Traded Devon Smith [traded to Essendon]

[footyfan1978]

Not as it stands currently he isn't.

Just a matter of time. In due course.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Just a matter of time. In due course.

With any luck.

 

[Sydswans666]

What he said. He is ours.

Why don't you guys merge

 

[footyfan1978]

Why don't you guys merge

Do not need to.
They are our satellite feeder team.
Happy with how it works so far.

 

[Damon_3388]

I've been a big fan of Smith in the past (he's looked like Boomer Harvey Mk II in the making during 2014-2015), but what was wrong with him this season? Was it just injuries? Seems like he never really got going (had a bit of a disappointing 2016 as well), and getting to the point of being dropped before the finals did his value (either to GWS or another club) absolutely no favours.

If I were GWS or other clubs, I'd have questions over his mental make-up if it was a case of him mentally "checking out" due to possibly leaving at the end of the year. You've got a best 22 spot in a top 4 side that you've grown up with, if you just stay fit and focused. Is the pull of playing in Victoria really that strong that you'll throw that away?

 

[gandaal]

I've been a big fan of Smith in the past (he's looked like Boomer Harvey Mk II in the making during 2014-2015), but what was wrong with him this season?Was it just injuries? Seems like he never really got going (had a bit of a disappointing 2016 as well), and getting to the point of being dropped before the finals did his value (either to GWS or another club) absolutely no favours.

If I were GWS or other clubs, I'd have questions over his mental make-up if it was a case of him mentally "checking out" due to possibly leaving at the end of the year. You've got a best 22 spot in a top 4 side that you've grown up with, if you just stay fit and focused. Is the pull of playing in Victoria really that strong that you'll throw that away?

He's been injured.

 

[Giant Strides]

Yeah, last two years he just hasn't had a clear run at consistent games, and it hurt him in the run up to finals this year. We had enough suspect players in the forward line heading into finals with the injury toll (Greene's ribs & Stevie J, Lids, Taranto & Smith) and just too much to play all. Arguably, the ones we played anyway cost GWS something in the PF. At his best, Dev is dynamic.

 

[DanA]

I'm hoping Geelong drops interest. He'd be alright cheaply, but the prices in terms of salary cap and draft picks I'm hearing seem way over the top.

 

[TeeJay Blue]

Apparently certain people have blurted out that he prefers Collingwood because he is good friends with Turnover Adams. One even came out saying that he has a good relationship with Buckley.

What relationship?

If it's true that he wants more midfield time he isn't going to get it there, since the list is practically flooded with midfielders and others that can push into the middle. Thought pies would also know better than throwing themselves at any available player that doesn't fit their current requirements.

 

[Orange Agent]

He wants $$$$.

 

[Howard Moon]

He wants $$$$.

go to north then - they have $$$$$ we hear

 

[Darkyprotector]

Apparently certain people have blurted out that he prefers Collingwood because he is good friends with Turnover Adams. One even came out saying that he has a good relationship with Buckley.

What relationship?

If it's true that he wants more midfield time he isn't going to get it there, since the list is practically flooded with midfielders and others that can push into the middle. Thought pies would also know better than throwing themselves at any available player that doesn't fit their current requirements.

vic country u 16 and hes best mates with Adams ,Whe and Treloer
Fact is well quality is quality always has been
If Pies get smith this is what it could look like allowing to play quality in weaker points
adams dunn howe
treloer reid crisp
wells degoey whe
pendels moore elliot
smith cox sidey
grundy maynard greenwood
fasolo goldsack shaz varcoe

All would agree ,very very strong and shows what can be done recreating existing players and playing in right positions
heaps of rotations ,heaps of dash

 

[MisterMarcus]

Apparently certain people have blurted out that he prefers Collingwood because he is good friends with Turnover Adams. One even came out saying that he has a good relationship with Buckley.

What relationship?

If it's true that he wants more midfield time he isn't going to get it there, since the list is practically flooded with midfielders and others that can push into the middle. Thought pies would also know better than throwing themselves at any available player that doesn't fit their current requirements.

Is this a "he genuinely prefers Collingwood" thing, or a "we'll tell people Collingwood are interested to drive his price up" thing?

 

[KermitJagger]

Is this a "he genuinely prefers Collingwood" thing, or a "we'll tell people Collingwood are interested to drive his price up" thing?

Seems to be the latter.

 

[WWSD]

Devon Smith has already brought a house in Victoria. I'll be surprised if he's not at the Cats next month.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Devon Smith has already brought a house in Victoria. I'll be surprised if he's not at the Cats next month.

Not just any old house either.

 

[Snookers]

Devon Smith has already brought a house in Victoria. I'll be surprised if he's not at the Cats next month.

Why does Big Footy have an obsession with where people buy houses?

Mitch Hahn bought a house in Townsville when he was playing AFL, did anyone ever state then that he was a lock to change codes and play for the Crocodiles in the NBL?

I understand that Big Footy is for the lowest of the low when we're talking social status and brain power, but there is this thing that people do when they earn a lot of money. They, now hear me out and try and play along, they... "invest" their money. A popular form of "investment" at the moment is in "property"

Property is cheaper to "buy" in Melbourne than it is in Sydney. If said "investor" is from Victoria it is more probable than not, that they will buy a house (or houses) in the state from which they are from.

It has absolutely sweet FA to do with where they see their future employment.

 

[Milanista28]

Why does Big Footy have an obsession with where people buy houses?

Mitch Hahn bought a house in Townsville when he was playing AFL, did anyone ever state then that he was a lock to change codes and play for the Crocodiles in the NBL?

I understand that Big Footy is for the lowest of the low when we're talking social status and brain power, but there is this thing that people do when they earn a lot of money. They, now hear me out and try and play along, they... "invest" their money. A popular form of "investment" at the moment is in "property" "Property is cheaper to "buy" in Melbourne than it is in Sydney. If said "investor" is from Victoria it is more probable than not, that they will buy a house (or houses) in the state from which they are from.

It has absolutely sweet FA to do with where they see their future employment.

Who they follow and un-follow on Instagram is the most important tell in 2017 mate.

 

[Snookers]

Who they follow and un-follow on Instagram is the most important tell in 2017 mate.

Well, he must've done a Taylor Adams and started following Treloar's missus if rumours abound about him going to Collingwood...

 

[thecatattack]

In West Geelong too I believe?

Yep. Million dollar property.

 

[TeeJay Blue]

vic country u 16 and hes best mates with Adams ,Whe and Treloer
Fact is well quality is quality always has been
If Pies get smith this is what it could look like allowing to play quality in weaker points
adams dunn howe
treloer reid crisp
wells degoey whe
pendels moore elliot
smith cox sidey
grundy maynard greenwood
fasolo goldsack shaz varcoe

All would agree ,very very strong and shows what can be done recreating existing players and playing in right positions
heaps of rotations ,heaps of dash

You know the club ain't thinking straight when they decide to chuck Treloar at half back, Sidebottom full foward and Maynard in the centre circle.

This is only further supporting my point. Collingwood doesn't need Devon Smith. They need a proper small running HBF and another KP.

 

[THE_GUN]

Do not need to.
They are our satellite feeder team.
Happy with how it works so far.

I think its a bit more like Carlton are their litter bin

 

[footyfan1978]

Out of the woodwork and up and about...ha ha

 

[Toadvine]

Yep. Million dollar property.

heck! Do they have million dollar properties in West Geelong?

Doesn't seem like a good investment. Must have 8 swimming pools or something.

 

[thecatattack]

glory be! Do they have million dollar properties in West Geelong?

Doesn't seem like a good investment. Must have 8 swimming pools or something.

?

Geelong West is a nice area