New Signing - Sam Alabakis
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
US College basketball giant Sam Alabakis has joined St Kilda as a Category B rookie.
At 211cm, the 21-year-old will equal Fremantle stalwart Aaron Sandilands and Collingwood big-man Mason Cox as the tallest player on an AFL list ever.
The Perth native has been playing and studying at the University of Louisiana Monroe for the past three years but will now join the Saints in the pre-season.
“I couldn’t be happier to be joining St Kilda,” the former Hale School student said.
“I never thought I’d get the chance to play AFL, but the club has been really encouraging and welcoming, and I can’t wait to get started and repay the faith they’ve shown in me.”
Head of List Management James Gallagher said the Perth Wildcats development squad member had all the attributes to be a potential AFL ruckman.
“Sam was personally identified by our ruck coach, Adam Skrobalak, and from their first session together we’ve seen several encouraging signs,” Gallagher said.
“His height is obviously a huge advantage, but his kicking abilities and natural athleticism have been among some really promising early indicators.
“Sam has played rugby before so has a good tackling base and doesn’t mind body contact, and he obviously knows what it’s like to train like a professional athlete having played basketball at such a high level.
“He’s used to 360-degree movement, reads the ball well and his skill at ground level is really good, especially for someone so tall.
“Sam is very mature for his age and has already shown an impressive level of professionalism and eagerness to learn. We’re very much looking forward to having him on board.”
At 211cm, the 21-year-old will equal Fremantle stalwart Aaron Sandilands and Collingwood big-man Mason Cox as the tallest player on an AFL list ever.
The Perth native has been playing and studying at the University of Louisiana Monroe for the past three years but will now join the Saints in the pre-season.
“I couldn’t be happier to be joining St Kilda,” the former Hale School student said.
“I never thought I’d get the chance to play AFL, but the club has been really encouraging and welcoming, and I can’t wait to get started and repay the faith they’ve shown in me.”
Head of List Management James Gallagher said the Perth Wildcats development squad member had all the attributes to be a potential AFL ruckman.
“Sam was personally identified by our ruck coach, Adam Skrobalak, and from their first session together we’ve seen several encouraging signs,” Gallagher said.
“His height is obviously a huge advantage, but his kicking abilities and natural athleticism have been among some really promising early indicators.
“Sam has played rugby before so has a good tackling base and doesn’t mind body contact, and he obviously knows what it’s like to train like a professional athlete having played basketball at such a high level.
“He’s used to 360-degree movement, reads the ball well and his skill at ground level is really good, especially for someone so tall.
“Sam is very mature for his age and has already shown an impressive level of professionalism and eagerness to learn. We’re very much looking forward to having him on board.”
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
Great move and punt. What a big boy.
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
I know that they cant give us a heads up for fear of showing their hand - but at least this says that they are thinking of the future and planning/trying things.
Anyways
Welcome Sam - may you go on to play over 200 games for the mighty RW&B
https://ulmwarhawks.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3403
Anyways
Welcome Sam - may you go on to play over 200 games for the mighty RW&B
https://ulmwarhawks.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3403
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
211cm so already a head ahead of McCartin.
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
Can we delist Longer now please?
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
Love it!
Regardless of outcome it can’t hurt punting on a Perth born and raised 211cm basketballs.
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
I am really curious to know how much rugby he played. Most likely he would have played in the second row due to his height i.e. he would be right in the argy bargy so he can handle the hits plus he would be leaping for the ball in the line outs. Either way I never complain about Rookie B's as they are all worth punts even though they rarely work out
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
Already more useful around the ground than Longer.
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
Welcome Sam, all the best, I'm sure your already better than the 'Volleyballer' we had trying to play ruck!!!!!
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
So this kid now has a contract, does Billy have one yet?
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
This move has cheered me up somewhat. Great acquisition.
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Sure does Duddly, I answered that question already!!!!!
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
Must have missed that announcement from the club. Details..?
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
6 year deal, $1.3mill per year!!!!!
Have patience my friend, I know your all excited, all will be revealed soon!!!!!
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
Obviously a performance based contract, 100k per kickstonecold wrote: ↑Thu 18 Oct 2018 1:32pm6 year deal, $1.3mill per year!!!!!
Have patience my friend, I know your all excited, all will be revealed soon!!!!!
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
I like it. If he's genuinely athletic and aggressive the worst case scenario is we end up with a much taller, quicker version of Longer
Sure is one goofy looking dude though
Sure is one goofy looking dude though
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
Reads good doesn',t it,what Ilike about it is being from WA would have a good understanding of AFL,not like a US import who has to start from rock bottom
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Re: New Signing - Sam Alabakis
Looks count for naught on the football field - just ask Ben Brownmad saint guy wrote: ↑Thu 18 Oct 2018 1:40pm I like it. If he's genuinely athletic and aggressive the worst case scenario is we end up with a much taller, quicker version of Longer
Sure is one goofy looking dude though
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I will be mighty pissed off if he gets the same money that apparently Hickey was on.stonecold wrote: ↑Thu 18 Oct 2018 1:32pm6 year deal, $1.3mill per year!!!!!
Have patience my friend, I know your all excited, all will be revealed soon!!!!!