spirit of norm smith

Yes spot on. Harmesy is a key part of our future. Smart work to lock in. Need a few more like CP5 to sign up again.

Yes I called Worpel out as an AFL ready midfielder. Unbelievable bargain for the fuc&$)!n Hawks.

Yes Jackson is a project type. Very very raw. The last “super junior elite” ruckman chosen in top 10 was Billy Longer, drafted by Lions pick 8 in 2011. That didn’t go well and most rucks haven’t worked as top picks.

Yes I think there is some bargains here albeit you know the delisted free agents do have limitations. Not getting a Dangerfield/Martin/Pendlebury type here. But good opportunity as showed with Ricky Henderson last year to get a ready to go player and cover some needs. With draft picks likely 3,8,”97”, in my opinion, Mfc could look at a few DFAs, perhaps 2-3: Forward line Harley Bennell - plenty written already. I’m still in the No camp but it’s a huge opportunity and a massive test for Goody, Burgess and Brukner. If anything, it would be a huge summer talking point and he has a point to prove. Mental and physical challenges but talent unquestioned Ben Keays - he has been frozen out by the Lions small forward group. Has good skills and goal sense. At 22, he is physically ready and should remember that he was an excellent midfielder as a junior. Assume Buzza and Sam Gray are already to be snapped up. I only saw Callum Moore twice this year and whilst he has good potential, I’m not sold in him. Midfield Chris Masten - If we didn’t take the punt on Bennell, then Masten is the next best surely. At 30, his best may be behind him, however is AFL ready and talented. Excellent and fit midfield runner. Fits our need in 2020. Knows how to win and has good skills. Squeezed out by Yeo,Kelly,Gaff,ShueyEtc. but definitely AFL ready. Would help us win games in 2020* ! Luke Partington - another ex Eagle, he showed in SANFL that his junior midfield class and run were still impressive. Averaged 30 possessions in SANFL - dominated. Best midfielder outside AFL system. Skilled and physically ready. I’d definitely get him in. Connor Menadue - again not given opportunity due to Tigers amazing midfield. A runner with class who delivers the ball inside 50. Has the pace and skill we need. At 23, in the right age range for 2nd chance. Nick Robertson also an option if we want to play a lock down role on the opponent key midfielder. Never takes a step backwards which I like Defence Brandon White - a Saints supporter was bemoaning him not being given a go. I’ve only seen him a few times and seems up to it. A competitor and solid half back. Better than a Josh-Wagner type if we need cover for the Hibberd/Lever mid-tall Defender I would try to get Menadue, Partington and maybe Bennell if the gods favour us with his renaissance. I still think midfield is the key to us rising with the forward line goalkicking always needing another option.

Howe was going no matter what. It was money. It was for success. It was for forward line play. It was anything to get to Collingwood.

Lots of frequent flyer points again this year for the squad

I’m not keen. It’s a no from me

Assume Burgess has been given the first call. His opinion will be critical.

Herald Sun doesn’t get that clever anymore!!!

Tigers home game was a given due to Anzac day eve.

Agree. Surely but at a cheap price. Would give a 2 year deal if cheap.

Ffs. PROOF THAT AFL ARE A JOKE. WE GET SCREWED

Great news. Harmesy is a great competitor and loves the club. Bring on 2020

Exactly. I’ve been a strong No as we have had a shocking run with injuries and struggled to get guys like Vandenburg and Joel Smith back on the park. I’ve got huge doubts in this area. Bennell has physical and mental issues to overcome so is a huge risk. For “free” does soften the risk but need GOODY/Burgess and Brukner to try to craft an impossible miracle.

1- Suns Rowell 2- Suns Anderson 3- Dees nominate Tom Green Giants match. Lose pick 6 4- Dees Hayden Young 5- Crows Dylan Stephens 6- Swans Sam Flanders 7- Freo Luke Jackson 8- Dees Brodie Kemp 9- Blues Caleb Serong 10- Freo Deven Robertson Lachlan Ash would be the one who may slide but would be a bargain pick at 11+

Kemp brought up in JT podcast. Upside is huge. Have to see if JT has the nerve to back Kemp in for 2021. His abilities are Dangerfield like and the type of players all of us want to see. Real talent and excitement.

I saw him at the Vic country v WA game live and agree he is an athlete but NOT worthy of pick 3. Would be 3year project type and then needs to work on footy skills and smarts. Raw is best description. Maybe maybe at pick 8 but I’m still seeing 3-4 others preferably available. It’s Young at 3 and Kemp/Flanders/Ash at 8 for me.

Agree. Physically looks in trouble for AFL level.

Interesting Luke Jackson discussion. Very raw type still. Potential but footy skills not quite there. It would be a huge punt at pick 3. He has the basketball background and his athletic agility is appealing.

KPFs? Emerson Jeka. He’d be a punt. Hugo Munn 18 yr old from the Norwood SANFL reserves. He’d be a bigger punt. Never say never.

Had to be due to play interstate in Round 1. No tougher assignment imo. Though finishing 17th gives you no right to ask for favours. It’s us against the world in 2019.

Coniglio and Ward back are two handy additions - A graders - add Jacobs and then add Green whose ready to go. Ouch.

Lockhart played small back in 2018 at Casey. Had a great year. Definitely fits the bill imo

GWS pick or match Green no matter what. He will be a star and (like Hopper) the Giants again get gifted a star.

A very good description. Hopefully gets through to pick 8