If Spencer doesn't get it done against Carlton, he may be the unlucky one. That would push Gawn into the main ruck spot and let Fitzy go to full forward and second ruck.

That's how I also see it AF. I think Fitzpatrick has tremendous upside.

To be honest, I think Spencer, Gawn and Fitzy all have great upside. I'd be keeping them all.

Also worth mentioning that gillies got injured in the second quarter and didnt return so we were one man down in our rotations for most of the day. To sit behind the interchange as I did for the Essendon game two weeks ago gives you an idea of the frantic nature of having four bench players coming on and off constantly.

Davey looked a long, long way off earning a recall based on today's efforts. Would have had no more than ten possessions for the day, much more is expected of a senior experienced player.

So is Dawes a walk up start for next sunday? Does he look match fit?

I went to the game today and I'd have Fitzpatrick ahead of Dawes to come in next week. Wasn't impressed with Dawes at all. He had a good 3rd Qtr but that was about it, got a goal handed to him in the last qtr from some great work by one of the Casey guys. Fitzy took a number of strong marks today and kicked a great goal in the last.

Blease and Davey were in and out of the game during the day both had flashes of good play but not a 4 qtr effort.

Toumpas was good all day and his kicking is top notch, hits a target or kicks to players advantage every time. He was a little quite in last 10mins but he is still young so presume he just ran out of legs.

It was like Rodan was not there in first half but really stepped up in the 2nd half to be one of the better players.

I was surprised to read here that Magner had so many touches, he was good in and under and was a good contributor all day.

Couch was good all game

I went along today also.

Fitzpatrick really impressed me, he took about 5 really strong pack contested marks. He was great

Dawes seemed to be out of position alot of the time. He also dropped a few contested marks that Fitz took.He did enough to come into the side next week.

Dawes and Fitzpatrick will both come in next week 100% barring injurys to them during the week.

Did any one see in the last qtr Davey turn to the Port supporters and gave them the keep talking sign after his goal.

I liked his game also he also suprised me going inside the packs which I liked.

Toumpas kicking is elite wow.

So is Dawes a walk up start for next sunday? Does he look match fit?

For mine yes, easily gets a game next week. Lead strongly all day, sometimes with less than stellar service, particularly up the scoreboard end where we

tended to kick too deep into the outer pocket rather than kick into the goalface against the breeze. He cluncked plenty of strong marks, and was usually pretty

quick with his recovery if he didnt win it. Without Clark we need a genuine leading marking forward, we cant rely on a resting ruckman to kick us goals.

Also worth mentioning that gillies got injured in the second quarter and didnt return so we were one man down in our rotations for most of the day. To sit behind the interchange as I did for the Essendon game two weeks ago gives you an idea of the frantic nature of having four bench players coming on and off constantly.

Davey looked a long, long way off earning a recall based on today's efforts. Would have had no more than ten possessions for the day, much more is expected of a senior experienced player.

Thought Davey was good in the first half, quieter in the second. Suspect he would have had a lot closer to 20 possessions than 10.

Fitzy was good to very good, it was the move of him into the ruck in the last quarter that stemmed the early onslaught.

Taggert I really like, think he will be pushing for selection in the next month if he can keep it up. Would happily give him a run against the Suns myself, but suspect he'll need to show a bit more to get a call up.

Dawes, liked his game overall, a near certainty for the Suns, a game I would also play Toumpas in.

Gillies, didn't think much of his first half, Sellar did some good things but needs to do more, likewise Davis - if only he was a better kick!

Blease, really liked but am a fan of Sam, just needs to keep up his intensity and concentration for 4 quarters.

Rodan had a good second half after having little impact.

Clisby had a couple of horror kick outs but otherwise did well.

Manger, who I'd have before Couch, did well, look forward till he can play seniors as we could do with him in and under helping out Chunky.

Was good to see so many of the senior team there supporting their mates.

Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, pity about the result but the song was some consolation!

Anyone know why Joel MacDonald wasnt picked in the side this week? Mystery injury?

To be honest, I think Spencer, Gawn and Fitzy all have great upside. I'd be keeping them all.

Seems Toumpas has a great backside.

Seems Toumpas has a great backside.

If you're into that.....

No Hogan no Casey?

or no Spencer, no Hogan, no Dunn, no Strauss, no Nicholson, no Kent ? may have changed the balance, No ?

Tynan: solid, tough, has a crack but didnt get heaps of it. Groomed as a back pocket it seems.

Taggert: ripping body for a footballer, could go toe to toe with Col I reckon. Plays half forward, we really need him to become a dominant on baller in VFL then go from there. Something to build on for next week.

Why do we always play potential midfielders in other positions. We desperatly need midfielders - I know Taggert was drafted as a mid why not just develop them as mids.

Kent and Toumpas were also played upforward - it's fine if they are resting but we need to develop some good midfielders now!

I hope Kent plays some time in the mid tomorrow.

Anyone know why Joel MacDonald wasnt picked in the side this week? Mystery injury?

Almost forgot he was on our list - another wasted spot on the list (could have had Magner or kept Gysberts or Moloney)

I went along today also.

Fitzpatrick really impressed me, he took about 5 really strong pack contested marks. He was great

Dawes seemed to be out of position alot of the time. He also dropped a few contested marks that Fitz took.He did enough to come into the side next week.

Dawes and Fitzpatrick will both come in next week 100% barring injurys to them during the week.

Did any one see in the last qtr Davey turn to the Port supporters and gave them the keep talking sign after his goal.

I liked his game also he also suprised me going inside the packs which I liked.

Toumpas kicking is elite wow.

thanks Ash, thats great to hear...

If we fielded our own VFL side, what would happen with Port's club song?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsTweuKl2zM

No Hogan no Casey?

Why didn't Hogan play?

Why didn't Hogan play?

Went home to WA for a break. Not sure if it was because of the corkie he got last week or a planned break for the young man.

It was more that he looked betwixt and between and looked completely flummoxed as to what to do.

Port were super disciplined. Great comeback from them.

Your first post about him for the day showed your bias and true colours thanks for the updates though, but FFS try and cheer yourself up a bit, you come across like your avatar fookin miserable

i'm not very impressed by him at all, no.

hope i'm proved wrong!

i'm not very impressed by him at all, no.

hope i'm proved wrong!

Oh I'm liking what i'm hearing & seeing.... we're on our way.... I haven't felt like this about da Dees for a looong looong time !!!

Joel MacDonald ( & Cam Pedersen) trained with the senior team this morning....didn't look at all unwell!

Why didn't Hogan play?

Didn't feel like it so went to WA instead

Casey Scorpions

Goal Kickers: J. Fitzpatrick 3, C. Dawes 3, N. Page 3, D. Rodan 2, A. Davey , J. Toumpas , T. Couch

Best Players: L. Tynan, J. Toumpas, J. Fitzpatrick, J. Sellar, M. Gent, D. Rodan

i certainly wouldn't have had rodan in the best either. where's magner? couch? blease - his third quarter was outstanding with his run and create, and his defensive attitude too - would be ahead of sellar for mine too.

luke tynan might be one worth looking at putting on the rookie list for 2014 to help add some depth to our squad. he was very impressive i thought.