spirit of norm smith

I think 38 plus 4 rookies (including any cat b rookies ) is probably preferred. That replaces 40 plus up to 6 rookies

Well done Jacko.

I agree. If he was sore, then had to be rested versus the bottom placed Crows who had a lower ranked ruckman in O’Brien. It’s a hmmmm moment.

Up to the task. Happy to assist JT if needed! Though I might need to sharpen up in the speed typing.

Yes I agree that Preuss should come in. He’s the backup Ruck. I just think goody will use tommy mcd. It’s because goody never seems to go the logical route sometimes.

I think the Dees will bring in Tmcd this weekend to give Gawn a break. Then use Jackson as relief ruck with Tmcd playing forward. This is likely especially if Goldstein’s also managed. Tom mcd should be fit enough. If Viney is rested, then surely Harmes and Brayshaw get more midfield time. I’d also look to bring in Hunt and put him on the wing. He needs to see what position he can try to get and cement otherwise he’d be looking elsewhere imo.

Kobe is Freo bound and I think good enough to get drafted. Maybe he could play 4-5 years at Freo then switch to the Dees !!!

Have to seriously consider Darcy Cassar from the 2019 draft group. He’s a midfielder/classy half back who missed out on being drafted but trained with the Hawks over the summer and was close to being added as a SSP sign up. He signed up for the Bulldogs VFL Team for 2020 and impressed in the two practice matches before the year ultimately ended. He’s too good not to be in the AFL system.

It’s farrrrtkkkkkn mad. We are likely to play 4 games in 18 days with some teams like saints having a bye. Ridiculous scheduling from AFL.

Jackson stands a chance though just a game. 2 goals. 8 possessions. 2 marks. 14 hits outs.

Butler was rubbished here as a very average VFL player. Eat their words now. He won it for the Saints again.

Agree. He plays lazy. Needs an ELECTRIC SHOCK. Needs to use his kicking to our advantage. Not sideways 15 metre chips. I’ve banged on about this for a long time.

Memo to Dees brains trust. 1- Saints forward strategy. 2 Talls. 4 smalls. Kick to forward 25 spot and rove the pack. Butler. Hind. Kent. Gresham. 2- Saints mids. Use their pace and run. Hill. Jones. Billings. Hold them up and slow down the supply. Probably doesn’t matter. Membrey is poor against most clubs but kicks 4-5 against Dees (usually on oscar McDonald)

Saints and Lions are the most favoured teams this year. Amazing ! Surely the Saints will play Eagles in round 17 in Perth.

Agreed. But just have to aware if our track record especially since 2002. Thompson. Farmer. Hogan. All lost to the “go home factor”.

Loved the last goal. Brayshaw and Petracca take a bow !

Time capsule the comments for the future. Observation was whether Jacko plays our 10 years as a Demon. Our record at keeping young star players recruited from interstate is a challenge.

Agree. Imo Tomlinson should hold the CHB role for the Kangas game

Tomlinson was immediately looking better at CHB. That’s his position imo

With Gawn needing a break soon, is Preuss ready for a game soon ? We brought him for this and need to see how he goes. Not sure if he’s match fit given no VFL this year.

Definitely in the Brownlow votes again last night. Great game. Great leader. What a champion !!!

Trade Oliver !! Lloyd is a tool or a fool. Either way he’s got it wrong !!! Go Dees. Go Clarry ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6 Oliver 5 Viney 4 May 3 Petracca 2 Jackson 1 Weideman Apologies to Lever. Salem was ok but not in my best. He still didn’t use the footy to a huge advantage. 15 metre kicks are soft targets for a bloke with his talent. He can lift and show us what he is really capable of.

Very good analysis

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve said it a thousand times. He leads too wide and it’s either spoilt or goes out of bounds. He should use the corridor more.