Welcome to melbourne Joel.

Definitely looks 193cm.

I wonder what his skills will be like.

Generally basketballer's are fairly skilled so hopefully he is a good set shot and possibly play in the forward line with Hoges.

Live this. Good work team.

Anybody who is about 1.93 metres and can run sub 2.80 seconds for 20 metres is seriously fast.

I wonder what his skills will be like.

Generally basketballer's are fairly skilled so hopefully he is a good set shot and possibly play in the forward line with Hoges.

He would have decent peripheral vision, fitness, and adherence to strict instruction to play at a high level of Bball, but that's about all you can read into it as far as how he adapts to footy.

Most bball players I have come across that move into footy are all over the talent spectrum but they all really buy into the structures - makes sense to them coming from bball.

Under 19's last year, so has anyone worked out how old he is?

18, 19, 20, 21?

Under 19's last year, so has anyone worked out how old he is?

18, 19, 20, 21?

The article says he is 19

Jesse Hogan & Joel Smith.

That's a combination I would like to see...

We just need to pick up Lovett and all of a sudden it's 1995 again.

It's the day for it. We're just now getting in touch with Marty McFly to get his signature for next season, last season, and 1987.

Seems like a good time to revisit:

Jesse Hogan, Joel Smith and Jack Watts!

I'm still amazed by the Geelong recruitment of Mark Blicavs in similar fashion and how much he evolved.

Would love for Smith to become our Blicavs.

Wow.. welcome aboard Joel!

So, what are the rules for a Category B Rookie? Does he need to be upgraded like any other rookie if he is to play? For the purpose of playing list numbers, does he take one of the rookie spots? How many years can he stay on the list as a Category B Rookie?

fantastic story, hopefully he will have a long and fruitful career with the Dees.

Seems like a good time to revisit:

Was sitting right behind this mark, the only interstate game I've ever been to.

Genuine surprise and excitement over this announcement.

Hats off to the club for playing their cards so close to their chest this trade period.

Wow!

I love the romance of the preseasons' endless possibilities.

The drums are sounding and it feels great.

Was sitting right behind this mark, the only interstate game I've ever been to.

Bragger...... That is pretty awesome though! I wish

Me

haha. Wow.

Who mentioned this in another thread? Good work.

Not hoping for much but there is your Howe replacement if he has decent mitts...

Me....back six months ago...

Seems like a good time to revisit:

i always wondered if he let that one go whether it would have been a goal or not

glad he didn't but

So, what are the rules for a Category B Rookie? Does he need to be upgraded like any other rookie if he is to play? For the purpose of playing list numbers, does he take one of the rookie spots? How many years can he stay on the list as a Category B Rookie?

* Yes

* No

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Joel Smith??? I know i'm not often in touch but ... FMD .... who the [censored] is this?

Joel Smith??? I know i'm not often in touch but ... FMD .... who the [censored] is this?

Joel Smith.

Joel Smith??? I know i'm not often in touch but ... FMD .... who the [censored] is this?

our new rookie

Joel Smith.

our new rookie

Is he likely to be able to play football ?