Armstrong vs Nick Smith

[DamY]

Armstrong vs Nick Smith

Smooch is trying to corral the boys back into position after Malceski's second goal. Says a lot about his demeanour that he doesn't get caught up in the moment.

[Nico]

No contest. Smith by a mile and is crucial to our backline structure. Wouldn't even contemplate him in the midfield now. He is a star at what he does now. When you have found the needle in the haystack why would you go looking for another one.

[Auntie.Gerald]

lets see how much he improves vs others in 2013


timw wil tell

or tim Membrey !!!!!!

[giant]

Nick Smith can attack....shame about his kicking for goal, though. Favourite NS moment...4th quarter v Hawks in Tassie, ball in dispute in centre....1 on 2...Smithy to the rescue....delivers....gameover :-)

Nailed it. My first thought too when I read the OP.

[Primmy]

Smooch has an amazing ability to concentrate in the moment, all game long. That is why he is an elite in the position he plays. No contest. He is the stuff of nightmares for the opposition. He plays fair too, never gives the ops any reason to have a go at him.

Cannot imagine anyone thinking he needs to "improve" or watch his position in the team.

I absolutely agree, he is most likely captain material out of all of the boys coming through. Educated, smart, footy smart, good looking, lovely teeth, and a dead sexy back. What more do you want!

[mcs]

I can't believe anyone honestly would even consider Nick Smith to not be one of the first names on the team sheet, week in week out or that somehow he might be under threat for his place. A very fine defender indeed, if you ask me the best small defender in the competition.

[Hartijon]

I can't believe anyone honestly would even consider Nick Smith to not be one of the first names on the team sheet, week in week out or that somehow he might be under threat for his place. A very fine defender indeed, if you ask me the best small defender in the competition.

Agree! He is gold! Guys like him are really hard to find and his worth to the team is immeasurable.When he makes the rare mistake he learns from it.

[Auntie.Gerald]

I can't believe anyone honestly would even consider Nick Smith to not be one of the first names on the team sheet, week in week out or that somehow he might be under threat for his place. A very fine defender indeed, if you ask me the best small defender in the competition.

my top 12 players at the Swans to build a team around in order !

1.Ted
2.Tippett
3.K.Jack
4.Goodes
5.Kennedy
6.Jetta
7.Macca
8.Shaw
9.Reid
10.Mummy
11.Grundy
12.ROK

Smithy in the next 13 to 22 for me

and Jude would have been top5 but he is only one year away from retirement

[RogueSwan]

my top 12 players at the Swans to build a team around in order !

1.Ted
2.Tippett
3.K.Jack
4.Goodes
5.Kennedy
6.Jetta
7.Macca
8.Shaw
9.Reid
10.Mummy
11.Grundy
12.ROK

Smithy in the next 13 to 22 for me

and Jude would have been top5 but he is only one year away from retirement

I would swap out Tippett, at least until he proves himself. And Reg can take a number behind Smith.

[Go Swannies]

I feel a lot more secure when Nick is fit to play. Whatever opposition star he plays on may as well not even bother to turn up. While Ted is more obvious I wouldn't be surprised to find Nick is more effective. Didn't he miss a few games last season - and the Swans slid when he did?

[Nico]

my top 12 players at the Swans to build a team around in order !

1.Ted
2.Tippett
3.K.Jack
4.Goodes
5.Kennedy
6.Jetta
7.Macca
8.Shaw
9.Reid
10.Mummy
11.Grundy
12.ROK

Smithy in the next 13 to 22 for me

and Jude would have been top5 but he is only one year away from retirement

I would put AJ and Hanners before Goodes and ROK as those two are in the latter part of their careers. The current team had these 2 to build around.

[ernie koala]

[QUOTE=Auntie.Gerald;6047my top 12 players at the Swans to build a team around in order !

Smithy in the next 13 to 22 for me

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Totally disagree...Smith is one of the best, most consistent players, in the team....And a touted future leader of the club.

If his form continues, I'd expect him to be an All Australian back pocket before too long.

[Doctor]

I'd love to see Smith have a run in midfield, like he did in Launceston against Hawthorn to such devastating effect, but I know how valuable he is to us in the position he currently plays. Perhaps next time we're running away with one he could shift positions in the 4th quarter or something.

[liz]

If his form continues, I'd expect him to be an All Australian back pocket before too long.

I don't. Unless a player is regularly racking up 25+ largely uncontested possessions as a rebounding half back flanker, they will rarely get a look-in on the AA squad as a small or medium sized defender, regardless of how good their actual defending is.

[Kirkari]

I feel a lot more secure when Nick is fit to play. Whatever opposition star he plays on may as well not even bother to turn up. While Ted is more obvious I wouldn't be surprised to find Nick is more effective. Didn't he miss a few games last season - and the Swans slid when he did?

Correct. Didn't play v Geelong in Geelong. And only came on at half time against the Hawks in Launceston. Check scores at half and full time. (Though Gibson departed around the same time...)

Armstrong has a lot to prove before he should even be compared to Nick Smith. He may get a chance to do that though, as Smooch is still recovering from knee surgery.