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spirit of norm smithJun 21 I think one impressive youngster for the Dees to consider is Sam Cumming. He’s a midfielder small half forward type. In the bits and pieces that I’ve seen in his games for South Australia, he shown the skill and good running through that translates to AFL. Made good decisions with the footy and yes he hits targets inside forward 50!!!

If we got … Sam Grlj 🎄 it’s merry Xmas - has the pace and run that would perfectly in our future midfield Josh Lindsay 🤩he’s definitely the best kick in the draft - he would add the skill and smart decision making as a mid/half back distributor Lachie Dovaston - 🤗 he’d entertain and give our forward line a real edge as a small forward who just loves to kick goals

As per FOX footy JOSH LINDSAY MEDIUM DEFENDER Size: 183cm Clubs: Newtown & Chilwell/Geelong Grammar/Geelong Falcons AFL player comparison: Christian Salem The designated distributor — and arguably the best kick in the draft. He’s a great decision-maker who rarely wastes a disposal with that precise left boot. He can play off half-back or on a wing, given he loves to use his run and carry to generate plays out of defence. Lindsay had a consistent champs campaign for Vic Country, averaging 21.8 disposals and going at 74 per cent efficiency by foot to earn All-Australian honours. He’s a big-game player too, named best on ground for Team Heppell in the Under 17s Futures match at the MCG on AFL Grand Final day last year then named the AFL Academy’s best player for his 25-disposal game against VFL side Coburg this year. Was looming as a top-10 chance a few months ago, but a few other prospects might’ve gone ahead of him. Melbourne might be a chance, but his range more likely starts at Hawthorn (Pick 10), the Giants (Pick 12) and the Western Bulldogs (Pick 14). You’d think one of Geelong (Pick 19) or Fremantle (Pick 20) would pounce if Lindsay somehow got that far.

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Of course who and how the Dees use this selection really depends imv on who we get with 7&8. At “37”, or whatever it ends up, we might pick Latrell Sumner-Pickett (if he’s still available). Yes he’s a raw talent, and certainly loves a goal. Might depend also though if the Dees pick Dovaston with 7/8 to see if we go for another small forward. Rory Wright is a favourite young gun for me. He’s excelled both as a midfielder and as a distributor across half back. He’s a local Sandringham lad who combines school footy and Coates league this year. He can compete and win the footy as well as having the classy left foot disposal. Riley Onley as a 6”4’ tall midfielder would be hard to ignore. He might not be silky skilled but he impacts and kicks it 50+ metres easily. Hard at the contest and can mark the footy in a contest. Would be a steal imv as a mid-late 2nd round pick. There is another player highlighted by me and a few on here is Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier. Great name!! BOB is a strong, Luke Parker like player who plays a mid forward role. He can win the footy plus finish off to kick a goal. Certainly would be a handy pickup later in the draft. Blake Thredgold from SA could also be handy if he’s on the board. He’s tall and competes hard. With May and Tmcd winding down, we have Adams potentially could shift Petty back. Kalani coming in may also fill a key back role but he’s needing a solid protein diet and gym work over the next 2-3 years. Or indeed, the Dees might try also leverage a pick swap to grab a player who might slide!!! Could the “GC” future 2026 1st rounder & 37 for … say a pick “24 ish” this year and a future 2nd next year . Who knows?

✅the ability to hit a target ✅ makes the right decision about where the best options are That’s what makes him immediately a must pick for our team going forward

Loved the “King” work recently all hail the King !!! 🤣🤣🤣

Greeves. Im a no. Big lad but lacks a burst of speed. He’s a 6”3’ midfielder and overpowers others in the junior comp. But against the men of the AFL, he will need more tricks. He does kick it 60 metres easily and is smart but I’m not sure he’s a go to player for us. Farrow. I’m a no. He has some tools and although not quite in the same echelon , he’s got Langford quality of being able to run and compete in marking duels. But alas a no. He’s a WA boy and I’m still recovering from the Farmer, Hogan, Jackson & McVee retreat to home base departures.

So let’s see … hmmm Gather Round. Hopefully it’s an away game - Cats (as the sacrificial home team) v Dees at the Barossa !! Perfect picnic atmosphere. Lots of 4WDs parked around the ground

Let’s go !!! What are our requests (or demands) to the AFL for next years fixture !! We played the Tigers (Anzac Eve) and Magpies (Kings Birthday) as our “home game events” this year so they are away games next year. What other blockbuster games can we ask to have ?

Hmmmm. Sharp is a tough contested ballwinner … no doubt… but his pace, disposal and are all questionable whether they transform or can be capable at AFL level. Dees would have to consider him. BUT with his pros & cons, I’d add that I also would be reluctant, with the potential “go home” factor that perhaps makes the Dees hesitant to pickup the SA/WA boys.

Not a bad comparison. However I think Lindsay is a much better kick than Salem ever was/is (in my view)

Shifters write up on the AFL website (below). If he is available at our pick, I’d happily call out his name. Dees fans need a player with a lethal boot who can hit targets. He makes good decisions. He’s a young leader. It’s a yes from me. Josh Lindsay State: Victoria Country State League Club: Geelong Falcons Community Club: Newtown & Chilwell Date of Birth: 07/04/2007 Height: 183cm A left-footed defender with a lethal boot, Lindsay has been a strong performer across recent years. Won the medal as Team Heppell’s best player in the Marsh AFL National Futures match last year and then added the medal as the Australia U18 team’s best player in its win over VFL side Coburg this year. He continued his excellent form into the National Championships with Victoria Country, using his speed and crisp decision making to set up the play from the back half. Courageous in the air and a standout leader, he averaged 21.8 disposals at 76 percent efficiency and was among his team’s best players against both Western Australia and South Australia. Capped his year by winning All Australian honours and being named in the Coates Talent League Team of the Year.

MFC list key defenders: May, Tmcd, Adams tall defenders: Lever, D.Turner, Howes med/sml/running defenders: Bowey, Salem, Lindsay, AMW, Jiath. inside Mids: Viney, Steele, Langford , Laurie Runners/outside Mids: Rivers, Langdon, Windsor Mid/fwd: Kozzzy, Kolt, Sparrow, Culley key forwards: Mihocek , JVR, Petty, Jefferson , Kentfield, Johnson med-tall forwards: Fritsch, Melksham, Mcadam small forwards: Chandler, Sharp, Henderson, Mentha Rucks: Gawn, Campbell , Heath Likely arrivals - Kalani White (Father son), Toby Sinnema (NGA, rookie)

JT would call it out in 0.007 second. CDT is a prototype tall utility … ruck/chb/midfielder/chf. He can play anywhere.

6 Hore 5 McNamara 4 Hanks 3 Gillard 2 Chaplin 1 Fitzsimon

Rematch in 2 weeks. Lions will finish 3rd. I honestly thought we’d be a possibility of matching it with the Kangas. Now I think that’s a long shot. The players have wilted under pressure in close ones. Ok to beat teams by 30,40,50+ points but have been vulnerable in the close ones. Hmmmmm sounds familiar 🧐

Last quarter ? Again the outcome was poor. Any query on fitness or being a mental breakdown

Tahlia Gillard is a super star 💙❤️

TAYLA 💙❤️ By the way. Perfect conditions 23c. Cooling down !!

Excellent article. Love the breath of fresh air approach. There’s optimism but also we still have the niggling MFCSS. Let’s reflect - heading into 2025. We thought we could turnaround the glitch in 2024. That was a horror year with injuries and the last few games were horrible. 2024 wasn’t too far off at 11-12 finish , 14th position, Trac back, a softer draw … but we lost the plot in the last third of 2024 so we had lots to improved. Could Goody get the “forward connection” and “learnings” to actually work. He couldn’t & we lost the close ones. I’m confident for 2026. Not that we will challenge or be a top 8 side automatically, but the new coach, new game plan , new recruits and fresh start should see us be in the mix for the finals. We need to keep the faith, to keep hoping… we live in hope !!!

Huge surprise that Jaxon Binns was delisted by the Blues. He’s been in their list for 3 years and simply dominated at VFL level. Still only 20. He turns 21 this week. Message from Carlton FC - happy 21st … you’re delisted . Unbelievable. He had a few games late in 2025 and his run and carry game was pretty good. He has good pace and endurance. Obviously not impressive enough. I think he will get a rookie listing or a summer train on. He’s a local lad from Berwick so the Spector of Casey fields would not be too daunting.

MELBOURNE Tom Campbell veteran Kade Chandler 🔒 2 years Jai Culley ?? Bayley Fritsch 🔒 2 years Steven May veteran Tom McDonald Veteran Jake Melksham veteran Christian Salem. 2 years? Tom Sparrow 2 years ?