spirit of norm smith

Wow. He showed big signs. Good to see he went into the ruck to relieve Max once we had the game out to 5-6 goal lead. Sure he fumbled a few but he will get more confident. I think overall his agility and second efforts were excellent. Great to see the excitement when he got his first goal.

24c. Sunshine. Welcome to Queensland. I guess it’s also out of Quarantine status after spending 2 weeks in NSW.

Yes needs to lift but has class and smarts and skill. He’s just going but fits nicely alongside the midfield bull squad.

Might be jumping the gun to say #1 but Petracca is in excellent form. His kick to Weideman from 50 to pinpoint him in the square was elite. His running and power were a great combination. He was in contests and would burst clear. Dangerfield like confidence right now.He outmatches Sicily who has had a great year himself but looked 2nd rate v Trac. Then Tracs goal from just outside 50. Wow. Trac needs to continue being smart. Mitch Robinson gets him in the tag this week and he’s taken some scalps. Tracs teammates will need to watch out for him. Trac still needs to back up from the man on the mark a little more. But otherwise a very A grade level right now. 8 Brownlow votes so far imo.

Omcd - I might rethink Petracca - Brownlow medal form

Good to see another week of us struggling to consider changes. Cooling - AVDburger, Melksham. Brayshaw was ok. Lockhart did what he had to do. Sure Tmcd probably comes in so it’s between AVB and Melksham for me. AVB disposals were generally poor but tackling and pressure are pluses. Melksham didn’t involve himself in the contest but his goalkicking ability is always handy.

Perhaps the best summary of the game. Only 1-2 occasions of “oh no” moments.

Yes selections making a difference. Get Weideman in. Get Bennell in. Get Vandenburg in. Also the media criticism was definitely noted. We are not in the red zone so much.

I love it. Kozzzzzzzzzy Pickett is so exciting. His pressure. His dancing feet. His energy. My kids love him already. Yes Weightman is a talented junior and would have been good pick but Kozzzzzy is the one. Such amazing talent.

6 Petracca. A sensational game. He’s becoming the elite player we think he can become. 5 Gawn. A champion. Big and strong and agile. Great leadership 4 Viney. Tough as nails. Getting smarter with use of the footy. Shutting up the critics 3. Oliver. Just see how a split second extra thinking time helps his game. A contested beast. 2 Langdon. Run run and run. Smart use and kicks long ball as needed. 1. May. Love his composure and ball use. Great general in the backline. Apologies to Weideman. We shouted for his inclusion and hallelujah. Recruits Bennell, Jackson and Pickett were excellent.

Hoping for : Rd 9 Kangas v Dees at Gabba (Sunday afternoon 3/35) Rd 10 Dees v Bulldogs at Metricon (Sunday early 12/35) Rd 11 Dees v Pies at Gabba (Friday night 7/50) Rd 3 catchup Bombers v Dees (Wed night 7/35) at Gabba Rd 12 Saints v Dees at Metricon ( Tuesday night 7/35) Rd 13 Dees v Dockers at Alice Springs (Sunday twilight 4/35) Rd 14 Swans v Dees at SCG (Saturday twilight 5pm) Rd 15 Dees v Giants at Gabba (Saturday early 2pm) Rd 16 Crows v Dees at AO (Saturday early 2pm) Rd 17 Dees v Power at Gabba ( A Friday night top 4 clash - after Dees win last 7 games to go 11-5 leading into the final round) ???? thanks be to the Gillon mcburger !!

Nailed it !

Yes agree with point 1. We do always seem to find ways to give up soft goals.

Yes he showed real class and potential but just couldn’t elevate his skill and pace around the footy. Disappointing. He was injured with Roos last year and calf injury this year. They are getting as much value from Tyson as we are getting from Preuss.

Dees need to bring the same attitude as last week. And smarter decisions going into forward 50. Interesting to see Jackson. Project player this year imo. Not sure he’s a key forward but certainly he is an athlete.

Yes very compromised draft. If the Dees get picks in 30 and 40s then still some value. Was hoping Dumesny might fly under the radar but playing excellent senior footy and very good composure with the footy

Cal Twomey has given his top 25. About 8 are already claimed under the zone, NGA or father son. There’s another 20 that I’d rate highly so maybe there’s a diamond or two for the Dees. I think clubs will face reduced lists so maybe 2-3 picks only for most clubs.

Pick 6 traded to Suns for May, kk and Bennell. I’d through in the curve ball. May got Bennell yo the Dees. Let’s evaluate the trade including HB joining us. Sure Ben King has massive potential but I’ll wait a bit longer for the final judgement on this trade.

Yes Brown was the spare wheel. Now he must be feeling like a blown out tyre !!! The 2 key forwards worked well. I’m hoping Tomlinson gets a crack at CHF.

Thanks. Queensland thread will be “warmly received” ?????

Brown??

Highly unlikely!!

Yes likely to min 6 weeks in QLD. Any indication of location? Assume Gold Coast given scale of resorts and availability.

Tmcd out as a precaution imo. He’d play if it was a final or GF. Probably good to be cautious especially with block of games coming up.

Agree 100%. Mitch Brown must come in this week. Play as mobile CHF. Actually be handy given Hawks use Sicily as CHB and rebound defender. Need to make him accountable.