spirit of norm smith

I wonder if Frank Anderson might finally get a call up. Whether it’s at the Dees or elsewhere, he has shown in the WAFL that he has the quality to step up.

Tough game without the Weid and Brown. Suddenly the firepower is probably Daw as the main target. It’s unlikely that Jones will line up. Though given the Swans “bye” last week, he might try to keep match fit and play a half.

Yes some very arrogant blues supporters at work today and they reckon Dees are due for a flat week and it’s a likely Blues upset. I did agree it’s a DANGER GAME and Dees losing Tomlinson, Viney and Jackson does weaken the team.

Weideman comes straight in

In. Weideman out. Jackson (injury)

Weideman

Agree. We need to drive hard for the premiership. We have the chance this year. We must believe we can win it. I think the mid year draft could be a “cover all bases” approach and find 1st a pacy wing type midfielder and perhaps … 2nd a taller defender. I think we have coverage across forwards tall and small, Ruck, inside mids and small defenders coverage.

He was a shocker for the whole 4 quarters

I nearly spat out my coffee. Kangas played finals in 2015 and 2016 and finished 9th in 2018. FFS. Dees underperformed for years with a few wins scrapped together plus had to absorb the Suns and Giants introductions sucking in 9 of the top 15 picks across 2010 and 2011. Let the Kangas draft and trade their way out of the dungeon imv.

Go for it. The May fine is a (censored due to extreme abusive foul language and words not even in the urban dictionary) and the MRC should be (censored due to extreme abusive language ) ?

No changes Stop McKay. May ✅ Stop Cripps/Walsh. Trac oliver harmes ✅ (Jordon might tag Walsh) Stop Betts Hibberd gets the job ✅ The worries Stop the half backs Docherty, Williams and Saad rebound Melksham , Spargo, ANB, have to be on their game this week Curnow will tag Oliver. Need to give him support.

Keep the lid on !!!!

Also who is Jordon Jones. ?? I think he was called a few times. Get it right channel 7 muppets. It’s James Jordon.

Ffs. Hamish Mcmoneylan loves the Swans. “what a great year they’re having. Definitely better than expected and showing great form “. No mention of the Dees until the last minute. Richo at least acknowledging the Dees in patches. why the love affair with the Swans.

JKH. Jay Kennedy-Harris also

Great story. Jack is back enjoying his footy with some mates. Jack has always been a lad, and loves the social side of life and footy. It was the intensity of the AFL and the restrictions on social life. He’s a great young man, intelligent, fun loving and a talented sportsman. Hope he enjoys his footy life and showing his footy talent.

Try test of us will be against the dogs. They killed us for outside run and pace last year through JJ, Smith and even Crozier down back to propel attacks. They evened out and then beat us on the inside after half time. We have improved and so have they. Guys across half fwd like ANB, Spargo, Melksham and Fritsch will have to step up big time to stop their rebounds. No matter where we sit, that’s the match to test us imv.

After last night, Tommy mcd stays forward. Was clearly our best forward and 4 straight was a good result. Interesting interview post match. Clearly he recognized he was a little overweight and needed more short metre speed and agility. Worked on “Zig zag running over 20 metres at speed”. Turning and burst speed required. This has given him a new edge. Aerobically he was all fine. I also think one grab marking has improved. He fumbled a lot last year and I thought his eyes needed checking. Last night his ball handling in the wet was excellent.

I think Rivers was important again. Not in the best but in the last quarter, he has 3-4 clearances out of the back 50, spoils and some important tackles. Three words “Plays his role”. “Reliable when asked “

Red alerts 1 centre clearances 4-17 2 Contested marks 4-11 Swans definitely were high in pressure and contested footy. Two reasons why we won 1 Our defence won the game The back 6 were so strong once again 2 Tommy mcd. Another excellent game. 4 goals.

Yes he was frustrating. Harmesy wins the footy runs strongly BUT turnovers and not picking the right options. Hope he just views the packages and gets the feedback to make the right first time options.

6 McDonald Goals were crucial Good marking Agile 5 May Stopped Franklin Steady under pressure Kicks it 50+ out of defence 4 Salem Steady Won the footy Used it to advantage (excused him one clanger handball) 3 Oliver In every clearance contest Goes and goes and tackles and wins it His disposal still lets him down again and again 2 Hibberd So strong in every contest Tackles and smothers and negated swans attack Did the job on Papley 1 Jordon Improving each week Strong at the footy and won the footy Did the job on Parker It’s just not counting the possessions. Trac and Harmesy were good to win the footy but not effective and often turned over the footy. Both got caught too many times not giving the first option and tried to do too much.

Stop hyping up players. Love Kozzy. He is exciting. Love his pace. Unfortunately he was ineffective tonight. All flash but no impact. He was flying for marks against Brown and Jackson. Needs to remember. Crumb the pack and get Goals goals goals.

❌passengers. Fritsch Anb Melksham Hunt Brayshaw Harmes OMG SO FRUSTRATING ✅ McDonald Hibberd May Salem Jordon Langdon

Trac is not playing to first decision. Poor tonight.