The Casey Scorpions have started training for 2013 without a senior coach although an appointment is imminent.

According to this article in the Leader Newspapers circulating in the Casey area - Casey Scorpions squad still strong

■ the Casey Scorpions have retained the bulk of their senior players;

■ departures include Rian McGough (Tatura), Dave Collins (local football) and Matt Fieldsend (Port Melbourne);

■ training with the Scorps are Gippsland Power graduates Anthony Tipungwuti, Daniel Jackson, Jarryd Drew, Tom Fusinato, Darcy Irwin and Brenton Hillard as are former North Melbourne-listed Ben Hughes and Cranbourne ruck prospect Michael Boland. Northern Territorian Tipungwuti, who came to Victoria in his early teens to further his prospects in the game, was with the Power for three seasons and is a chance to be drafted in next month's rookie draft.

■ George Morgan (former Warragul senior coach) has been appointed an assistant coach; and

■ Simon Pasinati (Keysborough) will coach the Development League team.

It was supposed to be announced a few days ago.

Matt Fieldsend is a huge loss.

good to see drewy getting a run goes to my school so hopefully he gets a chance with them. good luck mate

If Tipungwuti trains with casey, does that mean we might be considering him for one of our two rookie spots? Or is he just training there for a stop at Casey....

Would love to see him in the red and blue.....

Still soon - http://www.caseyweeklycranbourne.com.au/story/1158743/vfl-retooled-scorps-set-to-name-new-coach/?cs=1187'>VFL: Retooled Scorps set to name new coach

Mail I received was that Willy's 2012 MidField coach in the mix.

Interesting to see Anthony Tipungwuti in there. Could be a way for the club to have a look at him without being obvious about it.

Still soon - VFL: Retooled Scorps set to name new coach

Good to see that article chip in with one last Maloney before it's too late.

Any clues on who the few are that have Melbourne connections?

Graeme Yeats is my hunch!

The article mentioned that several candidates were 'at the demons'

To me that sounds a little more specific than just having MFC connections.

Could we see Satterly or one of the other development coaches be installed as the Casey coach as part of the discussions that occurred recently with Casey in financial strife? It would certainly assist with the development of the MFC juniors... almost like having our own team in the VFL.

The VFL has issued its 2013 fixture and the Casey Scorpions will take on Frankston at home in the first round of the season.

The only thing the Scorps need now is a coach. Despite media reports over the past month that an announcement is imminent, the team remains without a coach less than two weeks before the Xmas break.

With many of Melbourne's young recruits likely to spend a fair amount of time at Casey next year, the situation could hardly be described as satisfactory.

The VFL has issued its 2013 fixture and the Casey Scorpions will take on Frankston at home in the first round of the season. The only thing the Scorps need now is a coach. Despite media reports over the past month that an announcement is imminent, the team remains without a coach less than two weeks before the Xmas break. With many of Melbourne's young recruits likely to spend a fair amount of time at Casey next year, the situation could hardly be described as satisfactory.

Not satisfactory, but not really surprising in the circumstances KC. Maybe CC should step into the breach in an interim capacity. This could happen without disrupting Melbourne's established coaching arrangements.

Not satisfactory, but not really surprising in the circumstances KC. Maybe CC should step into the breach in an interim capacity. This could happen without disrupting Melbourne's established coaching arrangements.

Not a shabby idea there DOF

Not satisfactory, but not really surprising in the circumstances KC. Maybe CC should step into the breach in an interim capacity. This could happen without disrupting Melbourne's established coaching arrangements.

Not a shabby idea there DOF

Maybe not such a good idea, the club has been trying to distance him from the FD after problems with CS & CC getting to involved and the whole Bailey 186 thing. Would rather pass on that one.

I would like to see it being an MFC full-time appointment though.

Ah yes....but the Casey FD is miles from the Dees !!! Lol

Maybe not such a good idea, the club has been trying to distance him from the FD after problems with CS & CC getting to involved and the whole Bailey 186 thing. Would rather pass on that one.

I would like to see it being an MFC full-time appointment though.

I agree rjay, but if it comes down to Casey having no coach in the New Year, both Casey and Melbourne would be compromised. In the end it boils down to how close they are to appointing the new Casey coach. Hopefully they won't need CC (or anyone else) as a 'stop gap'.

I agree rjay, but if it comes down to Casey having no coach in the New Year, both Casey and Melbourne would be compromised. In the end it boils down to how close they are to appointing the new Casey coach. Hopefully they won't need CC (or anyone else) as a 'stop gap'.

I wonder if there is a conflict going on here i.e. the MFC and Casey cannot agree on the candidate?

I sense a power struggle.

Might be my imagination but something is wrong here.

I wonder if there is a conflict going on here i.e. the MFC and Casey cannot agree on the candidate?

I sense a power struggle.

Might be my imagination but something is wrong here

You could be on the money here, it doesn't feel right does it?

I wonder if there is a conflict going on here i.e. the MFC and Casey cannot agree on the candidate?

I sense a power struggle.

Might be my imagination but something is wrong here

It is certainly an extraordinary situation for a VFL club to have no coach by now.

The VFL has issued its 2013 fixture and the Casey Scorpions will take on Frankston at home in the first round of the season. The only thing the Scorps need now is a coach. Despite media reports over the past month that an announcement is imminent, the team remains without a coach less than two weeks before the Xmas break. With many of Melbourne's young recruits likely to spend a fair amount of time at Casey next year, the situation could hardly be described as satisfactory.

KC and others, I do have to ask, how will this have such a big impact on us, in the immediate future that is?

The entire Melbourne list train together during preseason, and I'd imagine for most of the normal season's training sessions. How much do our "reserves players" have to do with the Casey team, other than on game day?

Also, while any coach in the VFL will have their game plans, etc, I would've thought that when a Melbourne listed player plays for Casey, they would have certain expectations and plays that the MFC would want them to work on, and that would take higher priority over the Casey game plan.

I may be totally wrong. As I'm not in Victoria, I don't have a huge amount of exposure to the VFL. One thing that I will say (which will probably be let down due to the previous sentence), I think the VFL is a total inconvenience to AFL clubs, especially those that don't have standalone teams. The VFL/AFL system as it is doesn't work, and disadvantages teams that are aligned to VFL clubs. The sooner the AFL stepped in and restructured it, the better we (MFC) will be.

Me thinks they're at loggerheads !!

Some little whiles ago just prior to the Scorps attempt at self immolation I recall reading that the MFC were negotiating the alliance going forward. A very big part of this though wad the insistance that Melbourne have a greatert say in how Casey went about , well everything lol as I seem to remember the tone of the article was even them Melb was worried about Casey and far from impressed by its ability to run itself let alone any alignment and as such the interests of Melb.

Then it went bang !!! Then Casey went for a chat with Vlads ppl and I belive we held their hand at that point (happy to be corrected)

Not much seems to have surfaced ,publicly, about the conditions of its bail out but one might suppose some of the overiding conditions probably didn't/don't sit well with dyed in the wool casey stalwarts-.

This sounds very much like the rucking of antlers. Casey won't win this and need to get on board the new reality.

It will be frustrating for some, humbling for others.

Build a bridge people.

Me thinks they're at loggerheads !!

Some little whiles ago just prior to the Scorps attempt at self immolation I recall reading that the MFC were negotiating the alliance going forward. A very big part of this though wad the insistance that Melbourne have a greatert say in how Casey went about , well everything lol as I seem to remember the tone of the article was even them Melb was worried about Casey and far from impressed by its ability to run itself let alone any alignment and as such the interests of Melb.

Then it went bang !!! Then Casey went for a chat with Vlads ppl and I belive we held their hand at that point (happy to be corrected)

Not much seems to have surfaced ,publicly, about the conditions of its bail out but one might suppose some of the overiding conditions probably didn't/don't sit well with dyed in the wool casey stalwarts-.

This sounds very much like the rucking of antlers. Casey won't win this and need to get on board the new reality.

It will be frustrating for some, humbling for others.

Build a bridge people.

They're probably just waiting for the Reality Bus to get back from Darwin

Then they can hop aboard

KC and others, I do have to ask, how will this have such a big impact on us, in the immediate future that is?

The entire Melbourne list train together during preseason, and I'd imagine for most of the normal season's training sessions. How much do our "reserves players" have to do with the Casey team, other than on game day?

You'd have to think that all the decent coaches interested in a job next year have already been signed up - and even a gun new coach needs time to get to know his players.

The delay is a real concern - it must be working against Casey's recruiting and pre-season training plans vis a vis the other VFL clubs.

I want Jesse Hogan to play in a well coached competitive team next year. With every passing "coachless" day this becomes less and less likely.

Me thinks they're at loggerheads !!

Some little whiles ago just prior to the Scorps attempt at self immolation I recall reading that the MFC were negotiating the alliance going forward. A very big part of this though wad the insistance that Melbourne have a greatert say in how Casey went about , well everything lol as I seem to remember the tone of the article was even them Melb was worried about Casey and far from impressed by its ability to run itself let alone any alignment and as such the interests of Melb.

Then it went bang !!! Then Casey went for a chat with Vlads ppl and I belive we held their hand at that point (happy to be corrected)

Not much seems to have surfaced ,publicly, about the conditions of its bail out but one might suppose some of the overiding conditions probably didn't/don't sit well with dyed in the wool casey stalwarts-.

This sounds very much like the rucking of antlers. Casey won't win this and need to get on board the new reality.

It will be frustrating for some, humbling for others.

Build a bridge people.

Methinks - you are right

Could someone please frame the odds on which of the following will happen first:-

result of tanking enquiry announced

opening game of 2013 NAB Cup

appointment of Casey Scorpions coach.