Player Watch Iliro Smit

[Timmy from Thomastown]

yes, but he lost a year to injury

All the more reason to have extra depth.

Smit lost a year to being trialled at full back

 

[JLC]

Yes and probably more than three.

Our problem really is the demographics, not ideal having a 30 year old plus two under 22. Nobody in the seeet spot age-wise. But it is what it is.

Doubt anybody in the MSD will be anything more than a short term backup. If they play outstandingly then msybe Smits in trouble, especially if Condon joins us but I think that’s a long shot.

They aren’t easy to find and too easy to give away too early. One year extension I’d say, obviously dependant on the rest of this season.

Wasn't Smit through the MSD?

 

[Kappa]

He doesnt look great at VFL level but I remember watching Witts when he was 20 and he wasn't doing a lot either.

 

[Rorzza]

This kid is a unicorn and improved significantly over summer, personally I hope CFC persists. He is now doing stuff like on the weekend in the VFL regularly. I'm bullish on giving the kid some scope to develop.

 

[Copeland]

Wasn't Smit through the MSD?

Wasnt the call "we couldnt pass on him"

 

[Copeland]

This kid is a unicorn and improved significantly over summer, personally I hope CFC persists. He is now doing stuff like on the weekend in the VFL regularly. I'm bullish on giving the kid some scope to develop.

Did he play well, I didnt see it

 

[Rorzza]

Did he play well, I didnt see it

Yes, I thought he did. Role, second ruck that plays forward. He kicked a couple of goals and the second one was really athletic. Only 8 disposals with his 14 hit outs but DE 100 % which is excellent!

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Wasn't Smit through the MSD?

If we are picking up a ruckman this year he will need to be ready made is my point. And ready made might just be short term to cover a gap rather than a development opportunity

 

[JLC]

If we are picking up a ruckman this year he will need to be ready made is my point. And ready made might just be short term to cover a gap rather than a development opportunity

True, possible.

Often the time spent developing ruckman is a waste of time and resources when there are ready mades available.

 

[pablo disco bar]

If aiden begg got a game i feel like this bloke should also.

Just play him

 

[manicpie]

I'm not giving up on Smit, there's something there and I really like his ability when forward.

 

[No SPIN]

I'm not giving up on Smit, there's something there and I really like his ability when forward.

His mobility for his size is Jacksonesque - and I hope the Club has the patience to allow him to develop his skills to AFL standard.