spirit of norm smith

I like it. The run and run and run style of footy.

WTF. To correct. 3rd quarter. Key moment was Viney to Harmes to FRITSCH … not to Brown. BBB too polite to correct him. Broden Kelly. Currently a part time comedian. Auditioning as a wannabe podcaster.

Brownlow so far 3 C oliver 3 C Petracca 2 + 1 M Gawn 2 B Fritsch 1 S May

6 votes Luke Jackson 5 votes James Jordon 4 votes Oskar Baker 3 votes Brodie Grundy 2 votes Jeremy Howe 1 vote Toby Bedford

• Tomlinson. He played well under constant pressure. A few mistakes but could be considered to replace May. • Moniz-Wakefield. I like him. Good at the contest. Tackles like he means it. Hope he debuts this year. • Laurie. Has the skill but seems to be too casual at times. Needs a rocket. Likely end of year delisting. • Fullarton. Perhaps still settling in. He’s an athlete and can be handy. Woewodin. Nice runner but needs better support. One of the better players today. • Adams. Still young and raw. 2nd year. Perhaps ready by 2026 • Jefferson (see Adams) … but as a first rounder, I am getting worried. • Tholstrup. I can see why we jumped up spots and gave away 1st and 2nd round combo to get him. Should debut in 2024. Good competitive attitude. Likely start as a half forward. • Schache . No no no. Has not developed in 7 years. Nice bloke but lacks the competitiveness to be a strong key forward. End of year delisting. • K. Brown. No frills. Socks down footballer. I like his heart and scrap. • Verrall. (See Adams). • Farris-White. A punt. No success here.

Best? Hustwaite, Tholstrup, Tomlinson, Woewodin… if any. Maybe add AMW.

Missing Dunstan, Munro, Jordon, Harmes, Grey. The engine room from 22 and 23. Depth now eroded.

Campbell Hustwaite already showing he’s a very very player at VFL level. A good addition.

Stats file round 2 Tom McDonald 100% game time Ben Brown 96% game time Probably old style simple rule - don’t let them sit down and muscles tighten up Keep them aching bones active

Joeboy - another good week

Thanks DD36. Saw team list said M.Lewis so thought it was him. Stand corrected.

Thanks @kev martinshocking google Sundayitis from me !!! The original list had M.Lewis at full forward. Looks better with Caleb Lewis at full forward. Read that he was a young star at St Bedes in the VAFA. Interesting to see how he goes. I am getting worried about Jefferson. We effectively got Jefferson and Windsor in the Jackson trade compensation. Jefferson is a good young player. Good mark but second efforts and current frame mean he’s easily beaten at VFL level. Perhaps a stint in the backline will help build more desire for the footy and the contest. I’d give him another 18 months on the list at least. Early days still.

B:N. Moodie (74), A. Tomlinson (20), T. Freeman (67) HB: T. Woewodin (40), J. Adams (26), L.Connolly (55) C: P. Cross (64), R. Steele (54), T. Edwards (58) HF: K.Tholstrup (39),J. Schache (19), A. Moniz-Wakefield (45) F: K. Brown (41), M. Jefferson (21) T. Fullarton (33) R: W. Verrall (28), M. White (52), B. Laurie (16) INT: A. Green (62)*, C. Hustwaite (46), H. Neocleous (75), K. Farris-White (43), C.Lewis (70) That’s better!!!

V PORT POWER AT ADELAIDE OVAL V CROWS AT ADELAIDE OVAL 5 day break surely the computer and Andrew 🤡Dillon were having a laugh at our expense

And apologies to JV7 and CW6… couldn’t fit 14 players into the votes

Milkshake looking at round 16-18 at this rate.

Injury List: 23/3/24 Ollie Sestan — concussion/ 1 week Lachie Hunter — calf/ 2 weeks Daniel Turner — hip/ 5 - 6 weeks Jake Bowey — shoulder/ 8 weeks Shane McAdam — hamstring/ TBC Jake Melksham — knee/ TBC Charlie Spargo — Achilles/TBC Angus Brayshaw - medical retired Joel Smith - suspended tbc add Jake Lever TBC add Steven May TBC

Ball use definitely better. Lower the eyes. Yes much better. Love the addition of Billings, Windsor and Howes.

6 Petracca 5 Fritsch 4 Gawn 3 ANB 2 Sparrow 1 Howes Clarry should also be in the votes but couldn’t fit him in apologies to Riv, Petty, kozzzzy and Lingers

Petracca. Christian Petracca. Peroni. Slightly chilled. cue the music … he’s a star

Now that’s smarter !! Chin chin !!

Hawks used to annihilate us when given a chance. We are taking soft options and happy to defend. FFS

Dumb dumb football Dees

HEALY. SHUT UP !!!

Mayday !!! Mayday !!!