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OMG... was he ever this young?
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211 games
10 career goals
0 career Brownlow votes
Bloods champion. Best lockdown small defender of his era.All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)
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This is good: SwansTV: #3: Smooch never giving an inch - YouTube. Video highlights that show his work as a defender instead of his handful of goals which I care much less about - they are not why we love Nick Smith.
Love the tackles on Stevie J and Nick Riewoldt in particular.All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)Comment
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Reading between the lines, I think the club has determined the timing of the end and he has acceded to the club's decision. Ever the team man. I get that from (a) the references to the club managers/coaches sitting down and analysing scenarios about how many games he might play next year and whether it would be worth it; and (b) his slightly surprising comment about having "absolutely no animosity" (or similar) in his press conference. Neither of these things makes it clear, but that was my take on it.All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)Comment
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The last line in the Daily Terror article today (sorry, can't link it - I read the actual "paper" version), says that the Club is hoping to find him something to do.
Hope so.
He's such a nice bloke... has always been most polite and respectful.Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.Comment
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Fabulous footballer, good bloke, and under rated by so many in the game. At his best in the top 2 or 3 lockdown small defenders in the game for a good part of a decade. Critical player in our 2012 flag too!
Well done and bravo Nick on a fantastic career!
The changing of the guard well and truly in full swing at the Swans now. Down to just 3 premiership players left from 2012. Just about time for a new generation of Premiership Swans to appear if you ask me!"You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."Comment
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I have been disappointed by the lack of recognition from other players too. There might be some but I have not seen any tweets or other social media acknowledging his career except from Swans fans and some media personalities (Adam Curley, Peter Ryan). Not called 'underrated' for nothing then. I'm not sure there was much in the Sydney media either. Still, I'm sure the respect is there for him: other AFL players undoubtedly recognise the worth of 200 games, a premiership, an AA selection. But it would have been nice to hear something a bit more personal from Cyril or Eddie or whoever.All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)Comment
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