Player Watch #49 Kaleb Smith

[TJTIGER]

Still only 19 from memory, I think he has a some genuine Upside….. didn’t he miss virtually his entire first season?

 

[T4P]

Will slip into Rioli's role and average 25 a game at 85% DE

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Don’t see anything in him to say he’ll make it long term

His Pre season makes or breaks his 2026 and beyond Richmond career

 

[THE_GUN]

Don’t see anything in him to say he’ll make it long term

His Pre season makes or breaks his 2026 and beyond Richmond career

How many games have you seen him play ?

 

[Hoos]

How many games have you seen him play ?

Maybe the one when he came off the bench with 2 minutes to play.

 

[TigerImposter]

A pity he didn’t have another 10 games under his belt as we basically lost getting half a season of experience into him by playing Short over him. Anyhow he’ll get a decent go next year now that Rioli is going.

 

[THE_GUN]

A pity he didn’t have another 10 games under his belt as we basically lost getting half a season of experience into him by playing Short over him. Anyhow he’ll get a decent go next year now that Rioli is going.

Kid has been injured alot since his draft
We rated him higher than green so hope the kid has a great pre season

Was rated more as a foward though and now looking like a Rioli replacement

 

[tiger_tough]

Should slot straight into Riolis spot R1.

 

[Danog]

Should slot straight into Riolis spot R1.

Don't discount Judson Clarke

 

[Grrr]

Kid has been injured alot since his draft
We rated him higher than green so hope the kid has a great pre season

Was rated more as a foward though and now looking like a Rioli replacement

Smith was drafted as a half back, although went forward out of necessity late in the year in the seniors. He played all his footy in the VFL at half back. I thought he trailed off the longer the season went, was playing great footy early in the season. Would be nice to see him raise his game over the summer because he is a good kick, has good speed and not afraid to sit under a ball in a marking contest.

Green himself could also play half back I reckon if Smith doesn't come on. His first game he hit 3 lace out passes with his first 3 kicks and has good attack on the ball and good speed. Would not be against seeing what he was like behind the ball, has a touch of class about him.

 

[tiger_tough]

Don't discount Judson Clarke

Half forward for mine.

 

[bc27]

I thought this kid was a bit of a green shoot in the match sim against WCE.

He was busy the whole game and had some neat passes by foot.

Has plenty of zip and looks to have a really good attitude. Looks like a teammate who you enjoy having on your team.

 

[Frustrated Tiger]

From a former inner sanctum person:
"Gee we have some shocking players
No 49 will never ever make it"
Seriously how he is on a list in unbelievable...end quote.

I felt like asking him what he really thinks....lol

 

[Grrr]

From a former inner sanctum person:
"Gee we have some shocking players
No 49 will never ever make it"
Seriously how he is on a list in unbelievable...end quote.

I felt like telling him what he really thinks....lol

Even if he doesn't make it he still has lots of good AFL attributes. As far as shocking players go, he is a long way from that and that was after watching him a few games into his first season in the VFL (last season).

 

[Morro]

From a former inner sanctum person:
"Gee we have some shocking players
No 49 will never ever make it"
Seriously how he is on a list in unbelievable...end quote.

I felt like asking him what he really thinks....lol

If someone inside the club said that about a kid they should be told to **** off.

 

[bc27]

From a former inner sanctum person:
"Gee we have some shocking players
No 49 will never ever make it"
Seriously how he is on a list in unbelievable...end quote.

I felt like asking him what he really thinks....lol

Pretty pathetic really…

But yeah he’s got some attributes that can really be worked with. He’s 3 cm taller than Jayden short. He has battled injuries so far up until this pre season and he’s really looking like he’s taking nice steps forward

 

[Drunken Wookie]

I thought this kid was a bit of a green shoot in the match sim against WCE.

He was busy the whole game and had some neat passes by foot.

Has plenty of zip and looks to have a really good attitude. Looks like a teammate who you enjoy having on your team.

think he was the one that hit up lalors first goal. that pass was elite

 

[Tiger_4_Life]

He just needs a better haircut and he'll be a gun

 

[Coach_Required]

I thought this kid was a bit of a green shoot in the match sim against WCE.

He was busy the whole game and had some neat passes by foot.

Has plenty of zip and looks to have a really good attitude. Looks like a teammate who you enjoy having on your team.

He was one of our better players considering he hasn't played that much senior footy. I like the kid and hopefully gets a chance to play more this year.

 

[Coach_Required]

From a former inner sanctum person:
"Gee we have some shocking players
No 49 will never ever make it"
Seriously how he is on a list in unbelievable...end quote.

I felt like asking him what he really thinks....lol

Imagine if this was said about Kane Lambert when Kane was just 19 years old? Should have told him to **** off.

 

[Morro]

Imagine if this was said about Kane Lambert when Kane was just 19 years old? Should have told him to **** off.

Its also just super unprofessional and I dont think the canteen lady should be speaking about recruitment and should concentrate on the pie warmer myself.

 

[Madtiger2006]

Was impressive against eagles. Looked like Baker with his efforts. Hope he impresses from round 1

 

[TJTIGER]

I thought his pass to Sam for his first goal was a sample of Kaleb's foot skills. He doesn't laser in that kick Sam doesn't goal... I think confidence & self belief will go a long way for Kaleb.... my 2C worth.

 

[Frustrated Tiger]

If someone inside the club said that about a kid they should be told to **** off.

Ex....

 

[Frustrated Tiger]

Its also just super unprofessional and I dont think the canteen lady should be speaking about recruitment and should concentrate on the pie warmer myself.

Exactly what I thought