spirit of norm smith

Please get Burgo a pen right now MFC has got to sign him up

I agree I would look to keep and I think he can be a handy player with his versatility. However he is not best 22 and ranks around 24-26. If injuries occur, he fits in as a handy player as cover. But it depends on whether he wants more games and game time. I’m sure the Crows might offer a best 22 spot for him and his hometown may be an atttactive option. A pick around 40-45 would be likely. Maybe we could get a future 2nd round pick. We have him under contract so should hold the bargaining power.

Somehow the needs to be someone to watch him and guide him. It’s a huge worry that he was off the alcohol but like many, has regressed to a destructive state in a matter of days. Clearly needs ongoing help. Hope the club welfare can assist and try to connect to help him.

ANB probably is looking at more games and minutes than what we can offer. I agree he is not best 22 (probably 24-26) but represents excellent cover as he showed this year. The suspension and short year did impact his effectiveness. “Useful” is his rating ! If the Crows call, it probably is fair to grab pick 44 but he is contracted so I’m okay if we decide to retain him.

Phillips represents much better value than Polec. He is a left footer, kicking efficiency is good and has the ability to run plus ability to get the footy. He is cheaper both in terms of $$ and trade pick.

I’m still thinking it’s going to be 37 + 3 rookies + Cat B So need to shed a few more ... OMc. ? delist ❌ Chandler - probably delist ❌ Bradtke - cat B so probably stays for one more years development Joel Smith - trade or delist (imo delist ❌) KK - sad but probably to retire ? ❌ Tom Mc - trade or retain Preuss - trade or retain ... probably ? to swans or giants Jones - retire?? ?. Jetta - retire??? Bedford and Spargo - just hold on Nietschke - downgrade to rookie (R)

Preuss and pick 47 to Swans for pick 22 Pick 22 to Pies for Tom Phillips and Pies 2021 3rd round draft pick

Yes he’s very talented. Probably goes 14-16 which means Saints or Cats are likely. Dogs may try to swap picks to get into a position for trying to get him to the Kennel to join brother Jack!

I love the picks and player swaps. Polec and NMFC pick 57 and GWS future 4th round 2021 pick and to Dees Preuss and Dees pick 62 and Kangas future 3rd around 2021 pick to GWS GWS Picks 39 and 46 and Dees future 4th round 2021 pick to Kangas

Yes I had to act in Learn to block, shepherd, knock on and smother the footy

Agree. A dying art. Tigers are the master of smothering the footy as well as blocks or shepherds to support the runners. Even if you don’t have the footy, you can still have an impact.

DJ - might be worth a separate post. whose stocks went up or down ?? Moderator considerations??

I only did accounting up to year 12. But for Tom McDonald , I would use the terms “depreciation “ and “write-off”. I’m hoping he can have a big preseason and come back but I’m also pragmatic and maybe we can get some trade value for him whilst he’s still worth something.

Preuss and pick 47 for Pick 22. Must somehow convince Swans to take the deal.

We want you to stay JV

I still cannot believe he’s played 81 games. We gave him about 20 games for his development which hadn’t really seen any progress since. Surely he must be delisted. Surely.

“Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane”. We had hoped for Bennell We hope for a Premiership one day. MFC has led to my extreme insanity !!!

Smith ...?

Improvement may also be from less travel and actually a home game or two !!!

Consistent umpiring Paying holding the ball against players like Danger and Martin when they actually get caught after trying to evade or push off opponents. (Ffs- two sets of rules)

Improvements from within. ABSOLUTELY. Happens at every club so the bar keeps rising. Our contested footy is our main go. But our skills generally let us down. Every player can get better from Trac down to Jordan. As a club though there are crucial areas to get it right. INTENSITY- bring it every week Consistency- 100% for 4 quarters Discipline - on and off the field STRATEGY (pay attention Simon) With and without the footy - and perhaps a plan B Footy IQ Skills - transition of the footy by foot Decision making (Clarry - you’re a star but your attendance in this class is needed) Effective entries inside 50 to create goals Pace - run run run (we saw what Langdon brought in 2020) Tackling - effective tackling and pressure Physical strength and conditioning - though Burgo did a great job in 2020. Goal kicking accuracy (yes Bailey Fritsch - I’m looking at you) that’s a good dozen things to start to work on !!!!

Do you want JV to stay?

With 23, I’d look to bring in players like Jack Carroll, Eddie Ford, Jack Ginnivan or Archie Perkins OR use in a trade deal to get Tom Phillips from the Pies.

Exactly. He is the perfect get to play in the opposite wing. He would be a lock in our best 22. Left footer. Gets the footy. God run. Skills. Smart player. I’d try to package up a deal for Phillips somehow though it’s a long shot because he’s highly rated by the Filth. MFC 2nd round pick 2020 (roughly pick 21-22) for Phillips and Pies future 3rd round pick 2021.