spirit of norm smith

Agree Bailey Fritsch has another good year but it was also a very frustrating year. 22 goals 24 behinds and about 10 OOB left us wanting more. Potentially a 35 goal season imo. He is sometimes casual looking (maybe just his style) and his 50 metre penalty v Lions in the dying minute was just stupid. He has signed on again and he’s only 22 so massive upside still as a late developer.

Ignition gets the chocolates

I love it

Neeld and Prendagast have failed everywhere. Put clubs into ruin. Their track records are hopeless.

Neeld and Prendergast

Still looking for contenders.

Yes the Dogs will try to engineer points so we might be a willing partner in pick swaps. It’s a crazy time

Salary cap ? What a joke. I’d like to see the Cats books.

As predicted.

As predicted

It went as predicted

9. Mitch Brown - 2 votes in round 18 v bombers. ????? 10. Gil Mc$$$lan -“ Melbourne , C .....................” he loves the smallest suspense. (Trac was very unlucky in round 17 - 3 votes ... Melbourne. C..... Oliver).

Some observations 1- I’m still surprised Ed Langdon didn’t get a single vote !!! He was clearly BOG vs the Pies. 2- Oliver and Gawn perhaps over voted but they are right under the umps noses in the contest. If Max stays fit, I’d reckon he would be a chance one day to grab a Brownlow. 3- Trac is a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4- Steven May is a star. ⭐️⭐️⭐️???? 5- Trac was best dressed. Three piece suit. 6- Max needs help with his grooming AND another bloke who can’t tie a tie !!! Great footballer. Funny bloke. 7- Now Trac and Gus have a Brownlow bronze medal. 8- Dees got total 61 votes. 6th highest.

Sometimes it’s a lottery. Like the free kicks, umps watch the game in a different way to most of us. Trac deserves a few extra votes but that’s just imo!

Yes it’s probably the end for Stefan

It’s a race for second. Neale will get the Lions votes and easily get 25-27 votes. Petracca should attract the umpires attention like a Dusty or Dangerfield. I hope he does get at least the 18 or 19 votes he deserves and reward him for a great year.

Bulldogs see Hannan as an upgrade on Sam Lloyd and Tory Dickson has come to an end. They seemed to have Vandermeer and the inconsistent Bailey Dale as half forwards. I think they are still p&$d-off by us grabbing Hannan ahead of them after he had a very good year in the Dogs VFL team in 2017. My point was that you ask the question and see what is the response. Hannan is worth at least a 3rd round pick imo. 50 games. Consistent goal kicker.

If the Bulldogs really want Hannan , I am not interested in a pick. I’d force their hand and ask for Louis Butler. Sure he’s only 19 and played no senior footy, but I rate this kid and was surprised that he was left in the draft until pick 53 last year. I had him around a pick in the low 30s and would not have been disappointed if the Dees picked him. Had a very good under 18s year at Sandringham and Vic metro and captained Brighton Grammar. He is like Trent Rivers in his run, skills, intensity and size. A very good kick which is a must. Suits a half back or wing role. Let’s see if they are interested.

Agree if I’m Mahoney, my key targets are both Isaac Smith (as a free agent) and Tom Phillips (squeezed out by Pies). I’m happy with a two-year deal for Smith and at least a three-year deal for Phillips. They add tremendous run and our need for the left wing. I’m less convinced about Polec $$ who seemingly have issues which is why North are potentially looking to unload.

Given Preuss now needing a fresh opportunity to become a number 1 ruckman elsewhere, it was interesting to see Stef Martin last night. Martin was a developing athletic young ruckman at the Dees and was a strong performer in the ruck when Jamar was out injured in 2011. Obviously the Dees has Jamar and a young Max Gawn and so Martin was squeezed out at the end of 2012 after 57 games. Martin has now played 8 years at the Lions for 133 games and whilst he’s has a few injuries has had an excellent career. Turns 34 in December so tough call but probably one more chance at a flag if he goes on.

Trade time will through up surprises but I’m expecting Merrett will stay a bomber.

but we danced like this when TRENT RIVERS KICKED THE WINNER against the Giants

I agree Trac’s best this year are awesome. v GWS - the pickup on the run and kick from 45 metres on a tight angle v Kangas - the spoil, the run and burst and kick from 55 metres v Blues - Huge goal, contested mark v Newnes on 60 metres out and to burst clear and kick it from 55 out v Hawks - contested mark v Sicily and then the goal from 50 metres out v Saints 1. the match winning goal beating 3 Saints and kicking it whilst being held. 2. The first goal from 55 metres out

Fumbled tonight. No real influence.