Toast Rising Star Bailey Smith 28 disposals against Geelong

[flipper83]

How’s his speed over 20m?


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Didn't test at the combine due to Achilles but from watching him would have been one of the quickest mids in the draft.

 

[King Harold]

Would be stoked to watch him bang my missus

Scrag have you ever considered writing " romance " novels ?
or you could ghost wright for Jackie Collins ?

 

[Kony Abbott]

A lot of talk about his pace and kicking (rightfully so) but one thing I noticed (albeit only from highlight videos) was that he is a very ferocious tackler and has a very good technique with pinning the arm. Really good set of traits to have.

 

[Chicago1]

Very well spoken in this video after being a little nervous in previous interviews

http://www.afl.com.au/video/2018-11-22/new-dog-on-top-of-the-world

Nice interview. He seems like a quality person. I especially loved his "top of the moon" quick change to "top of the world" and did he accidentally say the eff word? If so, I shall add him to my list of favourite players immediately. He wants to be "as coachable as possible". Wow, if only every player had that attitude.

Imagine if he had red hair...

 

[JAMES_B_101]

Was hoping we would go in a slightly different direction but can't begrudge the club for taking Smith at all, could have made a strong case for him going top 5. Nice slider to get knowing we will get West fairly cheap as well. Smith will be a good fit for our club with the way he goes about his footy. Can see him having an impact in season 1. Similar to Dow of last season.

 

[flipper83]

Check out the Quads on him already!

Watch out Easton - There's a new Quadzilla in town!

 

[Zgope1]

Really like this selection. Seems to be a maniac attacking man and ball, and has some nice wheels in traffic with ball in hand too.

I reckon this year we were missing a bit of C on the deck. Stoked to have this kid, it just looks right

 

[Smiley Boy]

Agreed. Roarke is clearly ahead of Porter at the moment for instance.

Grasping at straws a bit here aren't we? Would he be in the bottom 5 in the club? Who's spot does he take next year?

 

[Bont2Bruce]

Grasping at straws a bit here aren't we? Would he be in the bottom 5 in the club? Who's spot does he take next year?

Your statement was patently incorrect and when it is explained why, I'm grasping at straws?
You were wrong, that's it. Take your issues somewhere else, you get no more replies from me.

 

[Lex22]

A little Callan Ward-ish? Hard at it, decent burst, decent disposal, leader, etc etc. Like it.

Yep, it’s the only real good comparison I’ve seen to him so far.

Maybe not quite as strong overhead as Ward but he’s at least a yard or 2 quicker. Otherwise, they are similar enough and is the type that can make an impact pretty quickly.

 

[fred cook]

I think Baileys dentist must be the same dentist as Chers as I haven't seen teeth that white as hers

 

[doggies ftw]

Seems like such a likeable and genuine bloke from all his interviews. Speaks so well for a 17 year old.

You can tell hes genuinely happy to be here, I feel like hes literally going to fall in love with Bont haha

 

[Highlander]

Yep, it’s the only real good comparison I’ve seen to him so far.

Maybe not quite as strong overhead as Ward but he’s at least a yard or 2 quicker. Otherwise, they are similar enough and is the type that can make an impact pretty quickly.

I think Brad Johnson

 

[doggies ftw]

Grasping at straws a bit here aren't we? Would he be in the bottom 5 in the club? Who's spot does he take next year?

Rookie listed player being paid peanuts is on bottom 5 on the list. How shocking?! :O

 

[jdz101]

Love his flow.

Could pass for a hockey player.

Hope the achilles issue isnt serious.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Kids going to be a freakin gun!!

 

[True Dog]

Scrag have you ever considered writing " romance " novels ?
or you could ghost wright for Jackie Collins ?

He’s more a 50 shades kind of guy King

 

[ScragCity]

Scrag have you ever considered writing " romance " novels ?
or you could ghost wright for Jackie Collins ?

Romance isnt my thing but I do write a bit of erotica

Check out the erotic fiction thread in the Dog House.

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

A lot of talk about his pace and kicking (rightfully so) but one thing I noticed (albeit only from highlight videos) was that he is a very ferocious tackler and has a very good technique with pinning the arm. Really good set of traits to have.

Noticed that too, he tackled one then the ball spills out and instantly tackled the other.

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

Check out the Quads on him already!

Watch out Easton - There's a new Quadzilla in town!

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Holly ****

 

[scooter600x]

Would be stoked to watch him bang my missus

You say this a lot.
Sounds like you just like to watch

 

[hoianbulldog]

Would be stoked to watch him bang my missus

I wouldn't mind watching if you can give me some advance notice.

 

[BEaston]

Mate of mine was/is his school teacher. Says he's a good egg.

Of course I will blame him if he turns out to be a dud.

 

[Dry Rot]

one thing I noticed (albeit only from highlight videos) was that he is a very ferocious tackler and has a very good technique with pinning the arm.

Agreed. His tackling made me stiff in the trousers.

He seems to not only want to stop blokes, but hurt them.

I like that.

 

[_M_16_]

Agreed. His tackling made me stiff in the trousers.

He seems to not only want to stop blokes, but hurt them.

I like that.

That's what I like about him. You never admit it, but when I tackle someone it is always with the intent to hurt them, cause damage or make them crap their pants next time they see you coming. Everyone should be tackling with some kind of intent, hardness, within the rules. That's why I hate AFL sometimes, fans, player, admins and commentators always brag about how "tough" it is. But most players tackling techniques are cringe, and half the time it looks like they are trying to hug each other. Smith has a good technique and real intent in his tackles.