CASEY SCORPIONS vs. GEELONG

Saturday 2nd April

Casey Fields at 7:00 PM

CASEY SCORPIONS

Backs Stockdale Martin Warnock

Half backs Strauss Mohr Evans

Centreline J Wall J Macdonald Lawrence

Half forwards Fieldsend Bate Jetta

Forwards McGough Petterd Newton

Followers Spencer Gysberts Maric

Interchange (from) Blease Cook Gawn Johnston Lees Lindsay* T McDonald McShane Nicholson Pollard Purves Riseley Wonaeamirri

GEELONG

Backs Firman Gillies Guthrie

Half backs McLean West Barham

Centreline Byrnes T Selwood Cowan

Half forwards Menzel B Johnson Simpkin

Forwards Simpson Vardy Schroder

Followers Blake Hogan Christensen

Interchange (from) Baker* Bathie Biemans Corrigan Hollmer Maas Sheringham Tutungi Walker

* 23rd player

NORTHERN BULLANTS vs. CASEY SCORPIONS (Reserve Grade)

Saturday 2nd April

Visy Park at 11:00 AM

NORTHERN BULLANTS

Backs Wills Gale Valladares

Half backs Carroll Byrne Delbridge

Centreline Overman Nesbitt Lincoln

Half forwards Labi Bray Soncin

Forwards Way Arrowsmith Dorman

Followers Marchbank Toman German

Interchange Biffin Caspersz Church Dirago Dufficy C Gianfagna Papas

CASEY SCORPIONS

Backs Allen T McNamara Tynan

Half backs J Costigan Patti Johnston

Centreline Carew Gent Bell

Half forwards Corry Salton Petropoulos

Forwards Purves Fitzpatrick Weekes

Followers Cleven Minahan Collins

Interchange (from) Bolton Burke DeAraugo Dowse Harrison McShane Pollard Purdy

The good news about this team selection from Melbourne's point of view is that our injury list is diminishing with three of four players listed as "test" being passed fit. In addition, Tom McNamara has also come off the injury list and has been selected to play in the Casey twos. Jeremy Howe is the only player listed as a "test" on the injury list not selected so Melbourne now has only six players out of action:-

Robert Campbell (achilles) - 6-8 weeks

Troy Davis (thyroid disorder) - ongoing

Jeremy Howe (ankle) - 1 week

Jordie McKenzie (groin) - 5 weeks

Cale Morton (hand) - 1 week

Tom Scully (knee) - 3 weeks *

Casey has a couple of handy small men missing in skipper Kyle Matthews and Danny Nicholls.

I would have gone if they played this on Saturday afternoon but a trip out to Casey Fields on a Saturday night is a bit of a stretch.

* probably longer according to some reports.

We don't like taking advantage of the misfortunes of others but I suppose the news about Geelong's three outs - Cats Trio Out can only help the Casey cause.

The Casey Scorpions started slowly and lost their reserves game against an accurate Northern Bullants by 20 points at Visy Park today.

Casey Scorpions 0.1.1 3.4.22 8.12.60 12.16.88

Northern Bullants 7.1.43 11.3.69 14.4.88 17.6.108

Goals

Casey Scorpions

Dowse 4 Gent 2 Allen Carew Cleven Fitzpatrick Harrison Purdy

Northern Bullants

Church 4 Toman 3 Arrowsmith Labi Lincoln 2 Bray Caspersz Dorman Way

Best

Casey Scorpions

Weeks Bell Tynan Salton Harrison Dowse

Northern Bullants

Toman German Arrowsmith Overman Lincoln Church

Meanwhile, Brendan Fevola was sent off the ground in his first outing with new club Narre Warren. He received a yellow card and was sent from the field with three minutes left in the match for "scrapping with a Noble Park opponent who was also yellow carded and headed for the bench with a bloodied mouth."

Fevola kicked three goals two behinds.

It's been a poor start for the Scorpions. They trail 1.1.7 to Geelong 5.2.32 at quarter time.

A little better that quarter but the Cats are still well in control and lead 7.6.48 to 4.6.30 at the half.

The Scorps have fought their way back into the game and now lead by 11 points. A totally dominant quarter and the lead could have been greater but for inaccuracy in front of goal.

Casey Scorpions 8.13.61 lead Geelong 7.8.50.

Great news! Go scorps!

What was the reason for the turn around?

Great news! Go scorps!

What was the reason for the turn around?

This might sound trite but the Scorps took over completely in the ruck and the midfield and gave Geelong no chance. Gysberts and Aussie were superb. Maxy Gawn's ruckwork was excellent. They didn't score until late in the quarter and that was just a couple of points.

Excelent, any stand out performers?

Great news! Go scorps!

What was the reason for the turn around?

Was big Max Gawn involved?

How is Blease and Gysberts traveling and Wona?

Comfortable 27 point win to the Scorps in the end.

Casey Scorpions 1.1.7 4.6.30 8.13.61 13.14.92

Geelong 5.2.32 7.6.48 7.8.53 9.11.65

Jordan Gysberts got a lot of it in the middle. Aussie had a very good game, especially after half time and Juice booted five goals.

Must go to a function I'm about an hour late for but will fill in some details if I can later tonight or tomorrow morning.

Comfortable 27 point win to the Scorps in the end.

Casey Scorpions 1.1.7 4.6.30 8.13.61 13.14.92

Geelong 5.2.32 7.6.48 7.8.53 9.11.65

Jordan Gysberts got a lot of it in the middle. Aussie had a very good game, especially after half time and Juice booted five goals.

Must go to a function I'm about an hour late for but will fill in some details if I can later tonight or tomorrow morning.

Wow, 9.8 to 2.5 in the last half! Can't wait for the details.

Good win by the Scorps.

Players that stood out to me:-

Jordan Gysberts - Got a heap of the ball, could get a call up next week.

Michael Evans - Got better as the game went on, looks like a player.

Tom McDonald - Love him! Needs to work on his kicking but reads it so well, great mark, moves well. Will get a call up this year, I'm tipping.

Max Gawn - Getting better every time I see him, took some nice contested grabs, good ruck work but will need time.

Aussie - Played a real good game, moved into the midfield In the 2nd half and made a big influence.

Kelvin Lawrence - Was flashy but a bit wasteful, could have kicked 3 or 4 but missed a few opportunities. Bright pink boots!

They were my best for Casey.

I know a few will ask about Sam Blease - My opinion on Bleasey is that he always does 3 or 4 great things during a game. He goes on a long run or a great chase or kicks a long running goal from 50 but apart from that you don't see him much. Needs to work on finding more of the ball which I'm sure he will as hes still young and hasnt played a heap of footy. Definitely has a bright future.

Good win by the Scorps.

Players that stood out to me:-

Jordan Gysberts - Got a heap of the ball, could get a call up next week.

Michael Evans - Got better as the game went on, looks like a player.

Tom McDonald - Love him! Needs to work on his kicking but reads it so well, great mark, moves well. Will get a call up this year, I'm tipping.

Max Gawn - Getting better every time I see him, took some nice contested grabs, good ruck work but will need time.

Aussie - Played a real good game, moved into the midfield In the 2nd half and made a big influence.

Kelvin Lawrence - Was flashy but a bit wasteful, could have kicked 3 or 4 but missed a few opportunities. Bright pink boots!

They were my best for Casey.

I know a few will ask about Sam Blease - My opinion on Bleasey is that he always does 3 or 4 great things during a game. He goes on a long run or a great chase or kicks a long running goal from 50 but apart from that you don't see him much. Needs to work on finding more of the ball which I'm sure he will as hes still young and hasnt played a heap of footy. Definitely has a bright future.

All sounds good. Competition for senior spots will make the team play better.

Thanks J-Riv & KC appreciated.

Sam Blease is the first to Tweet on the game:

Great win by the scorps tonight, hard faught effort by the boys! Great bunch of boys down there! Isn't footy just the greatest game!!!?

Casey Scorpions 1.1.7 4.6.30 8.13.61 13.14.92

Geelong 5.2.32 7.6.48 7.8.53 9.11.65

Goals

Casey Scorpions Newton 5 Evans 2 Lawrence Lindsay McGough Nicholson Riseley Wall

Geelong Corrigan Walker 2 Barham Cowan T Selwood Sheringham Simpson

Best

Casey Scorpions Wonaeamirri Wall Newton Gysberts McGough Warnock

Geelong West Cowan McLean Corrigan Barham Tutungi

A total of 14 Demons played for Casey in tonight's game with Joel Macdonald being the only emergency player missing and therefore likely to fill the role tomorrow.

Maric would want a big game tonight considering Aussie is ready to come back.

Hoping MacDonald is only on standby rather than replacing Chip in the lineup.

Aussie is a footballing talent. I would like to see him in the side ASAP. I think this is important for him to get another taste at the moment.

Nice to hear the scorps got up!

Let us hope some of these guys can continue to build form and put pressure on the players in our senior squad.

I also went and I think.

Tom McDonald will be a beauty as the year goes on.

Wonna lit up the midfield, got the Scorps going.

Newton, well blow me down, chased, made some great leads, total change from last year.

Blease, christ he can run but agree with an earlier post tends to flow in and out.

Gawn, now here is a prospect in the making when he gets over his injuries and grows into his body, hell could be our best ruckman that we have had for many years (sorry Jamar) he is a very good tap ruckman.

Gysberts coming along after a slow start to the season.

Bate, what a shadow of a footballer don't know what will happen to him throughout the season.

And to the Casey boys well done to all of you.

I also went and I think.

Tom McDonald will be a beauty as the year goes on.

Wonna lit up the midfield, got the Scorps going.

Newton, well blow me down, chased, made some great leads, total change from last year.

Blease, christ he can run but agree with an earlier post tends to flow in and out.

Gawn, now here is a prospect in the making when he gets over his injuries and grows into his body, hell could be our best ruckman that we have had for many years (sorry Jamar) he is a very good tap ruckman.

Gysberts coming along after a slow start to the season.

Bate, what a shadow of a footballer don't know what will happen to him throughout the season.

And to the Casey boys well done to all of you.

I like the thought of wonna in the midfield, hope Gysberts will play soon. Blease just needs game time. I wonder if Newton is starting to show something?

Newton 5 goals. Good on you Juice, take your opportunity.

Newton 5 goals. Good on you Juice, take your opportunity.

It's good the Juice is playing well, because with the new ruck rule we won't be able to play Jamar or Spenser or Gawn in the same team. One of Juice and Martin will be in the team throughout the year, and if they can contribute around the ground that will be important.

I'd love to see Wona and Gysberts play 15+ games this year to continue their developement.

I'd like to see Blease get 8+ games to start his development.

I wouldn't be against McDonald and Evans play 3-4 games this year to get a taste. Hopefully Howe if he can come on as well.

Newton 5 goals. Good on you Juice, take your opportunity.

If Newton keeps this up, then it's going to be hard for Fev to force his way into the side.