spirit of norm smith

@Pennant St Dee yes like to see how SVR goes. He had a few “nearly” games in the championships. Got his hands to marks but could not quite hold them. Thought he might not get picked in the draft. Needs more gym time obviously but imv could still be a potential rookie for the Dees. Imagine the double Roooeeeyyyy from the crowd !!!

@Pennant St Dee Yes that’s why i used the term “potential” A graders in my post. I wouldn’t subscribe to all but often you find it’s not just the top 10 (though more likely) that go on to be the very best. I do like Hardeman for his hard running, physical style of play and yes his delivery. Wouldn’t mind adding him if we had a pick around the 20ish mark. His footskills are very good and has the Rivers type intensity for a half back. Obviously lots of AFL manipulation, trade and pick swaps and complex sudoku numbers to go before we know our likely draft picks.

From media reports, looks like 1-Eagles Harley Reid 2- Suns (Academy match) Jed Walter 3-Kangas Coby Mckercher 4- Kangas (Mckay gift compensation 🤬) Daniel Curtin 5- Hawks Zane Duursma 6- Bulldogs (trade from Suns) Ryley Sanders 7- Dees … options left would be … bid on Ethan Read (Suns to match) … then choice of Caddy, Watson, Wilson or O’Sullivan. Right now I’d be picking Darcy Wilson as a running creative goalkicking mid. Love to see how we can grab that Suns pick.

It’s an obvious NO.

Chol? I vote No

He’s good. No. He’s actually very very good. Reminds me of Will Ashcroft or Sam Walsh as highly skilled running Mids. All class. Definitely a top 6/7 pick.

Here's to an extremely exciting period ahead for our great club. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve over the next few months. this didn’t age very well at least for the boys team

Off to Sydney … goodbye and well yeah just goodbye

We love the OOZEEEE Quality bloke and has earned his chance Dee should be a good option for the Dees or get McQualter as the new assistant coach 🤣🤣

Yes. I agree. Tom Fullerton on a 3 year deal. Could carry the load to assist Gawn and also play forward when needed. Has the physical ability and knows how to use his strength. Wouldn’t be a high cost imv.

Agree @BaliDemon Mckercher is exactly the type of player that the Dees need. Skills. Pace. Excellent Decision maker. Goalkicker. He’s a gun. Doubt he gets to pick 6 because Kangas, Hawks and Suns pick (whoever gets it) will be seeing Mckercher as a key target to pick. We need to somehow get that GC pick.

Probably didn’t bother with booking a return flight

Kade Herbert impressed me for SA under 18s in brief display during the championships. Will see how he goes in this. Strong midfield runner with goalkicking ability. May not be top 5 or 6 but likely still to be a 1st rounder.

The Power announced three other list changes this week but ruck duo Scott Lycett and Sam Hayes are yet to re-sign with the club, with Port Adelaide also interested in Richmond premiership player Ivan Soldo. Matt Flynn and Braydon Preuss – are out of contract and could land at new homes during October's trade period. Jordon Sweet has already requested a trade to Port Adelaide, Todd Goldstein is expected to depart Arden Street for Essendon, while Gettable reported last month Matt Flynn has been pursued by West Coast this year. DELISTED Port Adelaide tall Brynn Teakle is on the radar of a few clubs who are searching for a back-up ruckman this off-season. The 23-year-old was cut by the Power on Tuesday following six games after arriving at Alberton via the 2022 Mid-Season Rookie Draft.

It was a joke !!!

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Trade radio right now or The TV test pattern … close tie for most engaging entertainment!!! I’ll completely give it a miss until the actual trade week opens.

Jackson Hateley delisted by the Crows. Seemed to be a talented youngster in his draft year. What has happened? Maybe like others he had talent but not a ready spot. A good league player but on the fringe at AFL level. Not a midfielder and not a forward. Perhaps he’s like Jordon. A 23-28 ranked player on the fringes only for depth.

Yes was set for 2023 and then the Blues recruited Acres and picked up Ollie Hollands. Now is 5th in line and also Blues have Binns. Natural wing player but played out of position. May not get a look in for 2024. Lingers and Hunter stay in ‘24 and we have Howes and Woey jnr as future wing types so Carroll wouldn’t get greener pasture at MFC. If we had any interest, Dees should contact manager but wait for end of 2024 and pickup as an out of contract player on the cheap.

Potential (available) A graders - excludes the father-son and Academy gift boxed players Mids. Reid, Mckercher, Sanders, Curtin Mid runners. Wilson (Darcy), Windsor, Edwards (Charlie), Freijah Med-small forward. Caddy, Watson, Duursma Key forwards Reid, Morris, Running defenders. Hardeman, Roberts , Philactides Key defenders. O’Sullivan , Murphy , Schoenmakers, Dawson Rucks. Green (Will) Wildcard. Ashton Moir.

Ratogalea !! I think he was nominating Power as his intended destination. Not sure why but they want a KPB to compliment Allir or KPF to replace Dixon.

It’s JVR and Petty (hopefully fit) for Round 1 2024 and the club will invest in Jefferson’s development. Given Schache scratches out another contract for a year shows how the club is desperate in KPF requirement. I think Tmcd and BBB are probably finished but have contracts so it’s a wait and see.

That would be good. Ridiculous if the supposed NGA process is manipulated to gift Sanders to the Roos. Sanders reminds me of Sam Walsh in his draft year. Whilst Sanders and Mckercher are a long term risk due to being from Tassie, they are both high quality Mids that have class and are the elite type Mids we desperately need. Both would be ready to debut within the 1st half of 2024 imv. Either would be great with pick 5/6.

I’ll wait until late November post all the trade and draft process is fully completed.

MELBOURNE premiership player James Jordon has informed the Demons he will be exploring his free agency options. Melbourne has been keen to retain him but he is set to look at the opportunities for more cemented roles having been either the starting or finishing substitute in eight of his 18 games this year. The hard-running wingman has played 65 games for the Demons, including 25 in their premiership campaign two years ago when he was the medical substitute for their three finals, including the Grand Final win over the Western Bulldogs.