spirit of norm smith

Why 1. Why is our conversion rate from inside 50 opportunities so low? (Midfield delivery poor or forwards lacking ability) 2. why did Goodwin abandon his Gawn-Grundy experiment so quickly ? (To then jettison Grundy to a competitor) 2. Continued … why didn’t the Dees look for an experienced 2nd string ruckman to backup Gawn when Jackson left? 3. why do players like Spargo, Laurie and Schache get games after constant poor performances? (Surely they all get dropped this week) And no answer sought but 4. Number 29 why? A career ruined by injury and now this ?

Goodwin certainly has pushed the Snooze button in my opinion

Grundy must have been shocked when Goodwin preferred Schache (soft marshmallow) and Tmcd (couldn’t move) in the finals last year. Bizarre. Neither Tmcd or Schache contributed anything as we lost both finals. Goodwin sold Grundy the candy then froze him out very quickly. Yet others like Spargo play one good game in 10 and get picked weekly (even with no preseason). These are the facts. No ill feeling from anyone including Max as Grundy and his manager then obviously sought a move.

Tom Sparrow pressure acts were high because he was constantly beaten to the ball by the Swans opponents. He just lacks pace over 5 metres and is beaten to the footy. He tackled well but we need him to win the contest more.

He played a ripped game for the Blues tonight !!!

End of 24 should see plenty of changes. BRAYSHAW. BBB. MELKSHAM. TMCD. LAURIE. SCHACHE. JSMITH. Thats 7 list spots available in my view. No nice boys to apply. Warriors only.

Agree agree agree. He’s a forward. Not a defender. Good mark. Solid kick. Little 2nd efforts or ground work. Needs protein and daily gym work for next 12 months.

Never ever again. Amartey rag dolled him. He’s got no desire for the contest. Talent is not enough at this level.

Team for round 1 Mcvee may lever Rivers Tomlinson Howes Lingers JV7 Windsor ANB Van Rooyen Billings PICKETT BBB Fritta Gawn Trac Clarry sparrow Fullarton Salem Woewodin Sub. Chandler emerg. Hore ANW Tmcd unavailable Hunter Petty Bowey Melksham Turner McAdam (Brayshaw Jsmith) in BBB FULLARTON PICKETT WOEWODIN outs. Bowey (Inj) Spargo Laurie Schache.

Love our development of young key forwards

Practice your skills. Agreed !! 5 1/2 months to work in execution of skills. Still no movement or forward line craft aside from Fritsch. Midfield bombs into forward 50. At least it’s only round zero 🤣🤣

My TV also doesn’t respond. “Get Spargo off” I was shouting but I didn’t get any response 🤣🤣🤣

Why? Why are we shocked that Gawn is physically targeted. He gets targeted to wear him down. Surprised? Hardly. It’s been happening for more than 6/7 years now !!! So … we brought in Preuss to backup Gawn we had Jackson to backup Gawn we brought in Grundy to backup Gawn now we talk about Schache, Fullerton, Petty, JVR or Tmcd to be backup. Ridiculous!!! None are really true backup ruck and we suffer when Gawn is off. Verrell is at least 12-18 months away from being ready. why? Why didn’t we try to get a mature physical 2nd ruckman who would be happy to play the relief role.

Bowey will be a loss. TMCD AND BBB - can they contribute?? Fullerton and Pickett back v dogs Petty in v hawks mcadam target for round 4. depth is now not a big asset. We get very skinny with youngsters.

Runners. Langdon. Windsor. (Hunter) Bulls. Trac. Clarry. JV7. Sparrow. Class. Salem. target 2 more young running midfielders who have pace in their legs That’s what’s needed next Rivers is a half back running defender. That’s his weapon. Keep him there.

Hibbo. Brayshaw. Harmes. Jackson missing from premiership 22. Tmcd and BBB in constant physical rehab. Core group still there for a shot. Goodwin needs to get real. Spargo. Schache. Laurie. They are not good enough and we need to make tough decisions.

@DemonOX you are 100% correct. Laurie. Spargo. Schache. Not good enough for AFL. ALL NEED TO BE DROPPED THEN DELISTED

Gawn message to Goodwin

Howes - very very good Viney - heart and soul Petracca - in and out Bowser - great until injured McVee - good game tonight Sparrow - fumbled and loose Oliver - we love ya vanRooyen - tread water tonight May - important but limited Fritsch - our only forward Lever - poor under pressure Salem - promising first half Langdon - had little involvement Billings - why the sub Neal Bullen - did his role Windsor - a promising debut Gawn - beaten by Grundy, physically tired Schache - FAR TOO SOFT Spargo - NEVER EVER AGAIN Chandler - NEEDS TO IMPROVE Tomlinson - played his part Rivers - performance to forget Laurie - FUMBLED ALL NIGHT

Not negotiable Out. Spargo. Laurie. Schache. In. Pickett. Woewodin Fullerton.

The votes 6 Viney 5 May 4 Howes 3 McVee 2 Tomlinson 1 Bowey.until injured apologies. Fritsch Salem, Windsor good debut Billings sub Pass mark: Langdon Trac Clarry Gawn Rivers Need to improve. JVR. Chandler. ANB. SPARROW. Lever Never ever again. Laurie Spargo. Schache.

Unfit and fatigued

Gawn tired Viney tired too many passengers

3rd Dees 5 goals xx Laurie, Spargo, Schache - no no no 👏Fritsch finally 🤡sparrow gives away 50 ⭐️mcvee to Fritsch 🤡lever ⭐️⭐️JV7 💙❤️ ⭐️⭐️Trac finally

2nd xx scoring !! One goal!!! Inside 50s x 28 xx fumbles. Laurie. Rivers. Xx dropped marks in forward 50. Sparrow. Fritsch. Chandler xx kick to packs !! Still !!! 👏👏May. Howes. Viney.