Player Watch #16 Josh Smillie - Updated TBC

[clark1980]

in the same article on the rfc website today it said this

"Progress has been slow for the 197cm inside midfielder, who has grown a few centimetres since being drafted, but Smillie is aiming to be ready to play at either level by the Round 1 clash against Carlton on March 12. "

 

[Grrr]

Sounds like the timeframes are blowing out.

by a week or two.

 

[Grrr]

in the same article on the rfc website today it said this

"Progress has been slow for the 197cm inside midfielder, who has grown a few centimetres since being drafted, but Smillie is aiming to be ready to play at either level by the Round 1 clash against Carlton on March 12. "

If he's ready round 1 we will all be on here saying what's the hurry.

Moot point anyway because he's a month or so in the VFL before even considered.

 

[tunksy]

Needs to come back via vfl anyway I would think. No chance of afl debut I would think.

 

[kozi]

197cm inside midfielder, who has grown a few centimetres since being drafted

We’re milking this for all it’s worth like a kid has never grown a centimetre before

 

[Meteoric Rise]

Needs to come back via vfl anyway I would think. No chance of afl debut I would think.

Throw him in the Coburg seconds for a few games first.

 

[Infamy]

Sounds like the timeframes are blowing out.

Like clockwork

 

[sante]

Needs to come back via vfl anyway I would think. No chance of afl debut I would think.

Don’t worry, the normal sooks will whinge that he isn’t in the AFL team but will also sook if we do pick him and he gets injured

 

[ShereKhan]

We need to calm the truck down - if he's playing AFL around the mid-year bye after a few VFL games then that's fine by me.

We don't need to look too far for comfort and good reason to be patient with some injury afflicted players:

Grimes: 8 games in first 2 x years and just 26 in first 4 x years.

Astbury: 41 games in first 6 x seasons.

Tom Brown: 1 game in his first 2 x seasons.

Then there's:

Hayden Young

26

Hayden Young

Age

25

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.2

3star

T

1.4

3star

CL

0.2

2star

D

10.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.4

2star

M

3.2

3star

T

1.4

2star

CL

0.2

2star

D

10.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.4

4star

CL

0.2

2star

: 13 x games in first 2 x seasons (ironically also a pick #7)

Rowell: 17 games in first 2 x seasons

D Moore: 54 x games in first 4 x seasons

Gawn: 4 x games in first 2 x years. 39 games in first 5 years.

Salem: 30 x games in first 3 x seasons

LDU: 30 x games in first 3 x seasons

Xerri: 33 x games in first 6 x seasons

Curnow: 62 x games in first 6 x seasons

Waterman: 42 x games in first 5 x seasons

We all just need to calm the feck down. There's oodles of time if he's got the talent.

 

[docko911]

Needs to come back via vfl anyway I would think. No chance of afl debut I would think.

If he’s fully fit injury wise and plays in the preseason games (and does alright), you would hope he is seriously considered for a round 1 debut. 5 on the bench so you can carry a player likely to only get 60% TOG. I’d love to see him and Gibcus in our round 1 team.

The thing I think is really important with Smillie is to see how he goes at AFL level sooner rather than later. He has unique elite attributes that could be a game changer for our midfield. We need to to see what that looks like at AFL.

 

[Muddiemoose]

If he’s fully fit injury wise and plays in the preseason games (and does alright), you would hope he is seriously considered for a round 1 debut. 5 on the bench so you can carry a player likely to only get 60% TOG. I’d love to see him and Gibcus in our round 1 team.

The thing I think is really important with Smillie is to see how he goes at AFL level sooner rather than later. He has unique elite attributes that could be a game changer for our midfield. We need to to see what that looks like at AFL.

Just depends probably has a bit of competition for that last bench spot now that we have Cumming as well and that’s before we look at guys like Kmac2 who should get a look first imo

Our other draftees might surprise as well

 

[voorhees]

If he's ready round 1 we will all be on here saying what's the hurry.

Moot point anyway because he's a month or so in the VFL before even considered.

yep..no need for a rd1 rush job by the club.
This kid needs to own the VFL first then we talk progressing onwards to seniors

 

[captain cotch 9]

Is anyone else worried that he is now 197cm....

 

[Muddiemoose]

Is anyone else worried that he is now 197cm....

Not really especially if he can keep his midfield traits

Could be a very dangerous winger

 

[energyquant]

Everyone needs to lower their expectations re: Smillie.
1) Young players need 2-3 full pre-seasons before they hit peak fitness. I expect it won't be until 2027 before we see anything other than a cameo from Smillie in the midfield.
2) He's got potential, but he's done nothing yet. Don't assume he's a modern-day Bont or Cripps. He could be another RCD for all we know.

He could be great. He could be a bust. We'll see.

 

[Delorean]

Hasn't been a more divisive player round these parts since David gourdis

David Gourdis

Age

37

Ht

193cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.3

4star

K

5.5

2star

HB

8.8

5star

M

5.3

5star

T

0.8

3star

No current season stats available

D

14.3

4star

K

5.5

3star

HB

8.8

5star

M

5.3

5star

T

0.8

3star

(according to this board, the most athletic player the game has ever seen).

 

[Lacustrus]

Not really especially if he can keep his midfield traits

Could be a very dangerous winger

Ffs , that word winger again

 

[tunksy]

If he’s fully fit injury wise and plays in the preseason games (and does alright), you would hope he is seriously considered for a round 1 debut. 5 on the bench so you can carry a player likely to only get 60% TOG. I’d love to see him and Gibcus in our round 1 team.

The thing I think is really important with Smillie is to see how he goes at AFL level sooner rather than later. He has unique elite attributes that could be a game changer for our midfield. We need to to see what that looks like at AFL.

Kmac2 is who I am hoping gives himself first crack at a b22 round 1 spot. Like that he can hit the scoreboard.

Balance I think is also going to be very important.

 

[Dr Tigris]

in the same article on the rfc website today it said this

"Progress has been slow for the 197cm inside midfielder, who has grown a few centimetres since being drafted, but Smillie is aiming to be ready to play at either level by the Round 1 clash against Carlton on March 12. "

"Progress is slow" and he's right on track.

Oh well, when he starts kicking the ball again I hope all is well. If he can play a month or more of good VFL he'll get his AFL debut. He'll have earnt it and hopefully will start to play the footy we know he can.

 

[Timothy Luncheon]

Is anyone else worried that he is now 197cm....

I've mentioned concerns about his height for a while, yeah. I would rather he stop growing so it doesn't possibly hinder his midfield potential

 

[Tiger2709]

Everyone needs to lower their expectations re: Smillie.
1) Young players need 2-3 full pre-seasons before they hit peak fitness. I expect it won't be until 2027 before we see anything other than a cameo from Smillie in the midfield.
2) He's got potential, but he's done nothing yet. Don't assume he's a modern-day Bont or Cripps. He could be another RCD for all we know.

He could be great. He could be a bust. We'll see.

Well thanks you just spoiled Christmas

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Is anyone else worried that he is now 197cm....

Will be a 214cm ruckman by the time he gets out of rehab.

 

[SleepingGiant]

Growing

 

[SleepingGiant]

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[JAKLAUGHING]

Kid's in the wrong business ought to be on screen...