BENDIGO’S Sam Irwin-Hill has impressed at his first training camp with NFL club the Indianapolis Colts.
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Irwin-Hill was invited by the Colts to attend their rookie training camp last weekend and the former Bendigo Pioneers and Eaglehawk footballer grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
The punter posted some big numbers in front of the Colts’ coaching staff.
“I’ve seen some stats showing Sam kicked some monstrous kicks which will go in his favour,’’ Pro Kick Australia’s Nathan Chapman said on Wednesday.
“He did some kicks that had 5.2 second hang time and went for 70 yards. The reports show that he did everything he could to impress.”
Despite the good performances, Irwin-Hill is not guaranteed to retain his training squad berth with the Colts.
“The Colts could let him go this week and then bring him back in a week or two or even a month,’’ Chapman said.
“At this time of year the list changes all the time.
“They only have limited spots available and the clubs might decide they want to trial an extra wide receiver, so they will cut the punter to fit the wide receiver in.
“As far as Sam is concerned, he’s started really well and has put himself in a good spot to be invited back at some stage.”
Irwin-Hill faces a tough task to force his way on to the Colts’ squad, with their number one punter Pro Bowl participant Pat McAfee.