spirit of norm smith

I can’t see us travelling to WA this week. It’s a tough ask given current concerns.

Too soon !!

Any job related to st Kevin’s is tarnished right now. Jennings was always about Jennings and how good he was. I think Goody might be smiling now.

He’s a gun bloke. Stay strong.

Bizarre!!

It’s unprecedented

Two things needed 1- minimum injuries 2- a key forward to kick the big goals when needed (Franklin, Cameron , Lynch, Kennedy). Not sure Tmac or Weid are that man. Hope so.

Why has Nietschke been left off injured listings again. Same as last year. Other teams listed their rookies, cat b injuries even when it’s season ending. I’d like to see us go again at mid year SSP pickup option. There is definitely still some valuable youngsters in state leagues. I think Angus Baker from Canberra NEAFL has definitely AFL standard qualities and determination.

GWS are my tip for the flag. Nothing crazy about that. We have two very tough games to start 2020. We could be 0-2 but don’t panic if we are. Eagles and Giants will probably be top 4 this year.

There is 4 players missing for a while. Nietschke, Bennell, KK, Avb. Preuss is back by round 5-6 whilst others are likely to be available for round 1. Anyone know more on Joel Smith quad injury.

I think HB will be indefinite until he has a good 5-6 weeks of solid running. It is a risk but I feel Goody is a genuine guy who is trying to resurrect Harley and give him every chance. For the good of MFC but importantly for Harley as a young man.

It’s a curse. I’m not optimistic about the news for The Vandenburger. Hoping for the news that he needs a few weeks off. Also think Joel Smith is cursed and both will be cruelly cut down.

Great insights into the club and the type of “people“ that the coaches and players are. Goody has a great connection. Just need to reflect that’s it’s the footy that counts and the next 26 weeks will determine whether we have built the right foundations for the COMBAT ahead.

Beating the Eagles in Perth in round 1 would be huge !! One of the toughest tasks in footy.

Ran the predictor. I had us as a 14-8 season and I thought that was reasonably optimistic. Percentage 107.2 so a finish in 6th position. I’ll take that as a balanced view.

Casey goalless in first quarters. Hawks kicked 4 goals to 2 in last quarter. 2-12 is not a great start. A lot of young faces at Casey this year.

Yes like to see how Jordan goes. I think he will be a very handy half back or wingman. Excellent disposal. Actually hits a target.

Agree. Vanders will keep now on ice for a few weeks. Can’t risk it and I think he’ll be watched very carefully.

Lockhart played as a small in the backline in 2018 for Casey and was super impressive. It got him the AFL spot. I think he’s a lock for round 1. His intensity is what we need in the dogfight.

Yes Oliver is kicking it - yessss Bedford. Nice. He’s showing something to bring exciting times with a Pickett combo perhaps.

Yes some familiar Weid and Anb footy. Langdon is the real deal. Fritsch is ready to kick 4-5! Lockhart is a lock for round 1 imo.

Yes. Built like Tarzan but plays like ... well he should be stronger at marking the footy like he really wants it.

Poor skill from both teams. All the summer training and they are still rusty. MFC dominate inside 50s with little scoreboard impact or pressure.

Is McCartin available? He has 5-6 bad concussions.

Kk should be listed as long term/indefinite. He won’t play this year. Bennell will be managed through 2020. I think earliest is mid year for a return to full match fitness. Nietschke knee is out for the year. Preuss won’t be back until round 5-6. Joel Smith hasn’t played so will be managed and expect he may be a round 3-4 return. Super talented so fingers crossed Gawn. Round 1 probably- relief. Others are all likely to be available for round 1.