spirit of norm smith

AFL 3rd rd compo #52-53 for Hunt as a UFA ————————— * 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 ————————— * 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.

I’m 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 he’s not a defender.

Tarryn Thomas is “wrestling“ with handing in a trade request at North Melbourne If he does, would we expect interest from the Dees??? Clearly a talent but from the outside, work ethic is to be considered!!

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 he’s 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 player… including the special “kick” to Fritsch that saved the 21GF (ok a little melodramatic) You simply couldn’t 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 you’d have to think that he was he told during the exit interview that it’s 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 coach’s 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 !!!

Clearly something not quite right

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 couldn’t 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 coach’s favourites like Spargo or ANB!? ffs. Harmesy is a required player !!!

Didn’t work v Neale in the finals !! Gus can play wing or half back but should never be a tagger

Dees need to be smarter. MFC caught again By go home factor (LJ)🤮 By free agency (Hunt) 🤮 By a I-need-a-fair-go departure (Bedford) 🤮 Grundy is a roulette spin that is a costly $600k over 5 years as a “backup” 🧐🧐🧐 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.

Agreed. Harmesy. “There is no current player that has more red & blue running in their veins than this loyal premiership minion”.

Is it 1st April? Is this a joke. He’s a heart and soul type. Gives the grunt work behind Clarry, Trac and Viney. Also one of the players who can actually tag, like he did v Neale in round 23. Noting Goody didn’t use him tag Neale in the finals.

“We are rapt for him that he has the opportunity to continue his career at West Coast”. 🤮🤮🤮🤮that’s usually said when a player has been perennially injured and likely to be delisted compo is 3rd round likely pick 52-54 🤮🤮🤮🤮. 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. He’s a push/giveaway effectively for very little in return .

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."

If we don’t 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.

Absolutely… if I’m the Kangas, Cadman and Larkey for a very dangerous forward combo alongside a McKay-Curnow structure. Kangas have plenty of extra mids and can accumulate more even if JHF moves back to SA. Cadman would be my first choice in the draft (excluding Ashcroft of course).

Freo will get picks from the trade out of Acres, Logue, Lobb and Tucker. Dees should demand a top 10 pick from Freo (which they need to trade up using the Logue trade packaged with pick 13) and their 2023 1st round pick.

Tsatas is the exact running type of midfielder that the Dees would love to add. But I’d 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.

Free agent. Doesn’t cost them any draft or player collateral. He’s got genuine Pace to attack or use defensively. Suits WA conditions. Band aid solution for them whilst they start to rebuild.

Yes played 7 full games, 1 as activated medi sub and 8 unused medi sub. Nine times listed as medi sub !!!

And ditto

Yes yes and yes Dees then use the pick to grab Aaron Cadman 👏👏👏👏👏

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.

Ps. Max and Jess and George Gawn off to Milan for the end of year trip. Players have certainly stepped up the end of year trip. Not Noosa or the GC or Bali anymore. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Exactly. Got 1st and 2nd and 4th correct. Though the Oliver-Petracca quinella was paying $1.02!!!

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

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”.