spirit of norm smith

Jonesy is a champion. Hope the club manages his twilight year in a good way. Sometimes we haven’t and it has caused angst. He deserves to go out with his head high and a few games this year are deserved.

It was clearly omcd best game so far. This is now the standard. The AFL Standard. He seemed to run more freely than in a long time. To be honest, he was gifted many many games for his development. And had a few shockers. I think he’s better as a second defender behind May who would get the opposition’s key forward. And Lever as the 3rd intercept defender gives the defence a better structure. I agree Smith became a superstar when he was injured. He plays a small but tall role. I don’t think we can have Smith and Lever in the same defence line up. The test for Oscar is to maintain this now for the remainder of 2020. This is now the standard.

Agree. Nic Nat didn’t even beat O’Brien. It’s crazy!!

Excellent. We play in QLD against a QLD team. Sure it’s not their ground but it’s a homely feel. Hardly a neutral or beneficial outcome. Lions will drive down the pacific hwy in an hour and be home before 11. So far 1 home, 2 away and 5 neutral Eagles away in Perth Blues away at Marvel Docklands Bombers “away” MCG - to be rescheduled at new venue and date Cats home MCG Tigers “home” MCG Suns “home” at Giants Stadium Hawks “away” at Giants Stadium Lions “home” at Metricon GC Yet to play - Swans, Giants, Dockers, Saints, Kangas, Crows, Power, Pies, Bulldogs and the Bombers game to be rescheduled Hope we get to stay in GC for the next 3-4 games to play Bulldogs, Kangas, Swans and Saints.

Agree. Umpires were horrible

Agree. Hudson should have highlighted the team bond around Bennell. He missed it. Poor form. Little dweeeb hudson - “You’d think they’d have won the flag” what’s should have said- “wow. Why not celebrate. Clearly Harleys comeback means a lot to him and his teammates. Great stuff”.

Dangers are clearly Gunston up forward, Burgoyne as the qtr back, Mitchell and Worpel for contested footy, Isaac Smith for his run and Sicily as the tall rebound defender down back. Smith especially always seems to be at his best against us. Need to find a way to use Langdon on one wing and shutdown Smith on the other.

Have to say that whilst I didn’t give him a vote, Oscar McDonald played probably his best game for the Dees. He nullified Sam Day and actually ran a few times to rebound the footy. Still got lead feet in marking contest. Last night was the expected standard. I felt with Day and King, May & Oscar combo worked better. Allowed Lever to play intercept. I saw some people gave Lever in the votes. Not in my top 10. Marginally better but still too easily pushed aside in marking contests.

Simply no no no no no no

Yes agree. Langdon showed why he was recruited. His run and pace and carry is what we need. I said it time and time again. Tomlinson is NOT a wingman. No no no. He’s a CHF/CHB. He’s endurance is good and mobility for a big guy. But he’s not agile. Not quick. Of the current stock, Brayshaw would be best option on the other wing although he’s better inside. We are stocked up on inside mids so Brayshaw has to play wing. He’s defensive run needs to improve however. Other option remains Hunt. He should push up to the wing as use his pace and long kicking. Although him and Langdon would be hard to distinguish. One might need to visit the barber.

Agree with this. I’ve been saying his contested marking is non existent for reasons above. He is a good player and fits better as 3rd defender

No change. But Melksham and Brayshaw on notice. Tmcd probably has a corneal ebrasion (scratch of the cornea). Painful and weeps a lot with sensitivity to light. Need 2-3 days to repair. No contact. But ok to play next Sunday. Would be ok by Friday. I’d still keep Lockhart who did lock down on Ainsworth. He didn’t get it but neither did Ainsworth. Hibberd beat Sexton and rebounded. Jetta had his hands full with Rankine but understandably given Rankine is a talent. Nev is needed right now but starting to show signs of wear and tear this year.

Brayshaw might keep his place but MUST BE OUT ON NOTICE.

6 - Gawn 5- Viney 4-Petracca 3-Langdon 2-May 1-Salem

Brilliant win. Hard effort but big improvement. Media criticism did get back to the group and coaches. You could tell they settled down and were more efficient with the footy. Not excellent but better.

Agree. Suns have 4 goals from no look snaps umps gifting it plus Trac is playing dumb. Never goes back and settles to get the right kick. FFS WILL THE COACH TELL HIM.

Fritsch - kicking is poor

Kick it 70 metres. Not 35 to no one

It’s so farkkkken obvious. Who coaches these blokes

Weid again. Too soft.

Yes Collins is strong. Weid is inconsistent. Goes hard then too soft at next two contests

Pickett - noooooooooo

1/2 time good Hibberd Salem Gawn Petracca May omcd Viney Langdon (good run) Inside 50s 23-16 more kicking and accurate (88 kicks, 55 handballs) bad GC got out the back for 2 soft goals goals. Need to punch the footy forwards Need to convert i50s - small-mid to crumb and goal Pickett hannan vberg

His tackling is A grade. Wrapped up players 4 or 5 times. His kick to Petracca for our first goal was excellent. Needs to get his decision making quicker but better this week