Alistair Smith?

SaintWodonga · Mon 25 Jul 2011 5:07pm

Where is he at?

Played OK at Sandy on weekend, I really thought 2011 would be a break out year for him.

He can break lines, still hoping he will be a great Saint.

plugger66 · Post: # 1110665Post **plugger66** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 5:12pm

I think his issues are poor disposal and just average pace even though some think he is quick. Probably one year left to do something.

Armoooo · Post: # 1110680Post **Armoooo** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 5:20pm

I don't think he will ever be a superstar but he has the attitude and athletic attributes, I fear he may not be a true footballer though.

Winmar7Fan · Mon 25 Jul 2011 5:21pm

plugger66 wrote:I think his issues are poor disposal and just average pace even though some think he is quick. Probably one year left to do something.

Should fit in perfectly those are our key ingredients

maverick · Post: # 1110695Post **maverick** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 5:24pm

I thought he was very ordinary on Sat, he is struggling IMO

savatage · Post: # 1110744Post **savatage** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 6:03pm

Has talent but had a very ordinary year...I definitely expected better.

gringo · Post: # 1110819Post **gringo** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 7:16pm

i had a lot of hope for Simpkin, Smith, Johnson and Stanley so far none have demanded a spot, but I think those guys will be retained. Cahill and Heyne must be close to going if they don't lift soon.

hAyES · Post: # 1110846Post **hAyES** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 7:43pm

Average pace? I thought he looked pretty quick out there but I could be wrong.

BigMart · Post: # 1110867Post **BigMart** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 8:07pm

Smith was poor on saturday...

bobmurray · Post: # 1110898Post **bobmurray** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 8:39pm

Unfortunately Smith appears pedestrian at the top level......with woeful disposal.......

Some players have to go at seasons end.....Will Smith be one of them...

Maybe he'll get another year and turn his fortunes around and become our next gun mid......

Quixote · Post: # 1110924Post **Quixote** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:13pm

Ummm, he's quick.

But his kicking is quite poor. At the moment.

plugger66 · Post: # 1110926Post **plugger66** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:14pm

Quixote wrote:Ummm, he's quick.

But his kicking is quite poor. At the moment.

He aint quick. Doesnt have burst speed.

bobmurray · Post: # 1110932Post **bobmurray** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:18pm

Quixote wrote:Ummm, he's quick.

But his kicking is quite poor. At the moment.

you'd better watch him again...he's quick........to turn it over

he may improve but how long do they get

Quixote · Post: # 1110933Post **Quixote** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:18pm

plugger66 wrote:
Quixote wrote:Ummm, he's quick.

But his kicking is quite poor. At the moment.
He aint quick. Doesnt have burst speed.

If he's fit and healthy, over 20 metres in our side I'd think these would be quicker:

Peake
Perhaps Jones
Maybe Steven
Possibly Roo

plugger66 · Post: # 1110938Post **plugger66** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:20pm

Quixote wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
Quixote wrote:Ummm, he's quick.

But his kicking is quite poor. At the moment.
He aint quick. Doesnt have burst speed.
If he's fit and healthy, over 20 metres in our side I'd think these would be quicker:

Peake
Perhaps Jones
Maybe Steven
Possibly Roo

Dont think he has any of them covered from what I have seen at AFL level and many times at Sandy.

Quixote · Post: # 1110951Post **Quixote** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:26pm

plugger66 wrote:
Quixote wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
Quixote wrote:Ummm, he's quick.

But his kicking is quite poor. At the moment.
He aint quick. Doesnt have burst speed.
If he's fit and healthy, over 20 metres in our side I'd think these would be quicker:

Peake
Perhaps Jones
Maybe Steven
Possibly Roo
Dont think he has any of them covered from what I have seen at AFL level and many times at Sandy.

Nor do I. I am saying the only player in our team currently I am sure is quicker than Al is Peake.

The other three mentioned are possibly quicker, for mine.

But if Smith were in the team he'd be between our 2nd to 5th quickest unit. I reckon.

BigMart · Post: # 1110959Post **BigMart** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:35pm

He is quick off the mark...one of our quickest

His 20m time is good.

plugger66 · Post: # 1110960Post **plugger66** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:36pm

BigMart wrote:He is quick off the mark...one of our quickest

His 20m time is good.

Can you tell us all the 20 metre times. that may help me decide. And where do you get that information? Are you close to the coaches?

BigMart · Post: # 1110967Post **BigMart** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:41pm

2008 state screening

plugger66 · Post: # 1110968Post **plugger66** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:43pm

BigMart wrote:2008 state screening

Got all the others as well? And he now runs the same 3 years later. Glad you know that. Is he also the same weight?

plugger66 · Post: # 1110975Post **plugger66** » Mon 25 Jul 2011 9:48pm

BigMart wrote:2008 state screening

Didnt do the state screening, did the national draft camp. Didnt finish in the top 10 in 20 metre sprints but heyney did so looks like he is slower than him. I imagine you will now take no notice of this thread.

Con Gorozidis · Tue 26 Jul 2011 12:01pm

A Smith must be really close to the edge for remaining on the list next year.

Seems in the coaches mind - cripps and ledger are ahead of him.

rexy · Post: # 1111192Post **rexy** » Tue 26 Jul 2011 12:09pm

Con Gorozidis wrote:A Smith must be really close to the edge for remaining on the list next year.

Seems in the coaches mind - cripps and ledger are ahead of him.

Do you think Chris Pelchen will look to make sweeping changes in first year as list manager? I can see the like of Smith and Heyne in trouble to stay on the list!

savatage · Post: # 1111202Post **savatage** » Tue 26 Jul 2011 12:38pm

rexy wrote:
Con Gorozidis wrote:A Smith must be really close to the edge for remaining on the list next year.

Seems in the coaches mind - cripps and ledger are ahead of him.
Do you think Chris Pelchen will look to make sweeping changes in first year as list manager? I can see the like of Smith and Heyne in trouble to stay on the list!

Heyne I'd agree with...Smith should be given another year.

Eastern · Post: # 1111203Post **Eastern** » Tue 26 Jul 2011 12:42pm

rexy wrote:
Do you think Chris Pelchen will look to make sweeping changes in first year as list manager?

Probably NOT as it is a pretty weak draft this year, and compromised as well.

The 2012 Draft will be an entirely different story as there are some already heralding it as a "SUPER DRAFT" !!