Sports reporter tells interesting Jagga Smith story (including the big statement from David Parkin)

Managing editor at Zero Digital Sports, Mark Stevens, has told an interesting story relating to Carlton midfielder Jagga Smith.

Smith impressed in the practice match against Geelong last week with 37 disposals and one goal, with his much-anticipated debut likely to come on Thursday against Sydney.

“I go back a fair way with Jagga (Smith),” Stevens told Tony Moclair on 3AW Afternoons.

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“He stood out more than anyone I’ve ever seen.”

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