Smith would be walk up start best 22.
Smith would be playing in our first final in place of either Hayes or Richards which I have no issue with.
I for one am very keen for Smith to join our club.
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But I don't understand why considering Smith with a late pick is seen as a problem. Do you?
The facts are he's been exceptionally durable playing at least 20 games a season, except for this year with 19, and a very consistent 22 plus disposal per game performer for a number of years. I'm not clear on why other clubs expressing interest in him is seen as
"excellent" unless he is secretly Smith's manager. :)
Your probably right though, I should just look at their DOB and fill in the blanks. :)
Porter has had 2 years without form that demands a senior game.
By reports his Footscay form has been very good this year and he has probably earned the 1 yr extension.
I think his issue with us is that he is behind a lot in the queue for an inside midfield role.
Nothing I have seen or heard suggests he has other attributes.
I'm not sure if he will make it or not for the reasons you have detailed above but we did appear to commit to him with the extension
Getting named in the extended bench indicates he's around the mark but still has plenty of work to do.
The question for me is around if two years in the system is enough to make that call?
We do bat deep in his best position
I wonder if we could somehow package up something for both Keath and bulldogs supporting Ned McHenry? Maybe our first and something in the 30’s?
Could be a solution to the small, pressure forward and he does seem excess to Adelaide’s needs. Frankly, I am astounded they picked him when they also drafted Stengle and McAdam in the same draft (while also having a queue of blokes waiting for Eddie Betts to fall over.
I'd have no problem having Betts in a forward pocket next year.
With all the names that appear to be on the trading block for Adelaide I can't see why they would consider an offer for McHenry
Last year they drafted Jones and McHenry, the 2 years before that Fogarty and Gallucci.
I'd imagine they would be wanting to build this years draft strategy around those guys and trying to add 4 first and second round picks to support them.