Just a phone interview with Smithy.
He starts by saying they learnt a lot of lesions in 07, hard year but everyone keens as for 08.
New roster, club needed it. They wanted most size, strength, pace and versatility. Smith is confident that that's what the new blokes will bring.
Key player is Ben Cross, Smith spoke to Bellemy and Bellemy said that and i quote
“He is the Business." Smith very excited about the attitude Cross will bring on and off the field.
Wes was mentioned as Winger/Centre/Fullback and goal kicker.
Huston - 80 minute man frontrow and backrow. From what Smith was saying I think he'll play more frontrow.
He called Beds, Simmo, Gidley and Mullen the "backbone" of the team.
Also mention the great season for the young blokes : Patto, Vuna, McMannus and Seu Seu. So Terry looks like he'll still be a factor in 08.
Then Barwick mention Patto as the next big thing and Smith tried to play in down a bit.
But said he is 109kgs and in the gym everyday, big things from him.
Smith had a hard year last year but he's a coach and that's what happens.
He wants us to improve into the Fine, strong we can be.
