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Norm Smith Medallist
- Dec 8, 2021
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- Brisbane Lions
I wouldn't say people hate him, Maxwell is a champion guy to the young kids, I've seen him multiple times having a hit with fans, Smith on the other hand can be a absolute snobMaxy made a brilliant hundred in a WC game at the SCG in 2015 when we were in trouble and also made a Test 100 on a tricky Indian pitch. He’s had many good knocks against the best teams, but too many people can’t stand the bloke and it clouds their judgement so they only remember when he gets out cheaply.
Last night solidified his standing in Australian cricket history and hopefully removes the stigma he can’t perform in big moments, as it simply wasn’t true to begin with.
He also made an important 40 against NZ a couple of games ago. Helped win us the game with the ball in our last match against India before the WC, that’s why his all round ability is so important.