Casey Scorpions 2011

[KC from Casey 6,756]

26 days to pre-season training ...

[jayceebee31 692]

26 days to pre-season training ...

KC- AS personally said- thanks again for your contribution again this year-

I'd be very interested to ask you- Is James Wall a chance to become a MC rookie? Will Mathews resume?

I here he is going to be offered to train with the club.

What does Casey require as listed players for 2011. I think they need at least a couple of talls-CHB& CHF types. What are your thoughts?

Thanks in anticipation

[Dannyz 2,351]

If we didn't have such a strong backline, the club would definately of had a close look at drafting Michael Stockdale.

[WonnaJurah 5]

Any new signings?

[KC from Casey 6,756]

While it's never too early to start recruiting and the Casey Scorpions are working hard to strengthen their list, we really won't get the full picture until after the drafts as there are many good young footballers around who are hopeful of being drafted to an AFL club over the coming month or so.

On the debit side of the ledger, we know that a few of the Demon listed players who were regulars at Casey over the past couple of seasons will be gone next year but they will be replaced by others who will be drafted to the club. That is the way of things in this competition.

However, the Casey Scorpions website (www.scorpions.com.au) reports that there is a danger that the club will lose left-footed Ben MacReadie who is weighing up an offer from SANFL club West Adelaide. Scorpions' Casey Brad Gotch believes the midfielder is all but committed to leave the club. Apart from MacReadie the only other player in doubt is defender Glenn Chivers who was severely restricted by injury in 2010.

Casey has also appointed former Devon Meadows coach Steve O'Brien to a development role at the club which will also involve coaching the reserves. O'Brien is likely to bring with him at least two Devon Meadows stars Steve McInnes and Stefan Baumgartner and others from rival local clubs.

[Sydney Pennski 270]

Seems a done deal that Ben MacReadie will be at West Adelaide next season.

[WonnaJurah 5]

Any new on if Gold Coast will be in vfl next year or a different competition,enjoyed watching Casey play up here

[Blistering 493]

Any new on if Gold Coast will be in vfl next year or a different competition,enjoyed watching Casey play up here

No luck for you on that score. Gold Coast reserves and the GWS team are taking part in a new competition that will incorporate the Brisbane and Sydney reserves, NT Thunder and some of the stronger clubs from the Qld & Sydney comps.

They might play in a north and south division.

[Whispering_Jack 28,118]

I received a tweet today from the Casey Scorpions informing that training starts on 8 November - the same start date as Melbourne.

If anyone lives out in the Casey Fields area, I'd appreciate a report on the condition of the ground. Has it recovered since the disastrous last half of the season?

[jayceebee31 692]

I received a tweet today from the Casey Scorpions informing that training starts on 8 November - the same start date as Melbourne.

If anyone lives out in the Casey Fields area, I'd appreciate a report on the condition of the ground. Has it recovered since the disastrous last half of the season?

Called in yesterday - under water. In the future any one can call the club - they would love to hear from you.

Casey Scorpions Football Club

OFFICE ADDRESS: 160 Berwick/Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East 3977

GROUND ADDRESS: Casey Fields, 160 Berwick/Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East 3977

POSTAL ADDRESS: Casey City Complex, Suite 10, 65 Berwick/Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East 3977

TELEPHONE: 5996 1111

FACSIMILE: 5996 2111

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.scorpions.com.au

PRESIDENT: John Sharkie

GENERAL MANAGER: Brian Woodman

W: 5996 1111

M: 0407 247 804

EMAIL: [email protected]

FOOTBALL MANAGER: Tim Shellcot

W: 5996 1111

M: 0403 764 924

EMAIL: [email protected]

COACH: Brad Gotch

[KC from Casey 6,756]

From the local paper out Casey way, a story on the Scorpions.

Unfortunately, Ben MacReadie is out as is Brad Miller who looks like going to the Coburg Tigers. Kyle Cheney is off to the Box Hill Hawks who should be strong again next year - Scorpions stung by loss of stars.

The first training session of the 2011 pre season starts later this afternoon and the club expects about seventy players on the track. At this early stage in proceedings (pre draft) there won't be any big name recruits but there will be some good local players on hand and a spread of talented TAC Cup graduates, mainly from the Gippsland Power which finished runner up in this year's competition.

I am in contact with the club and will shortly have a feature on the Scorpions and the prospects for the forthcoming season.

[KC from Casey 6,756]

The Berwick Leader has some good news and some bad news.

The good news is that injured skipper Kyle Matthews is back on track and there's a good spread of young local talent at early training.

The bad news is the loss of a few stalwarts including possibly James Wall.

Time will tell.

[Elwood 3184 1,268]

Found a story in a local paper about a young bloke trying out with the Scorps:

BEN ROCKS

[KC from Casey 6,756]

Casey Scorpions Practice Matches for 2011:-

Sat 5th March vs. Box Hill at CASEY FIELDS

Sat 12th March vs. Sandringham at CASEY FIELDS

Sat 19th March vs. Coburg at CRAIGIEBURN

Sat 26th March vs, Port Melbourne at CASEY FIELDS

The VFL fixture is not expected to be issued until mid month.

[WonnaJurah 5]

i see the draft for the Champions League is now out.

Williamstown and Northern Bullants are the only teams in the comp from the Victoria so that could help our chances next year in VFL.

[Whispering_Jack 28,118]

Actually, North Ballarat is there as well making it 3 Victorian teams. The draft fixture is:

March 26 Morningside (Qld) v NT Thunder, Gabba (curtain raiser to Brisbane Lions v Fremantle)

April 2 Swan Districts (WA) v Northern Bullants (VFL), Patersons Stadium (Fremantle v Geelong)

April 9 East Perth (WA) v North Ballarat (VFL), Patersons Stadium (West Coast v Sydney)

April 16 Central Districts (SA) v Ainslie (ACT), AAMI Stadium (Port Adelaide v Adelaide)

April 23 Clarence (Tas) v Claremont (WA), Bellerive Oval

April 30 Williamstown (VFL) v GWS, MCG (Richmond v Brisbane Lions)

May 14 East Coast Eagles (NSW) v Woodville-West Torrens (SA), SCG (Sydney v Port Adelaide)

May 21 Labrador (Qld) v Norwood (SA), Gabba (Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne)

[KC from Casey 6,756]

Casey's least memorable game of 2010 was the shellacking out at Williamstown which saw the Scorpions topple from the ladder leadership they so briefly occupied. One of Williamstown's best players on the day was their 23rd man from Western Jets, Ben Casley who kicked four goals and was most impressive. It must have been a flash in the pan because I don't think he was picked up in the draft. Feel free to correct me if I've misread it because it seems that there are so many concession picks and free kicks going around that it's most confusing.

I think the general feeling among VFL watchers was one of disappointment that some highly touted players like Matt Little, Callum Sinclair and Mitch Thorp didn't make it and there was no interest in Beau Dowler or Beau Muston and a few others.

I suppose there are mixed feelings at Casey about the outcome of the drafts. The Scorps didn't lose any players directly although Michael Stockdale and James Wall were mentioned in dispatches. Peter Faulks who crossed to Williamstown at the end of last year was picked up in trade week and will join Alex Silvagni at the Dockers. A few likely lads were drafted from our feeder club Gippsland Power (Dyson Heppell, Jed Lamb, Dean McDonald and Michael Ross) but I still think that a good batch of recruits will come from that source including Tim Northe who is an exciting footballer who, at 175cm, might be just a little short for the AFL. Of course, Brad Miller (Richmond) and Kyle Cheney (Hawthorn) will be sorely missed along with Daniel Bell and high flyer Danny Hughes who will probably finish up back with the Zebras.

On the credit side, the Scorpions will host most of the promising new Demon draftees and if the boys all remain fit, we should have a good season with lots of interest about the makeup of the team. Also, now that we know who has been drafted, the recruiting process at VFL clubs can proceed as there is a need to replace a few of the departing players which this year include Ben MacReadie who has gone to the SANFL.

[jayceebee31 692]

The Berwick Leader has some good news and some bad news.

The good news is that injured skipper Kyle Matthews is back on track and there's a good spread of young local talent at early training.

The bad news is the loss of a few stalwarts including possibly James Wall.

Time will tell.

Can it be confirmed that Wall has left and if so to what club? I would be very disappointed if it is Willy?

[KC from Casey 6,756]

Can it be confirmed that Wall has left and if so to what club? I would be very disappointed if it is Willy?

No news on that score.

Will find out in the new year.

[KC from Casey 6,756]

The 2011 VFL Season fixture has now been released incorporating the AFL's new Champions League competition. The 13 teams will play 18 games over 22 weeks with each team having 4 byes (to allow for an even draw with the Champions League).

The loss of Burbank Oval sees Williamstown playing the majority of their home games at Avalon Airport Oval in addition to one game each in Torquay, Keilor and Wangaratta.

The finals system will remain the same for 2011, with the VFL Grand Final being played the weekend prior to the AFL Grand Final. The date and venue for the VFL GF are yet to be finalised.

Round 1

Saturday 2nd April

 

Sandringham vs. Coburg Tigers Trevor Barker Beach Oval 1:10 PM

Box Hill Hawks vs. Port Melbourne Box Hill City Oval 2:00 PM

Northern Bullants vs. Bendigo Bombers Visy Park 2:00 PM

Casey Scorpions vs. Geelong Casey Fields 7:00 PM

Werribee Tigers vs. Williamstown Avalon Airport Oval 7:00 PM

Sunday 3rd April

Frankston vs. Collingwood Frankston Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - North Ballarat

 

Round 2

Saturday 9th April

 

North Ballarat vs. Bendigo Bombers Eureka Stadium 1:10 PM

Northern Bullants vs. Collingwood Visy Park 2:00 PM

Port Melbourne vs. Casey Scorpions TEAC Oval 2:00 PM

Sunday 10th April

 

Geelong vs. Werribee Tigers* Skilled Stadium 10:40 AM

Frankston vs. Sandringham Frankston Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Box Hill Hawks, Coburg Tigers, Williamstown

 

Round 3

Saturday 16th April

Collingwood vs. Werribee Tigers Victoria Park 1:10 PM

North Ballarat vs. Casey Scorpions Eureka Stadium 2:00 PM

Sunday 17th April

 

Williamstown vs. Box Hill Hawks Avalon Airport Oval 2:00 PM

Bendigo Bombers vs. Frankston Windy Hill 2:00 PM

Coburg Tigers vs. Northern Bullants Coburg City Oval 2:00 PM

Sandringham vs. Port Melbourne Trevor Barker Beach Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Geelong

Round 4

Saturday 23rd April

 

Northern Bullants vs. Port Melbourne Preston City Oval 1:10 PM

Bendigo Bombers vs. Collingwood Windy Hill 2:00 PM

Werribee Tigers vs. North Ballarat Avalon Airport Oval 7:00 PM

Sunday 24th April

Box Hill Hawks vs. Coburg Tigers Box Hill City Oval 2:00 PM

Williamstown vs. Geelong Torquay Football Ground 2:00 PM

BYE - Casey Scorpions, Frankston, Sandringham

Round 5

Saturday 30th April

 

Casey Scorpions vs. Frankston Casey Fields 1:10 PM

Collingwood vs. North Ballarat Victoria Park 2:00 PM

Sunday 1st May

 

Coburg Tigers vs. Williamstown Coburg City Oval 1:00 PM

Werribee Tigers vs. Box Hill Hawks Avalon Airport Oval 2:00 PM

Sandringham vs. Geelong Trevor Barker Beach Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Bendigo Bombers, Northern Bullants, Port Melbourne

 

Round 6

Saturday 7th May

 

Geelong vs. North Ballarat* Skilled Stadium 10:40 AM

Williamstown vs. Sandringham Avalon Airport Oval 1:10 PM

Port Melbourne vs. Frankston TEAC Oval 2:00 PM

Bendigo Bombers vs. Werribee Tigers Windy Hill 2:00 PM

Sunday 8th May

 

Northern Bullants vs. Casey Scorpions Preston City Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Box Hill Hawks, Coburg Tigers, Collingwood

Round 7

Saturday 14th May

 

Collingwood vs. Geelong Victoria Park 1:00 PM

Frankston vs. Northern Bullants Frankston Oval 1:10 PM

Box Hill Hawks vs. Sandringham Box Hill City Oval 2:00 PM

Port Melbourne vs. Williamstown TEAC Oval  2:00 PM

Sunday 15th May

 

North Ballarat vs. Coburg Tigers Eureka Stadium 2:00 PM

Casey Scorpions vs. Bendigo Bombers Casey Fields 2:00 PM

BYE - Werribee Tigers

 

Round 8

Saturday 21st May

 

Werribee Tigers vs. Northern Bullants Avalon Airport Oval 1:10 PM

Collingwood vs. Williamstown Victoria Park 2:00 PM

North Ballarat vs. Box Hill Hawks Eureka Stadium 2:00 PM

Sunday 22nd May

 

Bendigo Bombers vs. Port Melbourne Windy Hill 2:00 PM

Coburg Tigers vs. Frankston Highgate Recreation Res 2:00 PM

BYE - Casey Scorpions, Geelong, Sandringham

 

Round 9

Saturday 28th May

 

Geelong vs. Bendigo Bombers Skilled Stadium 11:15 AM

Coburg Tigers vs. Collingwood Coburg City Oval 1:10 PM

Northern Bullants vs. Box Hill Hawks Visy Park 2:00 PM

Williamstown vs. Casey Scorpions Avalon Airport Oval 2:00 PM

Sunday 29th May

 

Werribee Tigers vs. Sandringham Avalon Airport Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Frankston, North Ballarat, Port Melbourne

 

Round 10

Saturday 4th June

 

Port Melbourne vs. Werribee Tigers TEAC Oval 1:10 PM

Collingwood vs. Northern Bullants Victoria Park 2:00 PM

Box Hill Hawks vs. Geelong Box Hill City Oval 2:00 PM

Sunday 5th June

 

Frankston vs. North Ballarat Frankston Oval 2:00 PM

Sandringham vs. Casey Scorpions Trevor Barker Beach Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Bendigo Bombers, Coburg Tigers, Williamstown

 

Round 11

Saturday 11th June

Casey Scorpions vs. Collingwood Casey Fields 1:10 PM

Coburg Tigers vs. Port Melbourne Coburg City Oval 2:00 PM

Williamstown vs. North Ballarat Keilor Football Ground 2:00 PM

Sunday 12th June

 

Box Hill Hawks vs. Frankston Box Hill City Oval 2:00 PM

Werribee Tigers vs. Geelong Avalon Airport Oval 2:00 PM

Sandringham vs. Bendigo Bombers Trevor Barker Beach Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Northern Bullants

Round 12

Saturday 18th June

 

North Ballarat vs. Port Melbourne Eureka Stadium 1:10 PM

Geelong vs. Northern Bullants Skilled Stadium 2:00 PM

Williamstown vs. Frankston Avalon Airport Oval 2:00 PM

Sunday 19th June

 

Casey Scorpions vs. Coburg Tigers Casey Fields 2:00 PM

Bendigo Bombers vs. Box Hill Hawks Queen Elizabeth Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Collingwood, Sandringham, Werribee Tigers

 

Round 13

Saturday 25th June

 

Bendigo Bombers vs. Williamstown Queen Elizabeth Oval 1:10 PM

Northern Bullants vs. North Ballarat Visy Park 2:00 PM

Port Melbourne vs. Geelong TEAC Oval 2:00 PM

Sunday 26th June

 

Werribee Tigers vs. Coburg Tigers Avalon Airport Oval 2:00 PM

Sandringham vs. Collingwood Trevor Barker Beach Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Box Hill Hawks, Casey Scorpions, Frankston

 

Round 14

Saturday 2nd July

 

Geelong vs. Frankston Skilled Stadium 1:00 PM

Box Hill Hawks vs. Collingwood Box Hill City Oval 1:10 PM

North Ballarat vs. Sandringham Eureka Stadium 2:00 PM

Werribee Tigers vs. Casey Scorpions Avalon Airport Oval 2:00 PM

Sunday 3rd July

Northern Bullants vs. Williamstown Preston City Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Bendigo Bombers, Coburg Tigers, Port Melbourne

Round 15

Saturday 9th July

 

Sandringham vs. Northern Bullants Trevor Barker Beach Oval 1:10 PM

Collingwood vs. Port Melbourne Victoria Park 2:00 PM

Sunday 10th July

 

Frankston vs. Werribee Tigers Frankston Oval 2:00 PM

Casey Scorpions vs. Box Hill Hawks Casey Fields 2:00 PM

Coburg Tigers vs. Bendigo Bombers Highgate Rec Reserve 2:00 PM

BYE - Geelong, North Ballarat, Williamstown

Round 16

Saturday 16th July

 

Geelong vs. Coburg Tigers Skilled Stadium 1:10 PM

Port Melbourne vs. Bendigo Bombers TEAC Oval 2:00 PM

Sunday 17th July

 

Williamstown vs. Collingwood Norm Minns Oval 1:30 PM

Frankston vs. Casey Scorpions Frankston Oval

2:00 PM

Box Hill Hawks vs. North Ballarat Box Hill City Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Northern Bullants, Sandringham, Werribee Tigers

 

Round 17

Saturday 23rd July

 

Port Melbourne vs. Sandringham TEAC Oval 1:10 PM

Box Hill Hawks vs. Northern Bullants Box Hill City Oval 2:00 PM 

Coburg Tigers vs. North Ballarat Highgate Rec Reserve 2:00 PM

Sunday 24th July

 

Williamstown vs. Werribee Tigers Avalon Airport Oval 2:00 PM

Bendigo Bombers vs. Geelong Queen Elizabeth Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Casey Scorpions, Collingwood, Frankston

 

Round 18

Saturday 30th July

  

Geelong vs. Casey Scorpions* Skilled Stadium 10:40 AM

Northern Bullants vs. Coburg Tigers Preston City Oval 1:10 PM

Collingwood vs. Frankston Victoria Park 2:00 PM

North Ballarat vs. Williamstown Eureka Stadium 2:00 PM

Sunday 31st July

  

Sandringham vs. Werribee Tigers Trevor Barker Beach Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Bendigo Bombers, Box Hill Hawks, Port Melbourne 

 

Round 19

Saturday 6th August

 

Geelong vs. Collingwood* Skilled Stadium 10:40 AM

Werribee Tigers vs. Bendigo Bombers Avalon Airport Oval 1:10 PM

Coburg Tigers vs. Box Hill Hawks Coburg City Oval 2:00 PM

Sunday 7th August

 

Frankston vs. Port Melbourne Frankston Oval 2:00 PM

Casey Scorpions vs. Sandringham Casey Fields 2:00 PM

BYE - North Ballarat, Northern Bullants, Williamstown

 

Round 20

Saturday 13th August

 

Collingwood vs. Bendigo Bombers Victoria Park 1:00 PM

Williamstown vs. Port Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval 1:10 PM

North Ballarat vs. Frankston Eureka Stadium 2:00 PM

Northern Bullants vs. Geelong Visy Park 2:00 PM

Coburg Tigers vs. Casey Scorpions Highgate Rec Reserve 7:00 PM

Sunday 14th August

 

Sandringham vs. Box Hill Hawks Trevor Barker Beach Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Werribee Tigers

Round 21

 

Saturday 20th August

Collingwood vs. Sandringham Victoria Park 1:00 PM

Box Hill Hawks vs. Williamstown Box Hill City Oval 1:10 PM

Bendigo Bombers vs. North Ballarat Queen Elizabeth Oval 2:00 PM

Casey Scorpions vs. Werribee Tigers Casey Fields 2:00 PM

Port Melbourne vs. Northern Bullants TEAC Oval 2:00 PM

Sunday 21st August 

 

Frankston vs. Coburg Tigers Frankston Oval 2:00 PM

BYE - Geelong

Round 22

Saturday 27th August

 

Geelong vs. Sandringham* Skilled Stadium 10:40 AM

Port Melbourne vs. Box Hill Hawks TEAC Oval 1:10 PM

Bendigo Bombers vs. Coburg Tigers Queen Elizabeth Oval 2:00 PM

Casey Scorpions vs. Northern Bullants Casey Fields 2:00 PM

Sunday 28th August

 

Frankston vs. Williamstown Frankston Oval 2:00 PM

North Ballarat vs. Werribee Tigers Eureka Stadium 2:00 PM

BYE - Collingwood

[Hobbits's 17]

casey - 1 night game opening round.

werribee - 2 night games

thought the vfl might expand a bit further for night fixtures this year with both clubs. think werribee had 3 or 4 last year.

[Whispering_Jack 28,118]

Can it be confirmed that Wall has left and if so to what club? I would be very disappointed if it is Willy?

You'll be pleased to know that James Wall is a stayer at the Casey Scorpions. The December edition of Inside Football reports:-

THE CASEY SCORPIONS TOOK some heavy hits through October and November with Ben MacReadie taking off for West Adelaide, ex-Cat Scott Simpson bowing to injury and returning to Mt Eliza, clever rover Ryan Creed going to WA to study and versatile big man Glenn Chivers training at Port Melbourne. The once-promising Matt Moore also returned to De La Salle in the VAFA. But at least the Scorpions managed to retain ace utility James Wall, who took handsome offers from other VFL and WAFL clubs. Captain Kyle Matthews, who missed all of 2010 after receiving head injuries in a bashing outside a nightclub in March, is training and set for a spirit-lifting return.

Interesting to note that, of the losses mentioned, only MacReadie was a regular during the past season and his departure will be offset by Matthews' return (if successful). It's also arguable that the influx of Melbourne's exciting new tall youngsters, most of who will start in the VFL, together with the new rookies will help Casey make up the gap between it and clubs like North Ballarat and Williamstown and make for an interesting 2011 for the Scorps.

[jayceebee31 692]

You'll be pleased to know that James Wall is a stayer at the Casey Scorpions. The December edition of Inside Football reports:-

Interesting to note that, of the losses mentioned, only MacReadie was a regular during the past season and his departure will be offset by Matthews' return (if successful). It's also arguable that the influx of Melbourne's exciting new tall youngsters, most of who will start in the VFL, together with the new rookies will help Casey make up the gap between it and clubs like North Ballarat and Williamstown and make for an interesting 2011 for the Scorps.

Firstly WJ a great festive season to you & yours and wish RR the same for me,as he doesn't respond to me.. Thanks for enlightening me re Wall- I think, we have a great chance to develop a very strong team at Casey which indeed will allow that winning feeling to come through with our young and developing players. A real climate to develop a winnning culture.

[kallioota 0]

just talked my father into getting a casey3 game membership.

he is retired now and dose not have the money to go to the footy anymore.

he is a western bulldogs supporter but he lives five minutes from casey fields.

so free VFL games and the age for free almost got him their but then when he heard that he could go down on fridays to meet Scotty West

that was all he needed.

Plus l said l would take him to the Demons Vs Bulldogs game.

can't wait to see the bumper sticker on his car

[jayceebee31 692]

just talked my father into getting a casey3 game membership.

he is retired now and dose not have the money to go to the footy anymore.

he is a western bulldogs supporter but he lives five minutes from casey fields.

so free VFL games and the age for free almost got him their but then when he heard that he could go down on fridays to meet Scotty West

that was all he needed.

Plus l said l would take him to the Demons Vs Bulldogs game.

can't wait to see the bumper sticker on his car

Good on ya- nice gesture..