shaun hampson threads [merged]

[seven]

When's his contract up?

 

[Willo]

When's his contract up?

About 12 years after his ability expired

 

[taztiger4]

When's his contract up?

Oct 30 2018

 

[Blind Turn]

Oct 30 2018

I'm a Liberan.
What a birthday present

 

[turk-d-tiger]

This was your exact sentence: "I just wish he would just retire and save the anguish for all tiger supporters"

So you claim/pretend to speak for all TS? Right.
The rest of your post is rendered meaningless with excessive use of silly hyperbole. I know your're a dedicated supporter, Turk, but credible discussion points may not be your strength. Besides, I love spuds. You can cook them so many ways and very nourishing.

Anyway, I'll await Higgins being the back-up ruck if Nank goes down.

Sure you hadn't had that drink before this post?

I very rarely argue with fellow Richmond supporters But If you are serious and believe that Shaun Hampson has some sort of chance in helping Richmond at all then im sorry but you seriously need some help and there is no point of even discussing football with you Leon .

Come back to me on another topic but not this SPUD - He is not a footballer and never was just a tall bloke that cant tap the ball down
PS - Will Higgins do this before he shows how he is so much smarter than Butler before summarily taking his SF spot, or after he replaces Nank's as first ruck. Or will he play both, like knock it down to himself when rucking up forward; before tackling, gathering and kicking numerous goals. Either way, this will be no Drain. What an exciting year we are in for!

 

[Willo]

Didn't know you spoke for 'all tiger supporters'? Self-appointed? Or did I miss that election?

If Hampson can't get his back right, you'll probably get your wish. But, oh great self-appointed spokesperson for all tiger supporters, just let us know who is ready to step up as Nank's natural replacement if disaster struck, and he suffered an injury early in 2017? Who is ready?

No doubt you know far better than the list managers. They must have some weird ideas retaining the Hammer; maybe they even picked him, then watched him play very well in our VFL finals?!

On this occasion he speaks for me. 2017 has come and gone. If we hadn't had renewed Hampson contract I would have been ok with recruiting a vfl/sanfl ruckman. Or even someone tall who can actually get on the park and compete.

 

[leon]

On this occasion he speaks for me. 2017 has come and gone. If we hadn't had renewed Hampson contract I would have been ok with recruiting a vfl/sanfl ruckman. Or even someone tall who can actually get on the park and compete.

OK, so you and Turk should be list managers at RFC. But, currently, are not. Funny about that.

Even with the loss of Griffiths, think you'll find the club has not been remiss in having no ruck reserves. That's what Hampson is, if he can get his back right. Plus we have Soldo, Chol and Coleman-Jones. It's simply a matter of who would be ready if Nank got hurt. I'm hoping the first two can make it, especially Chol because he is a far better athlete with his spring, speed and a superior kick. Whether he is rugged enough might be the question. Both still young as ruckmen. CCJ just a kid.

Re Hampson, not fully fit anyway, and Nank seems ok since JLT niggle, so not relevant. Yes, H has definitely been injury-prone. But club seems to want him still onboard. FWIW, Mark Williams had some interesting things to say re Hampson/Nankervis on SEN pre GF last year. I did not agree with him at all, personally (think MW a loose cannon) but claimed Dusty Martin preferred Hampson's 'wider' HOs, allowing him to breakout into space easier. [Looked on SEN website bat can't find this as a podcast]

 

[turk-d-tiger]

OK, so you and Turk should be list managers at RFC. But, currently, are not. Funny about that.

Even with the loss of Griffiths, think you'll find the club has not been remiss in having no ruck reserves. That's what Hampson is, if he can get his back right. Plus we have Soldo, Chol and Coleman-Jones. It's simply a matter of who would be ready if Nank got hurt. I'm hoping the first two can make it, especially Chol because he is a far better athlete with his spring, speed and a superior kick. Whether he is rugged enough might be the question. Both still young as ruckmen. CCJ just a kid.

Re Hampson, not fully fit anyway, and Nank seems ok since JLT niggle, so not relevant. Yes, H has definitely been injury-prone. But club seems to want him still onboard. FWIW, Mark Williams had some interesting things to say re Hampson/Nankervis on SEN pre GF last year. I did not agree with him at all, personally (think MW a loose cannon) but claimed Dusty Martin preferred Hampson's 'wider' HOs, allowing him to breakout into space easier. [Looked on SEN website bat can't find this as a podcast]

Dude you seriously need to go and have a really good look at Hampsons history not only at Richmond but his entire career !!

12 years in a pro AFL system and he has managed just played 98 games and kicked just 38 goals FMD 12 years 98 games thats an average of 8 games a year ?
You seriously expect this bloke he cant get on the park and even when he does cant mark and offers SFA around the ground to be the Nank Back up ?
Are you serious ?

He got traded to Richmond in 2014 and has only managed just 35 games - *smile* great backup
I would rather have a Rookie Ruckman like darcy Cameron on min salary offering up atleast an effort and something up foward

I really have no idea what you think this bloke can offer when already after an injury riddled 2017 is again having back issue's - This bloke is cooked

 

[tigerman]

Hampson battled hard in 2016, but the club knew that an up grade was required and the rest is history, Nankervis came to the club and was a revelation with his intercept marking, clearance work, second efforts and around the ground play.

 

[Blind Turn]

Hampson battled hard in 2016, but the club knew that an up grade was required and the rest is history, Nankervis came to the club and was a revelation with his intercept marking, clearance work, second efforts and around the ground play.

Winning the premiership has allowed us to bury the many mistakes our club made in the previous 35 years, such as a history of poor recruiting and development. Some include Tambling over Buddy, Conca over Heppell, Griffiths over Fyfe, Batchelor over Parker, and neglecting our ruck division for many many years. Hampson was just another horrible mistake and his last contract renewal an indication of where we were at the time with list management/talent identification. No different to the Hislop debacle as an example.
Anyway winners are grinners. His delistment at years end will conclude another chapter from yesteryear.
Onwards and upwards etc etc

 

[leon]

Dude you seriously need to go and have a really good look at Hampsons history not only at Richmond but his entire career !!

12 years in a pro AFL system and he has managed just played 98 games and kicked just 38 goals FMD 12 years 98 games thats an average of 8 games a year ?
You seriously expect this bloke he cant get on the park and even when he does cant mark and offers SFA around the ground to be the Nank Back up ?
Are you serious ?

He got traded to Richmond in 2014 and has only managed just 35 games - *smile* great backup
I would rather have a Rookie Ruckman like darcy ameron on min salary offering up atleast an effort and something up foward

I really have no idea what you think this bloke can offer when already after an injury riddled 2017 is again having back issue's - This bloke is cooked

Some truth to what you say but not the entire truth. Whatever, you're welcome to your opinion. I'm simply bored with all this rehashing of his past. Given Nank appears fit and clearly established himself as No.1 ruck in '17, while Hampson struggles with his back, it's just hypothetical anyway. But if he can recover, we'll see what unfolds in '18. Hope Nank avoids getting injured anyway, but H was 2016 first ruck as well as for 2017 VFL finals. Club seems to still see some value in him for now.

 

[Eat the rich]

Dude you seriously need to go and have a really good look at Hampsons history not only at Richmond but his entire career !!

12 years in a pro AFL system and he has managed just played 98 games and kicked just 38 goals FMD 12 years 98 games thats an average of 8 games a year ?

So, as a conservative estimate he's made about $30,000 per game played?

Luckiest guy to have ever played/not played the game

 

[Al Bundy]

So, as a conservative estimate he's made about $30,000 per game played?

Luckiest guy to have ever played/not played the game

Thought Yarran nailed that one !

 

[craig]

Every time i see the Hampson thread get a bump up to current status i cant help think that hes either done himself a mischief again or retired

 

[Feeling Tigerish]

thought this guy was a very poor footballer at Carlton, and absolutely hated this trade as soon as heard about it, nothing whatsoever has changed my opinion.

 

[TheCan]

coleman jones is here now, hammers days are over

 

[seven]

Come on guys
I reckon this year is going to be his year

 

[UKTiger]

Every time i see the Hampson thread get a bump up to current status i cant help think that hes either done himself a mischief again or retired

No its the fact that many of us enjoy poking the bear (Leon) with a sharp stick and read the undying if a trifle blinkered hero worship

 

[leon]

No its the fact that many of us enjoy poking the bear (Leon) with a sharp stick and read the undying if a trifle blinkered hero worship

So now I see why you went to the UK. Failed career in comedy. Is that shot of Stonehenge from one of your 'free' performances?

 

[TigerFlag2017]

I can't say I lose too much sleep over Hammer these days.