Preview Geelong v West Coast Sunday Apr 28 @ GMHBA

Who will win?

  • Geelong by 40+

  • Geelong by 1-39

  • Draw

  • West Coast by 1-39

  • West Coast by 40+


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Turbocat

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Thats what everyone said about Stanley.

Smith is actually pretty aggressive when the ball hits the deck. He fights hard for the ball.
For his size he seems just a nice guy... I guess what people want is a Mumford. He is more Newfoundland than Rotty ..on field he is just a genial giant that has to work hard to aggressive. Its seems being aggressive in chasing the ball is not enough for some.
 

Mad_Hatter

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I would love to hear the inside word on Smith, seems either he has told the club he's out, or the club has told him he's out because he's not getting a chance at all.
Stanley right now is obviously the better ruckman but I'm still surprised they haven't tried Smith in Savs role, even during pre-season, he can kick a goal (didn't he kick 3 against the Hawks one time?).
 

fpm84

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I would love to hear the inside word on Smith, seems either he has told the club he's out, or the club has told him he's out because he's not getting a chance at all.
Stanley right now is obviously the better ruckman but I'm still surprised they haven't tried Smith in Savs role, even during pre-season, he can kick a goal (didn't he kick 3 against the Hawks one time?).
Smith is a ruck and a ruck only. He's nowhere near mobile or athletic enough to play Sav's role.

Yes, he kicked three goals in his first game for us, but kicked just 8 goals in 24 games across 2017/18.

The only way I can see Smith breaking through for a senior game this year is if Stanley gets injured/is rested.
 

Nickoo

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Does anybody know how much he is being played in the VFL? Abbott won some sort of award I think so am imagining he’s the third ruck in order then smith and fort.


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