spirit of norm smith

Vitriol is at the umps. Some very bizarre votes were allocated especially the 3s in same games where the player was not in their teams AFL (website) match summary best 5-6, or even in the coaches votes at all.

Taj made his debut this year. I liked the signs in the limited opportunities. Taj has some run and skills and smarts to make a very good player. Probably an outside mid/wing running player. Hopefully they give him more chances in 2024.

Good discussion point. Mckercher. Sanders. Leake. All top youngsters this year from Tassie. Do you pick them for 4-5 years and then have the confidence to hold them when the Tassie armada sails in.

Lachie Neale. I watch a lot of Lions games and he had a good year but not a Brownlow year. The umps mustn’t know any other lions players. Maybe McCluggage (3 votes) is too hard to spell or it’s too early for Ashcroft. Dunkley (4 votes) had some great games but didn’t poll well by comparison. It’s bizarre. ps. Neale didn’t make All Australian. They must be poor judges of footy.

Will wait until after the trade period to see where the draft picks might land. I am 99% wanting Sanders as our first pick. We want a quality mid, with pace, elite skills and decision making, and yes who can kick goals. From this years group, it’s Reid, Mckercher and Sanders. Given Reid and Mckercher are likely to get drafted before our pick, then it’s Ryley Sanders for me. He would be a great addition (even with the Tassie 2028 future hanging out there).

BEST Sydney: Gulden, Mills, Parker, Warner, McCartin Melbourne: Petracca, Fritsch, Viney, May, Brayshaw umps!!!

Agree. Hunter. Lots of nothing possessions. Fritsch played 5 minutes in the last quarter. Trac carried us over the line in BOTH games

Round 6. lions v giants Best. Brisbane: Cameron, McInerney, Payne, Rich, Dunkley. 3 votes L Neale !!! 20 possessions. 150 metres gained.

Trac Trac Trac. It’s on. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sam Docherty. You are a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Top 20 picks on list in 2023: 18 GWS 17 Carlton 15 NORTH MELBOURNE 15 Essendon 15 Gold Coast 14 Brisbane 13 Fremantle 13 Melbourne 13 Adelaide 13 Port 12 Sydney 12 Richmond 11 Bulldogs 10 St Kilda 10 Collingwood 10 West Coast 9 Geelong 8 Hawthorn Plus Kangas set for 6 more by end of 2024 draft🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

Love the passion but …

Agree. Levi Ashcroft also will be a gift for the Lions. As an underage player, he is seriously good. He’s as good as his brother.

From todays Grand Final. A big win to the Drsgons. Sanders showed so much class. He provided run and carry out of the middle, with a special highlight in the last. Out of Centre. Two bounces. Across 50 arc. Handballs to Murphy Reid. Goal. Game over. Sanders would be a great addition to our midfield. We have the bulls. We need the class. He’s a top 5-6 draftee for sure.

For the Ranges: Nick Watson - quieter today but his ability to win the footy around the contest was clear. Not sure he’s what the Dees need right now but he’s a talented youngster. Caleb Windsor - pace and run and footy skills. Another good day. Love his defensive work as well and was rewarded with two frees from tackles. Definitely think he’s in our thoughts if we end up keeping our existing 1st round “13” (ends up 16-17) pick. Tyson Sruk (rover) was outstanding today as he ran and ran all day against the talented Dragons Mids. 30+ possessions and willed the ranges into attack countless times. Small mid and perhaps might end up a rookie chance somewhere.

For the Dragons: Sanders showed so much class. How was Ryley Sanders run and carry out of the middle in the last. Two bounces. Handballs to Murphy Reid. Goal. Sanders would be a great addition. Top 5-6 draftee for sure. Will Brown. The skipper of the Dragons. Not sure of his aerobic ability but definitely a smart player. Goal goal sense. Just like Archie Roberts as well. He should be on JTs list. Skills like a lot of left footers. Lovely goal to finish a very good day. Harvey Johnston looked smart and evasive. Charlie Edwards. Quieter than recent but strong runner and likes to burst clear. Still 25-35 pick for me

Unfortunately there will be a winner out of Lions and Pies. Hate Zorko. Hate Maynard. Unfortunately one of these grubs will get a premiership. Fortunately there will be a loser. 🤣🤣 Pies lose. Wasted year after finishing on top. Colliwobbles. Lions lose. Perhaps their last chance. Would be the MCG Hoodoo !!!

Yes will be looking at Sanders, who should be a key to the Dragons winning. Also look for Archie Roberts and Charlie Edwards from the Dragons, and of course Nick Watson and Caleb Windsor for the Ranges.

Definitely would be amazed if Kangas assistance package was that they got to match any top 40 bid for Sanders. as an aside … Laura Kane was at North Melbourne for 6 years from 2016 to end 2021 (pre AFL role) . North Melbourne gave her the pathway into football administration. She was the General Manager Football Strategy and Operations. I’d assume she has lots of close business working relationships with people at North Melbourne. I’m not saying there is bias but there would be some stronger inclination to help then perhaps with other clubs. Always difficult imv when there has been a strong club work or playing history associated, again just imv. At least Gil mostly appeared non partisan.

Ouch … AFL Brownlow Predictor 32 - Lachie Neale 10 - Charlie Cameron 8 - Joe Daniher, Josh Dunkley I guess he doesn’t have too many others aside from McCluggage and Dunkley to steal votes away.

And now there are 2 remaining … but not us

I reckon we have 10 genuine stars in the squad and more up and coming. Votes are shared around and it shows the quality of this team. A great bond that is not measured by money. It is measured by the enjoyment of the game and the high quality produced. Go the Dees ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Yes I vote no to Chol. He’s not the answer.

McAdam plus … I think (in my view) we will need a backup ruck/forward !! At least as a plan B in case Maxy gets injured or needs a rest!! Otherwise yes 4 new draftees plus Kynan Brown would be handy.

Ok. Just a thought. We move on !!