spirit of norm smith

ABSOLUTELY ABSOLUTELY ABSOLUTELY THATS THE OBVIOUS HOPEFULLY AFL SEES COMMON SENSE

I spoke to Gil. He will reschedule the Dees game to the week when we play the Bombers. 4 games in 7 days -“ Footy will find a way to get through it” he commented.

Too easy. That’s the obvious ANSWER. MFC must pursue Gabba option. But Gil will probably schedule Cairns to have us travel more than anyone !!!

I’d rather play Crows, Swans and Kangas right now whilst they are down. Hard to see them getting any worse !

This must be based on “currently available to play” ratings. Hore, Petty and Preuss would be all around 31-33 mark in normal business. Hore especially was very good last year. I’d certainly rate all above Bedford, Spargo and Cwagner.

4 games in 14 days including two interstate trips 5 games in 20 days That would not happen to anyone but MFC. We’d better not play Swans and Giants in SYDNEY - ffs

Tomlinson was my player referred to

Agree MF-C. His lack of pace means the “wing” position is not really suited. He has great endurance which leads me to think of him more for CHF or possibly CHB. He’s a good mark and kick. I think his omission is concerning even after only 4 games. He got a 4 year $$$ deal.

Hoping to see Jordon and Sparrow get a run in the next 3-4 games. Definitely think Sparrow is one to give a chance to show his ability. Maybe rotate Sparrow into our midfield in the Crows game in Adelaide.

No rest. Our draw is definitely the hardest

Deakyn Smith. He’s an okay type. Half forward. Not sure we will draft him especially if lists reduce down to 39-40.

Weightman. Game 2. Ineffective. 4 possessions. Didn’t even know he was playing. 72 minutes. For a small player in wet conditions, he was completely unsighted

Depth will be crucial. I do expect Jones to play in the next few weeks as a rotation through our midfield. Maybe for the trip to Tassie.

In. Jones. Out. Vdberg

Totally agree. We were effectively the runner up in 1998. Behind North. Adelaide stole the 98 flag. I’m sure we would have beaten them. I’m 100% sure. If ....

I have not seen Baldwin but huge wraps from 2018 under 16s championships. Will still go top 12 given his potential and key forward. McDonald (Jack Darling type) and Callow (Charlie Curnow type , solid and good mark) were at last years under 18 championships and are both physically strong key forwards. Again I think they’ll be gone by the end of the 1st round or early second round selections probably around picks 17-22 mark

Draft 2020. Likely only 3 picks with reduced lists. Skilled ball users and running ability. My early list from under 18s cohort is Zac Dumesny -SA (Likely Draft range 20-25) Jack Carroll -WA (20-25) Jack Ginnivan - Bendigo (25-30) Nick Stevens - Greater Western Vic (25-30) Jamieson Murphy -SA (25-30) Joshua Clarke - Eastern (35-40) Patrick Walker -Tassie (45-50) Ty Sears -WA (55-60) Harry Sharp - Greater Western Vic (55-60) I don’t think we have key position players on the menu. It could depend on the recovery of Petty. May still look at Ollie Lord (Sandringham) as a big Full Forward as a rookie if available.

Yes club personnel doing their best (especially Tracey) but systems and ticketek not great. It’s one of those years to accept things may not go smoothly.

Yes need to have the attitude that’s it’s all green grass no matter where and when

Trade talk. Pass. Wake me up in October.

Agree but we have been screwed and are not the Suns Saints or Bummers!!!

Spot on. We got screwed again. North in Tassie. Duck off. Travel between 3 states and with short breaks. No bye obviously. Still have bombers game to pickup. Saints and Bombers got armchair rides. note - that leaves us makeup match v Dons plus with rounds 13 to 17 against Freo, Saints, Dogs, Swans, Giants.

No need to trade big this year. We have the nucleus across the park. Need to stay healthy.

Yes part of the Sam Frost trade. Grabbed Hawks 2020 2nd round. Looks likely to be low to mid 20s. Our 1st and 2nd rounds in 2020 draft were effectively traded out to secure Pickett and Langdon. Happy days.

Yes I agree that was Gil’s throwaway line. But the Suns are one of his extension team “children” and it’s likely they will be getting handouts until they make finals and then some.