Re: What we currently look like for 2023 : Wed Oct 05, 2022 10:47 am
Sacred Cow wrote:
Davison is talking about Smith.
My Fev supporting mate is quite surprised he’s got Super League gig. He’s a bit disappointed to be losing him but says he’s not sure he’s a top level halfback. He ended up behind Ryley Jacks and Jonathon Ford by the end of the season, rightly or wrongly. Personally not seen much of him bar the odd appearance on premier sports this year where he didn’t really stand out. I wonder if we have someone else coming in and he is effectively Brad Walkers utility replacement? Smith did play pretty much exclusively as interchange hooker during his time at Warrington. Either way our London 2019 contingent is running a bit low though with Sid departing so we need to keep it topped up!
My Fev supporting mate is quite surprised he’s got Super League gig. He’s a bit disappointed to be losing him but says he’s not sure he’s a top level halfback. He ended up behind Ryley Jacks and Jonathon Ford by the end of the season, rightly or wrongly. Personally not seen much of him bar the odd appearance on premier sports this year where he didn’t really stand out. I wonder if we have someone else coming in and he is effectively Brad Walkers utility replacement? Smith did play pretty much exclusively as interchange hooker during his time at Warrington. Either way our London 2019 contingent is running a bit low though with Sid departing so we need to keep it topped up!
No offence but they would say that wouldn't they. Nobody likes to lose a player, especially one who's sniffed out 20+ tries.
I have a few Fev mates also and get a mixed response.
However I have a theory on this signing.
I do know Lino has been told to step up with Miller leaving and lets be honest at 29 he needs to if he's to secure that big contract to see his career through.
I think TBF he's been trying to but him and Miller was possibly not the best fit.
I noticed all season that Lino was always looking to pass to a player who was never there, Miller I'd guess. I reckon Smith is the sort who will always be there and will be happy to follow Lino's lead. He's quick, has an eye for the line and a good kicking game but above all he can defend, a must in Applegarth eyes.
Truth is almost any player with the right attitude can succeed to a decent level if he believes in his coach and his team mates.
It's also about perception. If we'd signed him from Warrington 3 years ago we'd be hailing him.
Leeds have just signed Luke Hooley, a player I saw nothing in, yet I have to accept the Leeds coach knows way more than me - ditto Applegarth.
PB called him a possible gem, I think he already is a gem, just needs polishing as is the case with so many players.
Not sure I get the need for the London jibe.