spirit of norm smith

Ten talking points 1- Viney & Oliver in the precount fashion segments. All class. 2- Jack Fitzpatrick. Got his dream to go to the Brownlow 3- I hate Sportsbet & all that rubbish. Dane Swan is a total tool. 4- mark of the year ... Danihers was great. Howe’s was unbelievable and better. Deserved to win it (again) 5- Bruce Mac is very annoying. Dusty held his nerve. 6- umps hate Melbourne. Proven v Freo ... lost by 2 points in last minute No Votes 7- Daisy Pearce is a star 8- sure Martin was pick 3 and the Dees picked Scully & Trengove. But who wouldn’t at the time. We made draft bloopers but these choices were solid at the time. Unlike drafting Lucas Cook, Gysberts, Strauss etc 9- Matisse Stynes. Jimmy would be proud. She was very good. 10- Jonesy sure was BOG in the fashion stakes. Great style.

We lost to Freo in the last 30 seconds and 2 points. Freo players got 3,2,1. Really fun)($d system clearly. Oliver still unknown to the umps

Watts is going nowhere. Tell Eddie to flush himself down the gold porcelain bowl.

Yes they tanked. But we lost to Collingwood. Simple. We lost it.

Why are the Tigers now in the Grand Final? Sure it's the strength of Dustin Martin, the class of Trent Cotchin, the sheer nous of Riewoldt and the stability of Alex Rance. Its adding Nankervis, Prestia & Caddy. Its adding small dynamic forwards. But there are 4 other key factors 1- LUCK ... no injuries all year (really only Nathan Drummond, 35-40 "list player" who did his knee). Amazing. Clean health for 40 others. 2- FOOTBALL ... football football and football. The Tigers had 330 possessions (200 kicks, 130 handballs) vs Giants 390 possessions (210 kicks 180 handballs). This was virtually the same in Tigers vs Cats. Other sides like Melbourne overpossess the footy and lose the footy in turnovers 3- GOALS ... the forwards kick goals. If you are inside 50, run and kick goals. Not a further 3 handballs and finally 4- G&D... tough determined footballers. No shirkers. Blokes all put their heads over the footy.

Agree buy as many tix as possible

No way in hell

Anyone who has seen the Dragons this year must be impressed by Seb Williams. Has a lot of AFL qualities.

Oh no no no

Gun player. Likely top 3 pick in 2018 draft. But why post on Demons site. We have no intent on getting in a position for such a pick.

It's consensus that we keep the Weid. Like a 1970s bob Marley party !! Eddie will be pi$&@d. If anyone mentions this again, then expect Armageddon.

Wiseblood PMS etc remember my comment was a big No to a weid trade.

That's pick 18 in 2018!!

Agree. Pies love romance of Daicos, Brown, Weideman names in their lineup. Like we do with Viney, Stretch ...

Apparently Pies will ask for potential trade for Weideman. They see him as future Full Forward alongside Darcy Moore. I say No but if pick 6 was on offer then they can keep talking. Perhaps... Pick 6 and pick 23 for Weideman and MFC 1st round 2018 draft

Need to find another tall ruck/fwd in rookie draft or late in main draft. Keegan Brooksby or Jack Hannath are only two players that come to mind. If Maxy went down, we would be fu&$(/d.

Agree Liam Ryan is another to watch. Interested in how he and Jeffy would pressure the opposition.

Harley Balic for pick 45 as it sits today.

Lever and crows pick 35 & 53 for MFC pick 10 & 27 & 45

Tim Kelly. Runner up in Sandover Medal. Quick. Skilled. 23yo. Exactly what MFC needs. Goal kicker. Ready to play. Rotating mid to half forward. Would be available in range 30-50.

Great job boys. At least the red and blue got another premiership. Always a good moment in anyone's life. Enjoy

Off the list: Trengove. Spencer. Hulett delisted. White delisted off rookie list. Garland likely to retire. Kennedy likely to be final delisted player. Kent to Eagles for pick 48. Add to the list: Jeremy Smith cat-b to be promoted. Lever to Dees for pick 10 & 27. Dees get pick Lever and pick 53. Draftees 45 (Tim Kelly) 48 (Charlie Thompson), 53 (Frisch). Delisted free agent (ruck option such as keegan brooksby) Rookie pick 10. Seb Williams.

Get Gaff. Huge tank. Runs runs runs. Perfect wingman. Could be another piece in a premiership win puzzle.

Remember the name Tim Kelly. Sth Fremantle. Hope the Dees grab the new wizard from the west.

Jack was a champion under age midfielder for Sth Australia. He was picked behind Tom Scully but it was a toss of the coin. Jack was not quick but was very skilful, tough, smart, a natural leader and of high character. His first 4 years showed his talent. 79 games included half as skipper. Appointed skipper for 2012 with Jack Grimes. Bizarre from Neeld and ahead of time but Jack embraced the challenge. Tragically Jacks career stalled in 2014 with the navicular bone in his foot and the pain and impact being too much. With medical assistance and his strong will, Jack got back in 2016 but lacked even more pace as needed in the AFL. He is too good for the VFL but not quite AFL intense any more. Jack was well spoken. Always willing to talk about footy. He has been great with my 4 kids. He always smiled and happy to get those photos taken. As the Dees have Lewis,Vince, Tyson taking his role type, the delisting was not surprising. I hope he finds a spot elsewhere in another team or returns to SA to perhaps captain Sturt. From all on Demonland and all MFC supporters & members, thank you and good luck Jack.