Everything posted by spirit of norm smith
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Josh Corbett
I like it. Good thinking Redleg. Treacy has a toughness that is good to see in a young key forward. Wouldnโt be against this if we are also into throwing in a future 3rd rd back to Freo.
- Trade and Free Agency rumours
- Trade and Free Agency rumours
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Farewell Jayden Hunt
Hunt on SEN out of contract wanted to leave the contract talks until end of the year new opportunity- fresh start hope to really help the Eagles - they are a strong club and can bounce back - best 22 is very good eagles and WA lifestyle is attractive opportunity met Adam Simpson and very impressed Sad to leave Dees after 9 years - made lots of good friends role at eagles is to use speed and run (but Dees used him in lockdown style) and suit to Optus ground Reflect on Dees finals failure as got run over in both finals and need to analyse it NEW HEADBAND IS ESSENTIAL- thinking about the best colour options didnt ask simmo about whether the torp is ok to use South American trip in the off season โฆ good luck Jayden
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Trade and Free Agency rumours
AFL 3rd rd compo #52-53 for Hunt as a UFA โโโโโโโโโ * GWS likely to offer #43 (GWS 3rd rd) for Bedford . BUT Dees should push for GWS 21 for Bedford and MFC pick 32. * Dees likely to then offer magpies the #21 for Grundy โโโโโโโโโ * FREO likely to offer acquired pick 8 (from Port to Kangas as part of JHF trade ; Kangas then use in deal to get Logue) PLUS Freo 2023 future 1st rd for Jackson ^^either use pick 8 to get McKenzie, Phillipou or Hollands OR offer GWS the package of pick 8 and Freo future 1st to get pick 3 (GWS) to get either Cadman or Tsatas.
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Welcome to Demonland Josh Schache
Iโm a No to schache!! Been tried and tried and rested and not quite there. Darcy and JUH and Naughton and Bruce ahead of him and heโs not a defender.
- Trade and Free Agency rumours
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James Harmes off to Essendon?
MFC BIO : James Harmes' versatility may be his biggest strength as a footballer. He started his career as a dangerous small forward, starred in the midfield during Melbourne's 2018 finals charge and played a role across half-back during stages of 2020. He cemented his spot in the senior side in 2021, a key player in the forward line and through the midfield helped the team to a Premiership. While his value on the field is evident, Harmes also brings an important energy off the field, being one of the most popular characters behind closed doors. He has a bubbly personality and was recognised for his community work in 2019, receiving the Ian Ridley Memorial Trophy from his biggest fan, Jon. Why is Harmesy talking to the Bombers!! They are a bunch of misfits right now. (And already have a stacked midfield- Merrett, Shiel, Parush, Caldwell, Hobbs, Mcgrath). Surely Something stinks !!! Harnesy showed heโs still very much in our best 22 and can play the tag role better than anyone else in the team here is the Semi Final best players from AFL WEBSITE BEST Melbourne: Harmes, Petracca, Petty, Langdon, Oliver, Neal-Bullen IN A BAD NIGHT, HE AT LEAST TRIED TO LIFT WHEN OTHERS FAILED he averaged 20 disposals and 5 tackles across 2022 (second in tackles to Viney only) in reduced game time Harmes still has 2 years to run on his contract Heart and soul player He and his family are lifetime Demons supporters 143 games and only 27 2021 premiership playerโฆ including the special โkickโ to Fritsch that saved the 21GF (ok a little melodramatic) You simply couldnโt meet a better player to our supporters at any function. He is a true clubman. WHY WOULD HE BE SPEAKING TO OTHER TEAMS? And even worse Essendon !!! So youโd have to think that he was he told during the exit interview that itโs be you are down the order in the midfield and expected to be pushed back further to allow Sparrow and Jordon more time. (Is he not one of the coachโs favourites like Sparrow, Spargo or ANB!?) Harmesy is a Melbourne man He has flaws but so does every player. . We love him - his footy, his passion, he gives his all. Imv Harmesy should still be viewed strongly as a required player !!!
- James Harmes off to Essendon?
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James Harmes off to Essendon?
Something stinks !!! 2 years to run on his contract Heart and soul player He and his family are lifetime Demons supporters 143 games 2021 premiership player you couldnโt meet a better player to our supporters at any function. He is a true clubman. WHY WOULD HE BE SPEAKING TO OTHER TEAMS? what was he told during the exit interview. Less time in the midfield and expected to be pushed back to allow Sparrow and Jordon more time ?? Is he not one of the coachโs favourites like Spargo or ANB!? ffs. Harmesy is a required player !!!
- Trade and Free Agency rumours
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Trade and Free Agency rumours
Dees need to be smarter. MFC caught again By go home factor (LJ)๐คฎ By free agency (Hunt) ๐คฎ By a I-need-a-fair-go departure (Bedford) ๐คฎ Grundy is a roulette spin that is a costly $600k over 5 years as a โbackupโ ๐ง๐ง๐ง big test for ex recruiter Tim Lamb. Josh Mahoney was very strong and I had confidence in his recruiting and bargaining to win the trades for Hibbo, Melksham, May, Lever, Langdon & Brown.
- Trade and Free Agency rumours
- Trade and Free Agency rumours
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Farewell Jayden Hunt
โWe are rapt for him that he has the opportunity to continue his career at West Coastโ. ๐คฎ๐คฎ๐คฎ๐คฎthatโs usually said when a player has been perennially injured and likely to be delisted compo is 3rd round likely pick 52-54 ๐คฎ๐คฎ๐คฎ๐คฎ. A player who played 42 out of a possible 46 games across two years for a team that finished premiers and 2nd across the two years. Heโs a push/giveaway effectively for very little in return .
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Farewell Jayden Hunt
Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb thanked Hunt for his commitment and contribution to the Demons. "Jayden has been an excellent contributor to our club over a sustained period," Lamb said. "He played an important role for us at half-back over the last couple of years and was unlucky to miss out on 2021 premiership having suffered an ankle injury in round 21 of that year. "We are rapt for him that he has the opportunity to continue his career at West Coast and we wish him all the best in the next chapter."
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2022 AFL National Draft prospects: The next batch
If we donโt get the early young key forwards like Cadman and Gruzewski, Fletcher Hart might be worth a rookie opportunity. Fletcher Hart Club: Murray Bushrangers/Albury Height: 200cm Weight: 97kg DOB: 01/07/03 A tall forward who is an imposing athlete, Hart is a mobile big man who presents strongly as a marking target up forward. He showed a thin slice of his potential when he took 10 marks and kicked six goals in a NAB League game against the Northern Territory earlier this year.
- Aaron Cadman
- Trade and Free Agency rumours
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Elijah Tsatas
Tsatas is the exact running type of midfielder that the Dees would love to add. But Iโd prefer Cadman if we somehow managed to land a top 5 pick. My top 5 (after the Lions take Ashcroft under father-son as #1) are Cadman, Wardlaw, Tsatas, Sheezel and Humphrey. No real surprises really.
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Farewell Jayden Hunt
Free agent. Doesnโt cost them any draft or player collateral. Heโs got genuine Pace to attack or use defensively. Suits WA conditions. Band aid solution for them whilst they start to rebuild.
- Farewell Toby Bedford
- Farewell Toby Bedford
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Farewell Luke Jackson
Yes yes and yes Dees then use the pick to grab Aaron Cadman ๐๐๐๐๐
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Culture
Culture is โHowโ 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.