Shaun Hampson Research

[ubeaut]

Hampson to average 90+ until Maric returns. You heard it hear first.

Still not getting him though because that could be short lived if Maric gets back in the opening month

Yeah it's very possible. I see 85 solo and that's great for the price but for how long?

[quinny88]

Hampson to average 90+ until Maric returns. You heard it hear first.

Still not getting him though because that could be short lived if Maric gets back in the opening month

Yeah it's very possible. I see 85 solo and that's great for the price but for how long?

Not long enough unfortunately.

In saying that, lets say Maric misses the opening 4 games for arguments sake and Hampson is able to average 90 in those first 4 games. When Maric comes back in for round 5, Hammers scores will no doubt drop but what would his B/E be at that point after averaging 90 for 4 games?
4 weeks isnt long enough to get a big enough price rise but if his B/E is low enough then he may only have to score 60-70 for another 2 or so weeks to have made some good cash all up.
Not exactly sure on the numbers he would need to make a decent amount but it sounds good in theory lol

[Spite]

Hampson to average 90+ until Maric returns. You heard it hear first.

Still not getting him though because that could be short lived if Maric gets back in the opening month

Yeah it's very possible. I see 85 solo and that's great for the price but for how long?

Not long enough unfortunately.

In saying that, lets say Maric misses the opening 4 games for arguments sake and Hampson is able to average 90 in those first 4 games. When Maric comes back in for round 5, Hammers scores will no doubt drop but what would his B/E be at that point after averaging 90 for 4 games?
4 weeks isnt long enough to get a big enough price rise but if his B/E is low enough then he may only have to score 60-70 for another 2 or so weeks to have made some good cash all up.
Not exactly sure on the numbers he would need to make a decent amount but it sounds good in theory lol

I know it wasn't your aim, but you actually convinced me to start with hampson lol.

I would be happy to take consistent 70s from him until I can upgrade him, I was with hickey but was a bit scared of the odd 40.

[quinny88]

Hampson to average 90+ until Maric returns. You heard it hear first.

Still not getting him though because that could be short lived if Maric gets back in the opening month

Yeah it's very possible. I see 85 solo and that's great for the price but for how long?

Not long enough unfortunately.

In saying that, lets say Maric misses the opening 4 games for arguments sake and Hampson is able to average 90 in those first 4 games. When Maric comes back in for round 5, Hammers scores will no doubt drop but what would his B/E be at that point after averaging 90 for 4 games?
4 weeks isnt long enough to get a big enough price rise but if his B/E is low enough then he may only have to score 60-70 for another 2 or so weeks to have made some good cash all up.
Not exactly sure on the numbers he would need to make a decent amount but it sounds good in theory lol

I know it wasn't your aim, but you actually convinced me to start with hampson lol.

I would be happy to take consistent 70s from him until I can upgrade him, I was with hickey but was a bit scared of the odd 40.

Haha i was just asking the question spite dont hold it against me  :P

[RaisyDaisy]

Just a little bump on this

HS has spoken with Maric and he has said that at this stage he has know idea when he will be returning

Initial prognosis was 6-8 weeks, but based on the article I think its every chance to be a bit longer, so Hampson might be a chance to get you through til the rd8 bye as the main ruckman

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-ruckman-ivan-maric-says-he-doesnt-know-when-hell-be-able-to-return-from-injury/story-fni5f9jb-1226845102184

[cortez]

Just a little bump on this

HS has spoken with Maric and he has said that at this stage he has know idea when he will be returning

Initial prognosis was 6-8 weeks, but based on the article I think its every chance to be a bit longer, so Hampson might be a chance to get you through til the rd8 bye as the main ruckman

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-ruckman-ivan-maric-says-he-doesnt-know-when-hell-be-able-to-return-from-injury/story-fni5f9jb-1226845102184

Hmm I Guess the big question along with choosing him In front of the other cheap rucks you need to be more confident He will outscore the likes of Hickey and grundy because you really don't know how long he will be in For.

[Bully]

With the rucks absolutely doing my head in, I'm starting to really warm to the idea of bringing in Hampster for the first 6-7 weeks, in the meantime I can truly assess who is in for a stellar season. Being a Tigers supporter and having viewed over an hour of Hampson footage, I can confidently say he is a gun ruckman in the making but a pretty inconsistent forward who suffered due to an oversupply of ruckmen at Carlton.

Having scanned through his career history, it's pretty clear that he is capable of of an 80+ average if given first ruck duties, and I believe Maric will not be rushed in without having a run in the twos to get some match fitness up. That pretty much leaves Hampson as the ruck go-to man for 7 weeks, with Maric to be rested until after the bye.

Is this enough to justify his inclusion? Well it should be enough to get 4 price rises, enough to facilitate a trade to a Naitanui or Minson or anyone else who's putting their hand-up by the time the byes roll around. It's also worth noting that Hampster is one of the best tap to advantage ruckmen in the AFL, Champion Data ranks him second with overall percentage (taken over the past 2 years) and he has proven on many occasions that he can register 30+ hitouts a match.

The silver lining with this approach is that it frees up 200k to bolster other lines, just tinkering with my current team, it enables me to upgrade Grimes to McVeigh & Caddy to Tom Mitchell, both whom I consider to be keepers over the long run. The other bonus is that Hampson is a clear POD, and will be one of the few stand alone rucks in the first third of the season.

I was keen on Hickey for awhile but Longer will be placing enough pressure on him to make me think twice. The other benefit of Hampson is he is priced nicely for a sideways trade to McIntosh, Hickey or Longer, in the event one decides to go gangbusters. 

[RaisyDaisy]

Great info Bully :)

I've been preaching premo R1 ever since I got here, but with NicNat looking too risky now I'd be silly to not even at least consider this approach now, and out of all of these mid cheap rucks I think Hampson is probably the pick of the bunch now that Ivan is out, and I agree wont be back until the bye

[HotTiges]

Quite agile the big fella unfortunately we saw him 95% up forward at Carlton.Looked good vs Collingwood even though it was only Grundy. This wreaks of Maric in first season of Tigerland for a few rounds at least! Obviously wont be a season keeper but a few price rises would be nice.Interesting article about Maric saying he doesn't know when he'll be back.. Sounds longer then 6-8..And this is exactly why Hampson was recruited.. So the potential impact of Griffths won't be massive..

[quinny88]

Hmm im tempted! Will be a wait and see. Richmond may still elect to upgrade the big O from the rookie list to share the ruck duties until Ivan returns.

Hoping for a good hitout from Hmac in Geelongs last practice match as I think he is a safer option

[Sabretooth Tigers]

 ::) :)
If it were not for the fact I currently have Leuey with Sandi I'd be tempted. When Maric comes back I think he will be eased in as the Tiges want him no.1 and firing come September. Music to a Tiger supporters ears, "come September" Tempted but would need a drastic event to change the make-up of my team to carry it through. Reckon he is worth the punt but not in my sights ATM. Cheers.

[Bully]

Hampster tearing it up today in the praccie match against Essendon - 41% taps to advantage so far. The new ruck rules will suit him down to the ground, tailored made for the high leaping athletic types.

[colmullet]

heard Vickery might have done a hammy to....more JS for Griffiths early on?

is Hampson rucking against Ryder?

[Bully]

heard Vickery might have done a hammy to....more JS for Griffiths early on?

is Hampson rucking against Ryder?

Ryder's playing, Cotch might also have a calf strain, hopefully his subbing was precautionary.

[HotTiges]

For some reason I'm tempted by Hammo and Sandi combo... ???