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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - DEAKYN SMITH

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14 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

Is he a lockdown type defender?    We are desperate for a Jetta replacement

Dogs were putting him under pressure all day with repeat forward entries and he stood up really well

He was supercompetitive one v one, even left his man to jump and punch the ball away 

His disposal was good under pressure with no costly turn overs

He's great to watch

Pretty lean, as you would expect given he has probably been training his guts out trying to win a spot but given his ability and determination it's not a major issue 

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    3 minutes ago, Reader said:

    He was supercompetitive one v one, 

    5 games in the seniors should put an end to that.  

    On a serious note though, great news and best of luck to both.  Keep going hard!

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    No return date for Smith or Hibberd, Lockhart out probably for a month, Nietschke and Hore done for the season. 

    We needed a small defender for a needs basis, so even if the kid could barely lace up his boots he had a path to a list spot. 

    If he’s showing promise at training and VFL level and is aggressive and athletic with scope for development then it’s a no brainer.

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    i'm not surprised really. we look light on for defenders with a few injuries about and Jetta's moving like he's ready for a mobility scooter these days.

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    24 minutes ago, Reader said:

    Dogs were putting him under pressure all day with repeat forward entries and he stood up really well

    He was supercompetitive one v one, even left his man to jump and punch the ball away 

    His disposal was good under pressure with no costly turn overs

    He's great to watch

    Pretty lean, as you would expect given he has probably been training his guts out trying to win a spot but given his ability and determination it's not a major issue 

    Was he #40 ?

    I was at the game, but wasnt sure who Smith was. Only clue was players calling #40 "Deaks"

    If so, then agree that he looked pretty good.  

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    • Demonland changed the title to WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - DEAKYN SMITH

    Welcome to the Dees, good luck to him. 

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    Welcome aboard Deakyn Smith, keep working hard and stay fit young man, there are a number of spots that will open up as the season rolls on, if you are good enough. So good luck and make the most of your opportunities at the mighty Dee's !!!!!.

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    2 hours ago, Demonland said:

     

    Great photo, hope Smithy has a great career with MFC

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    Pretty sure Deakyn Smith will play for Casey vs Box Hill tomorrow

    Will be keen to hear what others think about this guys game

    Let us know.

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    19 hours ago, Reader said:

    Pretty sure Deakyn Smith will play for Casey vs Box Hill tomorrow

    Will be keen to hear what others think about this guys game

    Let us know.

    Maybe not?

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    1 hour ago, Demonland said:

     

    Got halfway through the sentence and thought it was going to say he was debuting against Freo.

    His time will come anyways.

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    haven't seen any footage of him but he comes across in the interview well. mature and ready to put in. love that he's into the idea of locking someone down as a defender too. 

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