Casey Scorpions v Williamstown @ Casey Fields

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With the AFL having its rest week ahead of the start of the 2015 season, all eyes this weekend will be on tomorrow's World Cup Cricket final between Australia and New Zealand today's VFL practice match between Williamstown and Casey Scorpions at Casey Fields.

The Seagulls are a stand alone team which had a good season last year despite ending their association with the Bulldogs while the Scorpions are rebuilding their side after a horror 2014 that saw them slip out of the finals for the first time since they began their alignment with the Demons.

There will be some Melbourne players in this game with special permission to play (usually given if they have had interrupted pre seasons).

Among the AFL senior listed players expected to play are Angus Brayshaw, Jack Fitzpatrick, Jay Kennedy-Harris, Dean Kent, Viv Michie, Aidan Riley and Bernie Vince.

The Senior game starts at 1:00pm with the Development League match at 10:00am.

I have an appointment at the other end of town but hope to make it down before quarter time and will report on the game from then.

Team sheets

Seniors

1. Evan Panozza

3. Patrick Rosier

6. James Munro

10. Mitchell Gent

11. Jack Hutchins

13. Lucas Walmsley

16. Thomas Muir

17. Edward Morris

20. Timothy Smith

22. Bryce Rutherford

28. Paul Pattison

29. Luke Thwaites

31. Dale Gawley

32. Kody Wilson

41. Jake Gains

46. Angus Brayshaw

53. Max King

55. Aidan Riley

57. Jay Kennedy-Harris

63. Viv Michie

67. Aaron vandenBerg

73. Bernie Vince

75. Jack Fitzpatrick

Development League

2. Will Collis

4. Sam Waters

9. Jack Griffiths

12. Will Petropoulos

14. Daniel Welsh

15. Sean Corrigan

18. Brenton Hillard

19. Matthew Rennie

24. Keegan Mason

25. Liam Beacom

26. Ricky Plummer

29. Luke Thwaites

30. Bayley Fritsch

31. Dale Gawley

33. Nick Battle

34. Tom Wilson

36. Chris Johnson

37. Jackson McDonald

38. Declan Kielty

39. Luke Hannon

40. Tom Wyatt

43. Dale Johnson

45. Brandon Droessler

51. Jack Presnell

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According to today's HUN, Jeremy Howe, Bernie Vince, Dean Kent and JKH are among eight Demons who will play at Casey today.

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For some reason I am heading to Casey to watch. I think it is my way of immunising myself for the year ahead. I can try and provide some reports but I know I won't be as good as the experts on here. 1st time to Casey so if anyone knows where to park, please let me know.

[mdemonski2 403]

Thanks maybe next year. No such thing as an expert, just write up what you see.

A stack of Demonlanders will be very grateful. Thanks in advance!

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For some reason I am heading to Casey to watch. I think it is my way of immunising myself for the year ahead. I can try and provide some reports but I know I won't be as good as the experts on here. 1st time to Casey so if anyone knows where to park, please let me know.

For a VFL practise match presuming no other major events on at the fields there's ample parking either in the main lot next to the stadium (between the tennis courts and main oval on google maps) or if needed the lot next to that for the athletics track.

If coming along the Monash I have found it easier to stay on the freeway and go down Clyde Road to get to Casey fields instead of potentially getting stuck in Cranbourne. Although there's been some development along Clyde road so it's not as nifty as it once was. Also you then miss your chance at taking a sideswipe at Saty on his scooter.

Any report would be appreciated

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At ground. Parking very easy. A huge crowd of about 100 people.

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Development League score:

Scorpions: 12.4.76

Williamstown : 5.10.40

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Vince out there but no Howe. Kent there as is JKH and Vandenberg

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Game about to start. Crowd has swollen to 200

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Fitzpatrick to FB. Vince on ball

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Vince out there but no Howe. Kent there as is JKH and Vandenberg

Good stuff. They are the 4 I want to here about as I want them in round 1! And any update on Brayshaw would be great.

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1st goal to Williamstown. No wind

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Vince busy so far. About 3 possessions. Behind to the scorps

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Brayshaw with a good goal. Going in hard, grabbing the ball and snapping

[Yossarian 1,808]

Cheers mate, keep it coming.

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No Howe? thought he was further advanced in his rehab then Vince. Guessing he won't play round 1.

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Bradshaw misses from a set shot but has been everywhere and is making a strong case for next week. All melbourne listed players have been serviceable. Kent, Vanders and Brayshaw the standouts in my humble opinion

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Goal to Scorps. I think to Tim Smith. 2 goals to 1 but Williamstown having a shot now

[Samael 560]

Bradshaw misses from a set shot but has been everywhere and is making a strong case for next week. All melbourne listed players have been serviceable. Kent, Vanders and Brayshaw the standouts in my humble opinion

Is Michie playing?

[P-man 13,191]

I've heard enough.

IN: Brayshaw

#letgusplay

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Michie is playing. A couple of kicks but nothing great to date

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Heeney looks set to debut round one for the Swans.

Just saying.

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Quarter time. Average game but you can tell the AFL listed players. Brayshaw clearly the best in Q1. Vince, Kent and Vanders busy. Michie and Riley tough at it but spent about half the quarter on the bench.

Scores

Scorpions 2.4.16

Williamstown 1.3.9

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Quarter Time: Casey Scorpions 2.4.16 lead Williamstown 1.3.9

Goals Brayshaw Smith

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I can leave it to the professional KC now