spirit of norm smith

KC. It’s going to be a mess?!?!?!

Life member. 12 years as a loyal Demon. Stayed during the really crap years and was versatile across all positions. Loved his goalkicking and ability to kick 60 metres easily. Was pushed out as one of Goodwin’s first moves and followed his mate Jeremy Howe to the magpies. He was bitter imo when he left and wanted to stick-it-up the Dees. Nevertheless he gave his best and will be welcome back to repair any issues.

What’s the update? I believe his management is trying to get the media to get some trade activity going. I think his $$$ contract may scare off his potential suitors. I wouldn’t like us to have to pay for example 1/3rd of his salary out of our cap if he leaves. That’s rubbish business imo.

Is he toxic goods?

Brown would be suited to the Bombers. Fits their desperate need. They have $$$ and will need to catch a fish to appease their rabid feral fans. Plus he will be another whipping boy for their whingeing

Jesse Hogan back at the Dees for pick 62. Unfortunately Jesse has ongoing mental and physical issues that require high maintenance with specialists required. His body language and work ethic is priority number 1 to get him in the right mindset to compete. We may already have seen the best of Jesse. He would be another project !!

I’d like to see Rivers stay in his half back role in 2021 or move up to a wing if needed. He’s got the skills, pace and intensity to make a really good half back and use his rebound to setup play forward of the footy. Certainly great signs for his future and I’m glad we extended his contract.

Is Jack Steele to biggest danger to Neale? Saints won enough games and Steele was right in the heat of the action. Clearly no other player likely to take votes off him. I think it’s Neale, Steele, Boak and the Trac as top 4. No surprises there!

I think Kozzzzzzzy needs more footy IQ. He’s still a boy really but needs development. Speed. Yes. Mongrel. Yes. Getting to the right spot/ Crumbing - needs development Composure - needs development

Langdon is NOT on $700k. That’s fiction. I believe he’s got a five year contract worth around $2.4M. And based on incentives for games played etc etc.

Yes I think the Corr compo which will end up around 32-33 will be the likely trade deal. That’s fair business and should get it done. Preuss was a good backup but he should be playing as a number 1 ruckman now. Good luck to him.

I know the Lions have earmarked another few youngsters for the 2021 draft as very strong performers and will continue to get an arm chair ride to pick up quality local kids out of QLD. Pies have Youseph Dib in their NGA program and is highly rated as a potential top 25 player. Of course they also get access to Nick Daicos in 2021 draft and he is top 10 quality. Unfortunately Dees will not get such benefits on the near horizon.

Tom Phillips 6th in Pies B&F in 2018 7th in Pies B&F in 2019 Both years was finishing behind some pretty good players in Grundy, Pendlebury, Treloar and Adams. injuries this year and shorter quarters didn’t help when he played as he has great endurance and often runs out games better than most. Dees actually need players that don’t stop in the last 2-3 minutes of a quarter. He fits our needs and comes probably at a reasonable price. All the better if the Filthy Pies don’t rate him. I was going to offer Future 2021 2nd round but they can have pick 63 this year if they like.

Really tough to gauge what is ahead for 2021. There’s 5-8 top youngsters who are standing out in the WA Colts and SA under 18s. But given no Vic under 18s in 2020, best indicator is 2019 under 16 championships. I’m still happy to trade out our MFC 2021 2nd pick for Tom Phillips as he brings a desperately needed fix straight away.

That’s the deal. Two years plus an option of a third year if ... Example - Must play at least 15 games each year over the 2021 and 2022 years to get 2023. Smith has to back himself

He seems to get a lot of free kicks. Wouldn’t get those at Melbourne. But the number 50 is available so that’s a possibility!?!!!?

Jungle drums are beating. Smith might be tempted like Lewis, Hodge and Birchall to get a final 2 years elsewhere. He’s a chance !!

Optimism. Get Phillips for 12 months before having to pay 2021 compo. And because our future 2nd 2021 pick will be in the 30s as we rise up the ladder ?

Of those mentioned in the AFL website (Joeboy - in three words) Ben Brown - a probable addition Jared Polec - contract$ make unlikely Quinton Narkle - Definitely target now Tom Phillips- would fit nicely Alex Witherden - have to enquire

I’m looking at Tom Phillips as the most likely gettable option. Age 24. Experienced. 90 games. 44 goals. Left foot wing. Fits straight in. Reasonable price in $ and trade. Offer 3 years which Pies wouldn’t. Offer our future 2021 2nd round pick.

Absolutely Nooooooooooooo to any of these blokes

I’m throwing the kitchen sink at Hunter. He has strong ties to Dogs through his Dad (father-son Pick) but if we offered a 5-year deal, his manager might take the call and get a response. 200-1 chance but you can only ask the question !!!

I agree Savage is easier to get and a lot cheaper. Saints might consider an early pick 66 type deal which is really just a nice way to exit a delisted player. Maybe swap OMc for Savage.

no because I think he would cost to much in terms of $$$$$ and compensation in picks/players. He’s ok but not the fast wingman type we should use our $ to be chasing.