spirit of norm smith

First big news of the draft

Yes. And I think a 3 year contract would give us the leverage. MFC 3rd round pick at 53ish gets it done. Screw those flea ridden old Cats.

The wrong Phillips imv

I think it’s more about shedding Tmc $$$. If he stays , we probably can’t add too much in terms of players costing us $$$.

That’s a good option. Definitely should strongly push that.

I’m favouring a likely MFC Future 2021?2nd round for Brown. Let’s see what happens. Kangas effectively told him to go seek another club then seem to want a 1st round pick. That’s Dodoro like behavior!

I’m not judging yet but it’s clear that the Pies consider him expendable and Phillips is looking elsewhere. We are a great option as he can immediately fit in in the left hand side wing. I like Oscar Baker but he has hardly cemented a place and we need to get more run into our midfield. Clearly that’s not coming from within as shown in 2019 and 2020. It seems we are happy to “see what happens” rather than be aggressive like the Saints. Mediocrity is acceptable ? What happened to “ruthless”!!??!!??!! No sign yet of that!!!!!

Break glass in terms of emergency. It seems we are destined to lose Preuss which I understand because he is AFL standard and deserves a go to be number 1 ruckman. I agree we have Gawn and then only a raw Jackson and a very raw Bradtke. If Gawn needs a break or cops an injury, we need a backup mature ruck type. If Andrew Phillips is available, then ok on a 1-year deal. Another strong option is Lewis Pierce 25yo (DFA delisted by Saints end 2019).

Biden to win Nevada and get to 270. Rumour is court cases to go on for several weeks and recounts likely. Winners are lawyers who continue to fill their suitcases full of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Definitely showed enough in his game time. Like a young Todd Viney. He has the ability at the contest and to rotate through with Trac, Viney , Oliver, Brayshaw and Harmes. I see him starting on the bench for majority of games in 2021 but getting increased time where required.

Definitely push to get Giants pick 31

BINGO!!!! As it stands , with Ben Brown in, this is best 22. emergencies - Anb (unlucky to miss out) Lockhart, Jones, Jetta

Surely we can mount a strong case. If Cats grab Smith and Higgins, there is no room for Narkle to push ahead as they will be given priority. With Hannan and Bennell moving out, we have an opening for Narkle to compete with Melksham, Vandenburg and Harmes across half forward.

I believe Dogs need to use pick 14 and other picks for compensation payment on NGA Janara Ugle Hagen who probably goes pick 1 or 2. Lions have 18 and 19 so probably willing to give up 19 to get 26 and 31. I think we are keen on getting Carroll or Macrae.

Preuss and MFC pick 53 for Giants pick 31. Then MFC pick 26 and 31, to be traded to Lions for their pick 19 and a 2021 future 4th round.

Yes I am trying to get through this. Assume dogs need to match #1 discount for JUH. They have pick 14 (1141) then use picks 26 (729) 30 (629) off the Dees to collate enough points. Dees would want to trade Hannan and 26 and 30 for Dogs 2021 1st round and 3rd round. It’s all too complex but Dogs might be tempted.

Not ignoring just forget in this crazy world of picks and points. So likely future 3rd round is our best outcome.

it’s just a spin of the coin

Ffs. Why are the Saints now the destination club? And how is their salary cap??? Big $$$ to get Carlisle. Big $$$ to get Hannebery. Big $$$ to get Hill. Big $$$ to get Crouch. Billings must be in decent $$. Steele etc will hold out their hand for more $$$ and now can they afford extra $700k year for Treloar!!??!!!!?

Appears to be little interest in Tmc probably due to loss of form, injury worries and $$$ contract. I thought the Crows might have a go with Hartigan moving on and Walker dropping off quickly. Tmc could help them at either end. Crows have pick 40 and pick 50. Even pick 50 would be ok by me. Alternatively we keep Tom and redesign him back into defence or run Tom as a backup ruck option.

Yes we should push for pick 41 but it’s extremely likely that Dogs will only offer pick 54. Other tough option is to jump up 3rd rd pick and do Hannan + MFC pick 53 = Dogs pick 41.

I love it. Actually Biden and Trump would be targets for the Cats.

I’d put it out there that we are happy with Phillips and Pies Future 2021 3rd rd pick for our 2020 3rd round Pick and Dees Future 2021 2nd rd pick.

I’m sure @Werridee won’t be happy. Best 22 is his go to.

Yesterday. Mahoney seemed had surprisingly shut the door in looking at Phillips. Today. Mahoney might have stuck his foot in the door and some potential still to engage in discussion with Pies around Phillips. Maybe he reads Dland!!!!