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Here is a go, if everybody is fit how about trying to fit 12 into Casey, if that is the figure for AFL payers in VFL sides this year, four lines of 3 each, and trying to use the new guys to get some games into them

Davis Sellar Terlich

Couch Spencer Kent

Evans Tynan Taggert

Hogan Fitzpatrick Barry

 

I wouldnt be surprised if barry started in the casey 2nds...from memory he weighed in at 67kg? might be looking towards 2014

 

I don't believe that VFL sides with AFL aligned clubs are restricted to 12 AFL players these days. Theoretically, if your entire list is fit to play then you can use 22 players in your VFL team.

I agree WJ. The player eligibility comes in at Finals time. This is usually the second round of VFL finals, as the final round of AFL is usually the first round VFL finals.

Only problem with conditioning them at Casey is that Casey has a great recent record in the minor Premiership and then going out in straight sets when it encounters Finals pressure. Maybe this is not the culture we want them getting used to?


Only problem with conditioning them at Casey is that Casey has a great recent record in the minor Premiership and then going out in straight sets when it encounters Finals pressure. Maybe this is not the culture we want them getting used to?

Pointing the finger at Casey for poor showings in the finals is way off the mark. Look at the MFC for that problem. Peter German walked out on the club for this very reason. If we continue to not allow our players to be available, Casey will never win a flag, if we continue this practice.

Yet Neeld and Co this draft recruited players that came from a winning and successful clubs. But then deny our players to be a part of a probable flag in a VFL team. I would have thought any finals experience is valuable.

The old addage, wanted them in asap for surgery, or cleanups so they will be ready next season. Thats fine, if someone has a leg or an arm about to fall off. Every bit of finals experience they can get will benefit not only the players but both clubs.The priority being Melb players, they get a winning feeling and share the glory with team mates,and know what it feels like to be successful. Thats is something they wont get sitting on the sidelines with their finger bandaged. Always play the best available (in any comp).they carry a niggle all year at some stage. I hope this doesnt continue, that we strive to be the best team(s) with no exceptions.

I'll add in the NAB Cup, we should be striving to win that as well. It all helps in the long run.

BTW: Your favorite listed players... is spelt Sylvia (not Silvia) and Mitch Clarke? Spelt Clark. You may want to amend both.

I take your comment in including Casey in a winning culture and the culpability of MFC in denying players at Finals time. I suspect that you are right on the mark with this and also as a reason for Peter German's departure. I agree that Melbourne should have a big re-think!

Every bit of finals experience they can get will benefit not only the players but both clubs.The priority being Melb players, they get a winning feeling and share the glory with team mates,and know what it feels like to be successful.

I used to think that when Sandringham were winning those flags.

 

It's an interesting question

B: Terlich Davis Strauss

HB: J.Macdonald Gillies Tynan

C: Kent Magner Evans

HF: Jetta Sellar Barry

F: Fitzpatrick Hogan Davey

R: Spencer Bail Couch

I: Gawn Taggart M.Jones

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