Welcome Hugo Ralphsmith

[Little Ziggyadee]

Just annoyed we didn't trade him to the Giants when they came knocking.

Kingsley was apparently a big fan and they might have paid something half decent.

Oh well.

Kingsley was a fan of Will Martyn too.
We shouldve asked for Taylor for the both of them.

 

[Stig]

I love this pick and was waiting for and was hoping he would last to our pick

Just watch this kid grow 6/7 cm and take over from Jack Riewoldt

Post aged well

 

[Stig]

THought he was reasonable, neither our worst nor underperforming expectations.
He cracked in, which was an improvement. Had a few moments.
Had a skill error from over exuberance which is his style. Still work to be done on his polish.


A couple of points to consider for his evaluation.
All young kids should be given time to get to speed of the AFL. A few games before judgement. Not an easy game to come into the team.
As I posted on KMAC'S thread it was a weirdly different match. All about stoppages and centre breaks. Wingers didnt get much of it.

To me he should get 2 more games.

Yep
2 more games in the VFL
Pity there is no mid season trade as he would be first out the door with a few others
Wound struggle at Suburban level

 

[tigertim]

Tick tock. Times running out for HRS. In his 5th season, just got to be showing more.

 

[AngryAnt]

The Ralph-Smith vs Jack Ross debate is over

 

[Tigers of Old]

Extremely lucky to hold his spot on last week but that said I don't mind him getting another crack.
If he fails again you'd think that will be it.

 

[Little Ziggyadee]

Extremely lucky to hold his spot on last week but that said I don't mind him getting another crack.
If he fails again you'd think that will be it.

It was over 2 years ago.
He was surrounded by superstars and he was ordinary.
He was 0 against WC.

 

[Tigers of Old]

It was over 2 years ago.
He was surrounded by superstars and he was ordinary.
He was 0 against WC.

He must be a great fella Hugo that's all I can say.

 

[scooty1986]

Will be at Collingwood next year deal is done

 

[DuD_Delist]

Will be at Collingwood next year deal is done

Hope so.

 

[AngryAnt]

Will be at Collingwood next year deal is done

Big Scooty strikes again

 

[toothless]

Will be at Collingwood next year deal is done

 

[UKTiger]

Hugo certainly worked hard tonight and had a pretty good game. Not all worked out but he tried hard and showed he has was willing all night

 

[BT Tiger]

Thought that was his best game, perhaps hes coming of age. Not all players hit their straps in year 2 or 3. Gotta remember that 21/22 years of age is still quite young and blokes often take longer to mature.

Just hope that's the norm now and he doesn't revert back to his historically average performances. Keep up the good work

 

[spook]

Career-best game, comfortably. Looked a perfectly adequate AFL player for perhaps the second time ever. Well done.

 

[TigerForce]

Thought that was his best game, perhaps hes coming of age. Not all players hit their straps in year 2 or 3. Gotta remember that 21/22 years of age is still quite young and blokes often take longer to mature.

Just hope that's the norm now and he doesn't revert back to his historically average performances. Keep up the good work

Yep, I always said to persevere with him and just like Mozza and Bolton, he seems to play better than when under Dimma.

 

[Webbie26]

Again told everyone hugo is a winger and our best option great game young man. Mcintosh to never play again

 

[Harry]

Good game. Should keep his spot on the wing. Has wheels. We need more wheels.

 

[btoz_01]

Surprisingly good game by Hugo may have found his spot as a winger

 

[Smoking Aces]

Very good game by Ralph.

Put his head over it. Won contested ball and got on the outside.