I know some may laugh but... the case for Simon Beaumont

[Cam]

Simon Beaumont

Guernsey Number: 29
Height 189cm
Weight: 87kg
Recruited From: East Camberwell/Central U18
Debut: 1995

Date of Birth: 13 December 1975

ABOUT
Ended the 2002 season with his reputation intact after proving to be a consistent performer despite the team's difficulties. Was asked to fill a variety of key roles and attacked each challenge admirably. Has played 111 consecutive games and was the club's leading mark taker with 110 and most reliable defender who, when given the opportunity, showed he could still fill a role forward. Finished fourth in the best and fairest.

PLAYER HONORS
PLAYER STATS
Brownlow Medal: 2002 votes 1; career votes 7.


Player Statistics - Simon Beaumont
Season
AFL 2003 Premiership Season

Round Date vs. K H P M HO T FF FA G B
ROUND 1 29/03/2003 Sydney 9 3 12 2 0 0 1 2 0 0
ROUND 2 04/04/2003 Collingwood 11 3 14 1 1 1 0 3 0 1
ROUND 3 11/04/2003 Essendon 12 3 15 5 2 4 1 0 0 1
ROUND 4 20/04/2003 Port Adelaide 14 2 16 8 0 1 0 1 0 0
ROUND 5 26/04/2003 Kangaroos 10 5 15 6 1 2 2 0 0 0
ROUND 6 03/05/2003 Hawthorn 7 6 13 1 1 3 0 0 0 0
ROUND 7 10/05/2003 St Kilda 13 3 16 7 0 4 1 1 3 1
ROUND 8 18/05/2003 Western Bulldogs 8 5 13 4 0 2 1 0 2 2
ROUND 9 24/05/2003 Brisbane Lions 7 4 11 2 1 2 0 1 0 0
ROUND 10 31/05/2003 Fremantle 15 3 18 3 0 3 1 0 0 0
ROUND 11 08/06/2003 Geelong 9 7 16 6 0 6 1 0 1 1
ROUND 12 14/06/2003 Richmond 11 4 15 6 1 0 0 0 0 1
ROUND 13 29/06/2003 Adelaide 9 1 10 3 0 5 1 0 0 1
ROUND 14 06/07/2003 Melbourne 4 3 7 3 0 0 0 1 0 0
ROUND 15 12/07/2003 West Coast 10 2 12 3 0 0 0 1 0 0
ROUND 16 19/07/2003 Sydney 6 1 7 1 0 2 1 1 0 0
ROUND 17 27/07/2003 Collingwood 14 3 17 10 1 1 1 1 1 0
ROUND 18 02/08/2003 Essendon 18 5 23 9 0 4 0 1 0 0
ROUND 19 10/08/2003 Port Adelaide 14 4 18 6 0 2 1 0 1 0
ROUND 20 16/08/2003 St Kilda 15 6 21 7 1 3 2 1 1 1
ROUND 21 22/08/2003 Hawthorn 10 3 13 4 0 1 0 4 0 0
ROUND 22 31/08/2003 Kangaroos 17 8 25 10 0 3 0 2 0 0

If we could get this guy for basically nothing he could be a handy pickup. He can play both ends, usually gets the opposition's most mobile forward and could be the extra bit of veteran nous and muscle that we need. Could be a pickup like Wakelin. Surround him with a decent team and its amazing what some blokes can do. After finishing 4th in their 2002 did not fit with Pagan this year. I would get him if he's cheap.

[bwphantom]

I see your point here Cam.
However I just think he is near the end; also could be considered a bit on the slow side. However, if we got him cheep he could very well fit into the side.

Worth the risk?? I would have to say 'Maybe'

[d9 tank]

I think I read somewhere they would want a third round pick? Is that right?

[Yobbo^LuKa]

Carlton would take a packt of new shoe laces for him! lol

I reckon Carlton would take anything they could get for anyone! They couldnt get any bloody worse! What do they have to lose!?

[President Ted Parker]

Beaumont's strength when he was starting out was his pace. He has lost more than a yard, he has always turned it over. Lets face it any drop kick is going to stand out in Carlton's side over the last 2 years.

Don't touch him!

[commonwombat]

A few years ago, definitely worth considering. Would be rather wary now, due to age and decrease in pace. Will grant that he has been competent in amongst some woeful Blues sides. Would consider him only on a bargain basement deal.

[Culprit]

History shows players that perform well against certain teams end up playing with that team. Steinfort was an example, Malthouse's history shows he may be a chance but only for a pittance.

[Cam]

a pastie for a haggis perhaps?

[piedys]

[The Prototype]

I'd have to say, maybe.

[Buckethead]

Bugger Beaumont, get Teague