spirit of norm smith

Don’t disagree but when you have May, Petty & Lever as A grade key defenders and Tomlinson as a very good backup , it’s hard to see why or how we would try the Weid as a CHB.

Clearly if it’s fair dinkum then Oliver gets 10 votes last night. Fagan might give Neale one vote if he’s generous.

AFL must be big enough to make a statement. We have all this about caring for mental health and about men talking about how they are feeling. Yes are “R U OK” ? Well it’s clear Harrison Petty is not ok. I don’t care what it’s about. Zorko should apologize and say verbal taunts are NOT OK. Petty is a great young player and must be supported. Great to see him teammates supporting him.

And the Kozzzzzzzzy magic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Yes I was wondering about that. Given we have plenty of Dees to cover, it’s less likely. But surely if they want, then he (and Mitch Robinson) should be able to play. They got little game time and assume they’d be better for the run.

Wow. Another great game by LJ v Lions. That’s where he’s at his best. He was at the contest and 2nd efforts. Tackling also was a standout. His value has been volatile over the past few weeks. Really hope he stays. But if not, he’s value is high and it’s 2x 1st round picks imv.

Loved the 10 goal win. Hated the last 2 goals that the Lions got. Especially the shocker of an ump that gave them the free in the last minute. Could be costly … or not!! I agree it’s “anywhere anytime”. Hope we get 2nd and eventually it’s a Cats v Dees grand final. Bring it!!

6. Oliver (and 3 Brownlow votes 👏🔥) 5. Lever 4. May 3. Hunt 2. Pickett 1. Petty Loved Hibbo’s game. His anticipation and run to negate Cameron was excellent. And of course apologues to Trac, Gus, Gawn, Jackson, Fritta, Harmesy and Rivers (negated McCarthy). Everyone played their role.

I think James Brayshaw is very very biased against the Dees. Clearly barracked for Pies and Blues in recent games. Johnathan (DS) Brown is a grub himself. Courageous at the footy but happy to swing his arm to the head on occasions. I was at the game and Zorko was the agitator. Langdon runs him down, holding the ball and he proceeds to get Langdon in the head lock (no 50!!). Zorko is their skipper and wanted to rough the Dees up. It backfired big time !! He was the super-grub last night.

A dominant performance by the Dees v Brisbane. Saw it live and really liked our ball movement. Most of the stats had the Lions even or ahead. But it’s deceiving because our ball movement and scoring/goal kicking was rewarding our play. The forward line looked open and dangerous. No packs, congested contest forward line footy. what I loved … Kicks 216 handballs 119 yes we ran and kicked and hit targets. It was noticeable and great to see the little useless handballing to stationary players was virtually non existent. The run was back. Some special mentions. Clarry. 18 kicks (12 handballs) metres gained 578 . Brayshaw(18k9hb) Hunt (15k3hb), May (16k4hb) and Fritsch (13k. Zero handballs ). Trac also was kicking it more, and not always looking for the handball option. May our “football” continue into September. Go Dees.

28c today currently 24c By 7:50. Forecast 19c clear skies

I love it. Yes 6 wins from 6 interstate trips !!!

Ps. Howes to kick 4 and shoot into finals contention. 🤞

Top of the table clash. Lions on home deck and strong team as well. Together with Southport, Lions are probably the closest threat to Casey. Sunny 22c day forecast tomorrow so beautiful conditions for footy. Go the CASEY Demons.

Hope not. He’s got no real pace and physically limited. He gets pushed aside too easily. Cottrell beat him twice last week in costly contests. But he’s smart and needed for goal setups. His best is up to standard but he’s been poor in several games this year. He MUST be in the game tonight and imv hit the scoreboard himself. I’d like to see him kick 2 goals minimum tonight.

He’s nearly there. Just trying to workout his role. He’s not quite the onballer and not quite a goalkicking half forward. But he nearly is. Not as much development this year from Tommy as we’d hoped. But he stepped up in the finals last year and hope he can tonight and in the finals. Keep the faith.

We know it’s very very tough tonight. They are a 6-7 goal better team at the Gabba. It’s going to be a finals atmosphere. Lions have won 9 from 10 home games in 2022 Lions have won 35 out of last 37 home games in the regular session. That’s a massive home ground advantage. Like in the final round of ‘21, down at Pussyland park, we showed we can win (albeit just) against the odds and beat feral home town favourites and the Umps. Go Dees. Unleash hell !!

We probably need to find the Peter Wright type. The player who has yet to truly show his potential due to lack of opportunities or injuries.

Hogan kicked 5. Garlett kicked 4. They were a potent combination in 2018 !!

No. We know it’s very very tough. They are a 6-7 goal better team at the Gabba. It’s going to be a finals atmosphere. Lions have won 9 from 10 home games in 2022 Lions have won 35 out of last 37 home games in the regular session. That’s a massive home ground advantage. When was the last time we beat them at the Gabba … ???

Hmmm Harmesy brings added aggression and will tag Neale. Jordon has had a good year and his kicking is an asset. But he does slow the movement of the footy. We might push Brayshaw to the wing given plenty of cover across the half back line.

Win. Likely play Sydney in Sydney. Double chance Lose. Likely play Tigers at the MCG. Elimination final.

Lots on here were calling for their delisting but they’ve been very good in the past few games. They are not stars but perhaps you are measured sometimes by the contributions of your “17-22” selected type players. Hunt brings run and pace (and a stylish headband) and Milkshake brings a bit of aggro and hunger for goals (and I hear if required a lethal right hook).

1 Clayton Oliver 2 Christian Petracca 3 Angus Brayshaw 4 Jack Viney 5 Max Gawn Confident that this will be the finishing order in our B&F though Max missing games may drop him down May might get #5 which would be a good reward for another very good year imv

JT. Unquestionable part of our success. Loves footy.