Kaleb Smith [merged]

[WilliamPowell]

Good to hear. Absolutely worth persisting with this kid

What do you like about smith ?

Just not sure I see anything worthwhile in him, admittedly thought the same about banks but there sure as hell not room for both

Consistently tears it up at VFL level and I think he's worth a shot in the midfield. He's been on the list two years only, is be giving him another year or two to see if he can bridge the gap to AFL

2026 will actually be his 4th year. Taken in the 2022 draft

I'm genuinely surprised he's been re-contracted.

You're right about him being good at VFL level. That's what I call him "betwixt and between". Too good for VFL but not good enough for AFL.

Will repeat what I posted a few months back. His decsion making is poor. And it's that I reckon will stop him from making it at AFL level. Hope I'm wrong

[ajGreen]

Good to hear. Absolutely worth persisting with this kid

What do you like about smith ?

Just not sure I see anything worthwhile in him, admittedly thought the same about banks but there sure as hell not room for both

Consistently tears it up at VFL level and I think he's worth a shot in the midfield. He's been on the list two years only, is be giving him another year or two to see if he can bridge the gap to AFL

Midfield? Seems light years away from Penders Diacos . Ashcroft McCluggage Neal Dunkley

[Andyy]

Good to hear. Absolutely worth persisting with this kid

What do you like about smith ?

Just not sure I see anything worthwhile in him, admittedly thought the same about banks but there sure as hell not room for both

Consistently tears it up at VFL level and I think he's worth a shot in the midfield. He's been on the list two years only, is be giving him another year or two to see if he can bridge the gap to AFL

Midfield? Seems light years away from Penders Diacos . Ashcroft McCluggage Neal Dunkley

Who on our list isn't?

Silly comparison.

We're talking about a kid on minimum wage for 1 year ffs

[ajGreen]

Good to hear. Absolutely worth persisting with this kid

What do you like about smith ?

Just not sure I see anything worthwhile in him, admittedly thought the same about banks but there sure as hell not room for both

Consistently tears it up at VFL level and I think he's worth a shot in the midfield. He's been on the list two years only, is be giving him another year or two to see if he can bridge the gap to AFL

Midfield? Seems light years away from Penders Diacos . Ashcroft McCluggage Neal Dunkley

Who on our list isn't?

Silly comparison.

We're talking about a kid on minimum wage for 1 year ffs

Isn't the idea of putting people in the middle that you hope the will eventually be grand final caliber midfielders? 

[Andyy]

Good to hear. Absolutely worth persisting with this kid

What do you like about smith ?

Just not sure I see anything worthwhile in him, admittedly thought the same about banks but there sure as hell not room for both

Consistently tears it up at VFL level and I think he's worth a shot in the midfield. He's been on the list two years only, is be giving him another year or two to see if he can bridge the gap to AFL

Midfield? Seems light years away from Penders Diacos . Ashcroft McCluggage Neal Dunkley

Who on our list isn't?

Silly comparison.

We're talking about a kid on minimum wage for 1 year ffs

Isn't the idea of putting people in the middle that you hope the will eventually be grand final caliber midfielders? 

Yep hopefully all of Smith, Dow, Sonsie and Ross turn into a pack of Ashcroft, Daicos, Pendles, Mccluggage etc.

[ajGreen]

Good to hear. Absolutely worth persisting with this kid

What do you like about smith ?

Just not sure I see anything worthwhile in him, admittedly thought the same about banks but there sure as hell not room for both

Consistently tears it up at VFL level and I think he's worth a shot in the midfield. He's been on the list two years only, is be giving him another year or two to see if he can bridge the gap to AFL

Midfield? Seems light years away from Penders Diacos . Ashcroft McCluggage Neal Dunkley

Who on our list isn't?

Silly comparison.

We're talking about a kid on minimum wage for 1 year ffs

Isn't the idea of putting people in the middle that you hope the will eventually be grand final caliber midfielders? 

Yep hopefully all of Smith, Dow, Sonsie and Ross turn into a pack of Ashcroft, Daicos, Pendles, Mccluggage etc.

And you believe that is possible?

Does he have that level of potential?

Like I said seems light years away currently.

In contention for the worst player in a bad team.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I don’t rate him but would definitely think is worth giving another year. Kid is only 20.

[Andyy]

I don’t rate him but would definitely think is worth giving another year. Kid is only 20.

Yep. Simple really.

[the claw]

Always had a soft spot for him so happy he has another season. In saying that i think he is lucky.
I think he is just too small have stood next to him a few times and i just shake my head.

Good to hear. Absolutely worth persisting with this kid

What do you like about smith ?

Just not sure I see anything worthwhile in him, admittedly thought the same about banks but there sure as hell not room for both

Consistently tears it up at VFL level and I think he's worth a shot in the midfield. He's been on the list two years only, is be giving him another year or two to see if he can bridge the gap to AFL

2026 will actually be his 4th year. Taken in the 2022 draft

I'm genuinely surprised he's been re-contracted.

You're right about him being good at VFL level. That's what I call him "betwixt and between". Too good for VFL but not good enough for AFL.

Will repeat what I posted a few months back. His decsion making is poor. And it's that I reckon will stop him from making it at AFL level. Hope I'm wrong

His 2023 and 2024 were heavily compromised with injury.

For what its worth i agree its his decision making does not do the instinctive atm and second guesses which gets him into trouble, along with his size that holds him back.

Imo not a mid per say HB or Wing is the go and he has very good attributes for both roles. Ball is in his court now reckon next year is make it or go home.

[camboon]

Lucky to get a game in the seniors after 4 seasons so I’m one who thought he would have been delisted , As there has been suggestions that they may delist other players who play regular senior games  the club must see more in him than I do.

[Andyy]

Lucky to get a game in the seniors after 4 seasons so I’m one who thought he would have been delisted , As there has been suggestions that they may delist other players who play regular senior games  the club must see more in him than I do.

2025 apparently his 3rd year after the first two were impacted by injuries.

Hasn't really had a good crack at it.

Hence I'm content to give him a go in 2026. His VFL form indicates he's got some talent and I'm hoping he goes the next step.

Heck, Dow has had way more opportunity and hasn't exactly lit the place up. I'd rather de-list him because I'm more confident he's a bust unfortunately.