Chris Smith Re-signs

[DinkumDog]

To prove I am not a board sympathiser - I can't see the wisdom in this decision - especially when we have a big stock of back rowers already. Kennel - discuss!

 

[youoboys]

Bulldogs fan here :
Glad your not recruiter.
Good player and tough. Will only get better!

 

[DinkumDog]

Bulldogs fan here :
Glad your not recruiter.
Good player and tough. Will only get better!

Fair enough Nasheed.
PS: You’re not your...

 

[Moey]

Why??? There are a million younger forwards who deserve an opportunity more than Smith.

He is a solid avge player at best. Why waste a roster spot for him when we can use it on someone younger and might end up being a better player

 

[Spoonman84]

Yuck! He's a plodder that is a major cause of us getting dominated in the ruck and considering the junior talent coming through this is a terrible re-signing.

 

[Kempsey Dog]

What a shit decision, must be a good trainer and loves Dean's long distance runs... ffs

 

[Psycho Doggie]

I'm divided on this. From a player performance stand point, he did some good stuff last season, but not frequently enough or enough to make up for his lapses. However, from a team management stand point from what has been said about him he is good bloke to have around, and no doubt he is on or near minimum wage for a top 25 player, freeing up some funds for other contracts.

Given the announcement itself says he is a depth signing, I'll assume he is there to cover injuries or come off the bench and take a wait and see approach. I'm also expecting that a young backrower has been identified as likely to be signed to the top 30 in 2022.

 

[Natboy]

To prove I am not a board sympathiser - I can't see the wisdom in this decision - especially when we have a big stock of back rowers already. Kennel - discuss!

A squad player and I hope we didn’t pay too much for him. I’m waiting for people to say why didn’t we just pay a few more dollars for Jai Arrow haha

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Hahahha pathetic

 

[Delta]

Not a fan of Chris Smith. Remember watching him once make 15 tackles and miss 8.

 

[Kempsey Dog]

The biggest issue is pay seems to love him and Elliot... So these 2 cannot be on the bench together and Elliot cannot start imo... So yeah hopefully one of them is in reserve grade (preferably Smith) or we will consistently lose the middle third again in 2020

 

[Delta]

To prove I am not a board sympathiser - I can't see the wisdom in this decision - especially when we have a big stock of back rowers already. Kennel - discuss!

They even called him a 'former rooster' to make him sound better. useless.

 

[Spoonman84]

I'm divided on this. From a player performance stand point, he did some good stuff last season, but not frequently enough or enough to make up for his lapses. However, from a team management stand point from what has been said about him he is good bloke to have around, and no doubt he is on or near minimum wage for a top 25 player, freeing up some funds for other contracts.

Given the announcement itself says he is a depth signing, I'll assume he is there to cover injuries or come off the bench and take a wait and see approach. I'm also expecting that a young backrower has been identified as likely to be signed to the top 30 in 2022.

You're spot on with all that which makes it perplexing that they re-signed him a year out from his contract running out.

He's the type of player you sign after you have spent your money and have some spare change to throw at him.

 

[coach]

Minimum wage
Nsw cup signing
As I’ve said before ya can’t sign all rep players people
You do need to fill reserves

 

[LordSidious66]

Minimum wage
Nsw cup signing
As I’ve said before ya can’t sign all rep players people
You do need to fill reserves

I figured this was the case mate. He probably will only feature in the first grade team to cover injuries and suspension.

 

[wendog33]

Safety first dull decision when you factor in Kalache isn't in 30 or development squad?

Part of Pay's Pets I guess.

 

[youoboys]

Bulldogs fan here:
The kennel has become a page for whinny little bitches . Blow in supporters .

 

[KLil]

Yuck! He's a plodder that is a major cause of us getting dominated in the ruck and considering the junior talent coming through this is a terrible re-signing.

Wouldn't stress to much considering it's only until 2021 and will most likely be a fill from ccup when the juniors overtake him.

 

[Mitch Connor]

I had no idea he played 20 games last season

 

[DinkumDog]

Minimum wage
Nsw cup signing
As I’ve said before ya can’t sign all rep players people
You do need to fill reserves

Agree, but don't we have enough back rowers?