Max did reasonably well in the ruck and around the ground. He dominated the hitouts although his onballers didn't really take advantage (except with the exception of McKenzie). He had 49 hit outs and 18 possessions according to the Scorpions Facebook page.

I can back up WJ on that one, Max was probably the best listed player in my eyes.

Started slowly but really worked into the game and was excellent in the ruck, which wasn't really capitalized on by the midfield.

Also thought Riley and Harmes tried hard without much return.

Overall no one grabbed the opportunity presenting itself which in itself was disappointing.

Did Gawnius maximus do / get the opportunity to do anything up forward as well?

so Garland finished the game?

Was this his second or third game back? Surely, if fit, he would be very close to a recall either as a defender or even as a forward to release Chip back to his best position.

In the early game, the Scorpions Development League side led early but were overcome in the final quarter.

2014 AFL Victoria Development League

Casey Scorpions 2.2.14 4.5.29 6.7.43 9.10.64

Sandringham 1.3.9 2.3.15 6.6.42 11.8.74

Goals

Casey Scorpions Thwaites 3 Drew Rosier 2 Anderson Page

Sandringham Beech McTaggart Ong White 2 Davis Hudghton Maitland

Best

Casey Scorpions Page Rosier Thwaites Anderson Waters Thomas

Sandringham Verma Ong Graham Holmes White Maitland

Based on the early reports, very disappointing day.

A few holes in the MFC side but apparently no one at Casey putting their hand up to take them.

Did Gawnius maximus do / get the opportunity to do anything up forward as well?

Was this his second or third game back? Surely, if fit, he would be very close to a recall either as a defender or even as a forward to release Chip back to his best position.

Max spent most of his time in the ruck.

Plugger or Huddo would have struggled to kick a goal today the way the ball came in.

so Garland finished the game?

He wasn't seen after he went off. Reported as corked knee

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-04-27/around-the-state-leagues-vickery-in-form

He wasn't seen after he went off. Reported as corked knee

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-04-27/around-the-state-leagues-vickery-in-form

Damn it. I was hoping to see him back this week. He makes us significantly better!

Almost time to put a line through Blease it would seem. Desperately disappointing. He had/has talent but years of injury and [censored] poor development have taken a toll.

Damn it. I was hoping to see him back this week. He makes us significantly better!

Given that Georgiou is facing suspension, he'd be a decent in.

How did Toumpas play, anyone??

Edited April 27, 201411 yr by picket fence

Based on what I saw, Harmes will be a player. He has good pace, is hard and very clean. Skills seem reasonable, but it was really hard to tell in those conditions. Huge wind blowing across the ground.

Gawn killed Longer in the ruck. Just rag dolled him all day. Was solid around the ground. McKenzie was our best midfielder all day - comfortably.

Also, I must say that I haven't seen a team as unfortunate as Casey were today in terms of umpiring. Sandy were a far better team, but .... wow!

We were solid enough inside the packs, but Sandy broke free outside the packs too often and sliced Casey up when they did. Casey weren't clean enough outside when they had the chance to attack, which is similar to what happens at AFL level.

In -

Gawn, Kent, Riley

Out -

Watts, Byrnes, Jetta

And anyone saying Georgiou should be dropped are absolutely CLUELESS. He smashed LTR and didnt back down to anyone all game. I love him.

Howe is on his last chance too

Edited April 27, 201411 yr by hogans_heroes

Casey seems to be situated in a wind tunnel. Wonder if it's the best association for us

Casey seems to be situated in a wind tunnel. Wonder if it's the best association for us

Its a terrible association

We were a solid team when we were linked with Sandy

Casey makes zero sense and its been a disaster from day 1

I cant remember whos idea it was but I wouldn't be surprised if it was Cameron Schwabs since that guy couldnt do anything right

Casey seems to be situated in a wind tunnel. Wonder if it's the best association for us

Sandy was also situated in a wind tunnel. Its ground was also a postage stamp.

Edited April 27, 201411 yr by Axis of Bob

Its a terrible association

We were a solid team when we were linked with Sandy

Casey makes zero sense and its been a disaster from day 1

I cant remember whos idea it was but I wouldn't be surprised if it was Cameron Schwabs since that guy couldnt do anything right

Actually, Casey has been a fantastic move and it began before Schwab was back at the club.

Almost time to put a line through Blease it would seem. Desperately disappointing. He had/has talent but years of injury and [censored] poor development have taken a toll.

He's one of many for me, come end of year I can see some other top 30 draft picks being delisted as they just show nothing at VFL level.

From today Gawn was pretty good ruck wise and Aiden Riley certainly has a crack and shows more intensity than the players that will be fighting to stay on an AFL list. He finds the footy and moves well in traffic, very similar to J Viney.

Other than that everything else was horrible and everyone looked slow, chasing tail all day.

One positive is I ran into Jesse Hogan and he was smiling and in good spirits. He spent most of the game time out with us plebs having a few jokes with the casey crew and JKH also.

Edited April 27, 201411 yr by deestar

Its a terrible association

We were a solid team when we were linked with Sandy

Casey makes zero sense and its been a disaster from day 1

I cant remember whos idea it was but I wouldn't be surprised if it was Cameron Schwabs since that guy couldnt do anything right

There are threads devoted to the Casey alignment if you wish to search for it.

Sandy was also situated in a wind tunnel. Its ground was also a postage stamp.

Agree the Sandy ground was also a shocker. May be we should go somewhere warmer - like Ballarat.

He's one of many for me, come end of year I can see some other top 30 draft picks being delisted as they just show nothing at VFL level.

From today Gawn was pretty good ruck wise and Aiden Riley certainly has a crack and shows more intensity than the players that will be fighting to stay on an AFL list. He finds the footy and moves well in traffic, very similar to J Viney.

Other than that everything else was horrible and everyone looked slow, chasing tail all day.

One positive is I ran into Jesse Hogan and he was smiling and in good spirits. He spent most of the game time out with us plebs having a few jokes with the casey crew and JKH also.

Great to hear. JKH crumbing to Hogan who snaps for goal. That's something I can look forward to week in, week out.

No, you're interpreting what you're seeing.

BTW, seeing spelling has come to be part of the thread its crapping. Two p's.

Thanks for picking me up on my spelling hero. I was at the game and on a number of occasions saw Toumpas shirk the contest and as a result fumble the ball. So I'll stick with my original comments except with your expert spelling advice I'd say he was crapping himself.

Casey Scorpions suffer defeat by 58 points

2014 Peter Jackson VFL

Casey Scorpions 0.0.0 1.4.10 3.7.25 5.9.39

Sandringham 3.4.22 7.4.46 13.7.85 14.13.97

Goals

Casey Scorpions Best 2 Blease Davis Ferraro

Sandringham Dennis-Lane 3 Dunell Weller 2 Acres Banfield Cook Markworth Milera Minchington Murdoch

Best

Casey Scorpions McKenzie Nicholson Gawn Panozza Riley Evans

Sandringham Simpkin Markworth Roberton Dunell Cockie Acres

Statistics:

Inside 50s - 40 to 41 in favour of the Zebras.

McKenzie 27 possessions, Nicholson 23, Clisby & Riley 19 each.

Five Scorpions players didn't register a tackle.

Well at least we won the last quarter! That must be judged a positive!

Thanks for picking me up on my spelling hero. I was at the game and on a number of occasions saw Toumpas shirk the contest and as a result fumble the ball. So I'll stick with my original comments except with your expert spelling advice I'd say he was crapping himself.

I too saw the game and I can remember a fumble from Toumpas but it didn't have anything to do with him "shirking the contest" on "a number of occasions".

Did Tapscott get on the park today?

Did Tapscott get on the park today?

Do we really care Chaser J?

Did Tapscott get on the park today?

Do we really care Chaser J?

Really? That's your contribution? You thought that what you said was important enough for people to know that you wanted to post it onto the internet forever?

In answer to your question, Chaser, yes he did play. Seemed to get through uninjured.