Norm Smith's Curse

can you show us the tweet????

What an awesome way to market our MFC wine products

I was on the Wellingham bandwagon for a while until my best mate showed me that his kicking efficiency was pretty ordinary. He'd fit in too well in that case.

I think these two would literally change the direction of our side. Speed is my only concern. If we can address that somehow we might be going places but I remember Neeld saying he wanted us to be the hardest team in the AFL to play - only Toumpas and these two come across as the types of players that would fit that mould. I worry with the Whitfields and the jack martins that suyre they draw a lot of the footy and look talented but we've been there before with players like Cale and a few others I wont mention who looked great and super skilled at that level but were unable to handle the hardness of AFL footy. Im dreading tomorrow morning. I really am. Im sorry I love the Demons but in the last few years they have made a lot of mistakes so I just really hope and pray that this wont be another one. Viney is a sponsor's dream - if we go up the ladder kids could well be saying his name instead of Buddy's or Cyrils... That's what we need to be a powerhouse club - not just on field success but attracting a whole swarm of new kids to supporting the club through the characters and players at the club. Viney reminds me a little in his attitude to Dustin Martin. When i read his predraft article and his bravado I assumed he would crash and burn but he did the opposite. Some people have a lot of belief and its almost like they create their own destiny. probably getting way ahead of myself with Viney but he comes across as the kind of bloke that will not accept second best or failure... As for Gold Coast - they said to the media they rate Viney between 2-7. However I have heard from facebook sources that they will not nominate.

Dawes was good in 2010 and Tippett is over-rated for mine - he gets easy delivery from their mids and this season has had less defensive pressure because of taylor walker (who I rate more highly than tippett).

Listening to Hutchy, Dr Turf and some other bloke this morning they said the following: They will walk from melbourne to Sydney if the Dees dont take Viney. Everyone in the AFL knows they will take him and Hutchie suggested that Melbourne had over played their hand with this one and were starting to look stupid in similar terms. He said they should just get it done already - make an unofficial deal with gold coast and gws and get the deal done before it causes more damage to our brand.... And they said he was rated by most in the top 5 by most recruiters not 8-10...

If Mike says its a bad idea I say we get him...

For me Toumpas and Viney would be great. Hogan would be a bonus but we cant see mini draftees have an impact until 2014...

So id love to hear from Hell's Gates or Nudge on exactly where we really rate Viney...

Greg Denham will report at 9:55 am that we lost Viney because of our utter uselessness and incompetance and that we are and always will be a rabble ...

580 posts and still struggling...

Strong rumours on facebook that gold coast wont elect to bid...

This is a very important point that some naysayers are missing. the rest of the top rounder potentials might look good at the under 18 level kjust like Cale and a few others did but couldnt make the next step. We know Viney CAN make the next step as he scored 29 disposals twice at VFL level. Neeld said that he thinks the club knows where they rate Viney and all the other clubs do as well - then why the snakes and mirrors? if they stuff this up and it backfires this will be regarded as the worst decision since Norm Smith's sacking or Woewodin's trading LOL

Toumpas looks good.

hasnt dont much to uimpress but I assume they might see something in him??

Having watched Byrnes play recently twice at vfl level he will offer us speed and defensive pressure. But he is an outstanding bloke and leader from all reports...

Wellingham would probably suit the WC lifestyle in a way. Greg Denham hates Melbourne. Even in 2010 we were a 'rabble' while clubs below us were 'improving' or 'rebuilding'. He called Melbourne a joke on radio when we got Mitch Clark and still can't admit it was a win. Listen to him before commenting. It is TRUE and clearly biased emotional anti feminism...

And so far this season Facebook has been far more accurate than the papers! Pies would prefer their defects going to a lowly club rather than playing them in finals..

Denham seems hell bent on reporting negatively on the dees. He hates us and his views on the club were negative years ago almost to an emotional degree. A guy who claims to know him on Facebook suggested he was entertaining the idea

I believe they did...

according to trade pages on Facebook freo not interested and West coast half hearted. Demons are reportedly firming hard for wellingham. Bloke who claims to know him on Facebook says our offer will be the best and if Dawes comes so will he.

Deezee - like it!

Pick 3 for Caddy! I think pick 13 is overs... Toumpas has to a viable choice...

haha the man that got cheered when subbed off for the pies... yeah why not. make a play for Kyle Cheney as well... LOL

Dawes in general has been a good player. Im surprised they are looking at giving him the arse after one poor year... Confidence is the key.