Smith begs for reprieve from axe

Gold Coast ruckman Zac Smith is struggling for form and in danger of being axed. Source: Getty Images

UNDER-PRESSURE Suns ruckman Zac Smith has made an impassioned plea for coach Guy McKenna to give him another chance as the club prepares to wield the axe for Saturday's crunch clash against Greater Western Sydney in Canberra.

Smith's head is expected to be on the chopping block after he failed to use his big body to any effect in the loss to Port Adelaide last weekend.

Smith last night revealed he had genuine concerns about keeping his spot in the team.

It would be a major call to axe Smith, regarded as one of the club's best talents.

But it is believed the match selection committee are concerned with his form.

Smith declared he wanted another chance, certain he can lift his game.

"I want the chance to play against GWS this weekend to prove myself," he said.

"Lynchy (Tom Lynch) had a great game (in the reserves) last weekend and I'm sure he will be back in.

"Because he had such a good game and I'm tall as well, there is always that bit of doubt I might not be there."

Smith has been criticised for his lack of aggression in his early days at the Suns.

While the 205cm giant admits he has a long way to go to better use his big frame, the 23-year-old is adamant he is moving in the right direction.

"I need to show a bit more intensity in the air and crash a few more packs," he said.

"I'm still working on (my aggression) but you know you're not going to be perfect every week and I'm trying to become a consistent player.

"It's tough and you know during games when you make mistakes and you just wait around to Monday for that review and wait until you can address that with the coaches."
 

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