In the end if he's killing it in flegg (as well as he can in a busted team) then he should get a shot in ISP later in the season. Heleta is a solid ISP player, improved a lot, but still unlikely to have much of a first grade career.
Smith's development opportunities shouldn't be held back by someone unlikely to play first grade. Harsh, but in the best interests of the club to shift Heleta to wing.
of course if Smith isn't at a level where he's close to Heleta's form then he takes his time in Flegg. No rush.
X2 I just think you give him a go and if he shows promise keep him there if he struggles put him back to flegg and develop him no rush..
It's just sad to see the kid continue to push and given nothing by his team, put him with the best pack in Cup and see how he goes it's a great learning experience for him too.
Just wanna see the kid have a go and assess him properly
He's played five games for the club, don't feel too sorry for him. It's very, very early days in his career with our club. There is no way after that little time and no obvious injuries that there is justification for him to be promoted.
I don't feel sorry for him in regards to not being picked, I was referring to him being unable to really produce much as the ruck isn't being won and you can tell his eager to get the ball for when he follows his forwards and always supporting.
