spirit of norm smith

Whilst we are all in the mathematics of trying to improve the team, we should see how we can really engineer a coup. Let’s trade both Tom McDonald and his brother Oscar McDonald to the Suns. The Ballarat boys would love the sun and surf. They both have frustrated the hell out of me and I’m yet to be convinced they would be up getting premiership medallions on the big dance day. What would the disparate and desparate Suns give? Ben King and pick 40 (start of 3rd round). why not see what rebuild we can truly deliver

If other deals don’t eventuate, Riley Knight from the Crows could be worth a quick phone call. Or at least ask if he is interested. Apparently not offered a new contract by the Crows.

Isaac Smith for a pick like 55-60. Maybe a 2-year deal is all he wants and a fair $coin than the Dawks are offering.

Agree. Amon would get the wing position opposite Langdon. But if Isaac Smith was an option, I’d take that option.

Trac was one player who could say he improved and can hold his head up after the year Would be ridiculous to entertain any trade deal yes he needs to build up his motor to play more midfield time but I feel he will still be a burst type midfielder and not a Josh Kelly or Tom Scully marathon running midfielder pure madness to even consider trading out Trac, or even Brayshaw or Viney

Yes I’d certainly entertain trying to manufacture a trade deal. He is fast, skilled and knows when to defend before attacking. Probably worth a pick around the 20-25 mark.

Agree. One more year. Jonesy should get to 300 and play some good footy. Probably that should just about be the final curtain. Great player. Great heart. Served the club as a honest warrior. 5-year club captain. Triple B&F Winner Suns could then be the home for 2021.

Back to the point. After a horrendous year,the Dees need to recover or face ridicule and loss of faith in their ability. The demons shocking turnovers and lack of skilled midfield runners will see hopefully a focus on pace and ball use in trading and drafting strategy. A small forward capable of pressure, tackling and goal scoring also on the menu Retired - Maynard. Lewis. Delisted - Keilty. Garlett Likely to be delisted - Walker. TimSmith. (Both may retire due to chronic injury) JWagner Jkh Medical check - Kolodjashnij Vandenburg Trade options - Stretch. Anb. J-Smith Protected species. Spargo. Omcd Available targets - Ed Langdon is the main target with his pace suited. Others mentioned as possibly available Karl Amon , Adam Tomlinson and Dan Butler (Brad Hill likely to be Stkilda bound ) (Alex Keath - not quite a fit but Dees rumoured to be interested ) .

We sacked James McDonald and it took years to recover any sense of leadership and stability. Sure let the asylum decide to commit another crazy act.

Ffs mods kills this fu&($!)n crap threads now

It’s a yes to Butler for a 50+ pick. Maybe 4th round swap pick 57. He’s not worth any more. Swap for Spargo any day!!

I’m studying the markov model and Einstein’s theory of relativity. They are easier to understand then some of the trades. Not the logic but the complexity!!! Like a scientist, it may blow up but you have to keep in trying. I like the 7 players traded in proposals.

Time will tell. The shocking turnovers he had in EVERY game he played will need to be solved. His disposal is a killer to the team. We will see who’s off the mark.

Agreed. It’s fuc&)$n ridiculous.

Sorry if this is about Spargo, then it must be a joke. Spargo was gifted games in 2018. Didn’t get a rising nomination because his games were average. His final vs Eagles was a sign that he is not up to it. At his height, like Daniels and Gresham, you need real grunt and skills. Spargo is a nice player, kicking is horrendous and has no real pace. Imo he should be delisted or traded now.

Add trades of Stretch to Crows for Jenkins and ANB to Power for Amon. Busy off season if we get daring. Langdon for 2nd round-pick 21 works.

I believe Barrett is what plumbers refer to as “sewerage that gets stuck and just smells putrid”. That’s about right.

Anyone think Conor Menadue from the Tigers could be a handy wingman. Has the pace and skills. Stuck in Tigers VFL Team. Clearly better than VFL standard.

Yes I watched it for 10 minutes. Sad to see legends deteriorate with age. It should be players who retired in the last 5 years. Jakovich could hardly move or bend. He was a champion for the Eagles but needed a walking frame last night.

Agree Marty Hore kicking the goal to level scores v GC Suns was worthy of a Top 10 nomination.

5- Jayden Hunt. Matchwinning goal versus the Blues. Pressure shot from 45 metres out. 6- leading the reigning premier Eagles twice at 3/4 quarter time only to be overrun in the last quarter. Familiar story for the year. We gave it a crack against them with an undermanned team both times. 7- beating the Swans in Sydney. Great spirit after 3 losses to start the year. Viney, Jones, Gawn were matchwinners. But that was about it in terms of strong wins 8- big Max Gawn. All Australian. Proved to be a star again. Tried to carry the team but was so badly let done by others. thats the end really so now to stretch it .... 9- end of round 23. Close out a horrendous year 10- no one should be missing round 1 in 2020 I have not included our accidental error riddled win over the Suns. It was a shocker and tommy mcd winning point was a mess. Nothing to celebrate there.

I’ve done this in 2017 and 2018 and was able to complete it across great games, marks, goals, tackles and team play. But 2019 may be hard. In fact ridiculously hard. I’ll start with 1- Bailey Fritsch. Mark round 23 above Scott Thompson. It was our MFC mark of the year. 2- Tom McDonald. 6 goals in 3/4 quarters versus the Blues. He was on fire until of course he got injured. 3- Sam Frost chase down on Petruccelle. It was “special”. Petruccelle thought he had Frost covered. 4- Dees win at the G versus Dockers. Dockers were top 6 and playing good footy. Tom McDonald last two goals to seal the win. Also watch for the 3rd quarter end to end goal. Seven handballs. Frost run from the back 50 to also receive on firward 50 to kick to Tim Smith. It was 2018 like. Run and reward. No turnovers. Wow amazing

Definitely give these a big miss. Didn’t show anything for the Blues or at prior opportunities Garlett (at Suns) and Pickett (at GWS).

I like it. Get rid of list cloggers

Need Toby Bedford to step up over preseason. He could be the one.