Everything posted by spirit of norm smith
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Yes yes and yes Dees then use the pick to grab Aaron Cadman 👏👏👏👏👏
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Culture is “How” you achieve. Dees certainly high on this scale. Making the right decisions on the right issues. But agree that winning helps, as losing breeds disappointment, frustration and often poor decisions.
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DEMONLAND VOTES FOR 2022 were Clarrie wins the Demonland Player of the Year by the length of the straight - 274. Clayton Oliver 201. Christian Petracca 151. Angus Brayshaw 132. Jack Viney 105. Max Gawn 98. Steven May 84. Ed Langdon 53. Kysaiah Pickett 52. James Jordon 50. Harry Petty 40. Bayley Fritsch 37. Jake Lever 36. James Harmes Luke Jackson 24. Michael Hibberd Tom Sparrow 22. Jake Bowey 18. Ben Brown Alex Neal-Bullen 17. Jake Melksham 8. Tom McDonald Sam Weideman 5. Jayden Hunt Charlie Spargo 4. Christian Salem 3. Joel Smith 1. Trent Rivers 2022 Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy – Top 10 Clayton Oliver – 608 votes Christian Petracca – 553 votes Steven May – 473 votes Jack Viney – 471 votes Angus Brayshaw – 446 votes Max Gawn – 430 votes Bayley Fritsch – 395 votes Kysaiah Pickett – 391 votes Alex Neal-Bullen – 384 votes Ed Langdon – 367 votes
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Clarry is a Champion. Absolutely one of our greatest players ever. Trac runner up and deserves high praise for another sensational year. Well spoken young man. Mayzy getting third is great recognition for his role and his backline leadership. Love his speech. Relaxed after a few “reds”.
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Goody: Winning after winning Tough and brutal competition We finished 2nd but in the end after the finals, disappointly if hurt Wanted to do it for Melbourne faithful and enjoy a win at the MCG Aim to create winning behavior and culture of success Last 2 weeks analyzing what needs improvement +10 consecutive wins +growth and premiership of Casey (!!!) Mark Corrigan ✅ ways to get better - culture and game style and adding VFL talent Need to put pieces together to get back to the top thank you to 65000 members in the words of “Neale Daniher” … ‘Become a person of value’.
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“Uncle” Greg Stafford. The bloke at the pub or BBQ gathering that loves to tell funny stories. Yes I’d hope he had a few bevvies because … well he’s no comedian !! Just a query … is Stafford our “in need for dramatic improvement” forwards coach. My god, no wonder we kick to the deep forward pocket versus Cats/Swans/Magpies kicks to the hotspot on the top of the goalsquare. Hmmm. Anyway, congrats Tom Sparrow. Spargo and ANB equal coaches runners up award.
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Delisted: Rosman Retired: Daw, Mitch Brown (r) Gone (trade) : Jackson Probable delisting: Baker Probable free agent departure: Hunt Potential trade loss: Bedford Likely 1-year contracts through to retirement: Hibbo and Melksham * likely trade arrival - Brodie Grundy ** unknown /other targets???? Dees could end up with either two draft picks + Chandler upgrade OR up to four draft picks + Chandler upgrade.
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AFL website - Dees have interest in Corbett alongside Bombers and Freo remaining as his likely destination. I should think we’d definitely push the make a 2-3 year contract offer under the “goalkicker wanted” signpost Melbourne also has some interest in Corbett ahead of a trade period
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agree. Ben Brown will be 30 at start of 2023 and struggling with a knee problem. 2023 is likely to be his last year. Tmcd will be 31.5 at start of 2023. He’s a warrior but in the fading light of his career presumably. Perhaps 2024 will be his farewell year. Dees need another forward to partner JVR - either through a trade (Georgiades, Corbett) , draft (Cadman or Gruzewski) or team redesign (Petty).
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What if we now say that we’ve gone cool on the idea!! Imagine the magpie panic !! They’ve committed to DEGOEY and MCSTAY. I think Dees will drive a tough deal. No first round draft pick conversation to be had. It’s Grundy for pick 32 and Pies pay 1/3 of his contract for the next 5 years (aka salary dump $600k a year on us). Of course, I’m still puzzled how the Grundy-Gawn combo works. Lots to work through. Some strategies are a real rotation and a forward-half back-half zone type strategy is mooted. Maybe Maxy is struggling with an injury and needs real support for ongoing physical relief. Not sure.
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Yes I think Eagles will have put up at least a 3year $350k a year deal to Hunt. At least!!! Could be a 4 year deal. And almost a “you are clearly in our planning and will be guaranteed a game” type promise.
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Delisted: Rosman, Mitch Brown (r) Retired: Daw Gone (trade) : Jackson Probable delisting: Baker Probable free agent departure: Hunt Potential trade loss: Bedford Likely 1-year contracts through to retirement: Hibbo and Melksham * likely trade arrival - Brodie Grundy ** unknown /other targets???? Dees could end up with either two draft picks + Chandler upgrade OR up to four draft picks + Chandler upgrade.
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It’s like “Kozzzy to Port”. Speculation and what if !!!
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I like the intent @DeeZee Actually Salem was probably the worst offender in 2022 for delivery to the forwards. Really disappointed that he kicked high cloud-bursting forward entries with no pinpoint accuracy or intent. He’s one player we need fit and firing and hitting targets.
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Ouch. Turner will play next year but not likely in round 1 Ouch. Salem on the wing. Stays at half back Ouch. Gawn as a half forward flank. why is the All Australian ruckman demoted from his best position. 🤮🤮🤮
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Smart. Skilled. Classy. Forward or mid. Sheezel is top 5 quality. Definitely have to do a super trade up to get this kid.
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He played every game up to round 22 and got injured. However despite being finally fit for the GF, it was clear that MFC and Goody weren’t going to change the team through a winning finals campaign.
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@IvanBartul13 thanks for the updated listing. Certainly agree that Max Gruzewski from the Chargers could rise up to be a top 14-15 type pick given he’s a good kick & good mark taller forward which is a much sought after youngster.
