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Smedts was handy in that Smedts type of way...nothing too outlandish about the way he plays and is very safe with his ball use usually but every game gets caught at least once trying to sell candy to get round players and needs to correct that fault as he doesnt have the pace or guile, reckon he will hold his spot...
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I like Smedts as a player, but he was a little subdued in this game, and I think in general terms he's trying to get match fitness and trying to grok with a new club.

His disposal is usually pretty good, and he makes good decisions. But he needs to bulk up.
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Agree. He does have genuine skill but is still a little rusty. He looks as if he's one of those body types that just doesn't bulk up (eg Simmo).

Agree. He does have genuine skill but is still a little rusty. He looks as if he's one of those body types that just doesn't bulk up (eg Simmo).

I like Smedts as a player, but he was a little subdued in this game, and I think in general terms he's trying to get match fitness and trying to grok with a new club.

His disposal is usually pretty good, and he makes good decisions. But he needs to bulk up.

I like Smedts as a player, but he was a little subdued in this game, and I think in general terms he's trying to get match fitness and trying to grok with a new club.

His disposal is usually pretty good, and he makes good decisions. But he needs to bulk up.

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..

Grok!  You been reading  antique sci fi ?

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

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..

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

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.

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..

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.