Casey Scorpions v Port Melbourne @ Casey Fields

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The Casey Scorpions Development League team lost to Port Melbourne by 6 points after a late goal to the Borough - 10.10.70 to10.4.64.

9. Nick Lang

14. Daniel Welsh

15. Sean Corrigan

18. Brenton Hillard

19. Matthew Rennie

21. Andrew Godfrey

25. Liam Beacom

26. Ricky Plummer

30. Bayley Fritsch

31. Dale Gawley

32. Kody Wilson

33. Nick Battle

34. Tom Wilson

35. Mitch Stanlake

36. Chris Johnson

37. Jackson McDonald

39. Luke Hannon

40. Tom Wyatt

41. Jake Gains

43. Dale Johnson

45. Brandon Droessler

51. Jack Presnell

52. Daniel Easson

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We should see about a dozen Demons this afternoon including Jordie McKenzie who didn't get a run last night but is on the team sheet for today.

3. Patrick Rosier

5. Nathan Page

6. James Munro

10. Mitchell Gent

11. Jack Hutchins

13. Lucas Walmsley

16. Thomas Muir

17. Edward Morris

20. Timothy Smith

24. Jordan Moncrieff

28. Paul Pattison

29. Luke Thwaites

39. Luke Hannon

46. Angus Brayshaw

52. James Harmes

53. Max King

58. Mitch White

59. Jake Spencer

61. Billy Stretch

63. Viv Michie

65. Cameron Pedersen

66. Jordie McKenzie

69. Rohan Bail

74. Oscar McDonald

75. Jack Fitzpatrick

76. Dean Kent

I'd be surprised if Rohan Bail played. He was on the field yesterday and I haven't seen him warming up.

[Slartibartfast 17,627]

Mystery injury of the week: JKH.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Mystery injury of the week: JKH.

GRRR mentioned that he copped a football to the thigh area during some goal kicking practice (off a bullet like kick from Garlett) and he seemed to be in a bit of discomfort on Friday morning. They probably withdrew him as a precaution.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Some opportunities for some of the lads to impress today as well. Another good game from Pedersen might seem him get a run in Round 1, while I'd love to see Dean Kent have a ripper as well.

Of course I'd love to see the kids play well again too but I don't think they are in the frame for Round 1.

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Port have opened up a 13 point lead halfway through the first term. 3.1.19 to 1.0.6.

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Quarter Time Port 4.2.26 to Casey 1.0.6 Goal to Rosier

Port was kicking the breeze and the Scorpions were very sloppy - reminiscent of MCC last night. Do they train them to play like that?

[Slartibartfast 17,627]

Port regularly pants us in preseason regardless of how many MFC hopefuls we play. I think you're in for a long afternoon KC.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,967]

Is any radio station broadcasting the game?

Edited March 21, 2015 by Ethan Tremblay

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Playing better with Brayshaw and Michie getting the footy but still a struggle to score - 8 to 27.

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Angus Brayshaw is a quality footballer who shouldn't be playing with this rabble.

Half time: Port Melbourne 5.3.33 to Casey Scorpions 1.4.10

Goal Rosier

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Couple of goals to Tim Smith but Scorps still 4 goals behind at the final break - 3.6.24 to 7.6.47 Goals Smith 2 Rosier

[Nasher 33,617]

Angus Brayshaw is a quality footballer who shouldn't be playing with this rabble.

Should be playing with the senior rabble instead hey KC?

[Bossdog 2,002]

How are the MFC players going KC??

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Scorps in a big fightback - only a goal down.

Dean Kent had a hand in a goal early but has taken his time getting into the game. He now has two goals for this quarter. Lucas Walmsley looks a likely type, his goal was a highlight.

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All over - Casey left its run a bit late going down 7.7.49 to Port's 8.7.55 meaning both games were lost by a single goal.

Goals Kent Smith 2 Pederson Rosier Walmsley

Best Brayshaw Kent Fitzpatrick Michie Spencer Pattison

It was a much better second half with Port winning due to its experience and calmness under pressure. Spencer controlled the ruck and Fitzpatrick did well in defence.

People want to know why I'm so impressed with Brayshaw. He is all class and poise, moves beautifully and kicks well with either foot. A couple of his kicks were intercepted but that was due mainly to the flat footed laziness of the intended recipient. Now to sum up why he impressed - it was in a single piece of play in the second quarter. The ball was kicked towards the wing on the members side, the Casey player in the pack was out of position with two Port players about to raffle the mark between them. It was Brayshaw who had to go for the mark from behind and he rose, plucked it away and played on. Exquisite.

Viv Michie was a solid ball getter as well and set up some nice plays but is not much different to some of the other midfielders who played last night. We have a need for an outside running machine. Billy Stretch could become that player but he he has a way to go. Paul Pattison also impressed.

I think Casey will have a good year. They had a few of their leaders out today and looked very ordinary until the third term when they lifted. Lucas Walmsley with his shock of blond Rasta hair, pace and elusiveness could be a big name at this level and go even further.

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Should be playing with the senior rabble instead hey KC?

The Melbourne team needs quality players and needs them in depth. I know Essendon had plenty missing last night but when you cut the team down to 22, adding the likes of say Vince, Howe, Kent, JKH and Brayshaw its a completely different team.

[jnrmac 20,186]

Thanks KC (and I think you mean 49pts)

[s-t-i-n-g-a 439]

Could you say what you liked about Brayshaws game KC?

Also who were the players that put their hand up for round 1?

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

The Melbourne team needs quality players and needs them in depth. I know Essendon had plenty missing last night but when you cut the team down to 22, adding the likes of say Vince, Howe, Kent, JKH and Brayshaw its a completely different team.

Howe for Garland, Howe forward and Frost back

Vince for Bail

Kent for M. Jones

JKH for Toumpas

Brayshaw for Grimes.

You're right, looks better already

[hardtack 10,627]

Casey FC tweeted the best players: "Best players for the day: J. Fitzpatrick, D. Kent, V. Michie, P. Pattison, J. Spencer, A. Brayshaw"

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All over - Casey left its run a bit late going down 7.7.49 to Port's 8.7.55 meaning both games were lost by a single goal.

And your thoughts on Fitzpatrick's game? One on my "needs to show a lot more" list this year.

Played at fullback, I was very pleased to see him hold some contested marks. I thought his game was good today. Still needs to improve his work rate a bit more. But one of our better players.

Pedo lifted in the last qtr, to help narrow the margin. Hardly sighted before that. I thought pencil went alright, didnt set the game on fire, but was servicable.

Mitchie also showed a bit in the last qtr, but again, needs to work harder for an entire game.

Uninspiring game, but it had its moments. Port are always hard to beat, Casey went down fighting. Seen worse than todays effort.

[DubDee 26,117]

Thanks for update guys

Gee it would be good to bring a youngster into a winning team for once. Bringing brayshaw into the current senior rabble will do him no good.

[Henrietta Lumbago 331]

Brayshaw has played 2 games and been in the best both times, does he really need to earn his spot? Just because he is a new draftee doesn't automatically mean he isn't good enough for round 1 debut.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,088]

Brayshaw has played 2 games and been in the best both times, does he really need to earn his spot? Just because he is a new draftee doesn't automatically mean he isn't good enough for round 1 debut.

He's also still a pretty skinny kid. I'd hate to bring him into the senior side because of his Casey form and see him get smashed and put out for the year.