James Borlase has been a whipping boy for Crows fans in 2024, the groans from around South Australia almost audible whenever his name has appeared on the teamsheet. Matthew Nicks is the one the ferals really want to blame for the club's poor showing this year, but Smith is the scapegoat for supporters who either want to think they are contending or they are planning for the future. Even in rebuilding phases, nevertheless, a footy club needs to have experienced heads on every line to shepherd development of younger models, and the Nicks era is not Smith's fault.
James Borlase has been a whipping boy for Crows fans in 2024, the groans from around South Australia almost audible whenever his name has appeared on the teamsheet. Matthew Nicks is the one the ferals really want to blame for the club's poor showing this year, but Smith is the scapegoat for supporters who either want to think they are contending or they are planning for the future. Even in rebuilding phases, nevertheless, a footy club needs to have experienced heads on every line to shepherd development of younger models, and the Nicks era is not Smith's fault.
