spirit of norm smith

Bump. The Dees parted with their future third-round pick in exchange for him. Future 3rd is now pick 43 in this draft. I was not keen and he will certainly not improve. His skill and kicking (especially his goalkicking) was sub standard. 4 goals in 16 games from half forward. Warning to all that are now considering Macrae and Caleb Daniel. No !!! We shouldn’t be a salary dumping ground for players in decline

Macrae …

Agree he has PACE, SKILL, GOALKICKING … he’s impressed in some games but there must be a query over whether he has the ?DETERMINATION and ?DEDICATION to be a regular AFL player a lot of due diligence needed I’d prefer Parfitt if we are after this half forward type

I’d have to say, proven to be NO !!!

💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 How James Jordon went from fringe Demon to one of AFL’s best taggers James Jordon has gone from a Melbourne fringe dweller to one of the most important players in Sydney’s premiership quest The 2024 season couldn’t have gone more to plan for Jordon. Following an off-season move to Sydney from the Dees, he has played every match for John Longmire’s side. Initially brought in as a midfield-forward who would bring pressure around the contest, the Swans eventually converted him into an out-and-out tagger to deploy on the best opposition players — “Best tagger in the league,” Nick Blakey interjects during the interview as he’s walking past. His efforts have been invaluable in their run to the minor premiership and he’s now proven that he can replicate that form in finals. “He’s been superb for us,” Longmire said of Jordon. “He’s incredibly disciplined, but he’s also a terrific runner. “There were some important moments with he, Chad and Heens and those guys running hard in that last term. He was one of those guys and we love the way he goes about his job.” But Saturday’s match was also a sweet moment of satisfaction for the 23-year-old. After regularly being on the fringes at Melbourne, including as an unused sub in the 2021 grand final triumph, he finally has been given the belief that he belongs on the biggest stage. “It gives me a lot of confidence as well, to go out there knowing that all the coaches back me in and I am loving it,” he said. We’ve got such a great team with so many great players. And you know, it’s the selflessness of the team. For example, Errol got tagged (by the Giants) but he was massive in a lot of different ways. “This is exactly why I came, and I’m loving it.”

Toxic culture at Bulldogs. Smith. Macrae. Must be a toxic culture. Macrae is like Caleb Daniel. 3 years ago. Yes. They had energy and pace. Not anymore. Unfortunately for Macrae, he has lost pace. He gets exposed defensively. Ok kick but more of a chip or up and under kick. He’s on big $$$ too. I’m not a fan of another Hunter, Billings salary cap to assist other clubs. It’s a BIG NO !!!!

Moonshadow. I love it. I’m still laughing 🤣

Both are cooked. Seriously. Answer is NO. They are on big money with reduced output. Have we not learnt anything? Salary dump strategy of guys like Hunter & Billings is going backwards!!!

O’Sullivan. Langford. Lindsay. Lalor. Gross. Dattoli.

Apparently massive CULTURAL ISSUES at the bulldogs !!! Players want out. Smith. Macrae. Must be a full review !!!!!

Shhhhh… wildcard pick as a mature smoky WAFL ruckman Oliver Eastland should be one to watch out as a smoky late draftee. Finished 4th in the Sandover medal after an excellent year. He’s 26 but all ruck players develop later. Unlucky not to get drafted, he played WAFL and had injuries through earlier years and now is reliable ruckman. At WAFL he’s dominated in the last 3 years at Claremont. Saw him v SANFL this year again. He’s a ruck/forward but at 199cms is quite agile. Certainly would be a handy back up addition in the squad.

Blues usually get their man. They’ve picked up a lot of recruits from other teams. 12 of their starting 22 on the weekend v Lions were from other clubs !!

Heartbreaking 💔. He gave so much and it was a sad bitter ending to a man who helped build and develop the Demons as a successful club. I love his direct style. Simple words. No riddles. Direct. Firm. Honest. A man of principles. A lot still to be learned from this event.

They use points … Ashcroft is another father son pick for Lions.

Swans rate Green very very highly. Invested pick 16 last year and see him as an A grade ruckman ahead. Unless he gets bitten by homesickness, it’d be a long shot !!!

NO NO NO HES SMALL AND SLOW has lost his pace he can kick the footy but only over short distances definitely NO NO NO don’t take another salary dump player for farrrrk sake !!!

spirit of norm smith 14,869 Posted May 17 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Last weeks Coates League player of the week was Gippsland Power captain Xavier Lindsay. Had 32 disposals in the midfield, with high efficiency, using his left foot deadly disposal. He had the good mix of skill, smarts and athletic ability. Lock him in as a future star. thanks @adonski Xavier Lindsay is exactly the type of player we need right now. He is elite. Elite skills. Reminds me of Josh Kelly in his moves. Can play half back or on ball. Was CLEARLY best on ground in the Vic metro and Vic country game . Captain of Gippsland Power Unfortunately injured in last weeks game and won’t play again this season heres my draft rankings . He’s at 9 He’s a star 2024 draft rankings update … 1 Finn O'Sullivan - Oakleigh⭐️ 2. ***Brisbane match bid. Levi Ashcroft Father son. 3. Harvey Langford- Dandenong⭐️ 4. Sid Draper - Sth Adel ⭐️ 5. Sam Lalor- GWV⭐ 6. Jagga Smith - Oakleigh 7. Luke Trainor - Sandringham 8. ***Suns match bid - Leonardo Lombard (Academy ) 9. Xavier Lindsay - Gippsland⭐ 10. Josh Smillie - Eastern

Pert overseeing his own performance. That’s part of the problem!! The external part gets a diluted in my view.

We would need to rob the bank … I mean keep $1million aside a year for the salary cap. 6 years and $6million would his price. GWS would demand 2x first round picks.

O’Sullivan is definitely my number 1 ranked player. His form last year as an under age player was comparable to any of the top 5/6 last year. He’s a star. Had a few niggling injuries but that shouldn’t deter recruiters. Plays like? Like a slightly shorter version of LDU. Aside from him Langford, Lalor and Lindsay are my preferred options. I agree Smillie could be star or a bust. Doesn’t work hard enough without the footy. Disposals can be erratic by hand. But his kicking is elite and he can kick 50-60 metres easily. He also kicks goals. Depends on his will to succeed and learn.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1211848/carlton-blues-mr-reliable-matt-kennedy-on-ever-changing-roles-pre-season-goals-bringing-the-joy/amp I’d be a Yes to Matt Kennedy. Versatile. Contested ball player. Can actually negate opposition mids which we fail to do. Contracted to end 2025 and popular clubman so imv highly unlikely to depart.

Deakyn Smith won the Casey B&F in 2023 and still got delisted. Sestan averages 11-12 possessions and less than a goal per game. He had some strong games 3-4 but missing below par in many others.

midfielders: Peatling (GWS), Alex Davies (suns), Deven Robertson* (lions) Sheldrick (Swans)*, Erasmus* (Freo) Ben Hobbs* (ess), Brodie** (Freo) running defenders: Seamus Mitchell (hawks)* Taller defenders: Jai Serong (hawks)*, ruck depth: Nick Bryan* (ess) forward/ruck: Peter Wright*** (ess) goalkicking small forwards: Parfitt (cats) Rosas* (suns) *contract to 2025 **contract to 2026 ***contract to 2027 Dees looking at probably 2-3 recruits from other clubs to provide more depth and cover some departures. Peatling is a long shot but worth offering him a deal. Even imv if the Dees perhaps grabbed Robertson and Parfitt, that would help ANB and give us a contested ballwinner through the midfield.

Rayner is a [censored] of a bloke. QED

When you make him the sub 7 times, drop him in an instant and prefer others, JJ had to walk out !!! That’s the truth. Goodwin didn’t show him that he was wanted.