2004
Games – 0
2004 Fan’s ranking: 3.18 / 10
""Sam is on his last chance – it is a make or break year for him. His best chance is on the back line. Needs to put in a big pre-season. Good luck Sam."" David Street.
""Played some great footy in the reserves in the latter part of the year, but has he done enough to stay with the Bombers for another? Assessments of the list after the draft last weekend may spell the end of the line for Sam at the Bombers."" Michael Wyres.
""This has to be the year for Sam to make it. With the departure of Wellman he has to stand up and show us what he’s got."" Mike Eising.
""Played a few good games in with Bendigo Bombers. Is the sort of player that can line up against a Jonathon Brown and match him in strength. Fans will look forward to see a fit Sam working his way and holding down a position in defence / back pocket."" John Calleja.
""Didn’t get a lot of opportunities to play in the seniors. He should have been given more of a go. He has a bright future and can hopefully make it in the seniors this year."" Dale Clarke.
""Just by looking at his statistics, shows you that Sam was given no chance at all this year which is extremely disappointing. How are we supposed to see if he is going to be any good if he is not given a chance, especially since his form was very solid in the VFL."" Ray Mapley.
""Extremely lucky not to play senior football in 2004. Next year surely a senior berth beckons, especially with Fletcher nearing the end of his career. Given the opportunity, he could be the next full back for the next 5-10 years at Essendon. 2005 a make-or-brake season for Hunt."" Thomas Clapham.
""Will need to start showing something in 2005 or could be trade bait. Has had a bit of time to produce. Let’s hope he is just a late developer."" Andrew Day.
