I think Mark Stevens had the good mail when he tweeted ~

So how is Howe a "lock" to play against the Suns when he hasn't played in a practice match?

Pretty sure i read an article that quoted P Roos saying that he was a good chance even though he hasnt played. Think it was news.com? maybe afl website.

Here it is. http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/jeremy-howe-firms-as-round-1-starter-for-melbourne-bernie-vince-races-the-clock-to-be-fit/story-fndv8pdq-1227281227675

Vandenberg is out there and had a good 2nd quarter. I think he will play next week. Gut feel.

Best players for the half:

Smith, vince, Brayshaw and JKH

Great to hear. Vince adds much needed class to our midfield and I'm really excited about what JKH can bring, reckon he transforms our forward line alongside Garlett. Made a couple of seriously smart plays against the dogs.

And that's half time: Casey Scorpions lead 4.4.28 to Williamstown 3.8.26

Goals Brayshaw Gawley Kennedy-Harris Smith

Thanks again KC and MNY 11 shots to 8 is that forward dominance?

Goodwin and McCartney watching on the far side of the ground, heard mccartney yelling instructions over the fence to brayshaw in the 2nd qtr, was good to see

Goal to Williamstown after Fitzpatrick drops a mark. He really needs to improve that side of his game

A series of errors lets Willy in for a goal and a 4 point lead 33 - 29.

Smith is pretty good for Casey. I like him

Bad misses in front of the Scorps goal. Huchins missed from 20 metres out and Vandenberg misses from 30 m out on the run but dead in front

Williamstown playing in front and marking strongly holding on to a 4 point lead.

JKH kicks a snap goal after Vanders splits the pack

JKH grabs the ball off the pack and kicks with the outside of his boot - goal.

Magic from Angus.

Brayshaw scores a goal and seals his position for Round 1

Goal to Williamstown. Casey hold on to a 1 point lead

Quick response from Williamstown makes it a one point game.

That goal from Gus was fantastic! Second and 3rd effort, put his head over it. I like!

The game is just plodding along as are much of the players. Vince is just getting run in his legs and looks far from the player he was last year. However it is his 1st game this year. Riley, Kent and Michie did nothing to warrant selection. JKH and Vandenberg look likely but need to be more consistent within the game itself. Brayshaw is the standout and is demanding a call up against the Gold Coast.

One more quarter to prove themselves. No wind to speak of.

Scores

Casey 6.7.43

Williamstown 5.11.41

Casey by 1 point at 3/4 time 43 - 42

Goals Brayshaw Kennedy-Harris 2 Gawley Smith

Cheers Kc!

And MNY you need to go to more Casey games this year. Doing a tremendous effort!

Brayshaw already sounds a class above VFL level

Lock him in for ROund 1! Vince, Vanders and JKH too

Cheers. I need to improve my timing

I think Mark Stevens had the good mail when he tweeted ~

So how is Howe a "lock" to play against the Suns when he hasn't played in a practice match?

contract year

Highlight of day so far was Brayshaw's goal and seeing a future father son prospect (Dunn's son)

So Brayshaw has been best on ground in 2 of his 3 Casey games - and was still named in the bests for the third game.

He's a good chance for round 1, but I wouldn't be surprised if we held him back until round 4 or 5.

Highlight of day so far was Brayshaw's goal and seeing a future father son prospect (Dunn's son)

talking of father/son is young billy stretch playing?