Casey Scorpions in VFL First Qualifying Final

[Guest Gareth Keenan]

Can see why Mohr isn't on an AFL list.

Brain fades galore.

[KC from Casey 6,776]

The wind which was an absolute gale in the Ressies and strong in the first quarter of this game has moderated. Port Melbourne is playing with confidence, has taken over in the midfield and is scoring at will. Casey now down by 28 points.

[Hellish Inferno 992]

Defence doesn't seem to be marking their space very well.

Down by 28 now

[Skipper3 7]

Seems that Port have put their foot down. Need a few boys to stand up, if they dont get a cpl of goals back by half time game will be shot.

[KC from Casey 6,776]

Brendan Fevola seems to be the only danger player in the Casey attack. He gets his third to end Port's run of goals and put the Scorps within 20 points.

[Hellish Inferno 992]

Fev gets another, lead reduced to 20

[KC from Casey 6,776]

Half time: rot

Port Melbourne 9.7.61

Casey Scorpions 6.4.40

Goals Fevola 3 Dunn Gawn Lawrence

[Akum 2,660]

Will get downright ugly from now on

[KC from Casey 6,776]

Port Melbourne has come out with renewed power and is dominating the game with the first two goals of the half to lead by 32 points.

[beelzebub 22,728]

well..just tuned into the third qtr.. .Not much to get excited about is there.Amateur hour really...no manning.. silly passes..turnovers...

Two teams chalk and cheese.

Have their work cut out for the last if they are to salvage any pride.

[beelzebub 22,728]

Juice gets Idiot of the day award.. Fev rightly peeved.

[Guest Gareth Keenan]

Collins is killing his teammates.

A real turnover merchant.

[Captain Jack Jordan 32]

Gary Ayres amazing game plan .

Kick first and foremost -do all the basics properly .

Handpass as a second option .

Absolutely amazing .

[KC from Casey 6,776]

Its all Port - lead by 53 points.

[beelzebub 22,728]

Gary Ayres amazing game plan .

Kick first and foremost -do all the basics properly .

Handpass as a second option .

Absolutely amazing .

that and get players to the contest..back your team mates up, provide pressure or options.. FFS Its not really rocket surgery is it. Its not like they have to turn up and invent the game on the day...Mind boggling stuff.

Both teams at times look like theyre not that bothered..only dif is Port have the ball.

truly embarassing now

[KC from Casey 6,776]

That was a poor third quarter by Casey.

Need to do better next week.

[beelzebub 22,728]

That was a poor third quarter by Casey.

Need to do better next week.

masterrfully understated !! lol

that...was gettting your bum smacked !!

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

How is Valenti going?

[KC from Casey 6,776]

How is Valenti going?

Valenti would be among the best three players on the ground.

Fevola kicks his fifth but the game's well and truly over.

Casey Scorpions 8.8.56

Port Melbourne 20.12.132.

[KC from Casey 6,776]

Fevola kicks a long goal to record his sixth but Port has the game well in its grip.

Since early in the second quarter Fev is Casey's only goalscorer.

[Guest Gareth Keenan]

Once again at finals time due to injuries we have left Casey weakened.

They wouldn't be half as dirty as Box Hill.

[KC from Casey 6,776]

Port Melbourne running away with it - 96 points in front and full of running.

[KC from Casey 6,776]

Game over.

Casey Scorpions 3.2.20 6.4.40 6.7.43 9.9.63

Port Melbourne 3.4.22 9.7.61 17.12.114 24.16.160

Goals

Casey Scorpions Fevola 6 Dunn Gawn Lawrence

Port Melbourne McMahon 5 Rose 4 Burstin Dwyer 3 Cain 2 Lynch 2 Batsanis Fanning Galea McGrath Pinwill

Best

Casey Scorpions Panozza Fevola Stockdale Mohr Warnock Lees

Port Melbourne Valenti Fanning Pinwill Brewer Batsanis Skipper

Statistics - Stockdale 25 McNamara 21 Macdonald 21

I wouldn't write off Casey from the finals race as long as Melbourne plays ball with its players as a number who missed today and are playing with the Demons tomorrow are eligible to play in next week's semi final against Werribbee.

[joeboy 3,010]

I wouldn't write off Casey from the finals race as long as Melbourne plays ball with its players as a number who missed today and are playing with the Demons tomorrow are eligible to play in next week's semi final against Werribbee.

I agree.

I was at the game and it was obvious that Casey was short of class whilst Port was probably playing close to its best list.

Add Maric, Nicholson, Bate, Fitzpatrick, McDonald and others who I may have forgotten and you'll have a fairer contest.

BTW Gawn was outstanding and totally dominated the centre contests, but was alone in there. His work around the ground, and even on the ground in totally inappropriate conditions for someone of his height was so impressive.

He's come a long way and will be going further!

[Lil_red_fire_engine 10,486]

I was not at the game but from the telecast Gawn was a cut above and will start to become a serious force next year. Will be interesting how they balance his development with Jamar and Martin.

Casey appeared to have a alot of same pace players and getting some class and speed back into the side next week will do them the world of good.