2017 Rd 7: pre game protestations Carlton vs Collingwood

[DJC]

Agree on the bulking up, has thinnish arms...something about Smedts style that I like too, very uncomplicated player....wasnt a fan of recruiting him but have warmed to him
as a footballer and reckon he was unlucky to be dropped initially..

As long as he can stay on the park, I think that Smedts will be useful player.  Given how many games he's missed in the three years or so that he's been on a list, I expect that it may take him a while to really hit his straps - not that he isn't deserving of a spot in the 22 now.

Another factor is that we need players of that age to address our list's skewed demographics from years of poor draft results.

[laj]

After 15 kicks, 11 marks and 3 goals in the VFL Saturday Kerr is the man I'd put in if SOJ is out.

[PaulP]

Grok!  You been reading  antique sci fi ?

No, I'm not a sci-fi buff, but I am antique.

[cookie2]

After 15 kicks, 11 marks and 3 goals in the VFL Saturday Kerr is the man I'd put in if SOJ is out.

He looked worth a go to me too Jim. Was very composed IMO. That would be interesting if he leap frogs  both Jaksch and Jones into the seniors.

[PaulP]

Agree on the bulking up, has thinnish arms...something about Smedts style that I like too, very uncomplicated player....wasnt a fan of recruiting him but have warmed to him
as a footballer and reckon he was unlucky to be dropped initially..

Yes, I like that word "uncomplicated" - good word for him IMO.

When you get taken at pick 15 by Stephen Wells from Geelong, plus factoring what I've seen with my own eyes, I'd say he's well worth persevering with. Just stay on the park, please.

[ElwoodBlues1]

After 15 kicks, 11 marks and 3 goals in the VFL Saturday Kerr is the man I'd put in if SOJ is out.

Hard to argue with those stats and like I have said reckon the lad will be a very good player and if he plays it would be great
but I'd just like to keep him on ice for a few more games in the NB's , same with Harry Mac...

[ElwoodBlues1]

Yes, I like that word "uncomplicated" - good word for him IMO.

When you get taken at pick 15 by Stephen Wells from Geelong, plus factoring what I've seen with my own eyes, I'd say he's well worth persevering with. Just stay on the park, please.

Good point Paul about Pick 15, thats early and Wells knows his onions when it comes to recruiting...

[pinot]

Agree on the bulking up, has thinnish arms...something about Smedts style that I like too, very uncomplicated player....wasnt a fan of recruiting him but have warmed to him
as a footballer and reckon he was unlucky to be dropped initially..

Smedts is decent.

Will add some depth.

Tuohy left as an established 27 year old + 2nd round pick
Smedts came as a rusty 24 year old. + 1st round pick

Will get better as he remains injury free he has natural talent.

[laj]

He looked worth a go to me too Jim. Was very composed IMO. That would be interesting if he leap frogs  both Jaksch and Jones into the seniors.

Not sure it so much about leapfrogging, it's who he might replace, SOJ, if he is indeed out. Think he replaces him perfectly as he can be a 2nd or 3rd tall. If, say, Casboult was out the first player you'd play in his role is Jones given the like for like. SOJ's scans came up clear so he is still some chance to come up on the weekend although you'd think he'd be a week out at least.

[DJC]

Not sure it so much about leapfrogging, it's who he might replace, SOJ, if he is indeed out. Think he replaces him perfectly as he can be a 2nd or 3rd tall. If, say, Casboult was out the first player you'd play in his role is Jones given the like for like. SOJ's scans came up clear so he is still some chance to come up on the weekend although you'd think he'd be a week out at least.

I don't think that Kerr is a like for like replacement for SOJ.  Kerr is a genuine key forward with marking strength his main attribute.  SOJ is a more versatile player who can take a mark, play as a crumbing forward or have a run in the midfield or defence.  Daisy is probably a better like for like replacement for SOJ.