spirit of norm smith

can I say ... I predicted this. A good selection.

I saw him play in APS v AGS ... impressed in patches. I would have thought a rookie option. Very light on build. Was quick and runs with the footy. A punt at #57

the odds appear to be Freeman 50% (Demonland & Emma Quayle) , Salem 40% (AFL.com), Sheed 5%, Aish 2%, Scharenberg 2%, Lennon 1%.

Demonland in 2012 wanted Ollie Wines ... and his form warranted that in 2013. Freeman seems to be our pick in 2014

agreed ... I think clear top 7 then Freeman, Salem & Sheed. Sheed is bigger, as skilled and has that long left foot kick. Not disappointed if D Sheed is #9

Boyd, Kelly, Aish, Bontempelli, Kolodddjjjasnjiiii, Scharenberg, Billings ... Likely its Freeman(my pref), Salem or Sheed. Could one of the top 7 slide??

Clear favourite on Demonland (2012 Ollie Wines was the call). Will Demonland get the raging bull Freeman as a ready to play, fast mid that MFC needs. (and who our kids can go Wow when he speeds down the MCG wing).

Salem... Skilled, evasive, smart... light on right now (needs a pre season). I still prefer Freeman but can see why Salem appeals. Classic Swans & Hawks style left footed mid.

All the 'rumour" is that Mav Weller is a "bit of a di#ck@head and is full of himself. No doubting his footy ability ... but was behind 5-6 mids at the Suns (Suns will bring in Jack Martin this year as well). He is 20-21, ready to go and can play at AFL standard. I would look at him as a definite rookie option.

Sam Blease to become a forward threat ... capable of a 40+ goal season

possible rookie option ... rookie pick 50 ish.

A small forward would be handy ... Malcolm Karpany, Dwayne Wilson or Jay Kennedy-Harris.

Matt Sully impressed in the VFL. Certainly a rookie chance but Dees should look at him as a pick 57 option.

Freeman ... pace, aggression, raging bull, Melbourne boy, solid built. Ready to go for '14.

if available, Scharenberg is a big decision to make ...

1. GWS - Tom Boyd (200cm, 103kg forward - Eastern Ranges) 2. GWS - Jack Billings (184cm, 78kg forward - Oakleigh Chargers) 3. St Kilda - Josh Kelly (183cm, 75kg midfielder - Sandringham Dragons) 4. Western Bulldogs - James Aish (184cm, 75kg midfielder - Norwood) 5. Gold Coast - Kade Kolodjashnij (190cm, 81kg defender - Launceston) 6. Collingwood - Matthew Scharenberg (190cm, 87kg defender - Glenelg) 7. Brisbane - Cameron McCarthy (193cm, 85kg forward - South Fremantle) 8. North Melbourne - F/S Luke McDonald (188cm, 83kg defender - Werribee) 9. Melbourne - Nathan Freeman (182cm, 85kg midfielder - Sandringham Dragons) 10. Collingwood - Marcus Bontempelli (192cm, 83kg midfielder - Northern Knights) 11. West Coast - Dom Sheed (184cm, 83kg midfielder - Subiaco) 12. Richmond - Christian Salem (183cm, 81kg midfielder - Sandringham Dragons) 13. Carlton - Ben Lennon (188cm, 77kg midfielder - Northern Knights) 14. GWS - Darcy Gardiner (192cm, 85kg defender - Geelong Falcons) 15. Sydney – Rory Lobb (205 cm, 100kg Ruckman) 16. Geelong - Lewis Taylor (173cm, 73kg midfielder - Geelong Falcons) 17. Fremantle - Blake Acres (189cm, 84kg midfielder - West Perth) 18. St Kilda - Matt Crouch (180cm, 78kg midfielder - North Ballarat Rebels) 19. St Kilda - Trent Dumont (186cm, 83kg midfielder - Norwood) 20. Gold Coast - Jake Kolodjashnij (194cm, 83kg defender - Launceston) Round 2 21. Port Adelaide - Luke Dunstan (185cm, 83kg midfielder - Woodville West Torrens) 22. Brisbane - Zak Jones (181cm, 76kg defender - Dandenong Stingrays) 23. Adelaide - Cameron Giles (195cm, 93kg defender - Woodville West Torrens) 24. Hawthorn - Billy Hartung (177cm, 75kg midfielder - Dandenong Stingrays) 25. Brisbane -Jonathon Marsh (192cm, 87kg midfielder - East Fremantle) 26. Essendon - Zach Merrett (179cm, 76kg forward - Sandringham Dragons) 27. Gold Coast - James Battersby (177cm, 78kg midfielder - Sturt) 28. Brisbane - Nick Robertson (191cm, 88kg midfielder - West Perth) 29. GWS - Patrick Cripps (190cm, 90kg midfielder - East Fremantle) 30. North Melbourne – Michael Apeness (196cms, 90 ks, Ruckman, Eastern ranges) 31. West Coast - James Tsitas (181cm, 78kg midfielder - Geelong Falcons) 32. Sydney - Jarman Impey (177cm, 78kg forward - Murray Bushrangers) 33. Brisbane - Jay Kennedy-Harris (173cm, 68kg midfielder - Oakleigh Chargers) 34. Brisbane - Darcy Hourigan (192cm, 92kg forward - South Adelaide) 35. Sydney – Luke Reynolds (192cms, 86kg forward-Port Magpies) 36. Geelong - Eli Templeton (182cm, 75kg midfielder - Burnie) 37. Fremantle - George Hewett (185cm, 78kg midfielder - North Adelaide) 38. Hawthorn - Daniel McStay (194cm, 88kg defender - Eastern Ranges) Round 3 39. Carlton - Dwayne Wilson (179cm, 74kg small fwd/midfielder - Sturt) 40. Melbourne ... Isaiah Miller… 188cms rebounding defender Nick Bourke …187cms tough running half back Tom Cutler … 190cms tall rebounding defender Alex Spina… versatile midfielder Nick Holman … tough midfielder

groundswell has shifted ... Demonland had pick 9 likelihood as 70% Freeman, 20% Lennon, 5% Salem and 5 others 1% likely, NOW Scharenberg could be the steal of the 2013 draft !!

Roos likes tough players who take no backward steps. Freeman is a raging bull.

Fingers crossed Daniel McStay is available at pick 40

Absolutely ... he is ready to go. Smart, tough, skilled. Plays like Brendan Goddard.

I like Freeman, Lennon and Salem. All Vic kids. Scharenberg would be tempting if he slipped down... I rate him top 3

get rid of the stars and the collar ...

heart yes ... but lack of pace and injuries cut him down. A good WAFL career ahead.

9/ Nathan Freeman... the running bull 40/ Jay Kennedy-Harris... small fwd 57/ Jake Kolidhashnji... tall defender fingers crossed

Just read on AFL website that McStay has been courted by some clubs and may go Top 30. He will be a very good CHB type.