spirit of norm smith

From the AFL website And only one team lost more close games than North Melbourne (2-5), with Melbourne (4-6) putting its supporters through several thrillers, including losing its two finals by a combined nine points. Round 8: Beat Gold Coast by five points Round 10: Lost to Port Adelaide by four points Round 11: Lost to Fremantle by seven points Round 13: Beat Collingwood by four points Round 16: Lost to Greater Western Sydney by two points Round 18: Beat Brisbane by one point Round 19: Beat Adelaide by four points Round 22: Lost to Carlton by four points Qualifying Final: Lost to Collingwood by seven points Semi Final: Lost to Carlton by two points Record: 4-6

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6,11 - two very very highly rated youngsters That’s fine by me

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1059916 He is shooting up to top 25 probably now

Not sure if MFC will have a list spot to keep this pick live , or will simply pass or trade on somehow for a 2024 3rd round pick (eagles may perhaps be interested). But if we did have “42” live, one player who impressed me throughout the national championships (and in the two Gippsland games I saw) was Wil Dawson. Very composed tall defender. He was able to intercept or spoil and contested well man on man. Has mobility and his 2nd efforts were very good. Decent kicking skills for a big man. Dees might grab O’Sullivan or Murphy but if we go 2 mids at 6,11 then Dawson might be handy if we have this pick live.

Not this week

It’s all ok We’ve got the million dollars baby suck on that lions

Getting physically beaten up. Happened v crows and now v lions. The umps are once again very very poor.

Physical game umps bias to Lions is obvious Dees defence under pressure Hore and Hanks 👏👏

Sliding doors. “In the year of live trading being introduced to draft night, the Demons tried to be the first club to make a major move and called Port Adelaide while the Power were on the clock for their second pick, No.12 overall, after they had grabbed local forward Connor Rozee with No.5. The Demons were armed with a future first-round pick to make a deal happen (that landed as No.3 the following season when they took Luke Jackson), but the conversation didn't last long. As the Power picked up the phone, their recruiting team had punched Butters' name into the online draft system. Melbourne hopes of moving up the board to get Butters and their willingness to part with their following season's top pick – were based purely on Butters being available “

Agree @adonski but I think (optimistically) he’ll still be available at our pick 11. Windsor as a midfield runner would be an excellent addition to the team.

Very impressive youngster. Happy if we can see him in red and blue next year.

AFL website The League has invited around 15 players to attend proceedings in Melbourne, with the likes of Harley Reid, Colby McKercher, Zane Duursma, Jed Walter, Ryley Sanders, Nate Caddy, Nick Watson, Daniel Curtin and Jake Rogers all heading to the event. They can invite up to 20 family and friends. Late riser Caleb Windsor, Tasmanian talent James Leake and Murray prospect Darcy Wilson have also all been invited, with West Australian Koltyn Tholstrup also on the invite list

Yes good news if he’s nominated and MFC accepted. He’s not top 20. Maybe not top 50. But he’s a late pick or a steal as a rookie. Huge engine. Determination plus. Plays like Libba. Needs some physical growth but he’s a goer (like his Dad).

6 & 11, for me , like to see any two of Curtin, Sanders, Leake, O’Sullivan, (Darcy) Wilson, Windsor or Murphy.

AFL will schedule us to play : 8 interstate games a trip to Geelong only one game v eagles and north Mcg game v giants on a Friday night in July and attract 32,000 and be ridiculously slandered for poor crowds by journalists yadda yadda yadda

Hustwaite

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1059261 Luamon Lual… I think he’ll go around 30-33…he’s a great youngster and he’s run and run and energy will be an asset wherever he goes. Plays like Wilmot/Quaynor. Gets it and runs.

Wow. That’s a huge compliment. I’m still thinking he’s like Trent Rivers. Energy. Enthusiasm. Mid or half back. Loves a bit of contact and strong tackle.

Collard is very good but imv Dees are already well stocked in small forwards and under a best available/needs are young mids (Sanders, Leake, Curtin, Windsor) or key defence. (Curtin, O’Sullivan).

I’m still hoping for Sanders, but would not be too upset to pickup Leake. He reminds me of Trent Rivers. Just his energy and competitiveness are really impressive.

Sorry @58er but Caleb Windsor is definitely a right footer. Plays like Max Holmes. Pace. Skills. Loves a goal. And can chase down tackle which gives him that added bonus as a running mid.

Yes agree. If Curtin was available at our first pick, JT would surely yell out his number. He wouldn’t get past the Kangas would he?

@Nascent Cooper Simpson at 17. He’s a hard one to consider where he will get drafted. I think around mid 2nd round but could be a surprise late first rounder given his strong 2022, overall midfield package (pace,skill,tenacity) and his leadership. Injuries didn’t help his 2023. He apparently impressed the Dees with his training apprenticeship last year at the club.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1057092