NormGuide: The Norm Smith Medal cases for and against every Collingwood and Brisbane player
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The Norm Smith Medal is always a focus whenever the AFL Grand Final returns. 'Norm' winners are etched in the history books and forever remembered for their momentous performances on the big day. We've considered every Collingwood and Brisbane player set to grace the MCG turf for this Saturday's season decider. NormGuide below Darcy Cameron Because Big boys can't get any smaller the finals, and Cameron has played a handful of games this season in which he was included the coaches' votes. He's the kind of ruckman who can take 20 touches to go with a goal and plenty of hitouts when he's at his best. Against Mason Cox turned Collingwood’s ruckman early in the piece. Also similar to Oscar McInerney and how the Lion is shaped head on. He also has a Brownlow vote to his name with just three votes. Mason Cox Cox has previously been best placed in a final and also claimed the Neale Daniher Trophy for best place in a Queen's Birthday . He is in very good form and if he moves forward and scores a few goals there might be a chance. Against Their best performances are few and far between. Just as he might be in the best place, he is equally likely to be in the worst place. Cox is a very risky proposition for a Norm Smith. Jack Crisp For A proven finals performer, Crisp has been among Collingwood's best in both finals this season. He was also runner-up for the Gary Ayres Medal in 2022 and his play has particularly picked up in September. Midfielder Crisp, who doesn't need a bulk to impress, is one of Collingwood's leading prospects. Against Not as productive as Collingwood's other star midfielders. His versatility may also cost him, as Craig McRae often uses him as 'Mr Fix-It', which may prevent him from standing out among his peers. For All-Australian, named Collingwood's top palmer in 2023. He was best placed at the MCG only in Round 22 when he made 38 elegant disposals against Geelong. After Isaac Smith acquired Norm Smith on a wing last year, Daicos is chance if he can follow pattern of racking up the feet when hitting scoreboard. Against Has been relatively quiet in Collingwood's two finals this season. Also considering how finals are typically contested and how players fit into it, if the Game plays out that way, Daicos probably won't play a role befitting a typical September slog. For Easily Collingwood's best chance. Daicos were best or second best in 10 of the 20 home and away games according to the umpires and could have been unlucky on a few occasions. His style of play is eye-catching and he can be primed and ready to go after coming through a game recovering from a knee injury. If Collingwood wins, Daicos has a chance to become the 2023 Norm Smith winner. Against There's a chance he could be tagged or attract some attention, but perhaps Brisbane's attention will be on fellow running back Jordan De Goey. There are also questions about his overall fitness level, given that he has played just one game since t
The Norm Smith Medal is always a focus whenever the AFL Grand Final returns. 'Norm' winners are etched in the history books and forever remembered for their momentous performances on the big day. We've considered every Collingwood and Brisbane player set to grace the MCG turf for this Saturday's season decider. NormGuide below Darcy Cameron Because Big boys can't get any smaller the finals, and Cameron has played a handful of games this season in which he was included the coaches' votes. He's the kind of ruckman who can take 20 touches to go with a goal and plenty of hitouts when he's at his best. Against Mason Cox turned Collingwood’s ruckman early in the piece. Also similar to Oscar McInerney and how the Lion is shaped head on. He also has a Brownlow vote to his name with just three votes. Mason Cox Cox has previously been best placed in a final and also claimed the Neale Daniher Trophy for best place in a Queen's Birthday . He is in very good form and if he moves forward and scores a few goals there might be a chance. Against Their best performances are few and far between. Just as he might be in the best place, he is equally likely to be in the worst place. Cox is a very risky proposition for a Norm Smith. Jack Crisp For A proven finals performer, Crisp has been among Collingwood's best in both finals this season. He was also runner-up for the Gary Ayres Medal in 2022 and his play has particularly picked up in September. Midfielder Crisp, who doesn't need a bulk to impress, is one of Collingwood's leading prospects. Against Not as productive as Collingwood's other star midfielders. His versatility may also cost him, as Craig McRae often uses him as 'Mr Fix-It', which may prevent him from standing out among his peers. For All-Australian, named Collingwood's top palmer in 2023. He was best placed at the MCG only in Round 22 when he made 38 elegant disposals against Geelong. After Isaac Smith acquired Norm Smith on a wing last year, Daicos is chance if he can follow pattern of racking up the feet when hitting scoreboard. Against Has been relatively quiet in Collingwood's two finals this season. Also considering how finals are typically contested and how players fit into it, if the Game plays out that way, Daicos probably won't play a role befitting a typical September slog. For Easily Collingwood's best chance. Daicos were best or second best in 10 of the 20 home and away games according to the umpires and could have been unlucky on a few occasions. His style of play is eye-catching and he can be primed and ready to go after coming through a game recovering from a knee injury. If Collingwood wins, Daicos has a chance to become the 2023 Norm Smith winner. Against There's a chance he could be tagged or attract some attention, but perhaps Brisbane's attention will be on fellow running back Jordan De Goey. There are also questions about his overall fitness level, given that he has played just one game since t