spirit of norm smith

Smart classy footballers still needed either through draft, FA or trade

Ok. 5- yr deal at $750,000 a year. Beyond that is ridiculous

Omcd. Lever. Frost. Petty. Keilty thats plenty. If anything, need a small defender in case Jetta goes down.

Key defenders available in Frost and Keilty. They just need to be picked. We need more SMART SKILLED players.

Dees would have picks 31,44,49 on current ladder positions.

Luke Valente was BOG v Allies. The kid is seriously good. I thought MFC could steal him around the 30 pick but I think he will go top 15-20 now.

It’s a Yes from me. The kid has pace and raw ability. Competitive streak. Fills a small forward role only. He is small and skinny. About 66 kegs and would be behind Spargo in the benchpress. But as a NGA allocation, he is worth a pick 50/60 opportunity.

100% get Gaff. Victorian boy. Barracked for the Dees. Offer a big 5 year deal around $600k a year. Gaff is exactly the connect player we need. Does it both when the Eagles are flying but lifts when others struggle.

Utopia vision.

Toby Bedford keeps impressing as our Next Gen Academy pick. Many clubs this year have father-son, Academy and NGA rights on players, many of which fall in the top 10-30. Mitchell Riordan hurt his hamstring last week and will miss the rest of the championships. Not such a bad thing. He will be a star. All the attributes. Think how Sloane and Parker were end of 2nd round bargains. Riordan is this years bargain as he is likely to slide to 30-35 range.

Will just play a role. Steady half back. Lacks pace but heart and soul are strong. Hope he one day comes back to MFC in a coaching or managerial role. A great young bloke

Watch list- Sloane, Gaff, Mackay interested in - Wright (Suns), Darcy (Freo) Campbell (Dogs). Backup rucks behind Gawn but all are also forward capable. Speed is also in focus. Dahlhaus? Delistings probables - Mckenna, Vandenburg, Johnstone Delistings possibles- JKH, Kent, Pedersen, King, Bugg, Filipivic (r) trade possibilities - Frost, Tyson

Duursma again. I’m afraid he is rising up above the 28-30 range for our 2nd rounder

Chayce Jones from the Apple isle looked impressive would fit in nicely on a wing for the Dees may be a 20-30 pick option

Yes and yes and yes

Probable delist - mckenna Vandenburg johnstone Filipivic (r) Bugg possible trade - Kent JKH question marks - vince (retirement) garlett (consistency) Tyson (disposal efficiency)

This is his manager going fishing no bites likely

Vince goes first. Stupid at times. Needs a blast. Being gifted a game right now. I’d move him to half forward and earn a kick. He loves a goal

No. Billings has been very poor and seems his attitude is letting him down. Tyson is a better player. Saints must be disheartened as Mccartin and Billings should both be delivering now.

Big fan. Creative forward who can play midfield link role. Good skills. Draft bargain at pick 54 in his draft year.

Yes just double checked. Apologies. Wishful thinking

Agree. Players would hold for the premiership chance. I’m sure the group can see we are a big chance at the prize this year and for the next few.

Sorry the 4th quality mid was South Australian Luke Valente. Solid build. Good pace. 183cm. Skilled on both wings. Tackles well. Captain for SA under 18s in 2018. Whilst not as flashy as a few teammates, Valente is the real deal. At pick 25-28, he would be an absolute steal.

Yes yes yes. Gaff would be another star and make our midfield completely awesome. I think we would have to consider the retirement of Vince to fit him in.

Isaac Conway was very impressive as a midfielder against Casey today. Classy and mature body. At 23, maybe he’ll get a look in on a rookie list. Has the talent IMO.