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Was at the game at Ballarat this afternoon and jarad rivers is back. Just a solid solid game down back and was very much responsible for allowing Casey to be in a

position to roll over ballarat in the last quarter to win by 9 points. PJ also excellent in the ruck as was Spencer before going off injured. Jack Watts got 2 touches in the first half but improved somewhat in the second and was responsible for putting them in front in the last quarter. By the way he is a long way from being a key position after forward but is quite a nippy wing

man. Good kick, excellent penetrating handball in the Scully mode. Just at this stGe does not get enough of the ball, a bit like nicnak!!!

Fitzpatrick, wonna and Bleeze played in the 2s, only saw 10 mins of it. Fitz in that time took a spectacular pack mark and is quite quick for his size.after the game, though Bleeze was playing when dressed he had quite a limp. Doubt whether his injury is near over.

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Sounds like Rivers played as expected from a quality senior player in the VFL, nothing to be excited about. The question on him is whether he can take an opponent or play as an effective zone off player at AFL. Or can he do a bit of both to the right effect. Personally I'd like to see him play as a true CHB again like he did when he won the RS.

I'm very excited about the Fitz. Hopefully he gets his chance in Casey seniors soon. He has nice hands and his pace is awesome for a really tall guy. Hope Blease is ok, could be 100 different reasons for a limp after a game. Such as someone stepping on your foot, or a corkie. I currently am sporting both of those.

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Hope Blease is ok, could be 100 different reasons for a limp after a game. Such as someone stepping on your foot, or a corkie. I currently am sporting both of those.

Agree re Blease. It's inconcievable that he would play unless the medicos were 100% confident that his leg was 100% right.

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Bell came off in the 3rd and did not play again.

RIVERS think you are looking the wrong way Cheney cut them apart in the back.

and with Watts yes quit in the first half when in the forward line then when put into the mid he was good and did a few good thing.

what l did see was when he came off he walked up to the bench had a drink then went back on.

never sat down looks like he is going to have one big motor.

also spencer came off in the 3rd and iced up his hamstring and did not play again.

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Who won the game, or did I miss it? I'd also like to know, if you can help, how Cheney, McNamara - if he played, & Strauss???

casey came from behind in the last quarter to win by 9 points with watts running into an open goal to put them in front. Cheney played well as a running back. Hard as nails, good kick and very reliable although not as spectacular as Rivers. Strauss was quieter and made a few clangers, also for mine a bit loose as a backman aswell as not as strong as either Rivers or Chaney. Is very skilful though, but for mine is at least a year away from senior selection. McNamara was quiet.

Just a note on JW. There was one stage in the last quarter when casey was having a shot from outside 50 on an angle where it was JW and three Ballarat backs in the goal square . Jack came from nowhere and very nearly pulled down an absolute screamer. I think it illustrated what he will be. IMO he is still very light framed, tall but not a giant but for his size very quick and very good with his hands. Has a scully like ability with handball but at the moment just does not get enough of the ball to make a huge impact. Overall I was sufficiently encouraged by his display to see why he was drafted. As the club says we just need to be patient with him. He will be a great player but not this year and maybe not even next year but as his body matures and he obtains peak fitness I'm sure we won't regret his drafting. At the moment tho we don't need him given Bate's form and the evenness of our forward setup. I'm sure though when we go deep into the final series in a couple of years time his talent and that of liam jurrah will be vital

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