spirit of norm smith

JVR dry conditions again this week. Use grippo or whatever legal spray is available!!! He gets to the contest, outbodied opponents but then often fumbles the footy or drops the mark. Clean handling and JVR could get a 4+ goal game. Hes young but needs to work in this simple step.

Caulfield Racecourse development has to be the primary option. It ticks many boxes, so can see why MFC are pushing for this. I am always doubtful because of 30+ years of feasibility and potential locations. However it appears Melbourne Racing Club want the Dees there as a partner in the development. Time for the board etc to actually show us their value for the club. Less talk. More action.

If we got 4-5 picks, I’d back JT to pick 5 youngsters in the top 40 that would be very handy and play a role in 2025. The development and maturity of the youngsters is definitely preparing them for AFL footy. Look at the draft of 2023 …16 of the top 20 picks played significant games in 2024, and then 29 of the top 40 had a debut. Draft for talent. Trade for needs.

Ben Hobbs. Yes in a heartbeat. Not sure why the bombers are putting him the Reserves this year. The media should [censored] OFF. !!! They hate the Dees and are like vultures circling to benefit their own desires. Damo, Kane, Lloydy, Ralphy. All can go get [censored]!!

Noah Yze. Cat A rookie. Father son 👏 Ricky Mentha. Cat B rookie. NGA. 👏 that’s where they should come through. Both have potential but I think we can get 4-5 really strong youngsters in this years national draft.

Houston would have come at a huge price. No thanks!!! Wasn’t ever keen on this. We need quality midfielders. I can draft plenty of half back distributors.

Tell Port supports to 🤬off.

my phantom draft from earlier today Phantom draft update : 1 Finn O'Sullivan - Oakleigh 2. ***Brisbane match bid. Levi Ashcroft Father son. 3. Jagga Smith - Oakleigh 4. Luke Trainor - Sandringham 5. Josh Smillie - Eastern 6. Sid Draper - Sth Adel 7.***Suns match bid - Leonardo Lombard (Academy ) 8. Harvey Langford - Dandenong⭐️ 9. Sam Lalor- GWV⭐️ 10. Xavier Lindsay - Gippsland⭐️ 11. Murphy Reid - Sandringham

Bump this thread. Tim Lamb … time to start your redemption!!! Peatling would be an excellent addition. Deserves a good 3-4 year contract at least. His pace and run and tackling would add to our midfield.

He grew up in Shepparton before accepting a scholarship to attend Scotch College in Melbourne. He was drafted by Gold Coast with their third selection and ninth overall in the 2016 national draft. Brodie played 24 games for Gold Coast across 5 years as he struggled to get ahead of other younger midfielders. Following the 2021 AFL season, Brodie was traded to Fremantle. Brodie played every game of the 2022 season a career best and established himself as an important part of Fremantle's midfield. He finished the season eleventh in the league for total disposals tallying 607 across 22 games. In 2023 and 2024, despite dominating at WAFL competition, he had limited opportunities into the Freo AFL team with Young, Serong, Brayshaw and Omeara preferred. With Worner & Erasmus coming through, Brodie will likely be squeezed out. Brodie presents as the classic Moneyball trade pickup. He will cost a “future 5th round” and be a reasonable salary contract. But he can step in and play immediately. At 189cms, he has the physical ability in the contest and skills to deliver. He has good contested possessions numbers all through his career. Definitely one to consider in the off season period.

@Demonland can we change this title of the Thread. It’s too confronting. Maybe change to Viney looking to stay at Dees … in order to save my blood pressure

Actually saw a real human in Simon Goodwin in today’s press conference. Open and honest and clear discussion. It was refreshing. Clearly admits there is frustration. Clearly admits that scoring is a problem. Clearly admits that everyone is accountable and involved in improvement. Much better than the standard BS and corporate speak of prior weeks.

Phantom draft update: 1 Finn O'Sullivan - Oakleigh 2. ***Brisbane match bid. Levi Ashcroft Father son. 3. Jagga Smith - Oakleigh 4. Luke Trainor - Sandringham 5. Josh Smillie - Eastern 6. Sid Draper - Sth Adel 7.***Suns match bid - Leonardo Lombard (Academy ) 8. Harvey Langford - Dandenong⭐️ 9. Sam Lalor- GWV⭐️ 10. Xavier Lindsay - Gippsland⭐️ 11. Murphy Reid - Sandringham 12. Tobie Travaglia - Bendigo 13. Tom Gross - Oakleigh 14. Taj Hotton - Sandringham 15. Harry Armstrong - Sandringham 16. ***Blues match bid. Father son. Ben Camporeale - Glenelg SA 17. Bo Allan - WA 18.***Lions match bid. Sam Marshall - Bris Lions academy 19. Joe Berry - Murray 20. Alix Tauru - Gippsland 21. Harry O'Farrell - Calder 22. Jobe Shanahan - Bendigo (NSW) 23. Christian Moraes - Eastern 24. Jonty Faull - GWV 25. **** Ess match bid. Isaac Kako - Calder (Ess NGA) 26. Alex Dodson- SA 27. Jack Whitlock - Murray 28. Harrison Oliver - Sandringham 29. Cooper Hynes - Dandenong 30. Matt Whitlock- Murray 31. ****Crows match bid. Father son. Tyler Welsh - WWT 32. Thomas Sims - Northern 33. Jesse Dattoli - Northern 34. Charlie Nicholls - Central District SA 35. Lachie Jacques - Geelong 36. Hamish Davis - Claremont WA 37. *** Port match bid. NGA. Benny Barrett - Sth Adel 38. Zak Johnson- Northern 39. Kade Herbert - SA 40. Kayle Gerryn - West Perth 41. Josh Murphy - Murray 42. Nathaniel Sulzberger - Sandringham/ Tassie 43.****Sydney match bid Joel Cochran (academy) 44. ***Blues match bid. Father son. Luke Camporeale - Glenelg SA 45. Angus Clarke - Glenelg 46. Archer Day-Wicks - Bendigo 47. Damon Hollow - Calder 48. Jack Ough - GWV 49. Noah Mraz - Dandenong 50. Lucas McInerney - Northern 51. Patrick Retschko - Oakleigh 52. Phoenix Hargrave - Sth Adel 53. Sam Davidson - RICHMOND VFL 54. Jaxon Artemis- WA 55.*** Port Adelaide match bid. Father son. Louis Montgomery - Nth Adel 56. Nash King - Calder 57. Malakai Champion - Subiaco 58. Cody Anderson - Eastern 59. Jasper Alger -Oakleigh 60. Harry Charlson - GWV 61. Zane Cochrane - Oakleigh 62. Keighton Matofai-Forbes - Western 63. Oliver Depaoli-Kubank - Tassie 64. Luke Urquhart WA 65. Ned Bowman - Norwood SA 66. Cody Angove -WA 67. Bailey McKenzie - Sandringham 68. James Barrat - Bendigo 69. Riley Bice - Werribee VFL 70. Josh Dolan - Sandringham of course Noah Yze - Dees (Cat A rookie - father son) and Ricky Mentha - Dees (rookie Cat B, NGA)

Only seen him a few times. But it’s a Yes from me. He bought Giants back into contest v Lions. Won 4 of 5 centre clearances. Has the pace and skill and intensity to really make a difference. Disposal efficiency high. Tackling is a strength. Interested to see if we could put a 4 year deal on offer.

Excellent press conference today. Goodwin showed honesty and reflection. Clearly there’s frustration in the way the season has gone. The loss of Brayshaw , injury to Trac and the decline of Oliver have really hurt us. He explained the ANB decision and as much as he could about the personal circumstances.

DEES NEED TO KEEP FIRST ROUND PICK (probably around pick 5 or 6 now) AND GET ONE OF EITHER XAVIER LINDSAY⭐️ HARVEY LANGFORD ⭐️ SAM LALOR ⭐️

Kate?

Should have got his hand sorted out earlier another wtf moment it’s all under control at MFC 🤬

We need Goody to stay. Someone has to stay !!!

Cals top 30 updated Harvey Langford at 3 ⭐️ Sam Lalor at 9 👏👏👏 Xavier Lindsay at 16 bargain Christian Moraes at 25 bargain Tom Gross at 26 bargain https://www.afl.com.au/news/1195410

@seventyfour great ideas. Need something to rev up the last game. It’s not a finals type atmosphere that we’d all hoped for. Expect 50,000 crowd given both teams probably out of finals contention

Love the NIBBLER ❤️💙🏆 but we have to move on Too early ?? option 1 ANB to Crows Crows 2nd round to Gold Coast Jack Lukosius to Dees option 2 ANB to Crows Crows 2nd round to dees option 3 deal with Port … part of a Houston move ?

Agreed. Brodie would be a good addition. Freo preseason preview Brodie only played five games in the senior side in 2023, missing parts of the season due to an ankle injury. The midfielder has put together a strong pre-season, consistently matching up against other bonafide midfielders and will look to slot himself back into the starting 22 in 2024.

We took Hunter. 🤮 Macrae is the next similar type. we shouldn’t do Dogs a favour !!! Game is faster now and he’s lost the edge. I’d pass. There is quality kids in the draft to get !!!

Updated Retire: Brayshaw (medical) B.Brown, Melksham, McDonald, Hunter Delist: Schache, JS29, Tomlinson, Sestan, Farris-White Trade: ANB 💔 (crows 2nd round pick) *upgrade : Moniz-Wakefield ** thats 10 list spots available ** rookies: Hore, Kentfield, KBrown, Verrall Stuck with existing poor list management …Contracted until end 25: Spargo. Billings. Contracted until end 26: Laurie, McAdam. None were deserving of such deals. (Tim Lamb 🤯) ————————————————— Aim to bring in 1. Free agent priority : Isaac Cumming - skilled half back 2. Find a mature plan B ruckman to support Gawn 3. Trade in tall key defender (cover loss of Tmcd or Tomlinson) 4. get mature midfielder - Will Brodie from Freo (would cost future 5th rounder!!) adds immediately to our midfield National Draft. Let JT weave his magic. (5 picks likely) 1st round - either Xavier Lindsay🌟/Harvey Langford🌟/Sam Lalor🌟 early 2nd round (circa pick 25 - Crows pick) Cooper Hynes/Jobe Shanahan/ Taj Hotton/Christian Moraes Late 2nd round: (circa pick 40 - Swans pick) some potential names who might be available: Kade Gerryn , Hamish Davis , Lachie Jacques, Zak Johnson, Kade Herbert. Youngsters who could be bargains at a 3rd/4th round pick 50 ish : Jack Ough, Patrick Retschko, Cody Anderson , Oliver Depaoli-Kubank, Zane Cochrane, Bailey McKenzie, Jaxon Artemis, Keighton Matofai-Forbes. ———————————————- Add as a Rookie: father son Noah Yze Add Cat B rookie: Ricky Mentha