spirit of norm smith

Jackson !!!!! Hit to Zorko goal. Ffs

Not expected him to kick 4-5 goals but seems to be fumbling and running over the footy. His miss from 30 metres out hurt after our best run. Umps not giving him much even when he’s held and pushed and tripped.

half time x losing all the key stats x contested possessions x losing centre clearances x tackling x Hunt Anb Melksham Pickett all are giving us nothing. 10 possessions in total. Not good enough x forwards are not effective. LJ lucky crumbing goal. Why kick to pockets. x energy is down x Trac is trying but getting caught and his turnovers going into fwd50 were poor x Salem looks lost tonight (sore?) Was our VIP in the 1st nine rounds imv x umps are crap. Giving lions the 50/50s x James brayshaw loves the lions. Mitch Robinson. He almost creams himself. but only 3 goals down. Could be 6-7 goals behind. Inside 50s - 18 to 32. ✅Gawn. Lever. Brayshaw.

Keys stats losing clearances losing contested footy losing centre clearances

That’s what I have posted 3 times. It’s farrrrrking stupid

WHY KICK TO A CONTEST IN THE POCKETS !!! WHY WHY

Melksham is a shocker Hunt also looks lost Sparrow is nowhere Missing Langdon run

I’d rather have our 3 blokes in versus theirs

Trac !!!

❌Looking slow at times. ❌Clearances need work as they are winning at the contest. ❌ umps. Ffs.

❌ Viney Tomlinson Langdon from best 22. ❌ Lions missing Gardiner and … otherwise at full strength I think Harmes on McCluggage is a good move.

if not at the MCG, shift the Dees v Pies game to the Adelaide Oval. Makes sense. Dees go straight from Sydney to Adelaide. Sunday 13th June - night 6.50pm start

Yes yes and yes. Was thinking this. Surely the AFL needs to try to keep this game and the big freeze event alive.

Agree. Brayden Maynard would be a great addition. Tough. Solid defender. Good kicking skills.

Dees need to get to SCG v Lions this week. Postpone NT game and organise Dees v Giants in round 16 at Alice springs.

He had a real crack v the Flogs on Friday night. A key part of the win. Sure hands. When he’s on song, he’s a huge asset alongside the talls and Pickett/ Spargo. His kicking for goal is ok but not deadly. Loves to kick the snap rather than the drop punt. Before the games he has about 25 set shots from 30 metres out on all angles and nails 24!!! Game pressure is different. The frustration is when he has a night like the game against the Swans. 1 behind. Zero tackles. Three clangers from 5 kicks. He appeared soft and unable to do the basics. But he’s a lock in our best 22 imv.

Missed the point. Yes the tourism benefits are there usually and attracts lots of us Victorians fans making a winter escape. I’ve been to the Alice game and twice to Darwin. Spent 2-3 days each side and spent plenty of $$$ each time towards the NT economy. But if Victorians cannot travel to NT, this will greatly reduce the NT benefits from the game and they (NT GOVT) may decide risks are too great (and lack of tourism add on means better to delay). Recommended- I think Dees could swap this NT game and ask AFL to try to reschedule our round 16 (July 3rd) match v Giants to be played at Alice Springs.

Yes NT really concerned about being compromised. Game offers no tourism benefits so they save $800k. A huge hole in our financial coffers. SCG is the best venue. Though Brisbane based lions supporters would still get in to the game but 1000 lions fans are better than 30,000 at the Gabba. ITS A BIG “NO FROM ME” TO HAVE IT AT THE GABBA

Cerra is about the become a star. Another excellent game today/tonight. I’d love him in red and blue. He’d be a huge target for clubs like Bombers and Kangas. Hawks probably also could offer a first rounder. Imv at this time MFC are unlikely to have the trade picks or players to get Freo interested.

Agree. It’s either the NT as scheduled but if the health issues prevent NT, the SCG is a good option. Might have a 2000-3000 crowd.

No way. Don’t want to play Brisbane in Brisbane ?

Rivers has solid stats every week but it is his energy and second efforts and spoils that go unheralded. He also stopped 2-3 certain goals for the Dogs through his smart play and clearing kicks. Gets plenty of metres with his clearances and rarely wastes the footy. Very positive outlook and hopefully we gets the nomination. Anorher excellent performance contributed to our overall team effort.

Langdon is having another excellent year. Big loss.

Spot on Joeboy Great TEAM EFFORT

Absolutely. Hunt was also important. Played his role.