spirit of norm smith

Crows. Pick 46 for McAdam. That’s the deal.

Out-of-contract Hawk Lachie Bramble has been told to wait for a decision on his future. Bramble is quick. Sometimes I think we need another fast mover in the outside. Similar to Markov at the Pies. Very much a line breaker. Plays a physical style of footy. He seemed to be overlooked by the Hawks due to Jiath and Scrimshaw playing the half back roles, and younger guys like Macdonald on the wing.

Dees paid a HUGE price to move up three spots in the draft. Is this why? The 2021 premiers currently hold picks 6, 11, 41 and 46, the latter received in the Brodie Grundy deal on Wednesday. It’s believed the Demons are keen to move up the order, potentially all the way up to West Coast’s Pick 1, using 6, 11 and their future first-rounder.

Started with 5*, 13, 25*, 33 (2x 1st round and 2x second round). *Freo picks from Jackson trade. then… - Jordon Free agent to Sydney -> Compo end of second round (39) - Harmes trade to Bulldogs-> 2024 future WB3rd rd - Grundy trade to Sydney-> 3rd rd pick 46 and 2024 future Syd2nd rd - draft picks 14,27,35 to GC Suns -> Pick 11 Dees now hold picks 6, 11, 41, 46 …and the two extra future 2024 second rounder and third rounder picks. Imv there is still more afl sudoku puzzles to come !!!

Started with 5*, 13, 25*, 33 (2x 1st round and 2x second round). *Freo picks from Jackson trade. then… - Jordon Free agent to Sydney -> Compo end of second round (39) - Harmes trade to Bulldogs-> 2024 future WB3rd rd - Grundy trade to Sydney-> 3rd rd pick 46 and 2024 future Syd2nd rd - draft picks 14,27,35 to GC Suns -> Pick 11 Dees now hold picks 6, 11, 41, 46 …and the two extra future 2024 second rounder and third rounder picks

- Jordon Free agent to Sydney -> Compo end of second round (39) - Harmes trade to Bulldogs-> 2024 future WB3rd rd - Grundy trade to Sydney-> 3rd rd pick 46 and 2024 future Syd2nd rd - draft picks 14,27,35 to GC Suns -> Pick 11

Started with 5*, 13, 23*, 31 (2x 1st round and 2x second round). *Freo picks from Jackson trade.

Dees likely to go all out for Reid????

To summarise: dees strategy is

Thanks @dino rover unfortunately we’re 12 months too late. Reidy had a good 2022 season at Frankston. He was available last year and we had the opportunity.

Agreed. Maybe a touch of desperation. We have JVR (good but developing) and probably Petty (backman turned forward) as the preferred tall forwards. Then it’s a mixed bunch of the aged/frail BBB & TMCD, cheeselike Schache, young Jefferson has potential and is about 2 years away, and maybe Fullerton as a ruck/forward support for Gawn. Mixed lollies options !!!

Have to say that Ry Cantwell has put his name forward now. Tested well across many of the trial tests. He’s a strong utility, wing or half forward link type player. Very good skills. Knows how to kick a goal. Good mark. He impressed in the finals and I thought he was one of the Ranges best in the GF. Might go late in the 3rd round in the draft as a late riser.

I am still onboard the Ryley Sanders train. I think Mckercher goes early and we have to hope Dogs pick Watson. Sanders is a classy skilled running mid who loves a goal and can hit a forward target. That’s exactly what Dees need.

And Maynard’s acceptance speech started with “hi. I was delayed. I was just taking a [censored]”. Classy guy 🤮🤮🤮

If that’s the choice, it’s Curtin.

Dow for a future 4th round - like pick 70 in 2024 draft. Blues should be just delisting him.

Smoke and crystal ball gazing as usual.

Jack Nicholson says “no no no”.

So far we should save around $1.6 in wages across Grundy, Hibbo, Harmesy, Dunstan and JJ leaving, with circa $500k in spending in prospective McAdam and Fullerton. Probably $1.1m salary cap space by my calculations. Given cap is rising also, Dees must look at 2024 Free agent list and start talking to managers as soon as they are allowed.

Harmesy WE LOVE YOU you started the 21GF avalanche with the iconic pass to Fritta 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆21GF⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Dees supporter who got to live out our dreams. 152 games in the red and blue. See you later. Always always welcome back !

Agree. It’s just a bluff. Grundy will get to Sydney. It’s just at what number and how much of his contract is paid by Pies, Dees and Swans. AFL Sudoku at work. Grundys recruitment and departure after one year will be remembered as one of the biggest “head scratcher” trade deals done by the Dees.

I am voting YES on Saturday But for Carltanks off cuts, I’m voting no

Harmesy. 😭😭😭we still love you. Best wishes. Billings. F&))& No. Ginnivan. Absolutely F&)&?!&n No. IMV they are not the type of players that we need. Ps. The famous Jack Ginnivan “No” gif will reappear if this type of mild interest in such players continues.

Yes they will have around 14 1st round picks if they add/hold the current selections (11 currently after removing Cunnington and Ziebell). That’s a huge group of talent to develop over the next 2-3 years. AFL might have to say sorry to other clubs in a few years. They’re good at apologizing 🤯🤯🤯

Doesn’t Melksham qualify as a long term injury? I think a train on player and SSP pickup might be the mature midfielder backup you’re referring to. Also Markov wasn’t good enough at Suns and now is a premiership player. Sometimes the environment change can be the thing that makes a youngster.