Ricki's selections last year were at times questionable and at other times laughable.
How bad did Lochead and Siggy play last year only to get selected week in week out and the same with Lia in the middle and Manny to a lesser extent.
I can't imagine how frustrating it must of been for Smith / Boxall / Lindsey and everyone else in the squad watching the dribble served last year knowing no matter how bad it would get you just knew you wouldn't get a decent crack.
If there is one thing i hope Merrick brings in with him is its an open slate on players and their ability.
Umm sorry, but Smith had 12 starts and 6 substitute appearances in the first 18 games so he played a big part in most of that dribble. Putting him in the same category as Boxall or Lindsay in terms of not getting a crack isn't justified.
Smith is an OK player but putting his non-selection in the category of "laughable" is also a bit rich. As I just pointed out he was also not in the squad with Greenacre in charge.