spirit of norm smith

3 years ago Oskars mum Trudie passes away from cancer. He promises her that he will get to an AFL list and play AFL one day. Tonight it happens and near his 22nd birthday. Lots of tears for family and friends when OB runs out. I hope he savours the moment. Well done Oskar.

And we hope he uses the pace tonight. Great story too.

Thanks Mono. Good to see some positive dialogue.

I was really hoping Weid would regain form and be back by now. Should be back next week. Disappointing year so far given Hogan’s departure meant he has a great opportunity to hold down a key forward role.

Lewis failed the test.

Agreed. But we missed out as Petty somehow got the nod above Preuss. I thought we needed relief for big Maxy.

Eagles at $1.28. Probably should be shorter.

Christian Salem would have to be considered. Having a very good year. Doesn’t get the credit outside the Demons faithful. And yes all this is “in theory”.

Unsure why? Didn’t seem to get much contact

I still back in Goody. This year has been cruel but he keeps his focus.

Round-14 v Dockers post bye hope to get players back (May, Lever, kk, Hannan, Hibberd, Melksham) and others back in form (Trac, Weid, Tmcd) perhaps then only Jsmith Vdberg Jetta out of best 22 Assume no one else goes down in the month. I know it’s very optomistic Hibberd* May*. Lever* Salem. Frost. Fritsch Brayshaw. Viney. Hunt Melksham* Weideman. Petracca. Garlett. Tmcd. *Hannan Gawn. Harmes Oliver n jones Preuss Lockhart Hore emerg. *Kk Anb Stretch Lewis jkh

It was ridiculous at the time. He hobbled back on. Melksham is tough but it was not the right call imo. He’s going to be missed.

Agree. I had 9 out of best 22 with Weideman still in my best 22 based on what he can produce and the role as a CHF:FF

Great to see his year so far. Salem is tough and skilled. If only we had another 2 more Salem’s going through the midfield and half fwd line

Yes. Played on. Again not sure why given injury. He again was our best forward. A huge blow.

Still cannot believe it’s not worth a week. A lesser player would have got suspended. Head high. Off the ball. Low impact. MRP gun shy after last weeks tribunal imo

16,623 posts by a serial troll. Anyway my point is Lockhart has a heart and plays that way. Great competitor like Jetta. That’s the point. Unfortunately ineligible for a rising star nomination (23) as recognition to his start to AFL career.

Jordan is still very young and developing. Importantly his foot skills are excellent which is better than most. I’d say it’s a development year at Casey. I saw the 2nd quarter and he was outmuscled once but delivered two beautiful passes lace out. Likely half back or wing role.

In total agreement. Omcd was horrible again. Wish we had grabbed Collins after Freo delisted him. He is exactly what we need. Big. Strong. Confident mark.

Agreed. Omcd out. T Smith in. Keilty back to partner Frost. Assume Melksham and Hibberd to miss.

Lockhart has heart. That is the sign of a battler. Battle ready. He is one player I would be happy to run out on GF day to give 100%. DD says never knew Lockhart before March 2019. Must live in a very dark cave. Only played a whole year at Casey in the Demons team !! DD either lacks a neural nerve or is just hollow. Assume both.

Great summary. Tom Freeman is still one to watch.

Omcd on either Kennedy or Darling. Omcd continues to be embarrassing week after week. Terrible yesterday. Didn’t man up. Weak attempts at spoils. Being gifted games again. Must go out. Keilty to move back to partner Frost in key spots. Like to see Baker in this week for his pace

Great game yesterday. We need more like Salem who can hit a target.

Lockhart probably equal with Hore for best 1st year player. Hannan Fritsch Hore Lockhart. Good talent out of VFL and our Casey link is working out. Mitch Lewis is another one still to watch at Casey