spirit of norm smith

afl.com.auThe Demons star who has taken a father and daughter on an...Troy and Harper Buntine's chance meeting with Tayla Harris has built an amazing bond through footballI think this is why the AFLW is growing in popularity and support. The players ability to connect with the public and especially young girls will hopefully see it rise and rise in the future And our Tayla Harris continues to show that she is a star on and off the field.

Sestan needs a huge 2026 pre season. He probably gets one more year.

Max Gawn 2025 👏👏👏 Deserved ALL AUSTRALIAN KOZZZZY 2025 👏👏👏 Deserved ALL AUSTRALIAN Harvey Langford 2025 👏👏👏 He’s a RISING STAR in our eyes Plenty of other good stories like the return of Trac and Clarry, as well as good form by Melksham , Bowsa, Turner and Fritsch. Unfortunately the many many many close losses means it was a HORRIBLE year.

Ps. We might have found a new small forward. Can we switch Kate Hore over to the men’s program. Kate is a star ⭐️

7 additions Add Culley as upgrade from SSP to rookie Add Derksen + Windhager Draft… Add White (likely list) and Sinnema (likely cat b rookie) Add 2 quality youngsters in the draft

Agree @george_on_the_outer 8 off the list - Spargo, KBrown, Fullerton, Hore, Verrall, Billings, Henderson, Woey jnr. (7 available spots as Henderson was a SSP replacement). None have shown enough to warrant keeping on the list. Watching last night’s game confirmed it for me.

Destination club. Windhager can see the $$ and the potential. Saints put all $$ into recruits and forget about their existing players.

True. Would be a very good addition.

That is true Dees offer is 5 year contract and X $$$s Saints had 3 year deal, then upped to 4 years but kept $$$ the same. I think Dees offer is also more $$$s. Saints need to rethink their offer. But they are big on spend for TDK, SILVAGNI, Ryan and ALEER plus $$$ for NWM.

Likely he will be added as a Cat B NGA rookie selection. Has had a good year and is a classy user of the footy. However imv would be a late draft pick at best or perhaps not drafted if it was in the a free pool.

Unbelievable. We got absolutely ROBBED with Mac Andrew. Then we have the perfect youngster to add as a key forward. But somehow the current rules don’t include his heritage In yesterday’s Finals match for Stingrays 4 goals. 12 marks. 22 disposals. Showcase of his strength and agility and goalkicking.

Jackson Voss. Just another reminder of his talent. V Casey Demons. 34 possessions. 30 kicks. 8 marks. His left foot disposal was AFL class. No one on Casey team was even close to his delivery or impact to rebound outside 50. Hit up targets through the corridor. Time to wake up to these quality players that would walk into the AFL system.

Absolutely. Claremont vice captain who was marked in for a key player in WA Under 18s. Unfortunately didn’t see him but will be interesting to see if anyone takes a chance on him. From Broome to the AFL would be an amazing story. Maybe a bridge too far given he missed 2025?!?!

The LSP was a lot quieter in his second game. But still has to be on JTs list of names.

I’m a YES if he’s truly available Let’s get it done. Windhager would be a massive addition to our midfield. Probably trade out Sparrow if he’s added.

Ouch. That’s a win for all three. Hope that’s not on the radar … didn’t Warner recommit to Swans on long term contract

Pending … buffering… on standby … awaiting new coach to arrive Keep Oliver Petracca Uncontracted McVee ✅Hope a new coach and a good contract offer sees him stay Billings ❌ Fullerton ❌ Woey jnr💔❌ Spargo⭕️UFA Trade or allow to leave (R) Verrall ❌ (R) Hore❌. (R) KBrown💔❌ (R SSP) Henderson❌ 8 off the list - Spargo, KBrown, Fullerton, Hore, Verrall, Billings, Henderson, Woey jnr (Henderson was top up so we can add 7) ????!!question marks Campbell … maybe 1 more year , but he goes if we can recruit in another backup ruck like Max Heath Sestan …likely gets 1 more year … needs to really get a big pre season in Contracted 2026 McAdam⭕️sure he has mercurial talent but can’t believe he was 29 yo and injury prone and he got 3 years Maybe he gets to see out his final year 🤞he can stay on the park or he’ll have to retire early Laurie⭕️ elite at VFL Level Just wish he’d got more chances at AFL game and shown something He has been on our list 5 years now Might just seek opportunity elsewhere Contracted. One more year … The Veterans. Melksham Tmcd May McAdam Campbell On the edge. Must prove themselves Laurie Sestan Jeffo Adams Johnson rookies: Kentfield Culley AMW Mentha let’s see how you fit in . Salem Sparrow Salem had some good games but got exposed in others as slow and also slow to dispose of the footy (often sideways and with no impact) needs to discover kicking skills into the corridor Sparrow is stuck as not quite a midfielder and not quite a half forward , so where does he play 7 additions Add Culley as upgrade from SSP to rookie Add Derksen + add another mature player Draft… Add White (likely list) and Sinnema (likely cat b rookie) Add 2 quality youngsters in the draft

I agree with the assessment. It was interesting to see which players can stand up … Who stood up? Culley. Laurie. Hardie. Kolt. TC Who didn’t? Sestan. Verrall. Fullarton. Woey jnr. KBrown

Casey AFL players looking very average against the suburban VFL players. One team interested and the other (Dees) lacking any fight when the pressure came. Six goals to nil In the last 20 minutes Jackson Voss showed he has to be on our list. Embarrassing for our players. We’ve accepted mediocre players on the list for too long. Now let’s see who stands up when the pressure is on. We have the talent to still win. That’s if there’s any heart.

Thanks @Pennant St Dee i agree. Farrow should be drafted in top 20 and Swadling in late first or early second round group. I think the Dees will need to find two more onballers in this draft and find value. On current assessments, Rodriguez represents an undervalued player in my view.

Best 21 ? … 7 unavailable for round 4 Tahlia Gillard — knee / 4 - 6 weeks Sarah Lampard — calf / 4 - 8 weeks Grace Beasley — knee / 7 - 9 weeks Sinéad Goldrick — shoulder / TBC Blaithin Mackin — knee / 9 - 11 weeks Aimee Mackin — knee / Inactive Olivia Purcell — knee / Inactive

Another strong performance Dees not being recognised to have at least 5 key players out !! Agree that Ebert has been a valuable addition. She’s been solid. Hore ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️elite Hanks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️elite

Molly O. How good is her first few games. ❤️💙👏👏👏

I know I post this every week but … Kate Hore is a star ⭐️💙❤️ we are so lucky she is in red and blue. Just super smart and classy. She tough too. 8 tackles in the first half. What a leader And Tyla Hanks. Definitely an A grade player who deserves more recognition by the media. She’s a ripper player.