WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - JOEL SMITH

[Tim 3,418]

Only vague memories, Tim. Please remind me who hit him that time.

(was it that rough StKilda ruckman who later played for us? I can't think of his name)

One of our more memorable games these last 50 odd years: Elimination Final 1987. North Melbourne's 18 yo Shaun Smith whacked by Mr Dean Chiron, former St Kilda player. Our boy got a week, and was back for the Prelim.

[Cards13 9,117]

I'm sure it was Shaun Smith sitting in a hole in front of the fat thug and getting smashed. Knocked out.

[What 18,810]

[What 18,810]

Video here

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/10/27/18/26/son-of-demons-great-shaun-smith-recruited-by-mfc-as-rookie

[Lucifers Hero 39,737]

Video here

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/10/27/18/26/son-of-demons-great-shaun-smith-recruited-by-mfc-as-rookie

Love this comment from him: “For me to run out on the G and play for Melbourne would mean the world to me and I’d make the most of the opportunity,” he said. Hope he gets a run in the seniors this year (2016) and have that dream come true! Line him up next to Jesse!

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Love this comment from him: “For me to run out on the G and play for Melbourne would mean the world to me and I’d make the most of the opportunity,” he said. Hope he gets a run in the seniors this year (2016) and have that dream come true! Line him up next to Jesse!

Sounds very similar to comments made by Viney in his draft year.

[picket fence 17,142]

Smoky!! Expect him to come on rapidly! Like the look of him already!

[Axis of Bob 11,788]

Smoky!! Expect him to come on rapidly! Like the look of him already!

How can you like the look of him? You haven't even seen him!

That said, actually having seen him play could well be an impediment to your judgement.

[rpfc 28,383]

How can you like the look of him? You haven't even seen him!

That said, actually having seen him play could well be an impediment to your judgement.

It was with Juice Newton...

[RalphiusMaximus 6,046]

The photo of him standing next to his dad makes him look good. Has a nice build and good height. He played u16's so should have the basic skills he needs.

[Little Richard 6,262]

The photo of him standing next to his dad makes him look good. Has a nice build and good height. He played u16's so should have the basic skills he needs.

I played under 16's too, but I don't think my skills would be up to scratch...

I'm excited about his physical attributes, especially the leap and basketball ability. However transitioning to playing AFL with little recent football experience will take an immense amount of work, particularly on his skills. I really hope he makes it though and will make the effort to go and see him at Casey early next year (and hopefully at the G later in the year!).

[Phadraig 760]

This is based on absolutely nothing but I have a good feeling about Joel

[RalphiusMaximus 6,046]

I played under 16's too, but I don't think my skills would be up to scratch...

I'm excited about his physical attributes, especially the leap and basketball ability. However transitioning to playing AFL with little recent football experience will take an immense amount of work, particularly on his skills. I really hope he makes it though and will make the effort to go and see him at Casey early next year (and hopefully at the G later in the year!).

This too is a fair point. I sometimes forget how big a step up there is between the age groups for teen sports. It's one I failed to make, so you'd think I could relate.

[rpfc 28,383]

I am a jaded MFC supporter - I don't expect much at all...

I applaud the decision - Category B rookies have been an underutilised resource at this club - but it is tough enough to make it coming from elite footy programs, he is coming from another sport.

[Jaded No More 68,903]

I am a jaded MFC supporter

I hope my royalty cheque is in the mail!

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

How can you like the look of him? You haven't even seen him!

Classic picket fence.

[John Demonic 5,788]

What's the latest on Son of Smith? How's he tracking, training and Caseying? What position is he likely to be developing into?

Edited July 9, 2016 by johndemons

[KC from Casey 7,063]

13 hours ago, johndemons said:

What's the latest on Son of Smith? How's he tracking, training and Caseying? What position is he likely to be developing into?

Showed a bit with Casey early but has been out injured lately - due to return in a week or two.

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,780]

 I was very impressed with"SOS"s form yesterday.

I'd be very surprised if he's not upgraded next year.

He looks to me as if he could be a very useful contributor to our backline next season.

Could he play midfield?

His attack on the ball, his decision making, and his disposal  all impressed me.

I was a great admirer of his dad Shaun's guts, standing his ground in "the hole" to be crashed by the likes of Lockett.

Shaun Smith, like another brave Demon hero of mine, Steven Icke, was a fantastic transfer from North.

I'm so glad we have Joel as a Demon.

 

Edited September 19, 2016 by Jumping Jack Clennett
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[Mondê 525]

Agreed he looked great yesterday, especially after Salem went down. His attack on the ball and man was a feature... composed with ball in hand and a similar size to Garland. I like the kid

[dazzledavey36 54,861]

The next Jayden Hunt.

Has speed to burn and his leap is very impressive.

[binman 42,896]

9 minutes ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

 I was very impressed with"SOS"s form yesterday.

 

 

Agree. having not really seen much of him this year i was surprised how effictive he was, particulalry in the first. 

Great pick up i reckon, particualry given it is essentially a free throw at ths tsumps. Played a lot of junior football so not a footy novice like the import B rookies, comes accross from basketball -  and increasingly those skills are highly transferabl - and not only that has been playing in elite basketball systems since late teens so was pretty fit and fully up to speed on the dedication and discilpine required to be a professional athlete. 

Edited September 19, 2016 by binman

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,819]

51 minutes ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

 I was very impressed with"SOS"s form yesterday.

I'd be very surprised if he's not upgraded next year.

He looks to me as if he could be a very useful contributor to our backline next season.

Could he play midfield?

His attack on the ball, his decision making, and his disposal  all impressed me.

I was a great admirer of his dad Shaun's guts, standing his ground in "the hole" to be crashed by the likes of Lockett.

Shaun Smith, like another brave Demon hero of mine, Steven Icke, was a fantastic transfer from North.

I'm so glad we have Joel as a Demon.

 

As an aside, the current Hawthorn coach is another that could be added to that list.  Was not an out and out superstar, but a very serviceable player for us none the less.

[monoccular 17,423]

So Casey watchers.....where do you see him fitting in?

HBF / mid?

Listed at 190cm, 85kgm - is this how he looks and plays?

[Redleg 40,895]

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

The next Jayden Hunt.

Has speed to burn and his leap is very impressive.

Hope so. He was impressive yesterday.