spirit of norm smith

Surely we aren’t about trade Chandler out ?

Great article. Love the final sentences. Where will Billings land, though? That's the future fourth-round question.

Billings - hmmm. I’m a No. but if we had an appetite , surely only for a future 4th rounder and they pay half his wages We are helping the Saints like we helped the Pies and Dogs last year with salary dumping it’s another spin of the roulette wheel

Yes all the Adelaide news and media were in a frenzy. Petty playing golf with Hinge and his good mate Darcy Fogarty. Harry. Not good timing !!! Comments indicated low chance this year, likely chance next year and probably at end of 2025. Dees have been patient and built him through his early career. We couldn’t afford to have May and Petty go which is a possibility at end of 2025. Dees fans are always nervous with interstate young stars. Scott Thompson. Jeff Farmer. Jesse Hogan. Luke Jackson. Lots of go home issues with Dees players previously. In fact our games record holders are predominantly Victorians by a mile with a few Tasmanians added. Todd Viney at 233 games is the standout for his long service and ignoring the go home factor.

@Bring-Back-Powell That was 2017. He was at his peak back then. He has declined ever since. Last 2 years particularly disappointing and below average. Injuries? Lack of opportunities?

Not sure we need him. Too many small forwards already and he’s not in our midfield needs. Lots of wing types with Lingers, Hunter, Woey jnr and Howes already. Plus look at add two young classy mids in Mckercher/Sanders and Wilson/Windsor. Billings likely consume salary cap $$$s. Best offer is a future 4th rounder and Saints min 1/3rd of his wage for next 2 years on contract. BTW I remain in the “no” vote for Billings.

Good post @old55 it’s exactly my thinking query… do you think we will trade out this years pick “42” as it is unlikely we will use it . It probably depends on wherever Kynan Brown gets nominated which may be around that mark. We might even look to trade “42” to Crows or West Coast for a future 3rd ?

Hibbo retired. Dunstan retired. Deakyn Smith (r) delisted. Started with 5*, 13, 25*, 33 (2x 1st round and 2x second round). *Freo picks from Jackson trade. then… OUT- Jordon Free agent to Sydney -> Compo end of second round (39) OUT- Harmes trade to Bulldogs-> 2024 future WB3rd rd OUT- Grundy trade to Sydney-> 3rd rd pick 46 and 2024 future Syd2nd rd OUT - draft picks 14,27,35 to GC Suns IN -> Pick 11 IN ->Tom Fullerton -> MFC 2023 draft pick 46 to Lions IN -> Shane McAdam > MFC 2024 2nd round draft Dees now hold 2023 picks 6, 11, 42 Dees still hold their future 2024 1st and 2nd round picks and 2 x third round picks (incl one tied to the dogs)

IN - Shane McAdam > MFC 2024 2nd round draft Dees now hold 2023 picks 6, 11, 42 plus an extra 2024 third rounder pick (dogs)

Last year. No Last week. No Today. No Tomorrow and every other day. No.

Do I bring back the Jack Nicholson no no no GIF it’s a “hell no” from me

And we called their bluff. “Shane McA” Welcome to the Dees. Game over

We need pace and outside run with some skilled midfielders added. Everyone on here knows that I’m looking at Sanders and Darcy Wilson with our 1st two picks (unless we weave magic and get either of the pick 1,2,or3) They are skilled players with pace and smart decision makers. Thats our priority in my view.

Thats a stinker. So bad. Tilthorpe and McAdam for Petty and MFC future 1st round. 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

That was the season that was 2023

Last game v Lions AFLW shaping as the million dollar game. Tougher draw for the Dees. Dees back at the venue of last years GF.

Hot hot hot day in the west. Big win by the mighty Dees. 6- Bannan 👏👏❤️ 5 goals and loved her excitement 5- Hore 4- West 3- Hanks 2- Purcell 1- Watt

Dees were very powerful even with 2-3 stars out. Loved comeback of Rhi.

Just ratings. Waiting until all the draft picks and trades have taken place before any mock like phantom.

Hibbo. He’s a ripping bloke 👏👏👏

I don’t think TAYLA was 100% last week v crows. Maybe only played because of crucial match. Definitely needs this week and next week off. Don’t want to risk her imv.

IN - Tom Fullerton -> MFC 2023 draft pick 46 to Lions Tom Dees now hold 2023 picks 6, 11, 42, plus an extra future 2024 second rounder (swans) and an extra third rounder picks (dogs)

1-10. Harley Reid, Jed Walter (suns academy) , Daniel Curtin , Coby Mckercher, Zane Duursma Ryley Sanders, Nick Watson, Ethan Read (suns academy), Connor O’Sullivan , Nate Caddy 11-20 Darcy Wilson Archer Reid, Mitchell Edwards (Freo nga), Jake Rogers (suns academy) , Ollie Murphy, George Stevens, Logan Morris, Caleb Windsor, Nathan Philactides, Riley Hardeman 21-40. Will McCabe (hawks F/son), Koltyn Tholstrup, Lance Collard, Charlie Edwards, Jordan Croft (bulldogs f/son), Joel Freijah, Will Dawson, Harry Demattia, Ashton Moir, Clay Hall,James Leake, Will Graham (Suns academy) , Archie Roberts, Will Lorenz, Angus Hastie, Cooper Simpson, Luamon Luai, Arie Schoenmaker, Will Green, Jack Delean. 40+ / rookie Kynan Brown (Dees father son) , Harvey Johnston , Tarkyn O’Leary, Zane Zakostelsky , Tew Jiath, Harvey Thomas (giants academy), Koen Sanchez , Will Patton, Aiden Odriscoll, Ry Cantwell, Caiden Cleary (swans academy), Kade DelaRue, Jack Callinan, Koby Shipp, Alex Holt, Michael Rudd, Billy Wilson,Tyson Sruk, Sam van Rooyen, Taylor Goad.

@dazzledavey36 Thanks. Good FOX FOOTY article on draftees post the combine camp. I’d definitely be very happy with Sanders as a classy midfielder at pick 6 (7).

Welcome aboard Tom. He’s got the profile that the Dees need as a forward with ability to pinch hit for 6-7 minutes in the ruck (Gawn relief). Kind of a free hit for a pick we weren’t going to use, though I thought Lions would like a future 3rd round to help with points for Levi Ashcroft next year.