spirit of norm smith

Key stats. Goals scored versus Goals scored. Or indeed total score v total against in each respective game. Dees are eighth on this list. 6 positive. 6 negative. (Ahead if dons and dogs)

Footy is about scoring. We seem to have a spread which is good but I’d love to have a key forward who kicks those vital goals in tough close matches. This year we have (after 12 games) Fritsch 17 goals Weideman 16 goals Melksham 15 goals Only players in double figures. I know it’s a lean year but have to get more mids kicking goals or contributions from Pickett, Vandenburg, Bennell, Hannan etc. and Tom McSpud

Correct. It’s about 2 things 1- the impact to the player being slung in the sling !! If they get concussed, you get 4 weeks. If they are only dazed and confused but play on, you get No penalty. 2- the colour of your jumper. It’s a big bias that continues year after year

It’s likely now to be the Gabba. 43,879 people. wow. It’s thats kinda year!!

Ins. Clarkson - Head Coach Balme - Director of Footy Operations out. Goodwin, Mahoney

Yes I agree. It’s double standards all round

Jordan hurt his finger between two dumbbells in the gym !! (Between the McDonald brothers). sorry tough day

I’m sure Gil Mc will go for it. It’s a biased comp setup to assist the rich and powerful. Why not continue the theme. Hey, but only the Dees have ever tanked !! Not those many many clubs who have players undergo surgery “early” with 3-4 rounds to go and then not surprisingly lose those 3-4 games. Btw Crows are not tanking. They are shizzzzzenholfen

No 2? Maxy in best 3-4 players in the league. I’m not sure Max is that dominant. Top 15 maybe. Many still reckon Grundy is no.1 ruck in the league.

Two things 1- a premiership 2- a bloody amazing star player (in top 3-4 I’m the league) for the fans and youngsters to admire Get it done

He’s a back pocket. Good pace. Guts. Bit of spirit. Good skills. First named in the team.

Go for it. North have to pay say 33% of his wage xxx$$$ of his remaining contract. Dees culture will sort him out. Didn’t North poach him out of Port. They are the fools

Lockhart on Butler is a fair match up. I always worry about Membrey. He tests our defence.

Gotcha

Happy to trade man for man - keep 3 draft picks as list likely to be cut from 45 to 40 ( delist 8 players) Preuss for Isaac Cummings (Giants) fits need for pace and run especially out of defence Joel Smith for Mason Wood (Kangas) fits need to find skilled players to hit targets Neal-Bullen for Willem Drew (Power) fits need for pace and run Hunt for Daniel Mckenzie (Saints) for strong reliable half back - would look to come into Hibberds current role

Butler was always going to be a good pickup. Saints got him as a steal. Ridiculous.

I think Dees recruiters should look at continuing the East Fremantle connection. Two youngsters fit our job requirements of pace and skill. Jack Carroll and Brandon Walker. Both will be drafted around the 20-25 mark. Unfortunately Walker is in NGA academy so we’d have to hope they didn’t match our draft bid. He’s a silky mover with pace to burn. Carroll is a classic midfielder who reminded me a little of Sam Walsh.

I like it. I’m free and I’m free. No $$$$ expected. Just maybe a free polo shirt and a lanyard for my access pass.

Unfortunately there is no vaccine for ignorance and stupidity. Education, holding firm and patience is the answer. Kozzzzy is a champion.

Yes I think Norfff are looking at 5 years and $600k a year. That’s Jake Lever like money for a running fast skilled high possession defender ?????????

Ditto. Isaac Cumming can’t crack into the Giants team due to Zac Williams. He has real talent and zip. I’d be willing to trade Preuss to Giants for Cumming. That’s smart for both clubs.

It’s a mess. I think it’s back to AFL Reserves and then local competitions. Port Melbourne and other clubs should join their local competitions.

Agree. I saw it and thought he’d have a decent holiday. It’s a joke.

I’d go the draft to get some quick skilled outside mids. There is a few coming through. See draft threads.

Rusty rides again. I love it. Harmes is the type who loves the contest. Give him some raw meat and unleash him. But importantly give him the prey. This week it is Steele or Billings. It’s that type of assignment needed for Harmes4 right now.