Joel Smith set to sign new contract extension.

[dazzledavey36 54,337]

As reported on AFL.com..

2 year deal supposedly. To be honest I don't mind this? Especially if he spends a full summer training as a forward where I think we could see some huge growth hopefully next year.

He's the perfect prototype player for this game with his speed, versatility and strength. Gives us an option to throw down back if need due to injury etc.

[layzie 33,753]

Don't mind it either Daz, think he's done enough to stay on the list and there could be some fruits to bear up forward. Similar to the last contract we gave Hunt.

[Sydee 4,391]

2 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

As reported on AFL.com..

2 year deal supposedly. To be honest I don't mind this? Especially if he spends a full summer training as a forward where I think we could see some huge growth hopefully next year.

He's the perfect prototype player for this game with his speed, versatility and strength. Gives us an option to throw down back if need due to injury etc.

Agree with this he should be trained to play forward - he has played as a back with success and now needs to add the forward skills to round out his versatility 

He certainly has all the physical capabilities to be a weapon in the F50 just needs to learn the craft and stay fit (which has been his big challenge to date) 

[poita 3,898]

Joel will be 27 by the start of next season and has played 26 career games in 7 years.

His potential is irrelevant - his lack of durability and propensity to injury makes him the absolute definition of a list clogger.

We are just hoping for something that simply isn't there. Time to move on and find someone who can get on the field most weeks.

[Jaded No More 68,867]

2 minutes ago, poita said:

Joel will be 27 by the start of next season and has played 26 career games in 7 years.

His potential is irrelevant - his lack of durability and propensity to injury makes him the absolute definition of a list clogger.

We are just hoping for something that simply isn't there. Time to move on and find someone who can get on the field most weeks.

True, but he is also a cheap backup option with plenty of versatility. I don't think we would get more out of a rookie pick.

[dazzledavey36 54,337]

If we re-sign Smith surely that leaves us with limited spots on our list in the up and coming trade period?

Baker, Rosman, Jackson, Hunt, Melksham and Hibberd are now the only players who are out of contract?

Didn't I read somewhere that there is some talk Melksham may get a 1 year extension as well?

[Jaded No More 68,867]

4 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

If we re-sign Smith surely that leaves us with limited spots on our list in the up and coming trade period?

Baker, Rosman, Jackson, Hunt, Melksham and Hibberd are now the only players who are out of contract?

Didn't I read somewhere that there is some talk Melksham may get a 1 year extension as well?

Baker will get delisted. Rosman delisted with a potential re-rookie. Hunt will sign on unless he is offered a better deal elsewhere.

I think both Hibbo and Melksham will retire, especially if we win the flag. 

Jackson is 99.9% gone. 

Bedford is also out of contract I believe. 

Also just because someone is signed, doesn't mean we can't trade them. I wouldn't begrudge Chandler if he went elsewhere since he can't get a regular gig and he is good enough to play AFL. 

Edited August 24, 2022 by Jaded No More

[Sideshow Bob 2,343]

I personally don't see the point he's not best 22, hes injury prone and bot going to make us better during the next 2 years.

Better off developing a kid or 2

[dazzledavey36 54,337]

9 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Baker will get delisted. Rosman delisted with a potential re-rookie. Hunt will sign on unless he is offered a better deal elsewhere.

I think both Hibbo and Melksham will retire, especially if we win the flag. 

Jackson is 99.9% gone. 

Bedford is also out of contract I believe. 

Also just because someone is signed, doesn't mean we can't trade them. I wouldn't begrudge Chandler if he went elsewhere since he can't get a regular gig and he is good enough to play AFL. 

True.

[Smokey 4,389]

He’s proven he can play at AFL level at various stages over the years. His athleticism and versatility makes for excellent depth. The contract wouldn’t be worth much, so I have no problem with this whatsoever.

Cant have a list full of stars or future stars. Gotta have workers like Joel too. 

 

[rpfc 28,267]

Depth that you don’t have to train up on how to fit into the system. Also good for May’s development lol.

Also, this makes me think Adam T is off to play somewhere. He certainly is good enough.

[John Crow Batty 8,862]

When brought back into the side to plug a hole he’s always done a good job ……….until he gets injured again. Playing a block of uninterrupted games has been his issue. Worth keeping on for spare parts. 

[Demon3 2,541]

I think its wise to keep him.. like lots have said.. he has shown the versatility to be of value.

I think he could be a really viable mobile ruck option at a pinch as well,. 

[BDA 22,735]

Handy depth

Train Joel as a forward and the Weid and a backman. You never know. Might work

Edited August 25, 2022 by BDA

[Great Northern Summer 708]

Reckon Hibberd and Melksham will be keen to sign one year extensions. Both clearly can go around again, even if not in our best line up next season. Good to have around given we are in the window and need proven depth.

[binman 42,691]

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

As reported on AFL.com..

2 year deal supposedly. To be honest I don't mind this? Especially if he spends a full summer training as a forward where I think we could see some huge growth hopefully next year.

He's the perfect prototype player for this game with his speed, versatility and strength. Gives us an option to throw down back if need due to injury etc.

Could he also pinch hit in the ruck the way the blues use silvagni?

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,778]

1 hour ago, rpfc said:

Also, this makes me think Adam T is off to play somewhere. He certainly is good enough.

Particularly his game against Port in Alice.

He needs to find another club if he's desperate to be a 22 game a year player next year.

 

[M_9 2,082]

I wonder if the club is thinking that Tomlinson may be looking at an opportunity elsewhere, in which case Joel would be needed.

[BangBnagBang 685]

2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

If we re-sign Smith surely that leaves us with limited spots on our list in the up and coming trade period?

Baker, Rosman, Jackson, Hunt, Melksham and Hibberd are now the only players who are out of contract?

Didn't I read somewhere that there is some talk Melksham may get a 1 year extension as well?

can add Chandler. signed on as a rookie year one and upgrade to senior list year 2 from memory.

[Dee-licious 1,949]

Cheap, proven, can plug and play in our system. If we get a back up tall from somewhere else, we need to train them in our system. If we get a fresh one, we've got 3 years to wait. We know it wont be expensive, so a great player to have on our list mentoring and developing the next generation. 

I agree that with Hibbard and Hunt not signed, Rosman not signed and possibly a rookie listed at best, and if I was Tommo I'd be looking around, having Turner and Smith as depth for the next 2 years is a great thing. 

[DubDee 25,689]

2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Baker will get delisted. Rosman delisted with a potential re-rookie. Hunt will sign on unless he is offered a better deal elsewhere.

I think both Hibbo and Melksham will retire, especially if we win the flag. 

Jackson is 99.9% gone. 

Bedford is also out of contract I believe. 

Also just because someone is signed, doesn't mean we can't trade them. I wouldn't begrudge Chandler if he went elsewhere since he can't get a regular gig and he is good enough to play AFL. 

Hibbo retire? He is playing cracking footy!

[DubDee 25,689]

2 hours ago, poita said:

Joel will be 27 by the start of next season and has played 26 career games in 7 years.

His potential is irrelevant - his lack of durability and propensity to injury makes him the absolute definition of a list clogger.

We are just hoping for something that simply isn't there. Time to move on and find someone who can get on the field most weeks.

Agreed. He has the talent but is just not durable enough for AFL. 

he is only handy depth or a good back up if he is fit and available. The sad truth is he is unavailable 80% of the time

a two year deal would be baffling if true 

[DubDee 25,689]

2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

If we re-sign Smith surely that leaves us with limited spots on our list in the up and coming trade period?

Baker, Rosman, Jackson, Hunt, Melksham and Hibberd are now the only players who are out of contract?

Didn't I read somewhere that there is some talk Melksham may get a 1 year extension as well?

We might be expecting a couple of guys to request a trade elsewhere perhaps? Guys like Tomlinson or Bedford 

[dl4e 5,851]

Smith is only worth keeping as a spare forward. Injuries have cruelled him.

[leave it to deever 17,511]

3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

As reported on AFL.com..

2 year deal supposedly. To be honest I don't mind this? Especially if he spends a full summer training as a forward where I think we could see some huge growth hopefully next year.

He's the perfect prototype player for this game with his speed, versatility and strength. Gives us an option to throw down back if need due to injury etc.

Haven't seen much of him yet. I certainly think we havent seen his best either.

Glad he's staying on.