AFL Fantasy Player Notes – Jesse Smith Ankle Injury News
There hasn’t been a lot of talk about this, which might be a good thing as it may not be too serious of a problem, but Jesse Smith is still troubled by ankle injuries.
From The Australian: Saints open wallet to fix old wounds
AFL Fantasy Impact:
He was a star last season, the first time he has been healthy, and he was expected to be an improved player this time. At his best, Smith could be a fantasy defender who brings in the points of a star midfielder. But any injury that keep him out of their round 1 team will mean a lot of fantasy coaches look for a different player.
From The Australian: Saints open wallet to fix old wounds
Smith, who missed the entire 2006 season after an ankle reconstruction, hurt the same right ankle in December and has barely trained with team-mates on the track since.
"We're still hopeful that he'll be right for round one because he had a good build up before Christmas, but we've got to wait on his progress over the next few weeks," McDonald said.
"We're still hopeful that he'll be right for round one because he had a good build up before Christmas, but we've got to wait on his progress over the next few weeks," McDonald said.
AFL Fantasy Impact:
He was a star last season, the first time he has been healthy, and he was expected to be an improved player this time. At his best, Smith could be a fantasy defender who brings in the points of a star midfielder. But any injury that keep him out of their round 1 team will mean a lot of fantasy coaches look for a different player.
