CASEY SCORPIONS v FRANKSTON

[Josh 1,420]

Kent looking good KC?

[CHAMP 347]

Gillies, Sellar or Jamar needs to take one for the team and go down with a fake LTI during the week so we can get Magner in to give our midfield half a chance.

Those 3 players should be banished from playing for the Dees until at least after the bye round.

The LTI doesn't have to be fake, any, or all three could cop one in the knee from The Grassy Knoll (or even The Book Repository).

[KC from Casey 6,730]

Very good in patches. Runs hard, kicks long and has a bit of a mean streak. The question is whether he's ready.

[KC from Casey 6,730]

Final score: Casey Scorpions are winners by 68 points.

Casey Scorpions 8.2.50 14.4.88 19.8.122 23.11.149

Frankston 6.3.39 8.5.53 10.8.68 12.9.81

Goals

Casey Scorpions Tapscott 6 Kearns 5 Bail Best Gawn Hogan 2 Evans Jetta Kent Magner

Frankston Lourey 4 Alwan 3 Delahunty Lloyd 2 Gallagher

Best

Casey Scorpions Tapscott Gawn Gent Kearns Evans Magner

Frankston Lourey Lloyd Alwan Irving Bosward Gallagher

Stats Magner 34 Couch 32 Gent 24 Tapscott Clisby Evans 23 Pedersen 21 Bail 20

[machine11 142]

Very good in patches. Runs hard, kicks long and has a bit of a mean streak. The question is whether he's ready.

I could ask the same question about the the 22 who played last night.

[Josh 1,420]

Very good in patches. Runs hard, kicks long and has a bit of a mean streak. The question is whether he's ready.

In your infinite wisdom will he get a call up? There is something I like about him. Maybe the mean streak and LONG left boot

[Dee Fan 3,247]

From Twitter

Stats: Magner 34, Couch 32, Gent 24, Tapscott, Clisby, Evans 23, Pedersen 21, Bail 20 Goals: Tapscott 6, Kearns 5, Gawn, Bail, Hogan, Best 2

We must find a way to promote Magner.

Edited April 7, 2013 by RobbieF

[DeeZee 6,889]

Maybe there is hope if we can find the right mix.

[Mono 454]

Left at the end of the third. I'd say Tappy, Jetta and Spencer would be walk ups for next week. Kent might be a show as well. Gawn looks good but might need another run or two. Hogan really provides a lot of direction to the other forwards and is very unselfish. Probably could have had a couple more shots instead of laying off inside 50.

You can probably add Bail (and maybe Evans and Kent).

[Deecisive 1,665]

Where are we going to get the talls to combat the Weagles height especially in defense?

[DemonWA 3,579]

I'm glad casey have started well. I'm really keen for hogan, Barry, Kent etc to enjoy this year. Perhaps giving them a year of winning games at casey isn't the worst thing for them? Better than demoralising them in the afl side anyway

[48 Year Now 50]

One more question KC. Would this side have beaten last nights side...

[Dee-licious 1,867]

Where are we going to get the talls to combat the Weagles height especially in defense?

If the mids can get more clearances we won't need them. One of Gillies or Sellar won't be dropped and that gives us 4 talks down back (Fraw, McD, Garl).

Be an interesting game.

[boydie 653]

Where are we going to get the talls to combat the Weagles height especially in defense?

We have the tallest defence's going around. They'll have Kennedy, Darling and a resting ruckman.

If the 5 of our 6 defenders that are over 190cm cant play on these guys then what the hell are they doing in the side?

[dazzledavey36 49,577]

how did dom barry go?

[Deecisive 1,665]

Dunn was out injured will he be available for next week? I would not expect Gillies to play, and jack Watts who knows where if anywhere he will play? And though not in the back line all the time Sellars position looks a bit iffy as well?

[Young Dee 1,303]

If Jetta doesn't play AFL next week I am going to assume that there is something we don't know

[Jerry Lundergard 399]

I'd prefer Sellar down back for Gillies. He doesn't have to worry about marking it, he can just punch it.

[Demon Dynasty 16,149]

It looks like it has.

From the MFC website (player profile) ".... a knee injury (posterior cruciate ligament) sidelined him from round seven until round 14 (2010). It was a savage blow for Jamar and Brent Moloney, who had established a dynamic centre square partnership. He wasn't the same player when he returned, with the injury affecting his leap and timing at ruck and marking contests." end

Pretty old news and not telling anyone anything new, but never been the same player since unfortunately. If this is unfixable i'm afraid we just have to blood Spencer/Gawn as short term replacements (possibly longer term if they fire) and look to bring in an athletic high leaping, hard running/marking ruckman.

Edited April 7, 2013 by Rusty Nails

[Young Dee 1,303]

I'd prefer Sellar down back for Gillies. He doesn't have to worry about marking it, he can just punch it.

What do you mean Sellar took some great contested marks last night? And if he didn't mark it he at least made a contest/got to the ball drop

Edited April 7, 2013 by Young Dee

[Grimes is Great 183]

Did Taggert & Tynan play???

[Demon Dynasty 16,149]

I'd prefer Sellar down back for Gillies. He doesn't have to worry about marking it, he can just punch it.

On last nights performance there's no question i'd take Seller over Gillies if they're the only optional outs down back. Seller had another shocker as well but at least knows where to position his body when the ball's in flight at a marking contest and as you said, he can punch the ball away and hopefully prevent it (and his opponent) getting behind him for regular easy goals.

[lucifer 119]

I went to the game with my old man. Beautiful weather out there. Grand stand has a great view.

Saying all that. In my opinion, Gawn was clearly the best of the ruckmen today. When he wasn't being played out of the square (obviously due to a lack of fitness) and he was on the ball, he dominated. Moves so well for a big man, taps directly on to the chest of our players. Good foot skills, a couple of tackles (hoo-f'ing-ray a ruckamn who can tackle), although missed a goal from close in front, probably should have finished with 3 maybe 4. The question is, would you rather he got fitness at Casey or playing as a relief ruckman for MFC...not sure, interested to see the opinion of others.

Thought Bail was a class above, as was Jetta in patches.

Here's my observations on a few of the others:

Hogan - Is just going to be a dead set superstar. Is everything a young KPF should be. Hard at it, can take a mark, a bit of arrogance, good kick at goal.

Tapscott - was everywhere today, Should be a certain starter next week after 6 goals and a BOG

Bail - Classy, good running, strong overhead. Should be in ASAP.

Jetta - good without being a stand out. But when you think about some of the guys playing for MFC (i'm thinking Rodan, Byrnes, Nicho etc) he should be in the team.

Strauss - Got towelled up early. Better as the game went on. Is he a better bet than Nicholson - 50/50 at this point, Wouldn't hurt having a look.

Kent - Seems ready for a call up. Got a fair bit of footy and kicked a couple of good goals.

Spencer - Was ok for mine, nothing outstanding.

Barry - Couple of nice flashes, needs to work on his defensive pressure. Looks good with the ball in his hands. Will be great off a half back flank in two years.

Magner/Couch - great getting the ball, questions on disposal still. They have the grunt we are missing at the moment, too bad we can't bring them in.

Pederson - Played down back. Looks better suited down there. Might be worth another look.

That's all I can think of right now. Highlights for mine Gawn & Hogan.

[Biffen 12,450]

It's time to unleash big Max.

Jamar is Gawn.

[stuie 7,374]

I went to the game with my old man. Beautiful weather out there. Grand stand has a great view.

Saying all that. In my opinion, Gawn was clearly the best of the ruckmen today. When he wasn't being played out of the square (obviously due to a lack of fitness) and he was on the ball, he dominated. Moves so well for a big man, taps directly on to the chest of our players. Good foot skills, a couple of tackles (hoo-f'ing-ray a ruckamn who can tackle), although missed a goal from close in front, probably should have finished with 3 maybe 4. The question is, would you rather he got fitness at Casey or playing as a relief ruckman for MFC...not sure, interested to see the opinion of others.

Thought Bail was a class above, as was Jetta in patches.

Here's my observations on a few of the others:

Hogan - Is just going to be a dead set superstar. Is everything a young KPF should be. Hard at it, can take a mark, a bit of arrogance, good kick at goal.

Tapscott - was everywhere today, Should be a certain starter next week after 6 goals and a BOG

Bail - Classy, good running, strong overhead. Should be in ASAP.

Jetta - good without being a stand out. But when you think about some of the guys playing for MFC (i'm thinking Rodan, Byrnes, Nicho etc) he should be in the team.

Strauss - Got towelled up early. Better as the game went on. Is he a better bet than Nicholson - 50/50 at this point, Wouldn't hurt having a look.

Kent - Seems ready for a call up. Got a fair bit of footy and kicked a couple of good goals.

Spencer - Was ok for mine, nothing outstanding.

Barry - Couple of nice flashes, needs to work on his defensive pressure. Looks good with the ball in his hands. Will be great off a half back flank in two years.

Magner/Couch - great getting the ball, questions on disposal still. They have the grunt we are missing at the moment, too bad we can't bring them in.

Pederson - Played down back. Looks better suited down there. Might be worth another look.

That's all I can think of right now. Highlights for mine Gawn & Hogan.

Thanks for the report Lucifer!

Re: Gawn, do you think we could ditch Sellar and Pedo and have Jamar and Gawn rucking and swapping forward duties? Jamar could find some mojo in the forward line, he's had good stints there before. Would mean a forward lineup like: Blease, Clark, Byrnes, Sylvia, Gawn/Jamar, Howe.

Thoughts after today?