Delisted 27 . Sam Menegola (2016 - 2023)

[son of meto]

I doubt that Hawks would have drafted him in the first place if he was a crap kick.
HE has a ready made build too.

Agreed. I like this pick. With a mature attitude (got the time and skill) he just might be a smokey!

 

[Biggy_Boy]

Just reading through the Hawthorn and Fremantle threads during his time at each club, it seems a big part of him leaving Hawthorn was a desire to return home to WA. Would he be happy moving back down to Victoria again now?

 

[Biggy_Boy]

As I was reading through his thread on the Freo board, though, this post really had me chuckling:

What came to mind for me was that new Geelong? Recruit who's a distance runner by career first & foremost. He's trying out for the 2012-16 Olympics and clocks an 8:30 3km time trial. over a minute faster than Brad Hill's recent draft camp exploits. It doesn't neccesarily mean this guy knows his way around a footy field and I dare say he'll be wasting his time at Geelong.

 

[meto]

He was third in the Sandover.....and he only played 12 games.....averaged 27 disposals, and could slot in as a half forward....

I'm very impressed by those figures, the guy may well dominate in the VFL team, I welcome his inclusion on the senior list.
He's an imposing sight in the vids.

 

[Lana]

I'm very impressed by those figures, the guy may well dominate in the VFL team, I welcome his inclusion on the senior list.
He's an imposing sight in the vids.

He certainly looks a level above the WAFL. And with the loss of Jansen and Gore we certainly need some depth in that position of the ground.

 

[CatRiot]

I think it's a bit unusual that we picked him up.
He is a mature player but I would have preferred Snelling or Parsons who somehow got missed as a Mid options.

I don't rate Snelling enough for the top league. He get's a lot of one-two possessions which inflate his averages; he is only 173cm so he is likely to be a small forward in the big league and I think there is better forward options. Snelling doesn't look like he has a big kick either, and he is not the fastest either. His main weapon is feeding the ball out of traffic by hand.

 

[David the Cat]

I'm very impressed by those figures, the guy may well dominate in the VFL team, I welcome his inclusion on the senior list.
He's an imposing sight in the vids.

....and strong on both sides with good hands....and hard at it. If he can transfer his WAFL form to the VFL, he just might crack a game or three at AFL level.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

Interesting choice. Was a stand out in the WAFL but thought his time had come and gone. Killed my lot in the grand final singlehandedly.

 

[David the Cat]

Interesting choice. Was a stand out in the WAFL but thought his time had come and gone. Killed my lot in the grand final singlehandedly.

Hows his pace Bojangles?

 

[JUBJUB]

Just reading through the Hawthorn and Fremantle threads during his time at each club, it seems a big part of him leaving Hawthorn was a desire to return home to WA. Would he be happy moving back down to Victoria again now?

4 or 5 years older now,plus living in the Geelong area is better than the hustle & bustle of Melbourne suburbs.

 

[Heckler]

When your first pick is No.66...
A mature play poses less risk than a late pick 17 year old kid.
You know what you are getting.
He has been in the AFL system
He has come from two finals playing clubs Hawks and Freo
It's hard for good players to break into top teams
He has played good football in the WAFL
He will be hungrier to prove himself.

... plus his video suggests he can play
deserves a chance,
it's up to him to grab this opportunity

 

[Teriyakicat]

No worries.
Will be 24 when we start next year- that's even.

Hahaha. Well picked up, Vdubs!

 

[CharacterFirst]

He is a straight replacement for Jansen, I would have thought - with a bigger tank.

 

[ShaunWDT]

He's a good pick I reckon, will be interesting to see how we use him, wouldn't have thought a ready made 23 Year Old would rot in the VFL.

 

[Teriyakicat]

As I was reading through his thread on the Freo board, though, this post really had me chuckling:

What year was that comment written? Please don't tell me it was late 2015...
If so, I will really have to believe that WA stands for "wait awhile" and that we are indeed lagging well behind the eastern states.

 

[Teriyakicat]

Interesting choice. Was a stand out in the WAFL but thought his time had come and gone. Killed my lot in the grand final singlehandedly.

What age was Harry Taylor drafted at, Mr B? Was he 21/22? If this young bloke can work hard and be 1/10th as good as Harry, I'll be happy.

 

[manboob]

Seems OK. Wasn't good enough when he was on the other clubs lists has gone away and worked on his weaknesses by the looks of it!

 

[Biggy_Boy]

What year was that comment written? Please don't tell me it was late 2015...
If so, I will really have to believe that WA stands for "wait awhile" and that we are indeed lagging well behind the eastern states.

No, it was late 2011, just after Blicavs was picked up.

 

[Cezz The Catter]

Coverage player perhaps, Thoughts?

Like the pick up but a bit left field. You tell em Wellsy.

 

[Teriyakicat]

No, it was late 2011, just after Blicavs was picked up.

Ah, that makes more sense. Thanks, BB. Thought it might've been a recent comment in the draft talk pages from this season.

 

[Farmer2Goggin]

Coverage player perhaps, Thoughts?

Like the pick up but a bit left field. You tell em Wellsy.

East Fremantle rated him very highly in the season he was picked by the Dockers
Endurance machine with elite preparation , very professional

 

[ShaunWDT]

i reckon theres a fair chance we see him as a half forward, kicked 21 from 12 Games Mainly as a midfielder.

 

[Reginald Perrin]

Sam has elite endurance and can play. Definitely above WAFL level, but disposal has always been a question mark for AFL level. Would have loved to see him debut for Freo, and pleased to see him getting another opportunity.

Hopefully he doesn't hurt us too much though.

 

[Goggin Our Best]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/../sam-menegola-is-loving-being-let-off-the-leash-at Subiaco

I dont know if that link worked

But reading that - it looks like old misery guts - Rossy - taught him all this negative shhhit - where as Jarrod Scholfield at Subiaco let him play with a bit of flair - and he improved out of sight

 

[Hello Kitty]

Excuse my presence, but on Sam, when he was at Freo, he dominated down at Peel.
Great runner, great tank and could get the ball, but his disposal from memory was inadequate

Sam has elite endurance and can play. Definitely above WAFL level, but disposal has always been a question mark for AFL level. Would have loved to see him debut for Freo, and pleased to see him getting another opportunity.

Hopefully he doesn't hurt us too much though.

"But his coach at Subiaco, former West Coast, Port Adelaide and Fremantle midfielder Jarrad Schofield, was certain that he had the attributes to make it in the big time.

“He kicks goals, he gets clearances. He was always a natural forward as a junior,” Schofield said.

“Now what we’re seeing with his game is his inside work an an on-baller, and because of his elite endurance he posts big numbers.

“He’s always getting his 30-plus possessions because of his high work ethic and his running capabilities are AFL standard.”
http://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2015-11-24/get-to-know-sam-menegola