spirit of norm smith

What’s to look forward to ... 1- kozzzzzzzzzy 2- jackooooooooo 3- the Riv 4- Trac. The warrior. 5- Jack Viney. The bull. 6- Oliver. The beast. 7- the return of Harmesy 8- Vandenburg and Sparrow laying more bone crunching bumps and tackles and now the stuff of dreams 9- returning to the MCG and seeing Langers running up and down the wing 10- fritta kicking straight !!!

Another Trac Nomination. (#6) I remember another excellent long range Trac goal v Suns in Round 6. Two minutes left and we were 5 points up. Oliver was actually composed and found Trac 50 metres out. Trac kicks it 60 metres straight through the middle and into the stand. Seals the game.

Agree. End of the first quarter. It had a real stamp of authority. The way Trac picked it up and burst clear and slotted it from a tight angle about 40 metres out. First class ??

The Demond had 3 nominations for Goal of the Year during the year. Round 11 Kozzy Pickett for his twist and juggling and snap goal versus the Roos Round 12 Jake Melksham for his quick reaction soccer goal from 12 metres out v Pies Round 14 Christian Petracca for his “mark” twist and strength to turn and kick whilst being jumped on from 25 metres out v Saints (the match winner). It won the weekly Best goal. I still reckon Trent Rivers left foot spiral kick v Giants in round 17 was a beauty and so important to win it. The small crowd went crazy. Other nominations ????

Yes I believe 24 teams across conferences and potential for cross over matches with actuaries working through the draw and revolving fixtures. NASA is being consulted by Gil to add more complexity and ensure everyone is totaled confused and bamboozled by the mess being created.

KC. It’s going to be a mess?!?!?!

Life member. 12 years as a loyal Demon. Stayed during the really crap years and was versatile across all positions. Loved his goalkicking and ability to kick 60 metres easily. Was pushed out as one of Goodwin’s first moves and followed his mate Jeremy Howe to the magpies. He was bitter imo when he left and wanted to stick-it-up the Dees. Nevertheless he gave his best and will be welcome back to repair any issues.

What’s the update? I believe his management is trying to get the media to get some trade activity going. I think his $$$ contract may scare off his potential suitors. I wouldn’t like us to have to pay for example 1/3rd of his salary out of our cap if he leaves. That’s rubbish business imo.

Is he toxic goods?

Brown would be suited to the Bombers. Fits their desperate need. They have $$$ and will need to catch a fish to appease their rabid feral fans. Plus he will be another whipping boy for their whingeing

Jesse Hogan back at the Dees for pick 62. Unfortunately Jesse has ongoing mental and physical issues that require high maintenance with specialists required. His body language and work ethic is priority number 1 to get him in the right mindset to compete. We may already have seen the best of Jesse. He would be another project !!

I’d like to see Rivers stay in his half back role in 2021 or move up to a wing if needed. He’s got the skills, pace and intensity to make a really good half back and use his rebound to setup play forward of the footy. Certainly great signs for his future and I’m glad we extended his contract.

Is Jack Steele to biggest danger to Neale? Saints won enough games and Steele was right in the heat of the action. Clearly no other player likely to take votes off him. I think it’s Neale, Steele, Boak and the Trac as top 4. No surprises there!

I think Kozzzzzzzy needs more footy IQ. He’s still a boy really but needs development. Speed. Yes. Mongrel. Yes. Getting to the right spot/ Crumbing - needs development Composure - needs development

Langdon is NOT on $700k. That’s fiction. I believe he’s got a five year contract worth around $2.4M. And based on incentives for games played etc etc.

Yes I think the Corr compo which will end up around 32-33 will be the likely trade deal. That’s fair business and should get it done. Preuss was a good backup but he should be playing as a number 1 ruckman now. Good luck to him.

I know the Lions have earmarked another few youngsters for the 2021 draft as very strong performers and will continue to get an arm chair ride to pick up quality local kids out of QLD. Pies have Youseph Dib in their NGA program and is highly rated as a potential top 25 player. Of course they also get access to Nick Daicos in 2021 draft and he is top 10 quality. Unfortunately Dees will not get such benefits on the near horizon.

Tom Phillips 6th in Pies B&F in 2018 7th in Pies B&F in 2019 Both years was finishing behind some pretty good players in Grundy, Pendlebury, Treloar and Adams. injuries this year and shorter quarters didn’t help when he played as he has great endurance and often runs out games better than most. Dees actually need players that don’t stop in the last 2-3 minutes of a quarter. He fits our needs and comes probably at a reasonable price. All the better if the Filthy Pies don’t rate him. I was going to offer Future 2021 2nd round but they can have pick 63 this year if they like.

Really tough to gauge what is ahead for 2021. There’s 5-8 top youngsters who are standing out in the WA Colts and SA under 18s. But given no Vic under 18s in 2020, best indicator is 2019 under 16 championships. I’m still happy to trade out our MFC 2021 2nd pick for Tom Phillips as he brings a desperately needed fix straight away.

That’s the deal. Two years plus an option of a third year if ... Example - Must play at least 15 games each year over the 2021 and 2022 years to get 2023. Smith has to back himself

He seems to get a lot of free kicks. Wouldn’t get those at Melbourne. But the number 50 is available so that’s a possibility!?!!!?

Jungle drums are beating. Smith might be tempted like Lewis, Hodge and Birchall to get a final 2 years elsewhere. He’s a chance !!

Optimism. Get Phillips for 12 months before having to pay 2021 compo. And because our future 2nd 2021 pick will be in the 30s as we rise up the ladder ?

Of those mentioned in the AFL website (Joeboy - in three words) Ben Brown - a probable addition Jared Polec - contract$ make unlikely Quinton Narkle - Definitely target now Tom Phillips- would fit nicely Alex Witherden - have to enquire