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Lui_Bon wrote: June 16, 2022, 1:27 am
Billy Walker wrote: June 15, 2022, 8:51 pm I wish Sam all the best as well. However, this thread does highlight to me I have a different interest in the raiders than many of my fellow supporters. Many seem to value the effort, loyalty, longevity and passion Sam brought to the club and while I respect that it isn’t something I feel I could bring to a conversation with Panther, Storm or Chook supporters. John Bateman had no loyalty or longevity but I’ll always value the impact he had on the club more than a long term nice guy journeyman.

I wish Sam well but no tears from me and hoping we trade up for success.
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Not sure that’s how I’d describe it. I genuinely have no I’ll feeling towards Sam. I wish him all the very best. Trying to find the words to describe my thoughts all seem like I’m running him down and that’s not what I want to do so I’ll probably just leave it there. It’s the difference between nice guy and good footballer where I want different things to some others.
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Thanks for the memories Sammy. Loved that finals Game against Cronulla. Really happy memories!

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Legend of a fella. Hope he enjoys whatever comes next.
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My favorite game from him was an away final against Souths in 2014 (?). We got rolled, but he was arguably the best player on the park. Just a shame he wasn’t that little bit bigger and faster because he’s the smartest player we’ve had for a long time.
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Always battled a beer gut, good fella all the best Sammy Hagar.

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As a fan of Toulouse Olympique, I wonder how Toulouse would have fared if they had managed to sign Sam earlier in the year (which they tried to do). Toulouse recently signed Corey Norman instead (ugh), and are now heading towards the wooden spoon and relegation from Super League. I reckon our Sammy could have helped them survive. A thorough professional. I wish him all the best and hope he returns to Canberra in a coaching role one day.
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Billy Walker wrote: June 16, 2022, 7:01 am
Lui_Bon wrote: June 16, 2022, 1:27 am
Billy Walker wrote: June 15, 2022, 8:51 pm I wish Sam all the best as well. However, this thread does highlight to me I have a different interest in the raiders than many of my fellow supporters. Many seem to value the effort, loyalty, longevity and passion Sam brought to the club and while I respect that it isn’t something I feel I could bring to a conversation with Panther, Storm or Chook supporters. John Bateman had no loyalty or longevity but I’ll always value the impact he had on the club more than a long term nice guy journeyman.

I wish Sam well but no tears from me and hoping we trade up for success.
We get it.

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Not sure that’s how I’d describe it. I genuinely have no I’ll feeling towards Sam. I wish him all the very best. Trying to find the words to describe my thoughts all seem like I’m running him down and that’s not what I want to do so I’ll probably just leave it there. It’s the difference between nice guy and good footballer where I want different things to some others.
We understand your point. Some may even agree. But most people recognise a farewell as a place to recognise a persons contribution, share some good memories and wish them well.

He's had all the hard nosed analysis you could want in other threads over the years and there will be years worth of fans reviewing seasons, comparing past halves and discussing the clubs foibles in being too cushy or not ruthless enough to do that in. So most people also recognise that those threads will always exist and use those threads for such.
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Yes indeed
Most people are decent, respectful people who aren’t interested in dancing on the grave of a player who’s given the years of service Sam has

Mind you most people aren't miserable, **** trolls either like our dull mate Billy
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Canberra Raider Sam Williams leaves a lasting legacy at the NRL club

He'll be remembered as a saviour at times and a true clubman who will leave a lasting legacy.

"He's just one of those guys that's very relaxed, but his football IQ is 100/100. Some of the stuff he sees and speaks about - he really knows his football," Raiders half Jamal Fogarty said. "For someone like me to come down and lean on Sammy and ask what he's thinking it was so beneficial for me."

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It's a pity Fogarty wasn't able to learn engaging the defensive line fron Williams.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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Dr Greenthumb wrote: June 18, 2022, 8:42 pm My favorite game from him was an away final against Souths in 2014 (?). We got rolled, but he was arguably the best player on the park. Just a shame he wasn’t that little bit bigger and faster because he’s the smartest player we’ve had for a long time.
It was 2012, the game after the home final against Cronulla where he had a stand out performance. I thought his game against Souths was even better, where he was a shining light in a comprehensively defeated side.

I remember Sam showing huge promise coming through the lower grades - not quite at the Carney/Dugan/Milford tier, but arguably a rung below it. Like many halves transitioning to the NRL he couldn't quite deliver on that promise, but he's had a solid career nonetheless. An excellent club man who undoubtedly fits the old cliche of 'bledding green'.

Good luck to both he and his family - I feel he'll be involved with the club again in some capacity in the future.
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Yeah I really hope if he can’t kick his career on, we get him into the coaching ranks.
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The selfless decision that ended Sam Williams' playing career at the Canberra Raiders

Sam Williams was a crowd favourite: small in stature, but with a heart the size of Phar Lap. He put his body on the line time and time again. He was also incredibly articulate and a dedicated player.

“Ricky and I have a relationship where we talk a lot about everything. It is not confined to football,” says Sam. “We chatted about when the best time was to go given I wasn’t in the club’s plans for next season.

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Good honest approach to the end of your career. Always seemed like a bloke with an eye on his future.

His papers were clearly stamped when he stepped out on the field and it looked like he was playing in quicksand.

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Sam Williams a game day inclusion as Queanbeyan Kangaroos captain on Saturday. He scored a field goal in the final minute.
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Thanks Sammy,good luck in the future. I hear he's a good cricketer too,I know of a cricket club in Wollongong that could use him lol
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Seiffert82 wrote: June 26, 2022, 2:53 pm Good honest approach to the end of your career. Always seemed like a bloke with an eye on his future.

His papers were clearly stamped when he stepped out on the field and it looked like he was playing in quicksand.

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Billy Walker wrote: June 15, 2022, 8:51 pm I wish Sam all the best as well. However, this thread does highlight to me I have a different interest in the raiders than many of my fellow supporters. Many seem to value the effort, loyalty, longevity and passion Sam brought to the club and while I respect that it isn’t something I feel I could bring to a conversation with Panther, Storm or Chook supporters. John Bateman had no loyalty or longevity but I’ll always value the impact he had on the club more than a long term nice guy journeyman.

I wish Sam well but no tears from me and hoping we trade up for success.
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The Nickman wrote: June 27, 2022, 3:55 pm
Billy Walker wrote: June 15, 2022, 8:51 pm I wish Sam all the best as well. However, this thread does highlight to me I have a different interest in the raiders than many of my fellow supporters. Many seem to value the effort, loyalty, longevity and passion Sam brought to the club and while I respect that it isn’t something I feel I could bring to a conversation with Panther, Storm or Chook supporters. John Bateman had no loyalty or longevity but I’ll always value the impact he had on the club more than a long term nice guy journeyman.

I wish Sam well but no tears from me and hoping we trade up for success.
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Good luck to Sammy. Played with heart and always put the club first.

My favourite moment involving him happened off the field.

He had been targeted in defence and produced a huge number of tackles. Ricky called him into the office and explained that the amount of work he'd had to do was a worry and so he was getting dropped to NSW Cup in case he was fatigued and the next opponent also targeted him.

Sam's response: "I've been dropped in the past for not making enough tackles, but I've never been dropped for making too many".
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Seiffert82 wrote: June 26, 2022, 2:53 pm Good honest approach to the end of your career. Always seemed like a bloke with an eye on his future.

His papers were clearly stamped when he stepped out on the field and it looked like he was playing in quicksand.

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Yes we're always quick to move on players when they look to be moving in quicksand :doubt:
Well, he was clearly told that he wasn't part of the club's plans next season.

But yes, the same obviously isn't being said of Whitehead.

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Seiffert82 wrote: June 28, 2022, 10:50 am
Roger Kenworthy wrote:
Seiffert82 wrote: June 26, 2022, 2:53 pm Good honest approach to the end of your career. Always seemed like a bloke with an eye on his future.

His papers were clearly stamped when he stepped out on the field and it looked like he was playing in quicksand.

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Well, he was clearly told that he wasn't part of the club's plans next season.

But yes, the same obviously isn't being said of Whitehead.

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Seiffert82 wrote: June 28, 2022, 10:50 am
Roger Kenworthy wrote:
Seiffert82 wrote: June 26, 2022, 2:53 pm Good honest approach to the end of your career. Always seemed like a bloke with an eye on his future.

His papers were clearly stamped when he stepped out on the field and it looked like he was playing in quicksand.

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Well, he was clearly told that he wasn't part of the club's plans next season.

But yes, the same obviously isn't being said of Whitehead.

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Daniel wrote: June 19, 2022, 7:00 am As a fan of Toulouse Olympique, I wonder how Toulouse would have fared if they had managed to sign Sam earlier in the year (which they tried to do). Toulouse recently signed Corey Norman instead (ugh), and are now heading towards the wooden spoon and relegation from Super League. I reckon our Sammy could have helped them survive. A thorough professional. I wish him all the best and hope he returns to Canberra in a coaching role one day.
Of course Corey Norman signed with a team called too loose.

Best of luck to Sammy, thank you for all you've done!
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How Canberra Raiders veteran half Sam Williams almost landed at Penrith Panthers

At 31, Sam Williams may have retired from the NRL but the itch to keep playing remains. Williams, who had three stints with his beloved Canberra Raiders, has signed on as captain-coach with the Queanbeyan Kangaroos.

But what few people know is that Williams came close to getting a start with premiers Penrith, as replacement for Dolphins-bound Sean O'Sullivan.

Read more: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/the-mole-n ... 7d7e9ea642
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Finchy wrote: December 7, 2022, 3:36 pm How Canberra Raiders veteran half Sam Williams almost landed at Penrith Panthers

At 31, Sam Williams may have retired from the NRL but the itch to keep playing remains. Williams, who had three stints with his beloved Canberra Raiders, has signed on as captain-coach with the Queanbeyan Kangaroos.

But what few people know is that Williams came close to getting a start with premiers Penrith, as replacement for Dolphins-bound Sean O'Sullivan.

Read more: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/the-mole-n ... 7d7e9ea642
jeez I'd take Sam over Jake Cogger every day even now
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