Player Watch #16 Josh Smillie

[Morro]

McAuliffe has had regular injury interruptions all season and preseason long so far. For some to think he’s an automatic inclusion every time he manages to play one or two decent games in a row without getting injured is just mad.
I’d guess the fitness staff are having a decent say in whether he’s ready

The club would do well to communicate more as to why he isnt playing AFL.

 

[HumanMeatball]

Smillie not playing bad info

 

[el_simo]

Yep didn’t train.

 

[captain cotch 9]

Yep didn’t train.

just resting him for Sunday

 

[TimmytheTiger]

Yep didn’t train.

Did KMac2 train?

 

[tigerfan1961]

Did KMac2 train?

Yep, according to Caesar on PRE

 

[Sir_Loin]

What’s with the sooks about this bloke? He hasn’t even played 50 games we’re looking at three years minimum before we start seeing the output

 

[Michaels]

Let him cook!!

 

[Football Tragic]

Let him cook!!

It all comes down to weight of expectation - he was the player that so many around the club pumped up preseason and this build up peoples expectations. Now that he is still building and not bursting onto the scene like many hoped, people are fearing the worst.

Just give him time people. He is still a draftee who is developing. Don't bury him under unrealistic expectation. The last thing we need to to fuel the media and ruin him with opposition player comparisons. Get your arms around the kid and be patient.

 

[Livonski]

It all comes down to weight of expectation - he was the player that so many around the club pumped up preseason and this build up peoples expectations. Now that he is still building and not bursting onto the scene like many hoped, people are fearing the worst.

Just give him time people. He is still a draftee who is developing. Don't bury him under unrealistic expectation. The last thing we need to to fuel the media and ruin him with opposition player comparisons. Get your arms around the kid and be patient.

Mate don’t overestimate the impact of a fan forum.
The hysteria surrounding this kid just reflects on the knucklehead warriors.
The kid will be a gun.

 

[Lord of the Wings]

Mate don’t overestimate the impact of a fan forum.
The hysteria surrounding this kid just reflects on the knucklehead warriors.
The kid will be a gun.

Nah has bust written all over him. No intensity around contests and jogs around never sprints

 

[tunksy]

The club would do well to communicate more as to why he isnt playing AFL.

Thats between them and the player surely.

They see him everyday and see the way he trains prepares etc.

Maybe its something more along those lines as to why he hasn’t gotten a game yet.

 

[docko911]

Nah has bust written all over him. No intensity around contests and jogs around never sprints

He’s 18 and they can’t tackle him.

 

[Lord of the Wings]

He’s 18 and they can’t tackle him.

True but you don’t need to tackle him if he ain’t got the ball.

 

[Wavvey]

Just goes to show how far off some of you are as talent evaluators. 23 disposals last week and he should be in, 17 disposals this week and he’s a massive bust. lol.

 

[captain cotch 9]

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Just goes to show how far off some of you are as talent evaluators. 23 disposals last week and he should be in, 17 disposals this week and he’s a massive bust. lol.

Agree.
Most kids get drafted because they are offensive.
Their biggest hurdle is learning team defence.

 

[sportshow]

He'll be fine, but not yet, no rush .... keen on him earning the spot which in the two games i've seen thus far he hasn't - and no big deal after the pre season he didn't have, and he's 18!

 

[Groupie_]

stevebuscemicrossingoutname.gif ?

 

[tigerfan1961]

Didn’t train yesterday apparently. Hopefully nothing to be concerned about

 

[Groupie_]

Yep didn’t train.

private session with louie ?

 

[Groupie_]

alger was a pick in the 60s and hes getting a gig before smile

says a lot

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

alger was a pick in the 60s and hes getting a gig before smile

says a lot

Harder to break into our Midfield.

 

[THE_GUN]

alger was a pick in the 60s and hes getting a gig before smile

says a lot

Was not injured during preseason ?

Did you lockup Smelly in your dungeon ?

 

[Morro]

Thats between them and the player surely.

They see him everyday and see the way he trains prepares etc.

Maybe its something more along those lines as to why he hasn’t gotten a game yet.

Wouldn't have thought so mate. The supporters, fans, members are all screaming for him to play and deserve to know why he isnt when his form clearly warrants selection.

Is he simply working on an area of his game?
Is it fitness?
Is it his standards at training?
Is he friends with Lord of the dickhead?

 

[G String]

Wouldn't have thought so mate. The supporters, fans, members are all screaming for him to play and deserve to know why he isnt when his form clearly warrants selection.

Is he simply working on an area of his game?
Is it fitness?
Is it his standards at training?
Is he friends with Lord of the dickhead?

I dont think his form has warranted selection simple as that. I've watched his last 2 games very closely and he's not ready IMO. Kane Mac and Sonsie have looked a lot better and would be next in line.

He's also struggling a little with the extra attention and they may be waiting until he gets some tools to deal with it. The Hawks players last week were all over him and he was struggled with that. TBF the umpires were fkd at dealing with this and was pissing me off.

I also think they're trying to work out where he fits - he's not a Cripps type player - although I think they're the obvious comparisons - he sits outside the contest generally - he's more of a second possesion/link type player - but his disposal has been pretty ordinary mostly - especially when compared to Sonsie who just looks elite when he gets the ball at that level.