Scorps 1.2.8 to 1.0.6

Two quick goals to the accurate Zebras puts them 4 points in front.

Primarily to open up Casey as Melbourne's fastest growing region (in population) as an area for which the club to grow the membership base. We committed to moving our community programs to the area, largely in return for our facilities as part of Casey fields. Which are very good facilities however I think the distance from Melbourne has been a major detriment to what otherwise could become full time facilities and unite the club. Not that I buy into the admin and footy department being separate causing our troubles and I love going to watch the boys train at Gosch's/AAMI where as only those in the Casey area could really get to Casey fields I'd say.

Secondarily, and just as importantly I think the MFC and Sandringham relations were very impaired. MFC I think were annoyed with Sandringham's desire to field so many Sandy players and to field veteran VFL players in fixed positions that hindered the development of Melbourne players. The most obvious one being Nick Sauntner multiple VFL goal kicking winner who play from the goal square week after week which haltered Melbourne ability to develop Juice Newton as a FF replacement for Neitz. Now I don't think Newton would've ever made it regardless but he kicked a bag multiple times in the VFL reserves only to then come up and play seniors and not be a primary target.

Unfortunately at Casey we've gone a bit far the other way. I think two years ago we pulled most if not all of our players out of VFL finals much to the disappointment of then senior coach Peter German and last year IIRC we sent Fitzpatrick (FF) and Spencer (ruck) in for end of season surgeries instead of playing them in the VFL finals. Hopefully we've learnt from that and will now play the eligible guys but I feel for the club when tough decisions like finals v surgeries have to get made. Seems you are a bit screwed either way but I'd go for the finals footy experience.

The other issue was access to good summer training facilities and the fact that the Sandy ground is too small for AFL purposes of developing players particularly KPF.

However, the Casey/MFC relationship is quite dysfunctional with fault on both sides.

And MFC has done little to develop the "corridor of growth". Especially given the generally appalling on field performance we have delivered in the past 5 years..

Totally inaccurate. Melbourne has done a lot of work with local schools and clubs in the municipality and is often complimented in the local media for the work its doing there. Nor is the relationship dysfunctional although it has its moments from time to time.

When Chris Connolly was being unfairly attacked in the media, it was the president of one of the strong local clubs Cranbourne who praised him for his work in the area.

The team won't always be a basket case and this a long term project.

The worst thing is for people who don't know what's going on to put in their two bob's worth.

Casey leads by 7 points.

Quarter time: Casey Scorpions 4.3.27 to Sandringham 3.2.20

Is Dom Barry playing if so is he quick like flash was when he first started?

Hogan snagged any yet KC?

Goals to Blease, Magner (from a 50m penalty) and Gawn put Scorps 23 points up.

Casey 8.4.52 to Sandy 4.6.30

Hogan gets our 9th.

One of the good things about the MFC/Scorps relationship is that a lot of the young and fringe MFC players are getting game time together in a successful side. Will be interesting to see what happens tomorrow as the 6 inclusions have been playing a lot of footy together recently.

Half tIme Casey Scorpions 9.6.60 to Sandringham 6.6.42

Two goals to the Zebs late in time on got them back in the quarter.

The other issue was access to good summer training facilities and the fact that the Sandy ground is too small for AFL purposes of developing players particularly KPF.

However, the Casey/MFC relationship is quite dysfunctional with fault on both sides.

And MFC has done little to develop the "corridor of growth". Especially given the generally appalling on field performance we have delivered in the past 5 years..

Is that because MN's game plan involves avoiding the corridor in favour of the flanks?

Edited June 1, 201312 yr by monoccular

Nor is the relationship dysfunctional although it has its moments from time to time.

Especially around VFL finals time.

Appreciate your Casey updates KC at all times but beg to differ on the relationship.

Good work KC, thanks for the updates & thanks for putting some of these imbeciles in their place.

I think perhaps the relationship with the City of Casey has been more harmonious than that with the football club.

The city of Casey is a massive growth area, we'd do well to stay there.

One of the best areas to grab in Vic, no doubt.

The city of Casey is a massive growth area, we'd do well to stay there.

One of the best areas to grab in Vic, no doubt.

We must have taken Minister Guy out for lunch.

Edited June 1, 201312 yr by Geddy Lee

A point to each team in the early going.

Development League - a 3 point loss to Casey after a good fightback in the third term.

2013 AFL Victoria Development League

Casey Scorpions 1.1.7 2.1.13 5.3.33 6.5.41

Sandringham 2.2.14 3.3.21 4.7.31 6.8.44

Goals

Casey Scorpions Boland Hill McInnes Matthews Riseley Rosier

Sandringham Taylor 2 Batson Howes McKay Teirnan

Best

Casey Scorpions Lindsay Hill Pollard Riseley Anderson Roberts

Sandringham Taylor Teirnan Maitland Williams Ong Coates

I hoped to see Stark in the bests in the development team. I see this kid as another Mckenzie type - goes in hard but lacks the potential to be a great player. I am hoping someone disagrees with me for he was our first rookie pick. Anyone know anything or is it way to early considering he has been injured?

Half tIme Casey Scorpions 9.6.60 to Sandringham 6.6.42

Two goals to the Zebs late in time on got them back in the quarter.

Thanks KC

I am expecting Sandringham to have a late surge and we will have a close finish like most weeks.

Gawn gets the first of the half.

Josh Tynan goals to put us 32 points up.

Taggert goals again. He's having a good day in front of goal.

Future comin' through.