed if we collected a bunch of over the hill hacks, third rate springvale players and duds who move straight into the St KIlda wing of the epworth.
Agreed, Dan, we did that in the '80's, it wasn't exactly what you'd call a success.

We should develop our own, thats what Geelong did *smacks self on head for praising Geelong*
its one thing to get a young gun in, its ok to take a punt on a kid with potential.

but to bring in players with injuries, or you know are ordinary or have less than a season to go before disappearing into the mist.

As I said for much of this season I would rather give rix, brooks and blake and even van rheenan a shot in the ruck, than clarke who said thanks for a cash, lol back home to SA.

I think you both missed my point.

AlpineStars · Wed 31 Oct 2007 2:15pm

Plenty of ability, has never fulfilled it and probably never will. We don't want him we have enough players like that already.

Brian Collis · Wed 31 Oct 2007 2:18pm

Joffa Burns wrote:
Brian Collis wrote:Not sure whether it's been mentioned before, but I've heard a whisper we've been looking at him. Don't know much more than that unfortunately.

Hasn't played much footy of late, but was rated pretty highly as a kid - drafted to WCE at pick 6. Obviously injuries would be a concern, but for a late pick, may be worthwhile for a 23yo with good skills.

Thoughts?

I got it Brian

You, me and Reiwoldting are the only ones that get it!

http://www.saintsational.com/forum/view ... hp?t=37783

fonz_#15 · Post: # 484488Post **fonz_#15** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 2:23pm

Brian Collis wrote:
Joffa Burns wrote:
Brian Collis wrote:Not sure whether it's been mentioned before, but I've heard a whisper we've been looking at him. Don't know much more than that unfortunately.

Hasn't played much footy of late, but was rated pretty highly as a kid - drafted to WCE at pick 6. Obviously injuries would be a concern, but for a late pick, may be worthwhile for a 23yo with good skills.

Thoughts?

I got it Brian

You me and Reiwoldting are the only ones that get it!

http://www.saintsational.com/forum/view ... hp?t=37783

s*** i might be a bit late, but i get it now

riccardo · Post: # 484554Post **riccardo** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 3:48pm

How could I not get such a clear, obvious refrence. I am deeply asamed, and will commit seppuku at my earliest convenience.

Riewoldting · Wed 31 Oct 2007 4:01pm

riccardo wrote:How could I not get such a clear, obvious refrence. I am deeply asamed, and will commit seppuku at my earliest convenience.

Don't be embarrassed ric, there were at least six others.

You can all have a big seppuku party, Heaven's Gate style.

congorozides · Wed 31 Oct 2007 4:41pm

I would take him for sure. 23 is way too young to be on the scrap heap. He could play 5 years and 100 games for the Saints. Remember he was a firsat round draft pick and we are comparing him to someone at the bottom of our list in terms of pay -so sure - give him minimum wage and performance based contract for 2 years. he can play.

Obviously this is all prefaced on him wanting to play, a psychometric test/report and a full medical.

If he can meet these conditions I say we give him a go.

Waste of time talking about Cousins becuse
a) the AFL will ban him for 12 months; and
b) he is 29

StNoodles · Post: # 484638Post **StNoodles** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 5:23pm

Comedy gold. Take a bow.

Ashley Sampi

Ashley Sampi

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