spirit of norm smith

All aspects are below average or just average Slow Small Not strong overhead Cannot kick 35 metres A small fwd who doesn't score Ok, he has 2 goal assists and from his 4 kicks per game, “50%” hit a target Thanks Charlie for your 100 games in red and blue but it’s time to move on I’m not sure that any of the 17 clubs would trade for him I’d happily offer to trade Spargo for Wade Derksen (giants).

Newcomb … views of the incident from the outer —-———————————- Yep, took his eyes off the ball and went for Howe. Thats weeks He watched Howe the whole time and took him out - 4 weeks at least Any reasonable player would have seen that coming, 3 weeks just has to be 3 weeks after the Steven may debacle the AFL Have painted themselves into a corner, any reasonable player would have anticipated the collision Surely Newcombe should have been able to predict the bounce of the ball as any reasonable player would and also slow down to minimise impact. Looking at 6 weeks for mine. @davidking34 Didn't the tribunal also declare that May didn't elect to bump and that the decision to abort the contest should have been made a few steps earlier before contact was inevitable? Not sure how this is different. It's literally milliseconds different to May, and Newcombe failed to show duty of care. Very strange way to tackle. Stayed vertical with arms by his side. He had options and caused the contact, should be suspended Outcome based. 3 weeks for failing duty of care He locked eyes on him from 3 yards out, lined him up and took him out. If May got rubbed out so should Newcombe. He took his eyes off the ball and lined him up. Straight to the tribunal That’s 4 weeks. Impacted careless. High. Severe impact. How can he get off ???? It’s definitely going to the tribunal. 4 weeks. how is this different to may ? it’s the same just to go going for the ball and hits high

Match Review Officer Michael Christian said Newcombe's attempt to tackle Howe was 'not unreasonable in the circumstances' and did not constitute a reportable offence. Meanwhile, Mabior Chol and Dan McStay can each accept $2000 fines after being charged with rough conduct and tripping, respectively. Incident explained: The incident involving Hawthorn’s Jai Newcombe and Collingwood’s Jeremy Howe from the First Quarter of Thursday night’s match was assessed by the Match Review Officer. Newcombe and Howe approach a loose ball from opposite directions and as the ball bounces towards and into the possession of Howe, Newcombe elects to tackle and in this attempt to tackle, a head clash occurs. It was the view of the MRO that Newcombe’s attempt to tackle was not unreasonable in the circumstances and did not constitute a Reportable Offence. No further action was taken. BUT IT WAS … CARELESS HIGH SEVERE 3-4 WEEKS Player Newcomb looks at Howe and stands up with his full body at point of impact with no attempt to lower his body for a tackle

From the outer Yep, took his eyes off the ball and went for Howe. Thats weeks He watched Howe the whole time and took him out - 4 weeks at least Any reasonable player would have seen that coming, 3 weeks just has to be 3 weeks after the Steven may debacle the AFL Have painted themselves into a corner, any reasonable player would have anticipated the collision Surely Newcombe should have been able to predict the bounce of the ball as any reasonable player would and also slow down to minimise impact. Looking at 6 weeks for mine. @davidking34 Didn't the tribunal also declare that May didn't elect to bump and that the decision to abort the contest should have been made a few steps earlier before contact was inevitable? Not sure how this is different. It's literally milliseconds different to May, and Newcombe failed to show duty of care. Very strange way to tackle. Stayed vertical with arms by his side. He had options and caused the contact, should be suspended Outcome based. 3 weeks for failing duty of care He locked eyes on him from 3 yards out, lined him up and took him out. If May got rubbed out so should Newcombe. He took his eyes off the ball and lined him up. Straight to the tribunal That’s 4 weeks. Impacted careless. High. Severe impact. How can he get off ???? It’s definitely going to the tribunal. 4 weeks. how is this different to may ? it’s the same just to go going for the ball and hits high

Newcombe looked straight at Howe then cleaned him up, BANG Clear suspension CLEAR 3 WEEKS

6 weeks !!! Looked at Howe and went BANG!! duty of care !!!

Brodie Grundy was traded to the Swans for pick No.47 and a future second-round pick, which the Dees then turned into trading those two picks for Tom Fullarton (pick No.47) and Shane McAdam (future second-rounder). Rate this … ? Tim Lamb… ? Like to reply.

Shhhh 1 any update on what’s going on with the AFL’s audit of Geelong’s salary cap? Hmmm it was talked about then … radio silence. Hey if this was the DEES, it would be an ongoing story everywhere. Shhhh 2 Tanner (Bru#hn)

Buckley brings BIG TIME PRESENCE into the club. Not sure how the back room shadow men of the Board or coteries could accept that. He’s my preferred choice. Media would treat him with a degree of respect. Not much but at least some !!!

1st rounders likely 1,Cooper Duff-Tytler Vic Ruck 2 Zeke Uwland(** academy GCS) Def Suns 3.Dyson Sharp. SA Midfielder 4.Willem Duursma VIC Midfielder 5.Daniel Annable(** academy Bris) Midfield 6.Dylan Patterson(** academy GCS) midfielder 7.Josh Lindsay VIC halfback/quarterback 8.Noah Hibbins-Hargreaves VIC midfield/HF 9.Max King (**academy Swans) Fwd 10 Sam Grlj VIC halfback/midfield Oliver Greeves VIC midfield Archie Ludowyke VIC ruck/fwd Sam Cumming SA midfield/Hff Beau Addinsall(** academy GCS) midfield Mitch Marsh SA fwd Harry Dean (**Carlton f/son) def 17. Louis Emmett VIC ruck/fwd Noah Chamberlain(**academy Sydney) Jacob Farrow WA def/halfback/quarterback Fred Rodriguez WA midfield Zac McCarthy (**Collingwood NGA)key fwd Riley Onley tall mid Lachlan Carmichael(**acdemy Sydney) halfback/quarterback Rory Wright. Gun midfielder Adam Sweid (*Ess NGA) small mid Aiden Schubert SA. Fwd/ruck Cody Curtin Key fwd/ruck Ryder Corrigan (**academy Giants) Koby Coulson (* Suns academy) Harley Barker. SA. Mid 2nd round 31-50 Xavier Taylor Sam Swadling Jack Dalton Thomas McGuane(**Coll FS) Jevan Phillipou Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier Liam Hetherton (*academy Giants) Matthew LeRay Felix Kneipp Tairon Ah-Mu Jesse Mellor (*GEELONG NGA) Harrison Bridge (*Lions academy) Kalani White(** Melb FS/ … or academy GCS) Lachlan Dovaston. Harry Kyle. (*Swans academy ) halfback/quarterback Louis Kellaway(**Rich FS) Jai Murray (**academy GCS) Noah Roberts-Thompson Xavier Bamert Brodie Atkins 51+and rookie hopefuls (to 80) Sam Niklaus Sam Ainsworth Tyan Prindable (* Lions academy) Thomas Burton Blake Kelly Jack Ison (*Carlton NGA) Jett Dahlitz def/halfback/quarterback Taj Murray Zac Harding Kobe Evans (*WCE NGA) Wes Walley(*WCE NGA) Tyah Williams WA Hunter Wright Jobe Scapin Toby Simmema (*Dees NGA) Callum Smith Hugo Mikunda Kye Fincher (*Saints NGA) Jasper Russell Sam Lewis Aaron Sharkie Tom Ryan Mitch Moate Finnegan Davis Toby Whan Sam Allen Harry Tatterson. Ben Rongdit (**Cats NGA) Andrew Barker Oskar Taylor

The issue of Casey and our home base won’t be resolved soon, given Caulfield hasn’t even been ticked off yet. So while continuing the process of Caulfield do we base ourselves at Waverley for a 2-3 year period? Start by getting all departments under the 1 roof while Caulfield gets built

Let’s go !!!

Three early options being discussed 1. Nathan Buckley as head coach, Jimmy Bartel as GM of football. 2. Corey Enright head coach, Ken Hinkley as GM of football. 3. Cameron Bruce as head coach, Adam Simpson as GM of football.

Mcvee is a keeper and should move into more of a half back role next year to use his skill. ANW returns and must be marked to play small lock down defender role

Just got text from MFC Bring a friend for free to Round 22! Round 22 will be our annual Member Thank You Round, a tradition where we recognise and celebrate the ongoing support of our members. All Access Members, including AFL Club Support members, will receive a complimentary gift from the Melbourne Football Club as a token of our appreciation. This initiative is our way of thanking you for your loyalty and support throughout the season. Your commitment plays an important role in the success of our club. —-———————- Dear Nathan Buckley Would you like to come to the footy this weekend Yours sincerely SONS

Luke Hodge. Gerarrrd Whateley. Even the mad suggestion that the leaders are now disrupted and that Gawn should “consider his options, to chase premiership glory with another club in the window over the next two years” !!! What the ?

Libba punch … zero Darcy punch … zero Curtis punch … 1 week Wow.

Actually the MRO is very consistent. Nothing to see for Cats or Pies players. Moore Mihocek Dangerfield And … Tom Stewart Tom Stewart - launched himself. Duty of care? The potential to cause injury doesn't count this week!

“Believe there is a certain journo, his name begins with Jay (and yes ends as Clark) who is absolutely over the moon with Dees sacking Goody… and his mate Warner (or Mick as he might be called) are media gutter [censored] of the highest order. Jay C is the type of bloke to probably kiss the mirror good night before bed”. Love this post after the Goody dismissal

@Demonland Media like Eddie Maguire say Melbourne are this incredibly unstable club … having sacked a 9 year coach. In that time: North - 4 coaches Carlton - 3 Essendon - 3 Gold Coast - 3 St Kilda - 3 Unstable ?

I rate White in the late 40s in this draft. He has upside but there is still plenty of talent in this draft that should get picked before White. Let’s hope he lasts through to at least the 3rd round or after.

He’s a good player with his pace and footy iq, playing either in the midfield/rover role or as a defender. Impressed in Vic metro game as well but likely to be a 50-60 draft pick.

Why Melbourne’s decision to sack Simon Goodwin was the right one (which shouldn’t denigrate his achievements & legacy)👇 nine.com.au/sport/afl/news… @FootyonNine @wwos

Chaplin coaching. We have had the Reverend … now the Chaplin !!!

But amongst the pile of excrement , these two are also trying to disrupt even more Not Damo. Not Caro. Not Clarky. Not Tommy Morris. Yes it’s Whateley the cats lover and Luke Hodge … suggesting Gawn should look to move to a club competing for a premiership in the next 2 years Where does that leave the skipper?" What does Goodwin's sacking mean for Max Gawn and the rest of the Melbourne leaders? @WhateleySEN | #AFL