2016 Player Review - # 44 Joel Smith (rookie list – category B)

[Demonland 71,298]

The convert from basketball surprised many at Casey with the way he adapted to the sport to the point where he is not far away from getting a game at the higher level.

Games MFC 2016 0

Career Total 0

Goals MFC 2016 0

Career Total 0

Games CSFC 2016 13

Goals CSFC 2016 2

Games CSFC DL 2016 1

Goals CSFC DL 2016 1

[WattsGawnOn 122]

I've been wondering what's happening with this kid. Hope we can blood him next year

[spirit of norm smith 16,263]

Showed real signs in VFL preliminary final. Definitely worth another look in 2017

[Redbeard 497]

2 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Showed real signs in VFL preliminary final. Definitely worth another look in 2017

Thought the same. He's only going to get better too

[Dee Dee 1,105]

13 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Showed real signs in VFL preliminary final. Definitely worth another look in 2017

I was surprised by what I saw, young Joel looked like he'd player the game for years. I would expect to see a lot of him in Casey firsts next year, and while I don't expect him to be  quite at AFL standard by the end of the year, he could well be kicking the door down by season 2018.

 

[Fat Tony 5,217]

Smith looks a real prospect from the handful of VFL games I have seen. He has very good breakaway speed and a great leap, which are valuable attributes in the modern game. He obviously needs to build up his body and work on his skills, but he could be a big surprise packet next year.

[monoccular 17,413]

Those who have followed him: what role does he fill? Third tall or flanker etc?

[Webber 10,454]

Reads the game very well, great awareness, elite athleticism and an excellent mark. Considering his lack of recent familiarity with the game, I think this guys upside is enormous. Very excited. 

[rjay 24,852]

Wouldn't be surprised to see him getting a few games in the AFL team by the end of 2017...

Preseason is going to be big for him this year.

[stinga 556]

I think he's a bit like Frost.  He has all the attributes, but it's just a question as to whether they can put it together with footy smarts.  I think 2017 will be developing and if all works out, then 2018 would be his year.  Does anyone know how long you can keep a Rookie B on your list before he counts as a rookie or before you have to up grade him to the senior list?

[binman 42,619]

On 17/10/2016 at 7:34 AM, Demonland said:

The convert from basketball surprised many at Casey with the way he adapted to the sport to the point where he is not far away

 

 

Not really a convert as such. Played footy right up to under 16s, which goes a long way to explaining his rapid improvement and his ability to read the game well. A terrific pick up

[Fat Tony 5,217]

2 hours ago, monoccular said:

Those who have followed him: what role does he fill? Third tall or flanker etc?

He provides a bit of a mix of Jeremy Howe and Jayden Hunt. He has more breakaway speed than Howe, but isn't as good a kick or mark. He isn't quite as quick as Hunt.

His athletic attributes are well suited to the modern game in that he can compete in the air and on the ground. The question mark is on his skills for mine.

[hells bells 2,023]

10 hours ago, monoccular said:

Those who have followed him: what role does he fill? Third tall or flanker etc?

Similar attributes to Easton Wood IMO.  Very smooth runner, really glides over the ground, huge leap too.  He also also a bit  taller than Easton Wood

[monoccular 17,413]

Thanks hells bells

IF he turned out anything like Easton Wood, in particular a premiership player , we would all* be pretty happy.

 

* well, nearly all.  There are a few here who would still complain about something.