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Clay Smith v Hayden Crozier - a discussion in hindsight.
Reading through the Tory Dickson thread I came across this: (BTW, where are you Desi)
Originally Posted by
Desipura
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 |
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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 |
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