spirit of norm smith

Peter Bell is trying to wrangle a tea and biscuits deal for someone they are trying to offer 8 year contract on. Tell him it’s 2x first rounders (pick 5 and Freo 2019 1st pick if that’s the offer)

That draft would be ideal. Very good choices IMO. Mckenzie, Stack, Ayton-Delaney and Bedford all have pace. Real pace. Our outside run “development” would be addressed. Munn is a very good young forward and needs 2-3,years more development. At pick 62, definitely we would have to seriously consider. I like either Lockhart, Bewley, Hore or Hind as potential rookies. Hind again is the pace and break the line style of player. At 23, he could be in the selection mix early. I think we wouldn’t be disappointed with Hind as a rookie.

Need to get it done. KK will be a good addition

Yes like players such as Selwood and more recently Charlie Curnow. Highly rated but slipped in their draft year due to injury. Bytel is a classy midfielder who had a clean bill of health in 2017. At pick 36ish, he would be a steal.

If Bell wakes up and Neale goes to Lions, expect the Hogan conversation to restart. The trade is still a 30/70 likelihood.

23rd man or perfect to play when Gawny is sore or needs a rest. Maybe even use against a Stef Martin or Grundy to wear them down. Preuss could be vital at September time.

Good call Chelly. Twomey seems to have forgotten Bytel’s 2017 form. When fit and firing, he is the equal of any in this draft year.

After Twomeys AFL top 30 update from today, there are 3 kids that come into contention for our pick 36. Sydney Stack. WA under 18s. Shaun Burgoyne like player. Pace and skills. Glides over the ground. Surprised that he has not been rated top 25. Perfect wing/half back. Tom McKenzie. Northern under 18s. Really hope MFC gets this kid. Midfielder with all requirements. Perfect player to add to our midfield. Pace and good skills on either side. Competitor. Won the 20 metre sprint at afl combine. Jack Bytel. Calder under 18s. Cannot believe that Twomey does not rate him top 30. Absolutely gun midfielder. Strength and skill. Wouldn’t be surprised if he goes top 20. Injured twice this year which probably has seen his rating drop. Would be a draft steal at 36. Leadership potential. Obviously one or two from the top 30 may drop as well but it’s a very strong draft year.

As of today, we have about 5 picks. That is 36,46,54,62,65. No need to worry about top 20 draft potentials

Close. I thought we’d push for the extras. That being the Kangas 4th rounder to add to the deal.

It’s May to Collingwood or Bulldogs this trade period. Or it’s a May bidding free agency frenzy in 2019.

Kk should be announced on Monday

Freo is getting to be a basket case. Imagine getting Bennell and now is a $$$ liability. Hogan should devote himself to staying in Melbourne. Go for 2019 and beyond premierships

Ask me in 2022

Tyson = Preuss

Tyson = Preuss

Hogan is worth two 1st rounders with one being in the top 10. It’s now that Freo want us to buckle. If they don’t trade Neale, then the only bare limit deals for me are either Freo 1st pick 11 and Ed Langdon FOR Hogan or Freo 1st pick 11, Freo 2nd Rd pick 23 and Freo future 1st Rd 2019 pick FOR Hogan and MFC pick 36.

Agreed. “Yeh ok” was Josh Ms response to be being offered 65 and Smith’s chips for Dean Kent.

Preuss for Tyson. Yes that works. Maybe we can snag a late pick in the 60s to go with it. Preuss and NMFC pick 68 for Tyson

244 pages i think it’s 50/50 Hogan is staying more positive as the days go by hope he stays forever now and commits to the red and blue

A younger inconsistent small forward.

Kent and MFC 4th Round 2019 for Saints pick 39.

Today is the key. Stay or go probably announced today

Straight swap of Tyson for Preuss. Wtf. We must need the backup ruck role desperately. North should at least give us pick 57 or 67 as a side order to go with Preuss. They are unlikely to use them anyway.

I agree. Saints say Kent is a skilled strong fast midfielder who will greatly benefit through mid running. Yet they downgrade his value ??? FFS 4th round pick which will end up as pick 62/63 is still an insult.