spirit of norm smith

Too early. Brought across the country. Away from home. I was expecting low output and that’s what happened. 4 kicks. 1 mark. Struggling right now but probably needs a preseason and 2025. If we wanted impact in 2024, we would have grabbed a local lad who could have added to the team - like Tom Murphy from Frankston or Riley Collier-Dawkins from Williamstown. Alas that was when I thought we were still a contender.

Full moon tonight !!! Some wild ideas here. Anyone thinking we should ask the Swans about Angus Sheldrick. He is probably looking elsewhere for opportunities. Showed a lot in 2023 but injuries this year have restricted opportunity. Only 20, but shown good form in last 2 weeks in VFL games since returning from injury. Fits the mould of young, competitive and excellent skills.

Kate has been very silent. She will back Goodwin until he decides it’s time to go.

Gaff barracked for the Dees. Unfortunately we lost him to the eagles and somehow couldn’t get him back to the MFC. Overall he had an excellent career at the Eagles.

Josh Mahoney was responsible for all of those trades. He left at end of calendar 2020. Tim Lamb took over as list manager for player trade off seasons for 2021, 2022, 2023. 2021. In. Dunstan (DFA) 2022. In. Grundy. Hunter, Schache outs. Bedford, Hunt, Jackson, Weideman 2023. In. McAdam, Billings, Fullarton outs. Grundy. JJ (FA ) , Harmes.

Ditto.

Ed 👏👏👏👏

Hawks were struggling early and some were questioning their trajectory as being slow. Not now. And so were the Dogs. Beveridge had apparently lost the players and was on the skids. Not now. And the Power. Hinkley was almost on the chopping block. Port fans were screaming for blood. Not now. It can turn around. It’s a simple game. It’s not as complex as some make it to be.

That's life (that's life) That's what all the other supporters say Dees were riding high in April, shot down in May, June & July But we know we gonna change their tune When we’re back on top, back on top in … (ummmm I’m stuck to complete lyrics 🤣🤣🤣) … in 2025

Hunt was still a key part of the 21 premiership. If not for his ankle injury in round 21, he would have been there in the GF. His speed and determination are still there. He just wanted a fair go and didn’t get the feeling in ‘22 that he was wanted. Hunt out … Hunter in !!! What a fail the trading was in 22 and 23. As far drafting, jury still out on Jefferson and Adams, as well as the rookies. I wanted Hewett (went pick before MFC) or Binns with our first pick as a running mid. Both are yet to cement places due to injury and/or availability of places. Jeffo was seen as a need selection.

It hurts to think we are becoming irrelevant again. Glossed over. We had 3 years of being in the race. One premiership. I hate that we’re not even mentioned anymore. Hopefully this season hurts the coaches and the players and they respond.

Bumped. I agree that we have gone backwards and others have now gone past us. Some things are outside our control (Brayshaw, JS29) but some were (JJ, Grundy). I think it’s time to reset the list. I don’t think Goody had the bravery to do it. He seems very stuck in strategy and in team selection. Certainly there needs to be some tough discussions at year end. I can see Melksham and McDonald seeking another year but they are in decline and they would restrict development of others. It would be a brave move to lose experience in the sheds however it’s time to reset. Here’s my take on offseason list management Retire: Brayshaw (medical) B.Brown, Melksham, McDonald, Hunter Delist: Schache, JS29, Tomlinson, Sestan, Farris-White upgrade : Moniz-Wakefield ** thats 9 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 3. Trade in tall key defender (cover loss of Tmcd and Tomlinson) ** Trade out 2025 1st round with Freo to get 2024 pick 10-12 in this years draft National Draft. Let JT weave his magic. (4 picks likely) 1st round Two of the following- Xavier Lindsay🌟/Harvey Langford🌟/Sam Lalor🌟/Murphy Reid/Tom Gross/Christian Moraes//Toby Travaglia/Taj Hotton/Bo Allan 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 : 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

@BW511 Plenty of excellent mids in this draft. Houston would be a heavy price to pay

Hinkley: “that’s not a midfield” points to Butters, Rozee, Drew, Horne-Francis “That’s a midfield”. Dees better get clearance right this week or it could get ugly. Dees need to lift. Hopefully something this week.

Harsh on Rivers and McVee. Definitely showed up and had good games. Agree and rated others as 2/10 and 3/10. Lots of passengers

Agree. Shanahan is very good. His marking and goalkicking will be highly sought after. Will be interesting to see if JT thinks we need another young key forward. We have JVR, Jefferson and Kentfield. I’m probably all in on our first 3 picks being midfielders.

Jesse Hogan 👏👏 he has had a great year and Dees still searching for a key forward !!!

Likely draft order and picks as things are now Tigers Jagga Smith **Lions Levi Ashcroft Kangas Luke Trainor Eagles Finn O’Sullivan Crows Sid Draper Saints Josh Smillie Suns Sam Lalor (depending on whether clubs bid on Leonardo Lombard) Dees need to look at first choice being between Xavier Lindsay or Harvey Langford then trade out 2025 first round pick to get access to another 2024 1st round pick to get someone (if available) like Sam Lalor/Murphy Reid/Tom Gross/Christian Moraes/Toby Travaglia/Taj Hotton/Bo Allan.

Massive drop off of McVee? That’s ridiculous. He’s been one of the very best this year!!!

Dambrisio. Chol. Amon. Frost. Meek. Impey. Ginnivan. All 7 having very good games. All picked up with loose change draft picks. Hawks kept first and second round picks then topped up with other club recruits for key roles. Its a simple game footy.

Observations Giants kicking for goal v Dees straight v hawks inaccurate!!! Daniels miss from 15 metres out in front FFS Umps favouring hawks clearly. Hawks have been holding the ball several times. No free kicks. FFS. But Hawks do take on the game and run. Guess what? Open forward line. 1-1 contests. #AreYouWatchingGoody. It’s a simple game !!!! Dees slow and wide. wtf. Then it’s a kick to a contest. FFS.

Changes? out. May ( injured) in. Option 1 Tomlinson… unlikely given Goody has shown he has little faith in Tomlinson , who presumably will walk at seasons end to explore other options in. Option 2. Jefferson to debut … Petty to go back to being a key defender 🏆 JVR, Turner & Jefferson forward (Melksham as sub) in. Option 3. Fullarton might have earned a shot … Petty to go back to being a key defender 🏆 JVR, Turner & Fullarton forward (Melksham as sub) in Option 4. Hore. Clearly one of the few players at Casey who is AFL ready and capable. Showed good form prior to injuries perhaps option 2 is most likely but have to see if Fullarton might get a chance.

@layzie interesting observation re fitness. We were a strong fit team in 2021 under Burgess. Running games through and winning 2nd half contests. Unfortunately we are falling short in 4th quarters (even goalless in some recent games). Lots of hands on hips and tired MFC players. Chasing gets exhausting when others are winning contests. Not sure if it’s conditioning, or the fact when you chase or are beaten at clearance, defending wears you down.

Round 22 likely Steven May - ribs / season Christian Salem — hamstring / season Caleb Windsor — ankle / season Charlie Spargo — Achilles / season Christian Petracca — spleen / indefinite

Wow. Power. 45. Swans. Nil. Qtr time.