Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

[hujsh]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

this headline annoys me. It's not Callan Ward's number. The number belongs to a group and a club.

It would be like saying that Wallis got Everitt's number 3 jumper. It is also Luke's jumper more than Ward's.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

Agree with the last few posts. Enough with the references to Ward already. It's not as if he was this amazing star either, or that he's leaving that big a hole in our list -- the kid played a few good games, then left for the money. Continually referring to losing him makes us look pathetic, like it was such a massive loss that would have crippled our club if we didn't do something about it. FFS, he's not freakin' EJ.

[azabob]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

The only time I've heard recruiting staff and coaches compare Smith to Ward was the day of the draft and perhaps a few snippets here and there afterwards.

Majority of the comparisons are media driven, like the majority of topics football related or not.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

Agree with the last few posts. Enough with the references to Ward already. It's not as if he was this amazing star either, or that he's leaving that big a hole in our list -- the kid played a few good games, then left for the money. Continually referring to losing him makes us look pathetic, like it was such a massive loss that would have crippled our club if we didn't do something about it. FFS, he's not freakin' EJ.

This.

Ward is a good player, but no more. His attack on the contest was first rate, and he had clean disposal, but he didn't get enough of the ball and was very poor in terms of defensive accountability.

It was disappointing to lose him, but he's not an A grade player.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

Probably done to appease some supporters who think losing cement head was the end of the world. A midfielder like Ward can be replaced in a year or so, whereas losing a KP player can be very harmful for a long period.Hence why Sam Reid ( Sydney's Reid) was signed for a long period.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

Hate to be a spoil sport.
Got the news that cement head's mum is teaching my daughter next year!
Needless to say when my little one sticks her hand up and says her favourite player is Clay Smith Ms Ward will know Mr Moses was none to happy about her son's career choice.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

Hate to be a spoil sport.
Got the news that cement head's mum is teaching my daughter next year!
Needless to say when my little one sticks her hand up and says her favourite player is Clay Smith Ms Ward will know Mr Moses was none to happy about her son's career choice.

She teaching media studies?

[Remi Moses]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

Hope she's not teaching Tactfulness ( such a word?)

[Dancin' Douggy]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

Tact

[1eyedog]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

What! Is Clay Smith of African descent?

I think we are better than that here.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

What! Is Clay Smith of African descent?

I think we are better than that here.

Ummmmmmmmm.......what?

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

What! Is Clay Smith of African descent?

I think we are better than that here.

I read that the nickname Cassius was given to Smithy by the players.

[ledge]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

Whats wrong with naming him Cassius after the greatest boxer of all time?
I would love it if it were me.

[hujsh]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

Don't see any problem with the nickname. So what if he changed his name when he converted to Islam that doesn't make any reference to Ali's past racist.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Western Bulldogs draftee Clay Smith handed Callan Ward's number

What! Is Clay Smith of African descent?

I think we are better than that here.

I think you've read too much into it. Footy players are a simple lot. Basic word association gives many their nickname.