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If we leave Casey, I'd like us to have something down Pakenham way.

I notice that a lot of Gippy Power kids and Gippsland kids (Best, Blaser) have all decided on Casey in the past.

Casey is the closest to Gippsland, but Pakenham would be closer still.

Gippsland area is untapped, I'd like us to tap into it - with a long term view.

Country Vic is there for the pickings, Hawthorn used to have it when they were at Waverly.

But for the past 15 years it has been neglected.

Ablett's were all from country Vic, that is why they went to Hawthorn.

MFC need to establish themselves as the presence in Gippsland and beyond.

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    If we leave Casey, I'd like us to have something down Pakenham way.

    I notice that a lot of Gippy Power kids and Gippsland kids (Best, Blaser) have all decided on Casey in the past.

    Casey is the closest to Gippsland, but Pakenham would be closer still.

    Gippsland area is untapped, I'd like us to tap into it - with a long term view.

    Country Vic is there for the pickings, Hawthorn used to have it when they were at Waverly.in

    But for the past 15 years it has been neglected.

    Ablett's were all from country Vic, that is why they went to Hawthorn.

    MFC need to establish themselves as the presence in Gippsland and beyond.

    Pakenham council have been pumping money into the sporting complex down there as well, has been 1 million plus put into the footy/cricket facilities at the ground on the Highway.

    Players cry about going to Casey, may have psychological breakdowns if they had to go to Pakky.

    Also the grounds at Pakenham and Dandenong both have cricket pitches on them which would be a problem.

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    Tappy kicks one from the pocket and they lead by 26 points and it's half time.

    Casey Scorpions 8.5.53 to Northern Blues 4.3.27

    Goals Smith 5 Michie Rosier Tapscott

    good to hear, Tappy needs to start making some inroads into form. the new non-negotiables should help tappy's game, as long as he can work hard enough with his build.

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    Just entering the Casey debate, I understand that they are a bit financially struck at the moment. If it got dire for them I reckon Melbourne should look at merging with them, becoming the Casey Demons. Keep as much of the Casey history as possible and still have ties to the community but give us more control over the on-field style, methods, and squad. The added bonus of that is that there wouldn't be as much start up costs and we might even be able to share the costs with the council as I would think they'd want to maintain a local VFL club at that precinct.

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    Northern kick first of the second half and as much as the sun has come out, conditions certainly aren't improving.

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    Tappy is a monster unit, his development has been hurt by injury.

    Really hope he can flourish under Roos, he could be a great presence on the field if he lived up to his potential.

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    Tappy is a monster unit, his development has been hurt by injury.

    Really hope he can flourish under Roos, he could be a great presence on the field if he lived up to his potential.

    Was a good junior. But needs to work on his repeat efforts.

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    Sounds like Casey not sticking to the Roos game plan after half time.... ;)

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    Sounds like Casey not sticking to the Roos game plan after half time.... ;)

    Well given the way we fell away against Adelaide in the second half, it sounds like a mirror image of that game.

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    Siren goes for three quarter time as Strauss goes down with an ankle. Doesn't look good and the Scorps are likely to go into the final term with only one or two fit players on the bench. Wood dominating the ruck for the Blues.

    Three Quarter time: Casey Scorpions 9.9.63 to Northern Blues 8.7.55

    Goals: Smith 5 Tapscott 2 Michie Rosier

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    Siren goes for three quarter time as Strauss goes down with an ankle. Doesn't look good and the Scorps are likely to go into the final term with only one or two fit players on the bench. Wood dominating the ruck for the Blues.

    Three Quarter time: Casey Scorpions 9.9.63 to Northern Blues 8.7.55

    Goals: Smith 5 Tapscott 2 Michie Rosier

    Has Strauss ever had an injury free year?

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    That might be the end for Strauss if serious. I really like that kid but some players are just too injury prone.

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    Just entering the Casey debate, I understand that they are a bit financially struck at the moment. If it got dire for them I reckon Melbourne should look at merging with them, becoming the Casey Demons. Keep as much of the Casey history as possible and still have ties to the community but give us more control over the on-field style, methods, and squad. The added bonus of that is that there wouldn't be as much start up costs and we might even be able to share the costs with the council as I would think they'd want to maintain a local VFL club at that precinct.

    they Must keep a team, or 2, at the 'Fields'.

    Imperative now the infrastructure is there, but the current arrangement is killing off the Scorps, & their supporters.

    It won't work, the current arrangement as we keep pulling the players come mid August. the Scorps want Finals, & we have not wanted Finals.

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