Reading through the Tory Dickson thread I came across this: (BTW, where are you Desi)

Quote Originally Posted by Desipura View Post
Interesting to see who will become the better player Crozier or Clay Smith. Especially given B Mac wanted Smith and the recruiting guys wanted Crozier.
It sounds like Crozier has the potential to become an A grader however needs to put in alot of work in the gym. I have read there are queries on his desire/intensity, he can often go in and out of games. Prefers to take a hanger than provide multiple leads to the kicker.

Smith is probably the safer bet in terms of being able to get the best out of himself. Has been reported that he hunts the ball even if he is outnumbered, hits the man hard and will do everything possible to become an AFL footballer. (Hopefully he can address his kicking) Probably does not have the upside of a Crozier but as I said previously perhaps a safer bet? What do you think?
That got me thinking, did we make the right decision at the time? Who would you prefer now in hindsight?

Here is a comparison of the players, and let's forget Clay ahs had 3 knee reco's.

Player Statistics Comparison
Clay Smith Name Hayden Crozier
Western Bulldogs Team Fremantle Dockers
Forward Position Defender
48 Career Games 52
Gippsland Power Origin Eastern Ranges
May 11, 1993 Date of Birth December 24, 1993
23yr 11mth Age 23yr 3mth
182cm Height 185cm
83kg Weight 83kg
2011 National Draft Last Drafted In 2011 National Draft
Round 1, Pick #17 Last Draft Position Round 1, Pick #20
Western Bulldogs Last Drafted By Fremantle Dockers
Career Stats for Season Career
48 Games 52
8.1 Kicks Per Game 8.3
6.0 Handballs Per Game 4.0
14.1 Disposals Per Game 12.2
3.0 Marks Per Game 3.6
0.7 Goals Per Game 0.7
0.5 Behinds Per Game 0.4
5.0 Tackles Per Game 2.8
0.1 Hitouts Per Game 0
2.5 Inside 50s Per Game 2.1
0.2 Goal Assists Per Game 0.2
0.9 Frees For Per Game 0.7
1.3 Frees Against Per Game 0.4
6.2 Contested Possessions Per Game 3.9
7.8 Uncontested Possessions Per Game 8.3
9.2 Effective Disposals Per Game 9.0
65.2% Disposal Efficiency % Per Game 73.8%
2.7 Clangers Per Game 1.3
0.1 Contested Marks Per Game 0.3
0.5 Marks Inside 50 Per Game 0.3
1.9 Clearances Per Game 0.5
0.8 Rebound 50s Per Game 1.3
1.2 One Percenters Per Game 0.9
0.2 Bounces Per Game 0.2
70.4 Time On Ground % Per Game 70.2