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Coburg Tigers v Casey Scorpions 2/5/09

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Jarka Redleg

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Don't bother arguing with Freak kids, he has it in for Miller......

To be fair to freak Miller would have difficulty in breaking into just about any other team, but I agree that he currently is the best key forard we have.

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one person who i have been very impressed is jordie mckenzie! tough and good skills!

I'm with you 100% this kid just has something about him ... we might have a smokie here!

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the fact that we NEED that priority pick coupled with the fact that Miller is still given our number 1 forward role suggests that we have already started an interesting process called....'the tank'. Nevertheless he does try but Miller will be the sole reason why we hopefully get the priority pick, so ironically, its his best asset.

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No need to bring a camera because the match will be broadcast live on ABC1.

Thanks a lot for alerting us to this, KC.

There's no way I would have known it was on without your info.

And what an important game it was for Melb supporters to see! Watts' first intro to senior footy. The emergence of McKenzie, McNamara , Valenti and Hughes.

Also the chance to see Cousins coming back. Plus we won (in stark contrast to the likely outcome this arvo!)

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the fact that we NEED that priority pick coupled with the fact that Miller is still given our number 1 forward role suggests that we have already started an interesting process called....'the tank'. Nevertheless he does try but Miller will be the sole reason why we hopefully get the priority pick, so ironically, its his best asset.

I just figured it out. You used to date Pia didn't you?

Just a quick point to mention. Jack turned 18 only a couple of months ago. He just snagged 3 in a game of senior footy... He may not be fit, but he was a presence, even at his tender age, using nothing but talent (he sure as [censored] hasn't got the yards under his belt, or the training). Does anyone else find this a little remarkable?

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Even made the news up here :o !!!

What a game it had everything a little bit of a brawl.

ABC telecast goal of the year contender Jack Watts

ABC telecast mark of the year contender Alex. Silvagni both to be shown on ABC video website during the week abc.net.au/grandstand/afl

Return of former star Ben Cousins and a new star is born Jack Watts

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A couple of things stood out for me re the Casey v Coburg game.

Liked the look of Hughes! Thought he looked very dangerous up forward and very determined.Love to see him given a shot with MFC.

Couldn't believe the coolness of Jack Watts under pressure for an 18 year old.His control of the footy below his waist area for a kid that is 195 cm was astounding.His excellent skill on his non preferred was also special. Believe the hype! He is the real deal.

The astute coaching of Peter German and the way he has the team playing.Looks to be a very competent coach.

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Treked out to City Oval. Good to see Casey win and to see so many young Dees in the Casey Ones.

Senior List

McNamara - Reads the play well across half back, shows poise when deep in defence and runs hard to create options in defence and through the midfield. Very impressive. Kicked 1.2. Will don the Dees jumper soon if his form does not drop.

Newton - Presented well and kicked 5. Did his chance of a recall no harm.

Grimes - Not really sighted until last quarter. Nm 64 a nice touch from born n bred Demon. Needs more games under his belt to challenge for senior selection.

Bell - Found the ball but did not show much poise with it. Needs a few more games under his belt and to impress more if he is to force his way into the team.

Cheney - Not a standout game but a tidy one.

Bail - Won plenty of the ball. Kicking was off early but improved. Promising.

Whelan - Showed his customary poise and ferocity. For mine would need another game to show he has the fitness/durability necessary to play out a full game at AFL Level.

Watts - Very promising VFL Senior debut as a roaming half forward. Runs hard, not shy of a contest, Can take possesion in the air and on the ground. Is great on his right and good on his left - slotted a nice pass on his left from the outer wing in front of me to Centre Half Forward. Seems to have good goal sense. Needs a few more games at Casey just to get used to playing against men and to build match fitness but is slotted for a Friday Night Round 12 debut against Essendon (Plus - exposure on friday night TV, Con - Don's home game at Etihad: access for Dees fans?) according to today's paper. Tiges fans were a tad jealous.

Wonaeamirri - Was sucked in by Jake 'Clanger' King early on and struggled to work his way into the game. Needs another run at Casey as he continues his comeback from the hammy.

Rookies

Hughes - Is a strong overhead mark for his height, has good pace and spring. Kicked 3 and impressed. I'd promote him for either Garland or Blease and bring him in for Bate.

Valenti - Just keeps racking up the stats at VFL level. Good hands, strong body, good footwork and distributes well. A chance for promotion with Hughes.

McKenzie - Showed plenty of promise as an inside mid - certinaly knows how to get it. Needs to work on his kicking.

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Here is the official report by German on Melbourne listed players .... http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsart...74/default.aspx

Jordie McKenzie – Jordie was fantastic. He was in our top three players on the day. Week after week now, he's starting to show his run and ability. He's also clean with the ball and is able to find teammates from clearances.

Tom McNamara – Tom played in the back half. He's really starting to string some consistent games together and is able to restrict his opponents. His composure in one-on-one situations has been fantastic. He's also given us some good rebound and is really starting to make some good inroads. If he keeps that up, he won't be too far away from Melbourne selection.

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