spirit of norm smith

Penalty shoot out for major comp might might might have to go. I’d like to see a comp convert to make it golden goal wins. Keep going until someone scores. It could be hours but I’d rather see a genuine goal. Extra time was pathetic. Both sides today seemed to not want to attack but wait for the penalty shoot out. Allow extra 2 subs after 120 minutes.

Petracca. Oliver. Gawn. May. Lever. Salem. All set for AA squad of 40 at least.

MFC and MCC members should get priority if Dees are in GF. I’d be really annoyed to miss out.

Agree. We should raise this to Gill McBiasedDrawLan.

Love it !!! The football “experts” and commentators have been rubbing themselves hard under the desk with excitement for the Bulldogs and the Bont. Finally shown they are not premiership definites just yet !!

Rosman and Bowey need the year at Casey. Good signs from Bowey but not ready to be promoted just yet. Another preseason in the gym. Definitely skilled ball user. Rosman was always going to be a project (two years of development). Has the athletic requirements but gets lost in reading the game. I think he is a defensive CHB type with his speed at the footy and having opponents lead him to the contest.

Yes I’d keep Baker and try to build his confidence to use his pace more. Certainly impressed when uses his pace to break into space and kick long.

Kicked 6 !!! Probably needs more pace and agility but had a great game.

? Sparrow on the ball? He’s been unlucky this year that he’s had a free run without injury but cannot crack a consistent game. Probably been medi-sub for 4-5 games.

I had my trip booked for the weekend to the GC. Now I’d have to get to the Sports club to watch the game. Might checkout the Southport sharkys if the draw aligns.

In. Kicks to the hotspot 15 metres out from goal. Out. Consistently kicking to the deep forward pockets. Too easily defended against us. Even when we mark it, it’s a difficult shot and low chance of conversions.

Petty had a good game v power. Some important spoils and intercept marks. Hope he can continue to really develop in Tomlinsons absence.

Agree. 8 days of goalkicking practice. We missed 4 or 5 that shouldn’t be missed from 20-25 out.

Hinkley- “We had control of their tall forwards. They didn’t hurt us”. Must have watched a different game. Tommy McDonald was one of our best.

It’s nice when a plan comes together. He needs a double shot of “just go for it”. When he goes,he’s dynamic. Kozzzzzzy magic !!!!!!!!!!

No change. I agree I’d think about Harmes out for Sparrow. Harmesy fumbles and seems to run back into trouble. But he’s heart keeps him in.

Could have easily nominated a dozen tonight 6 Petracca 5 Salem 4 Tmcd 3 May 2 Oliver 1 Gawn apologies to Kozzzzzzy

Umps are killing us

⭐️Fritsch ⭐️Gawn ⭐️Trac ❌umps !!!! So biased by the home crowd

Need kozzzy to ignite. He’s one of our key scoring options and we will need him v power to kick 3-4 goals imv.

Thank you. Whether it be BBB or Weid, we might a Full Forward to give the team a marking target. Tmcd plays up the ground and the traditional CHF role with his aerobic fitness. Neither Gawn nor LJ are genuinely forwards.

Yes I agree Maynard would be a huge get. Probably gets a 4 year contract and Magpies will struggle with their salary cap issues.

Given we showed interest in Isaac Smith, would we have a discussion with Steele Sidebottom. He has great skills and I think is a free agent. Pies have salary cap challenges. He probably will want a 2 year deal as a minimum. We are in the premiership window and his experience and skill would be a welcome addition. Risk and reward.

Yes I saw Vineys reaction and I think it was due to his frustration with how the fans was going as well. But not a good look and my son commented on it. AFLPA could note for discussion.

I agree and commented during Saturday’s game. He looked slow and has lost the edge to get away in a contest. Still as hard and determined in the fight for the footy and tackle. He’s the sort of player we need v Power but unfortunately he might need a week or two at Casey. In Burgo we trust to manage him as well.