Casey Scorpions News

[KC from Casey 7,122]

The 3/4 time score at Casey Fields sees the Scorpions 8.5.53 leading the wayward Hawks 4.15.39 ... but there's a way to go because this is a six quarter match (so it's really half time).

[hardtack 10,704]

So, does anyone have any further reports on the Casey game or can direct me to somewhere that does?

[DemonDave 1,096]

Saw the first half two-sixths of this game.

Melbourne listed players that suited up were:

Bail, Barry, Clisby, Evans, Hunt, Jetta, Kennedy-Harris, Kent, King, Nicholson, Salem and Viney.

I assume that given they'd already played a partial game in the curtain raiser, Viney and JKH would play limited time.

Of what I did see, wow Box Hill's forward line was like a land of the giants (not the GWS variety), Ceglar and Lowden at both 204cm and Grimley at 199 were all rotating through the middle and up forward causing huge headaches for a drastically undersized Casey back 6, that generally consisted of Jetta, Nicholson, Barry, Clisby and Hunt.

Didn't know many of the Casey players without a record other than Gent, Best, Petropolous and Smith. If Panozza was playing I didn't notice him, as a young stringy beanpole was wearing his regular #1 guernsey.

Of the Demons:

Bail was extremely busy off half back, creating run and drive.

Barry was busy and getting a bit more of the ball than in the past, but somewhat wasteful.

Clisby, by virtue of the sheer number of inside 50s being generated by Box Hill (despite the scoreline being virtually even) was getting a ton of posessions and generally using them well. Could be a chance to leapfrog Strauss.

Evans was only just going, didn't have much impact.

Hunt did a couple of nice things from not many touches but was encouraged at times by his surrounding teammates which was good to see.

Jetta was pretty handy, we know he loves the tough stuff and thought he was quite good at taking on the play.

JKH was an absolute livewire, he was getting involved at both ends of the ground. already looks a step above this level.

Kent was pretty decent on a half forward flank, his foot skills stood out. I assume this is his first run for the year so he'll be better for it.

King was pushed around by the bigger bodied aforementioned Hawks talls had no impact whatsover.

Nicho was Nicho. We had a break with 2 on 1 where the chip came over the top, instead of letting the player running with the flight take the ball, continue his momentum and bang it into the square, Nicho cannoned into him trying in vain to mark with zero awareness, and the ball was turned over.

Salem racked up a few touches drifting down to the half back line from his HFF position, and didnt waste one, but they were only a few. Looks classy but a bit of a way off. Pleasantly surprised at his size already this is the first I have seen of him.

Viney was good, overdid things on a couple of occasions, but his workrate means he will dominate clinches at this level. One more game for Casey next week could give him a chance of being selected for Round 1.

Of course, I only saw 1/3rd of the overall game, so these assesments could change drastically in the ensuing sixths, but gives a small glimpse.

Casey will I think struggle to kick goals this year if Tim Smith is our only big forward. He did play very well early on, but is the kind of player that needs to complement the AFL depth rather than be the focal point. I assume Pedersen will assist for much of this work. No sign of Troy Davis today.

[KC from Casey 7,122]

I worked the phones a bit last night and it appears that the above is a very good summation of what took place with Casey's straight kicking in the final quarter third enabling them to bring home the bacon kicking the last five goals as the wind freshened.

Casey Scorpions 3.2.20 4.3.27 8.5.53

Box Hill Hawks 2.3.15 4.11.35 4.15.39

This was a pretty good result for Casey but somewhat deceptive because the Scorps had the benefit of the breeze for two of the three thirds.

The other side of the coin is that the Hawks (both AFL & VFL) had very few players unavailable and their depth on the day was strong giving them the luxury of having a couple of last year's VFL premiership team playing in the development league game over three quarters at day's end. That match was as much, if not more, of a slaughter than the AFL game with a young Scorpions side being completely overrun by a more accomplished Hawks.

Casey Scorpions 1.0.6 1.0.6 1.0.6

Box Hill Hawks 8.5.53 11.7.73 12.9.81

[RalphiusMaximus 6,100]

O asked im the other thread as well, was the #50 for Casey Stretch?

[Hulett Packard III 166]

O asked im the other thread as well, was the #50 for Casey Stretch?

Probably Maia Westrupp.

[DemonDan... 77]

Casey: 1.0.6?

Is that serious?.. For the whole match? 1 goal??

[The Great Pretender 480]

Casey: 1.0.6?

Is that serious?.. For the whole match? 1 goal??

Well, er ... only three quarters and it was the development league game and Casey had far less depth available but ... yes they were flogged.

[DemonDave 1,096]

Probably Maia Westrupp.

yes I forgot about him, #50 was Westrupp. didn't touch it that I saw and was out muscled in a couple of one on one marking contests