Jesse W Smith Only a matter of Time

[CURLY]

I dont think we understand just how good this bloke can be. When I heard he was out of the Roos I hoped that hed somehow get to us. This bloke would walk into any starting 18 in the AFL when fit and has been described as elite.

How nice would it be to have him come in about Rond 12 and add to our class across halfback and the midfield. From what Ive heard its only a matter of time before hes in the side. Just that bit extra we need going into finals.

[#1GILL]

He is a jet, make no mistake

I still remember watching his game against the Hawks in the 07 semi in complete awe of this bloke.

[CURLY]

I find it amazing hes not talked up more as a player missing from our best side. Make no mistake other teams will be keeping an eye out for his return.

[dcstkfc]

I find it amazing hes not talked up more as a player missing from our best side. Make no mistake other teams will be keeping an eye out for his return.

I bloddy hope you're right.

Best 22

Baker Blake J. Smith
Gilbert Fisher Ray
Gram Hayes Montagna
Goddard Riewoldt Schneider
Stanley Koschitzke Milne
Gardiner Jones Dal Santo
McEvoy Peake Clarke Gwilt

?

[PJ]

How did he go on the weekend?

[axcellence]

How did he go on the weekend?

Did not play...

[Spinner]

Hopefully he can get up!


An A grader if so!

[PJ]

Did not play...

Obviously still sorting out his issues - I'd just like to see him getting a regular run in the 2's before we go all gooey about his potential.

[Saintsfan]

Did not play...

Obviously still sorting out his issues - I'd just like to see him getting a regular run in the 2's before we go all gooey about his potential.

The VFL had a bye....

If Jesse Smith gets back he is more than useful player coming into our team for the second half of the year. Big IF thought considering his long history with injuries.

[Spinner]

Did not play...

Obviously still sorting out his issues - I'd just like to see him getting a regular run in the 2's before we go all gooey about his potential.

Unlucky mate - Roped into that.

[SaintSimmo]

i reckon two-three weeks before he makes the side, hasnt he already played 2 games in the vfl?

[saintsRrising]

i reckon two-three weeks before he makes the side, hasnt he already played 2 games in the vfl?

He has played two part-time games.

Lets see what he is like after he has played a series of full games.

[Eastern]

i reckon two-three weeks before he makes the side, hasnt he already played 2 games in the vfl?

He has played two part-time games.

Lets see what he is like after he has played a series of full games.

Exactly;

He's coming from a long way back, injury wise and is by no means across the line yet with his return to the game !!

[PJ]

Unlucky mate - Roped into that.

Yes, yes very tricky.

[Griggsy]

i reckon two-three weeks before he makes the side, hasnt he already played 2 games in the vfl?

He has played two part-time games.

Lets see what he is like after he has played a series of full games.

Exactly;

He's coming from a long way back, injury wise and is by no means across the line yet with his return to the game !!

That plus he isn't a walk up start until he starts to dominate, no point picking him for the sake of it, jumbling up the team chemistry.

[Dr Spaceman]

He is a jet, make no mistake

I still remember watching his game against the Hawks in the 07 semi in complete awe of this bloke.

Yes from all reports he is a jet.


However having looked at his maintenance records, we just have to hope his engines don't fall off mid-flight!

[stinger]

I dont think we understand just how good this bloke can be. When I heard he was out of the Roos I hoped that hed somehow get to us. This bloke would walk into any starting 18 in the AFL when fit and has been described as elite.

How nice would it be to have him come in about Rond 12 and add to our class across halfback and the midfield. From what Ive heard its only a matter of time before hes in the side. Just that bit extra we need going into finals.

my eldest grandson's favorite footballer

[dcstkfc]

He is a jet, make no mistake

I still remember watching his game against the Hawks in the 07 semi in complete awe of this bloke.

Yes from all reports he is a jet.


However having looked at his maintenance records, we just have to hope his engines don't fall off mid-flight!

When you say jet, is he quick? What are his best attributes?

[meher baba]

I hear they ran out of wine at a Saints function and Jesse said "no worries", waved his hand over a bucket of water and the wine was flowing again.

I also hear that President Obama regularly rings him for advice.

Oh, and they've also got his spot in the AFL Hall of Fame set aside already for when he retires......

Sheesh!!

[Scoop]

When you say jet, is he quick? What are his best attributes?

Pace, kicking, decision-making....he has got the lot.

Hopefully his injuries haven't affected the first two.

If he can come good....he will be an absolute A grade bonus.

Still a fair bit off it at the moment though.

[Beej]

When was the last time he played an AFL game?

I would be amazed if he was anywhere near the 22 come the end of the season.

Needs a full pre-season and then we'll see where he's at.

[borderbarry]

Will not be surprised if a certain Rookie who talks funny does not beat him into the team.

[AnythingsPossibleSaints]

Here is a little of what was said about him when he was first drafted, in Burgatron's Phantom Draft:
42 - KANGAROOS - Jesse W.Smith
(Calder Cannons), 29 September 1986, 187cm, 78kg

The Kangaroos are delighted to secure the son of Ross, who played 224 matches for the club from 1984-96, via the father/son rule. Jesse was widely regarded as a top-10 selection, before he was snapped up by the Roos. Smith had an outstanding season in 2004, winning the Michael Larke Medal for the best player in division one of the National Bank's AFL under-18 championships. He also gained All-Australian selection for his carnival, which included fine performances against Victoria Country and South Australia. Smith was also named on the half-back flank in the TAC Cup team of the year in 2004. He is a natural talent, possesses fine courage and a work ethic to match.

And here is what was said about him by Michael Torney, in the 2007 "End of season review: Kangaroos", on Big Pond:
"Next big thing: It's exciting to think that Jesse Smith, who finished sixth in this year's NAB AFL Rising Star award, was only a bit player in the Roos' gruelling pre-season training regime due to ongoing issues with an old ankle injury.

The ankle problems behind him, Smith simply oozed class in his 19 matches throughout the year. His 27-possession best-on-ground effort in front of 75,000 people in the first semi-final win over Hawthorn was the highlight in a simply stunning breakthrough season."

[Con Gorozidis]

im pretty happy about him. no doubt.

jesse w smith, stanley, heyne, n winmar and a smith are the future i hope.

thats 5 blokes to look forward to in the next 5 years.

[shmic_s]

im pretty happy about him. no doubt.

jesse w smith, stanley, heyne, n winmar and a smith are the future i hope.

thats 5 blokes to look forward to in the next 5 years.

I'd put Lynch on that list too.
And our core group still has a number of years left.