I completely agree with that assessment. 2022 could be make or break for Smith but equally his development has been hindered by poor coaching and poor personnel. I think some are being extremely unfair to him purely because he was banded about as the next big thing in the academy. You don’t just lose that level of talent.

Undoubtedly there's a lot who are quick to write him off. We've had that problem for years tho, so hopefully both those in charge & Smith don't listen.

I've just read an article in the MEN about Miller and it was interesting to read that Smith leads the league in attacking kicks [urlhttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/jacob-miller-wigan-warriors-wakefield-21580532[/url

Stats aren't obviously everything and I wouldn't say he's a top draw kicker by any means, but I still do think there's a good player in there. I'm happy he's here and I'm excited to see how he'll develop.

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That’s the worry. He is getting the very basic aspects of play wrong.

Absolutely agree regarding next year. It is huge in regards his career.

I’ve got to be honest, I can’t recall seeing a half back for a top team with such a poor passing game as Smith.

The last thing you are is “honest” as your username amply demonstrates.

He’s not wrong though on this years form.

Hopefully just a blip in a long successful career.

Still in the top five for try assists this season though, and only one less than Lomax.

You’re right but I think there’s too many extenuating circumstances to write him off just yet. We all agree 2022 is huge for him and he needs to have a big pre season. This time next year we’ll see who was right and who was wrong I suppose, not that it’ll be anything to gloat about. We both want him to come good and both would be gutted if it doesn’t work out.

Absolutely I hope very much he comes good.

Both Wigan and the International game need as many good British halves competing for half back jerseys.