spirit of norm smith

Simply have to sign JV up for a further 4 years through to end 2024. He has the heart of a lion. You just can’t replace players like Viney. 2016 B&F winner. 2017 runner up in B&F. Had foot issues which impacted his 2018. 3rd B&F in 2019 3rd B&F in 2020 Leadership award in 2020. Heart and soul of the club.

Joe Daniher ?? Alex Witherden Lions. ✅ Jared Polec Kangas ? Ben Brown Kangas ? Quinton Narkle. Cats ? Isaac Cumming Giants. ?

The irony if the Dees took a chance. But we should be mindful of KK experience and Lamumba. It’s a very very unlikely scenario for him to get back and if he has a recurrence, Dees would be duty bound to manage his medical and mental well being. I’m a Pass on McCartin

Totally agree 1. He’s a gun 2. love to have him at the Demons but 3. It’s obviously VERY unlikely

I’d like to see us make a try for Alex Witherden from the Lions. Seemingly out of favour with Fagan. Would fit in perfectly to MFC as the small defender to replace Jetta. He had excellent skills, good pace and composure. Offer a nice 3 year deal and perhaps a pick acquired in a potential Preuss trade.

No. It was Preuss and nth pick 62 for Dom Tyson. We got Marty Hore. Preuss really didn’t cost us anything!!!

Preuss for Giants pick 39 seems about right. But I agree he is under contract and it would be good to get Swans and Giants to bid against each other. I like Preuss with his physical style but with Maxy Gawn and now Jackson’s development, he is surplus and backup only. I think we can trade him to get some value (plus let the man play AFL footy).

I agree he would add some value Question 1 Salary cap and contract value? $$$ he is on decent coin and to get him , North would have to pay at least 1/3rd if his 2020-21 contracts. Question 2 His Trade worth? From AFL Website draft picks update, Giants have pick 39 which we could try to grab for Preuss. Then we could offload that pick for Polec. North may ask for a 2nd round however he was not in their best 22 even when they had 10-12 players out injured. Hardly justifies a pick lower than 40 imo

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People are crying out for players with pace. Hunt gives us that. People want goalkickers. Hunt gives us that. He should have been back in the team earlier but somehow Goodwin preferred Hannan and continued playing a disappointing Melksham.

Absolutely have to keep Hunt. Two year deal. Got pace and knows how to KICK A GOAL FFS it’s a no brainer. Can’t let him go !!

John Northey - bloody legend. Coached Dees for 7 years - 167 games 54.2% win rate. It’s probably the most successful coaching rate of any of our coaches in the last 56 years!! Demons should welcome him back into the fold. Great stories. Great bloke to have a beer with. So real. Yes Edelsten was a “goose” though I’m sure swooper would call him more expletives if he wasn’t on TV!!!

I think we were interested in Tomlinson because as a free agent you don’t trade or give up picks. He costs $$ but you give up nothing compared to the General player trade business. That’s why there’s hot competition for Zac Williams and why he will get very nice $$$$s.

BP. Brad Sheppard ? Brayden Maynard ✅ Fb. Harris Andrews ? Steven May✅ Hbf. Darcy Byrne Jones ? Jordan Ridley✅ Wing. Cam Guthrie ? Andrew Gaff HFF. Bont ? Zak Butters ✅ Fp. Dustin Martin ? Jack Gunston ✅ Fp. Liam Ryan ? Tom Papley ✅ Int. Taylor Adams ? Clayton Oliver ✅

Pick “88” potential. The same pick we got from Eagles for Morton and the same pick we gave Tigers for Rodan. Saves face.

Jack Watts. A name many of us will always remember. He was to be our saviour. So much pressure on a kid. He just wanted to play footy. He was always fantastic on supporter days. I remember one year at Luna Park. We chatted to Jack for a few minutes. He really engages with the kids. Gave up his time and a million photos with families and all supporters. Even after all the players had left. The kids loved him. More than half the kids in 2009-10 had the number 4 on their back. He never got the development to take him to the top, and survived through some horrible years. Stayed loyal. Resisted free agency. I think Paul Roos was the coach be needed. Not a Neeld or a Goodwin. His goal on Queens Birthday 2017 will be remembered. 152 games as a Demon. He will always be welcome back as a Demon.

I reckon the mood was low. I know we didn’t make finals and cannot accept mediocrity etc etc and need to be ruthless etc etc but don’t beat yourself up. The footy gods can be tough. The season was crazy and completely disrupted. As we have said there were plenty of positives and positive signs. Whilst we blew our chance with losses to Freo and swans , perhaps 9th is about right. Trac May Viney Langdon Oliver Gawn All showed they are excellent players imo and whilst Gawn ultimately slipped down the B&F, he was playing really well until getting injured. Rivers, Jackson and Kozzzzy showed us they were capable and will get better Salem stepped up a notch and can get better. Hibbo was tough and reliable. Tomlinson serviceable. Sure some downturn in Harmes and Brayshaw but they can get back with the right opportunity and positioning. Sometimes you need to smile. The time for anger and drive is the start of preseason.

Here’s the story of the night. May finished runner up in 2020 B&F. Fantastic year. He should be proud. A true champion bloke and leader. Wants to play his role and get team success.

Hi all Well let’s all congratulate Trac on his first B&F. This is the story of the night. Truly deserved after a big preseason and some maturity. Great talent that I think with the right guidance can keep getting better. In fact still room to dominate like a Danger or Dusty.

My word cannot be printed. Rhymes with stick.

Surely we must reassess Tmac and we should see if anyone offers us a trade or a pick for him. Can’t see him getting back unless he suddenly rediscovers some agility or yard of pace.

Sorry had Lever at 8th. It’s late ?

Top 10 Trac ⭐️ May ⭐️ Viney⭐️ Langdon ⭐️ Oliver ⭐️ Gawn ⭐️ Salem ?? Brayshaw ??? Hibberd ?? Weideman ??? I had Lever in 7th due to playing every game and was certainly improved as the year went on. I guess his 11th placing was a bit low but gives him incentives for 2021. He played every game. Burgo gets a ?? Still scratching my head with Weid though. ?

Tell that little [censored] Sam the sewer rat McClure to crawl back in his hole. I’m really angry by this rubbish

Imagine if Weid has actually played 17 games and had more than 3 good games. Coaches must have big love for him now compared with the start of the year