Early Trade Rumours 2023

**ledge** · 07-09-2023, 10:00 AM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by Grantysghost

I reached out to a Crows mate - he loves him, however; leading forward is right. More an Elliot, Weightman.

I was really surprised by his age. Mature age recruit.

From Powers interview yesterday I would say we are targeting a younger demographic, we have enough older players it’s time we looked at preparing young players to take over.

**Bornadog** · 07-09-2023, 10:06 AM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by ledge

From Powers interview yesterday I would say we are targeting a younger demographic, we have enough older players it’s time we looked at preparing young players to take over.

and so we should

**Eastdog** · 07-09-2023, 11:12 AM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by ledge

From Powers interview yesterday I would say we are targeting a younger demographic, we have enough older players it’s time we looked at preparing young players to take over.

It is a good plan. The midfield I think while still good does need a replenish with some new younger talent.

**Bornadog** · 07-09-2023, 12:05 PM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by Eastdog

It is a good plan. The midfield I think while still good does need a replenish with some new younger talent.

At 22 years of age, we certainly don't want to lose Smith.

**Eastdog** · 07-09-2023, 02:38 PM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by bornadog

At 22 years of age, we certainly don't want to lose Smith.

Ideally not but I just hope he focuses back more on his footy again.

**Bornadog** · 07-09-2023, 02:39 PM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by Eastdog

Ideally not but I just hope he focuses back more on his footy again.

Don't you think he is focusing on his Footy?

**chef** · 07-09-2023, 02:57 PM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by bornadog

Don't you think he is focusing on his Footy?

I'd say hes got a lot on his plate and is spreading himself pretty thin and his football has certainly stagnated because of it.

**Eastdog** · 07-09-2023, 02:59 PM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by bornadog

Don't you think he is focusing on his Footy?

I think he seems to have his mind elsewhere this season which has affected his performance. Not sure what has happened just speculating.

**Bornadog** · 07-09-2023, 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by chef

I'd say hes got a lot on his plate and is spreading himself pretty thin and his football has certainly stagnated because of it.

Originally posted by Eastdog

I think he seems to have his mind elsewhere this season which has affected his performance. Not sure what has happened just speculating.

I think he is a professional and trains well and takes football seriously - maybe too seriously with over training at times.

**hujsh** · 07-09-2023, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by bornadog

I think he is a professional and trains well and takes football seriously - maybe too seriously with over training at times.

It's a weird one. He does seem to over train to the point it's a detriment so it's not like he's not taking his footy seriously. I was going to say maybe the outside marking stuff takes a lot of his mental energy but so does studying and we generally applaud players who do more than just sit and play video games or gamble/party in their spare time.

Maybe the difference comes in the form of the fame. He has an outsized profile compared to his on field achievements and normally once players reach the level of notorierty Smith has they're established stars on field and more able to take on that scrutiny and focus. Even then it can be a struggle. So Smith feels more pressure and he tries harder and then he rocks up to day one of pre season over loaded and injured and his whole season if off kilter and he tries to work hard to get back on track and does extra running after a game and the media sees that and it increases the focus and pressure on his performances and... so on.

**azabob** · 07-09-2023, 04:22 PM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by bornadog

I think he is a professional and trains well and takes football seriously - maybe too seriously with over training at times.

Didn't you criticise Kane Cornes when he suggested the same thing?

**Bornadog** · 07-09-2023, 04:30 PM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by azabob

Didn't you criticise Kane Cornes when he suggested the same thing?

Over training? Can't remember if it was on that.

**SquirrelGrip** · 07-09-2023, 05:30 PM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Originally posted by azabob

Didn't you criticise Kane Cornes when he suggested the same thing?

Yes and Dermott Brereton said it too. They both reflected on their own experiences.

**ledge** · 07-09-2023, 07:24 PM

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I think he just had a bad year 22yo and has been enormous . Ups and downs happen when you’re still learning.

**angelopetraglia** · 08-09-2023, 01:59 PM

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Jon Ralph

Dogs emerge as frontrunner for pick 4

It comes as the Dogs emerge as an early favourite to trade up to the Suns? pick 4 with their offer of picks 10 and 17.

Melbourne also has a strong proposal with their first-rounder and two second-rounders, with both offers handing the Suns an extra 500 points for their academy picks.

But the Suns could trade back to 10 and 17 from pick 4 then field offers for pick 10, so could make even more of a windfall on the deal to accrue points.

Full article https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...855e14ddeb2cc4

Early Trade Rumours 2023

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