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shaun hampson threads [merged]

should We Recruit Him?

  • Yes

    Votes: 106 33.8%

  • No

    Votes: 173 55.1%

  • Cheese Sandwich / Don't Care

    Votes: 35 11.1%
  • Total voters
    314
Tigers of Old said:
I recall plenty having the same reaction when we picked up Maric, swapped out Collins for Grigg/Houli etc..
Let's just wait and see before calling Blair an idiot again. His track record is admirable and deserves the benefit of the doubt.

Welcome Shaun.
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I'll certainly support him, I'm just very concerned that we are underestimating the depth of this draft. However, if we get another second rounder all will be forgiven, hopefully a combo of White/McGuane/Nahas can deliver the goods.
 
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Well he is a Tiger now so ill back him in...good luck Sledge Hammer....this video gives me some hope of what he can do.:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b6igtAEfmY
 
It's a tough gig this Richmond recruiting.

People seem to expect superstars whether it be trading or draft picks. The fact is its impossible for them all to be superstars and you need to look at needs, potential and facts.

Hampson fills a need, is at the right age to have an immediate impact, has a lot of potential and when he plays is at least a very decent tap ruck man. He hasn't cost the earth and any decent ruck normally costs a lot.

Hampson hasn't yet shown to be a dominant goal kicking ruck (if he had he wouldn't be a mid 2nd rounder) but he has shown, when he is on the park, he can at least give first advantage to his mids. He is coming into the age bracket where he knows his body and his attributes (athleticism etc) indicate that if he reaches his full potential.... well who knows what he can become.

Getting first use of the pill is a massive advantage for any team and Hampson can do that for us, especially if Mullet Man's body doesn't hold up.

Welcome about Shaun and Megan - your in for the one hell of a ride.
 
A little intrigued by this one.

The prospect of hit outs to advantage over four quarters is tantalising.

IF we play two rucks.
 
Can anyone confirm whether compo for White and McGuane would be a likely 2nd rounder?
If so, seems a good exchange.
 
Can't have too many 200/100 blokes IMO. Considering what we got for Angus graham, seems about the asking price for a 25 yo underachieving ruck man. I'm pleased on balance and fingers crossed he hits his straps at 26. Megan gale obviously saw something in the big fella. Welcome Shaun.
 
Doesn't look a great trade IMHO at first , however when having a close look at all the strengths an weakness's BH would have been identifying with Hampson, I can see a similar pattern to his other quality pick ups.

His a Tiger now an that's all that matters.....better get early to get B & F tickets ;D
 
Swooper said:
Can anyone confirm whether compo for White and McGuane would be a likely 2nd rounder?
If so, seems a good exchange.
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No way. You don't add them up. We will probably get zero for both of them.

Totally understand going for Hampson but really surprised at the price we paid. Hartley had done a good job in recent years so hopefully I am wrong on this one.
 
Colonel said:
It's a tough gig this Richmond recruiting.

People seem to expect superstars whether it be trading or draft picks. The fact is its impossible for them all to be superstars and you need to look at needs, potential and facts.

Hampson fills a need, is at the right age to have an immediate impact, has a lot of potential and when he plays is at least a very decent tap ruck man. He hasn't cost the earth and any decent ruck normally costs a lot.

Hampson hasn't yet shown to be a dominant goal kicking ruck (if he had he wouldn't be a mid 2nd rounder) but he has shown, when he is on the park, he can at least give first advantage to his mids. He is coming into the age bracket where he knows his body and his attributes (athleticism etc) indicate that if he reaches his full potential.... well who knows what he can become.

Getting first use of the pill is a massive advantage for any team and Hampson can do that for us, especially if Mullet Man's body doesn't hold up.

Welcome about Shaun and Megan - your in for the one hell of a ride.
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Way too much common sense in that post Colonel :clap
 
Unless Megan is gonna lace up some boots and teach Robbie to kick over 50 on the run shouldn't have any bearing on why BH recruited her, I mean Hampson, best of luck to him! He's a tiger now. Get him on the park and let's see what he can do. The fact she will look spectacular in Richmond colours is just a bonus.
 
Re: poll: Shaun Hampson

This Is Anfield said:
Or the new Richmond sees something that you don't, just sayin'.
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Maybe but I will put my money where my mouth is. If this turns out to be a bust at the end of next season then I will not be renewing any of our familys memberships but if it is succesful I will buy another one.

Hampson has done nothing in my opinion to warrant a second round pick be used and I for one am a little bit disappointed(ok a lot disappointed) that we traded a second round pick for a back up. We were told that TFTF was in part to lure players maybe I was under the wrong impression but I was hoping for top players. Taylor Adams is available and where are we apparently not in the ball park because we are after a third string ruckman.
 
Come down to the Richmond football club,
Can't kick, can't tackle, can't mark.. Your perfect!!
+ will pay you a small fortune
 
zippadeee said:
Come down to the Richmond football club,
Can't kick, can't tackle, can't mark.. Your perfect!!
+ will pay you a small fortune
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perfect for finals then obviously :clapping
 
Re: poll: Shaun Hampson

brigadiertiger said:
Maybe but I will put my money where my mouth is. If this turns out to be a bust at the end of next season then I will not be renewing any of our familys memberships but if it is succesful I will buy another one.
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what if we win the flag but Hampson doesn't get a game ;D

I wouldn't stop at the family membership boycott though, why not fire up the old manure truck?
 
Re: poll: Shaun Hampson

brigadiertiger said:
Maybe but I will put my money where my mouth is. If this turns out to be a bust at the end of next season then I will not be renewing any of our familys memberships but if it is succesful I will buy another one.

Hampson has done nothing in my opinion to warrant a second round pick be used and I for one am a little bit disappointed(ok a lot disappointed) that we traded a second round pick for a back up. We were told that TFTF was in part to lure players maybe I was under the wrong impression but I was hoping for top players. Taylor Adams is available and where are we apparently not in the ball park because we are after a third string ruckman.
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According to Richardson he isn't back up. He will play second ruck.
 
Re: poll: Shaun Hampson

tigersnake said:
what if we win the flag but Hampson doesn't get a game ;D

I wouldn't stop at the family membership boycott though, why not fire up the old manure truck?
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If we win the flag and Hampson doesn't play wouldn't that be a tie? Waste of a pick with no young player coming through but a flag so yeah tie.

Would be no manure trucks left to get if it is a bust.
 
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