spirit of norm smith

I think we will draft in two quality youngsters in 1st and 2nd round and then choose Taj (Woey jnr) as father son pick late in the draft. With our pick 49 currently, I’d like to see swapped out to a future 3rd 2022 pick perhaps with the Hawks or Eagles who are wanting to bring in players in this yearsvdraft.

Favourite goals. 1. Oliver running goal to end the third quarter. It killed off the dogs (bang bang bang). Jackson’s gather and handball was first class. Oliver’s salute showed we will on top now and charging. 2. Petracca goal from the boundary line - inside out banana - 3rd quarter (bang) 3. Fritsch goal - mark attempt then recovered ball to kick his 2nd goal in 30 seconds - 3rd quarter 4. Brayshaw goal after courageous mark. Dead straight kick. Put us in front. 5. Sparrows goal after centre square clearance. The nail was being hammered in (bang bang) 6. Fritsch mark and goal in the 3rd quarter to stop the dogs run. It was a pressure kick and he nailed it to give us hope 7. Petracca goal off one step from outside 50. What a talent!! It started the game. 8. Langdon goal in the last. He started deep in defence with a possession and then ran and ran and ran down to follow the ball before accepting a pass in the forward pocket. The Stevie-J snap from the pocket just capped it off. 9. Ben Brown mark and goal at the start of the last quarter. 5 goals up and we could smell blood. 10. Spargo goal in the first quarter after the pressure of Kozzy to chase and chase to create a turnover. No stat for Kozzy but worth the applause. 11. Salem goal in the last quarter. Evades two Bulldogs creates space and 25 metre snap goes through. Topped off a magnificent match for him. 12. Ben Brown goal in the third quarter. Third goal in 2 minutes after Fritsch double. Scores now even. “Come on” I yelled. “Go Dees, we’re back”!!!!! 13. 4th quarter. Oliver’s smother, Petracca beautiful 90degree angle pass to Tommy Mcd. Goal. 8 goals up. It’s our PREMIERSHIP!! and another 8 more special goals to make it 21.

Who is Cerra? He is dead to us.

The 7 resigning should be under the Casey news imv. They represent emergency options albeit n fairness Turner D-Smith and Bedford are still under development.

JVR. Good call. It’s a Yes from me. Need to consider key position forwards. He looked like a talent in the WA-SA game. Definitely a good strategy to grab him if available and then be comfortable that he would have at least 2 years development. I would see him as a assume the Tmcd role in my view as an agile CHF for 2024. However I’m still prefer PICK 17 selection on a fast running mid as a need for our continued improvement like a Mitch Owens or Campbell Chesser. Though not disappointed if it’s used on JVR.

Received. Weg Poster Herald Sun poster I have ordered and yet to receive (some are on pre-order) Two premiership caps Seven Stubby holders New 2021 premiers jumper One premiership print $259 Four drink bottles Victory DVD PREMIERSHIP Two tshirts Teddy bear Football a dozen bottles of Bleasdale Demons premiership red wine Playing cards and still looking for more … including a new polo of course (I didn’t order any steak knives or [censored] cheese boards)

Just need to keep focussed. It’s all talk of “back to back”and we will setup a “dynasty” LETS JUST ENJOY THE PREMIERSHIP Remember it took a lot of hard work in so many areas to achieve it. The hard work will need to be replicated and improved. We are now the Hunted.

I think (only my view) we shafted his Dad twenty years ago due to $$$s. I’d like to see us rectify that and give Taj a spot on the list. He has the talent and it appears his year shows his dedication to do what’s required for AFL footy.

Taj comes from a very good footy factory. East Fremantle. The club that produced Luke Jackson and Trent Rivers.

Watched the last half again on TV late last night. It gets more enjoyable each time. Just that last minute of the third quarter. Wow. Bang bang bang. We will talk about that FOREVER. It’s Demon folklore!!!

Campbell Chesser - remember the name

List spots are actually now very tight given we have again contracted guys like Mitch Brown and Chandler who I thought might have finished up at the Dees (expected Brown to be delisted and Chandler to seek opportunities elsewhere). I think Dees should definitely declare him as a Father Son pick. He’s likely to only require a very late pick or a rookie.

Yes it’s a full house now, considering 3 draft picks to be added (17,37,49). It’s a cruel game. Hore and Declase are quality backup players but cannot afford to carry too many such players with tighter lists. Actually it’s happening more and more across the league. Blues just cut Gibbons who has shown he’s AFL quality across the past 3 years.

Yes agree they seem to have missed out. Declase looked a good prospect. Hore very very unlucky if he’s missed out. Excellent 2019 then two years of injuries. That would be cruel to delist him but AFL Footy is like that nowadays.

DD36. Who’s unsigned now? Hore? Declase??

Who remains unsigned?? Hore? Declase??

Dogs gifted two key position 10-year players that are probably best tall forwards in their draft years. That’s a bonus for a team already stocked with a good midfield. Probably youngsters will reach their peak by 2025.

Agree. Salary cap mismanagement and they offload their AFL concession “to make them stronger “. Wtf!!?!?

Dees might lose Mac Andrew and then come up to pick up Mitch Owens from under the nose of the Saints NGA.

“you can’t have enough tough inside mids in the your team “. Only sensible thing out of Rendell’s mouth in a week.

We are killing it

I agree but it’s a no from me as we are stacked right now for tall forwards. He’d also probably be reluctant given we have Jackson, Tmcd, BBBrown & then Weid already waiting in the mix. Probably if Tmcd was retiring then he’d would certainly been a strong option.

17, 37, 49

I think the sentiment all around is that he is a quality young bloke and had the potential to be a handy small forward. But with limited prior and future opportunities at the Dees, he is fine to be looking elsewhere. We wish him the best if he goes home to Adelaide.