If the reports are true and Strauss does play Round 1 it would have to be the most remarkable comeback I've heard in my short career of supporting the Demons.

No Viney in the 2nd half, must have been a plan to only play half a game.

Clearly you have got your maths right here .

A cunning plan it was .

What happened to Wall?

Gawn to the ',,,

If the reports are true and Strauss does play Round 1 it would have to be the most remarkable comeback I've heard in my short career of supporting the Demons.

I hope he doesn't.

I had an smashed Tib & Fib years back. Worse than Strauss's, & have No Ill efects decades later, But My wish is for them to Go Slow with these things. I started to get a stress fracture over the old injury site some years late from doing too much footy training.

I'd say easy does it.

Remember he has a titanium rod supporting the break which will have to come out soon enough. I'd like to see him play a month of games thru Casey first.

Clearly you have got your maths right here .

A cunning plan it was .

I stand to be corrected and will have more to say in my report (when I get down to it) but people should remember this was Jack Viney's first game in senior company. Early in the game, a Frankston defender thought it might be a good idea to test him out physically and he got back as good as he got. I emphasize that Jack is tough, hard and fair. It's been a while since we've had much of that in a small man at the MFC.

Thanks Heaps for all reports much appreciated

I hope he doesn't.

I had an smashed Tib & Fib years back. Worse than Strauss's, & have No Ill efects decades later, But My wish is for them to Go Slow with these things. I started to get a stress fracture over the old injury site some years late from doing too much footy training.

I'd say easy does it.

Remember he has a titanium rod supporting the break which will have to come out soon enough. I'd like to see him play a month of games thru Casey first.

You sure it hasn't already been taken out?

My guess is that it would've been.

No offence, but as much as you may have similar experience with a leg injury, I'm willing to back the medical department's expert judgment on this.

And if he's playing VFL, he's up to playing AFL. You only return via VFL to find form or to manage minutes played, not to ease in and manage injuries.

You sure it hasn't already been taken out?

My guess is that it would've been.

No offence, but as much as you may have similar experience with a leg injury, I'm willing to back the medical department's expert judgment on this.

And if he's playing VFL, he's up to playing AFL. You only return via VFL to find form or to manage minutes played, not to ease in and manage injuries.

Taken out. I can't recal hearing about that.

they usually play with it in for a season I think.

Medical dept? what like with the Ox? coming back early.

At this point in his career, there is no rush that can't wait a month of part games & full games with Casey. To let the bone slowly adapt to the Extra loads & jarring happening.

EightSix Demons on the team sheet - James Strauss, Jack Fitzpatrick, Kelvin Lawrence, Lucas Cook, Jordan Gysberts, Jai Sheahan, Tom McDonald and Cale Morton PLUS Jack Viney lining up for the Scorpions.

Reserves won the curtain raiser with a late goal in an exciting finish 9.6.60 to Frankston 8.6.54. Played with only 20 men.

So Cook did not play yesterday KC.

Any idea why?

My gut tells me injured again!

I emphasize that Jack is tough, hard and fair. It's been a while since we've had much of that in a small man at the MFC.

So you haven't heard of Jordie McKenzie or you don't rate him?

Taken out. I can't recal hearing about that.

they usually play with it in for a season I think.

Medical dept? what like with the Ox? coming back early.

At this point in his career, there is no rush that can't wait a month of part games & full games with Casey. To let the bone slowly adapt to the Extra loads & jarring happening.

I'm pretty sure they take it out as soon as the bone has fused together correctly and it is no longer needed.

The Ox? Oh good, for a moment there I was worried you weren't going to give a current example...

Everything you're suggesting, I'm sure they've thought of, and more.

That's the point of him going through the rehab group, then normal preseason training, and practice matches.

I'll continue to back the medical dept, because I sure as hell don't know any better.

So you haven't heard of Jordie McKenzie or you don't rate him?

Viney is smaller and tougher.

Nothing for McKenzie to be ashamed of.

It'd be like being offended for being accused of having less money than Bill Gates.

I'm pretty sure they take it out as soon as the bone has fused together correctly and it is no longer needed.

The Ox? Oh good, for a moment there I was worried you weren't going to give a current example...

Everything you're suggesting, I'm sure they've thought of, and more.

That's the point of him going through the rehab group, then normal preseason training, and practice matches.

I'll continue to back the medical dept, because I sure as hell don't know any better.

It starts to knit after about 10 days to 2 weeks. after about 2.5 months its like Lead, soft & pliable then slowly hardens for more than 12 months. After 12 months it should be close to, full strength.

How long has it been since he cracked it?

I would think they'ld give it 15 months or more.

SCORPIONS READY by KC from Casey

The Casey Scorpions led Frankston from start to finish to win by 19 points in Saturday's final tune up at Casey Fields for next week's season opener against Williamstown.

The victory was the senior team's third win on end under new coach Brett Lovett to give it a blemish-free practice match series but it was nevertheless a somewhat unconvincing hit out against the competition's perennial cellar dwellers who admittedly do look to have improved this year but they are as ready as they will ever be for the tough season ahead.

Following the win, the club's jumper presentation was held in its function rooms at the ground and the following 2012 leaders were announced:

• co-captains - Kyle Matthews and Evan Panozza, and

• vice captains Rian McGough & Daniel Nicholls.

Casey opened full of run and welcomed the lively Kyle Matthews back with a bright start. The team had three goals on the board before the Dolphins looked threatening thanks to Jai Sheahan, James Strauss and Michael Risely mopping up everything coming their way. It took an indiscretion and a 50 metre penalty to concede the first goal.

The second quarter saw both sides go defensive with plenty of flooding. It was not a great spectacle and the home side dominated thanks to the hard hitting determination of young Jack Viney and the fine work down back of Sheahan and Strauss. Wade Lees and David Collins were the best of the Casey crew while Gysberts and Morton added their stamp to the game.

It was a different story after half time when the visitors kicked two quick goals thanks to some accurate kicking to position and by quarter's end the Dolphins had narrowed the deficit to 11 points and the tiring Dolphins looked to be in trouble.

Jack Fitzpatrick struck a purple patch up forward for his team, first combining in the ruck for a Gysberts goal and then kicking one from way out on an angle. The pressure valve was released and though Frankston continued to fight hard, Casey held on to a well earned 19 point win.

Only six AFL listed players were available on Saturday.

Jack Fitzpatrick - alternated between the ruck and forward line. Kicked a couple of goals and gave some drive on the ball.

Jordan Gysberts - worked hard and won the ball well at the stoppages and could work his way into contention for a round one berth with the Demons if he shines next week.

Kelvin Lawrence - flashes of pace and brilliance but needs to produce more often and more consistently.

Cale Morton - first up after injury and obviously needed the run. Has plenty of time and was effective at half back.

Jai Sheahan - the surprise packet, he was very impressive at full bank, showing great poise and creativity. Needs to bulk up but he he has the makings of a senior player as attested by his 23 disposals and 10 marks.

James Strauss - defended well in his three quarters and impressed with his strong tackling and excellent field kicking.

Then there was Melbourne's future father/son pick:

Jack Viney - in his first hit out in senior company, the 17 year old Viney acquitted himself well and had a hand in a couple of the early goals before finishing with 10 disposals in the first half which got him a well deserved break in the second half. Challenged physically early in the game and gave back as good as he got.

Casey opens the season at home next Saturday night against premiership favourite Williamstown.

Casey Scorpions 3.4.22 6.8.44 7.9.51 10.12.72

Frankston 1.1.7 2.5.17 5.10.40 7.11.53

The development squad got up with a late goal to beat the Dolphins 9.6.60 to 8.6.54.

It starts to knit after about 10 days to 2 weeks. after about 2.5 months its like Lead, soft & pliable then slowly hardens for more than 12 months. After 12 months it should be close to, full strength.

How long has it been since he cracked it?

I would think they'ld give it 15 months or more.

What's your qualification in saying all this dee-luded, other than having suffered a broken leg yourself? That's like me saying my car has broken down before, therefore I'm a mechanic.

So you haven't heard of Jordie McKenzie or you don't rate him?

Tapscott?