spirit of norm smith

Mitch Hardie , Riley Bonner, Jai Culley , Deakyn Smith … should all be regulars when fit, even with a relatively solid Dees listing I think these recruits will likely still play mainly with their local clubs and fill in at Casey if MFC players are unavailable/injured Riley Baldi, ,Chance Doultree, , Tyson Sruk, Patrick Ireland, Mitch Kirkwood-Smith.

Gus. Harmesy. ANB. We still love ya ❤️💙 Boys look all happy. Beautiful memories with mates.

That’s tough. He will need to rest his voice or risk a permanent husky voice !

Dees number 1 ticket holder in 2025

He will advocate for the cultivation of warm-heartedness and human values such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, commitment , contentment and self-discipline.

Played against him in our school footy. He was good but thought he was better than everyone else !!! Unlucky not to get in an VFL list back then but like most of us, was not good enough. At least he finally gets his chance to be in an AFL system. Hope he helps us. ps. A calm mind is the most lethal machete to chop the miseries of our life. We spend almost all our time listening to the things people are saying that we rarely pay attention to our conversation with ourselves. It's not always what we hear but it's our inner conversation with ourselves that shapes our life.

@Langers15 it was as predicted. Molly O👏👏💙❤️

Agree @KC from Casey our player depth was lacking last year with only White, Steele, Edwards, Cross & Windsor probably in my view being “at the level” required. This recruiting drive addresses the gap with some seriously talented non AFL listed players. Look for a big improvement in 2025.

Pisano plays round 1. Very impressed with her debut season

Maggie Mahony. Plays like … Eliza West. Strong contested ball winner. Nothing stylish. Nothing flashy. Hard worker.

Wow. Casey admin has seemingly woken up and got serious about the club. The exit of guys like Munro, Steele and White was taking the heart out of the team. It’s important in the alignment to have a strong core group. This benefits the MFC as those players listed for AFL get strong experience and create a winning culture. It’s interesting as well that guys like Culley and Hardie see themselves as having the chance to impress for an AFL list spot. They are very good signings and will demand a key role in 2025. Deakyn Smith’s return is a huge plus. Bonner also is still AFL quality and will also suggest Casey is a contender next year. Kirkwood-Scott impressed so much in the Coates League. His disposal by foot is elite both in skill and distance. His courage at Sandringham and Haileybury also makes him a developing small defender.

TAHLIA GILLARD. HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY Wow. What a pick !!! Pick 42 in the 2021 draft. Since then she has come a long way. Tahlia has gone on to be a great competitor, key defender, part time ruck and importantly a superstar person off the field. Such great achievements already as a premiership player and recognised as a rising star as well as underage best team honours. She is a definite future leader. Hope she has many many more years in the red and blue. A nice long contract please. Tahls standing tall. 💥 Tahlia Gillard is joint leader of spoils this year with 44 spoils … 2024 equal league highest. 👊 #DemonSpirit https://www.facebook.com/MELBOURNEfc/videos/aflw-round-9-rising-star-nominee-tahlia-gillard-/631905642015319/ https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/1656196/wk-3-post-match-interview-tahlia-gillard?videoId=1656196&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1726381496001

Molly O shout it out … https://www.afl.com.au/news/1263084

Hawthorn has been unable to unlock an agreement for Harris throughout the Trade Period, with the Hawks not yet willing to part with pick No.14 or slide that selection back in an effort to secure the four-time All-Australian. I’d tell Hawks to f-off. Sure Harris has had injuries but imv she’s still a talent. Not many players can do this. https://www.afl.com.au/video/707891/harris-proves-the-difference-in-scary-good-outing?videoId=707891&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1645437974001

@Langers15 thanks. Molly has a really solid personality and desire to succeed. She would fit into the club. Love to see if we chose her. Pace. Strength. Footy smarts. Brings a taller onballer mix.

Write up has Molly as a defender. Actually plays a lot in the midfield. Her tackling and aerobic ability to get to contests are best assets. Has grown up with footy and can kick and mark as well as any in the draft group. Only knock is that she is from WA so moving will need to be talked through. But hey it’s a national comp. AFL write up Molly O’Hehir State: Western Australia State League Club: South Fremantle Community Club: South Coogee Date of Birth: 24/05/2006 Height: 179cm Extremely athletic tall defender who is strong overhead and very composed with her decision making and ball use on the way out. Was selected as an U18 All Australian as a bottom-age player last year after averaging 14 disposals at 78 percent efficiency while representing Western Australia at the National Championships. Was a strong performer for her state again this year and also represented the Australia U18 team as a member of the 2024 Marsh AFL National Academy. Impressed at senior level in the WAFL this season, averaging 20.3 disposals, seven tackles and four clearances in nine matches for South Fremantle. Her elite athletic ability was eye-catching at the national Draft Combine, where she ranked second in the 2km time trial (7:35) and third in the running vertical jump (63cm).

Agree. He deserves to be rewarded. A great JT rookie pick who has exceeded all expectations!!!

Unfortunately TAYLA missed the 2024 season but remains a strong player with skill, athleticism, long kick and competitive nature. As a key forward , there is not many better than our TAYLA Whilst she had been reportedly seeking a trade to the Hawks, I would like to see her stay at the Dees. We have young talls but there definitely remains a place for Harris in our best 21. I read that the Demons have now officially offered Harris a contract extension to remain at the club, after the Hawks' involvement in the multi-club trade stalled and then fell over late last week

I’d like to see young Ben Hopkins get a Casey deal for 2025. Definitely looked capable when I saw the Stingrays in the 5 games this year. Tall 6”3 defender who provides good intercept as well as run and carry. Rotated sometimes in the midfield for Stingrays but I think he’s more suited as a defender. Might get a chance to further develop and play senior footy at his local club (Langwarrin) amongst a few Casey Demons call ups.

I think it has to be Molly O

Yes both Maddi and Eliza had great years. Maddi wanted the move to the bombers and Eliza was squeezed out with Purcell and Hanks (unfortunately yes Liz Purcell missed 7 matches so Eliza would’ve been handy).

1st Kate Hore 70 ❤️💙 2nd Tyla Hanks 68 ❤️💙 3rd Maeve Chaplin 67 ❤️💙 4th Eliza McNamara 64❤️💙 5th Sinead Goldrick 61❤️💙 6th Megan Fitzsimon 59❤️💙 7th Shelley Heath 58❤️💙 8th Tahlia Gillard & Alyssa Bannan 57❤️💙 9th Lil Mithen 53❤️💙 10th Sarah Lampard 50❤️💙

Ex AFL experienced forward catching the forward line … that might be helpful … just a thought.

Maddi Gay has claimed Essendon’s 2024 AFLW Best and Fairest, bringing a fitting close to a terrific first season in red and black. The 28-year-old took home the award in front of teammates, coaches, staff and fans in at Crown on Friday night, finishing in front of starring runner-up Georgia Nanscawen and breakout defender Georgia Clarke in third place. Gay was a dominant force in defence all year and made instant impact in her move from the Demons this season, named in the leadership group and featuring in every game of a season for the first time in her career. The All Australian half back averaged 20 disposals, five marks and a staggering 453 metres gained per game, all career-highs ————————————————— Hawthorn star Eliza West has taken out the club’s best and fairest award in her first season in the brown and gold. The vice-captain polled 68 votes across the 2024 season, while captain and 2023 winner Emily Bates came in second on 60 votes, followed by young gun Jasmine Fleming on 58 votes. West’s win is the result of her outstanding efforts in an impressive debut season with the Hawks, appearing in every game in 2024. The 27-year-old led the team in average disposals (21.9), contested possessions (14), handballs (13.8), ground ball gets (9.8), tackles (7.8) and clearances (5.6). West was appointed as vice-captain ahead of the 2024 season, immediately earning the respect of her fellow teammates after joining the club in the off-season. The maximum number of votes a player can poll is eight, which West received on two occasions – In Week 5 against Geelong (season-high 16 tackles, 24 disposals and seven clearances) and Week 6 against Gold Coast (23 disposals and a goal).

It’s probably a fair assessment on the team. Good to see eMac and Tahlia get recognized for their year.