Northern Blues v Casey Scorpions

[SaberFang 7,151]

Roosy's having a lend if he doesn't give Jamar a game next week. 3 weeks in a row he has done more than enough for a senior recall.

If nothing else he needs a farewell game, if they've decided not to offer him another year.

[daisycutter 29,622]

what's the latest on facebook, scoop?

[RalphiusMaximus 6,077]

Did we recruit him as a back? The video on the MFC website says that he is relishing a new role as a forward.

Pretty sure the plan was to have him play HBF and wing, use that pace to to kick-start our rebound from defence.

Agree with all that Wise. Being an 'interstater' I've never seen him play, but from the snippets I've heard since he was drafted, he's a tantalizing prospect. Quick, good hands and a lovely kick, but doesn't seem to get a whole lot of the ball .... that's about all I've heard. Can anyone closer to the action fill in some gaps? Is he still very slightly built? Does he read the play well, and get to the right spots? What is his pressure like? Have most of his recent goals been as a crumber or long shots?

As was mentioned earlier, he grew late, so he fell behind the other kids his age. IN yr 11/12 he had a massive growth spurt. Had some structural issues from rapid growth and didn't play too much that year either. He was a stick insect when drafted, but had serious pace and good kicking. He's put on a good bit of weight since, but could probably do with more. Height is listed at 187cm. Game-wise, I haven't seen him play since early last year (possibly because he hasn't played since early last year). At that time he was blistering when he got into space but not much good winning his own ball or if stuck in traffic. When he got loose on the wing he was gone and nobody was going to catch him. What I've been liking from the reports the last three weeks is that he seems to be much better defensively and winning his own ball. If he's getting those elements into his game he'll be a great addition to the side.

One 4 goal game in a coupl of years doesn't warrant a contract. He needs to do it consistently first

Not one four goal game. He's played for Casey seniors three times for three, two and four goals. The two was in shocking conditions. He's improved drastically from before he had his series of injuries. If he keeps this up he'll get a call-up for the senior side sooner or later.

[Nascent 9,218]

I spoke to him today mate.

He said he was doing alright. Has been playing plenty of Witcher 3 during the week and said he is enjoying it, although the gratuitous sex in the game is a bit much for him. Said he had a roast dinner on Thursday night that was sensational but was disappointed with the new Terminator movie. All in all though he said he's had a pretty good week. He's trying to get Roos on board the Witcher 3 train as well but all Roosy does is take Geralt off in to the forest to 'meditate' all the time. He doesn't get anything done.

Is Toumpas a Yen or a Triss man?

[P-man 13,366]

Roosy's having a lend if he doesn't give Jamar a game next week. 3 weeks in a row he has done more than enough for a senior recall.

If nothing else he needs a farewell game, if they've decided not to offer him another year.

Agreed. I would've liked to see him play tomorrow but not to be.

If the aim is to finish the year with a flourish, we shouldn't be locking out a senior, experienced player in strong form. Need to test how he and Maxiumus can work in tandem and try to assert some dominance out of the middle against the Saints.

[SaberFang 7,151]

Agreed. I would've liked to see him play tomorrow but not to be.

If the aim is to finish the year with a flourish, we shouldn't be locking out a senior, experienced player in strong form. Need to test how he and Maxiumus can work in tandem and try to assert some dominance out of the middle against the Saints.

Not to mention he probably offers far more in a marking and goalkicking sense than Dawes. He might do a lot less leading up the ground though, but we could go on all day about Dawes' flaws in spite of his leading patterns.

Edited July 18, 2015 by Lamashtu

[P-man 13,366]

Not to mention he probably offers far more in a marking and goalkicking sense than Dawes. He might do a lot less leading up the ground though, but we could go on all day about Dawes' flaws in spite of his leading patterns.

I like the fact he's getting more of the pilli in the VFL. He is at least showing that he is willing to be more mobile around the ground.

He'll get a recall next week. Unless we smash the Brions, which seems highly unlikely.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Is Toumpas a Yen or a Triss man?

Triss all the way. He said Yen was a bit too serious for his liking and that, when his mum was in the other room, he could get Triss into bed much easier than Yen.

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[SaberFang 7,151]

I like the fact he's getting more of the pilli in the VFL. He is at least showing that he is willing to be more mobile around the ground.

He'll get a recall next week. Unless we smash the Brions, which seems highly unlikely.

We'll be lucky not to get smashed, based on their last 3 matches.

[Nasher 33,616]

Another one, the impatient ones on here wanted to get rid of.

Come on Redleg, don't be disingenuous. It's not that people *wanted* to get rid of him, it's that many of us just thought we probably would. It's a well used recipe - player taken as the last active pick, does nothing for two years (either injured or just no good) - gets the chop.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Skinny. Came through school footy with Salem & Kelly, but didn't grow, so fell behind. Became a small forward type, but then had a fair growth spurt in his draft year. Probably measures in close to 190 now. Maybe his growth spurt may have had something to do with his back issues.

Still needs to put on size, but his pace and skill is exciting. Pretty good by foot too.

thank goodness for his growth, stunted & spurts, we may have got lucky with this timing?

6'-3" & quick, a runner, you beauty. as a small forward would have to develop disposal skills? we could be lucky punks.

[monoccular 17,432]

Pretty sure the plan was to have him play HBF and wing, use that pace to to kick-start our rebound from defence.

As was mentioned earlier, he grew late, so he fell behind the other kids his age. IN yr 11/12 he had a massive growth spurt. Had some structural issues from rapid growth and didn't play too much that year either. He was a stick insect when drafted, but had serious pace and good kicking. He's put on a good bit of weight since, but could probably do with more. Height is listed at 187cm. Game-wise, I haven't seen him play since early last year (possibly because he hasn't played since early last year). At that time he was blistering when he got into space but not much good winning his own ball or if stuck in traffic. When he got loose on the wing he was gone and nobody was going to catch him. What I've been liking from the reports the last three weeks is that he seems to be much better defensively and winning his own ball. If he's getting those elements into his game he'll be a great addition to the side.

Not one four goal game. He's played for Casey seniors three times for three, two and four goals. The two was in shocking conditions. He's improved drastically from before he had his series of injuries. If he keeps this up he'll get a call-up for the senior side sooner or later.

Yes. I recall him (Hunt) being mooted as, firstly, a HBF.

Injury has prevented him from showing his wares up until now.

His schoolmate Salem has certainly overtaken him as preferred HBF, but if he can win his ball and run like described by those who have seen him then he could be a very valuable fast outside mid. Perhaps.

Edited July 18, 2015 by monoccular

[dee-luded 2,959]

Roosy's having a lend if he doesn't give Jamar a game next week. 3 weeks in a row he has done more than enough for a senior recall.

If nothing else he needs a farewell game, if they've decided not to offer him another year.

Jamar won't, or shouldn't retire, he's playing too well to give it away.

I wonder where he'll be next year.

[McQueen 17,865]

Roosy's having a lend if he doesn't give Jamar a game next week. 3 weeks in a row he has done more than enough for a senior recall.

If nothing else he needs a farewell game, if they've decided not to offer him another year.

Agreed. I would've liked to see him play tomorrow but not to be.

If the aim is to finish the year with a flourish, we shouldn't be locking out a senior, experienced player in strong form. Need to test how he and Maxiumus can work in tandem and try to assert some dominance out of the middle against the Saints.

Not to mention he probably offers far more in a marking and goalkicking sense than Dawes. He might do a lot less leading up the ground though, but we could go on all day about Dawes' flaws in spite of his leading patterns.

I like the fact he's getting more of the pilli in the VFL. He is at least showing that he is willing to be more mobile around the ground.

He'll get a recall next week. Unless we smash the Brions, which seems highly unlikely.

That's a lot of love for Jamar, fella's.

He struggles at AFL level and is limited, or maybe has peaked would be a better conclusion. Shows he's a dominant VFL grade player on occasion but is not the now nor the future of the MFC. I don't believe he's worth bringing back into the side now considering the status quo.

He's been good but has reached his use-by date.

Stick with Gawn and maybe employ Spencil again like we did against the Cats. Sad to say it but Spencil offers more options than Jamar and they are more valuable than giving Jamar another go at mediocrity.

[What 18,810]

Hunt and Petracce in the forward line with Hogan and Jeffy will be something else

[P-man 13,366]

That's a lot of love for Jamar, fella's.

He struggles at AFL level and is limited, or maybe has peaked would be a better conclusion. Shows he's a dominant VFL grade player on occasion but is not the now nor the future of the MFC. I don't believe he's worth bringing back into the side now considering the status quo.

He's been good but has reached his use-by date.

Stick with Gawn and maybe employ Spencil again like we did against the Cats. Sad to say it but Spencil offers more options than Jamar and they are more valuable than giving Jamar another go at mediocrity.

Age is just a number, Macdaddy.

Nah, I can see that point of view. But I like to see good form coupled with a good attitude rewarded.

Dawes and even Hoges aren't exactly lighting it up. Another big man high on confidence wouldn't go astray.

But the result tomorrow will play a big part in selection.

[deanox 9,944]

I would like to see Jamar come in and play a role as 2nd ruck and forward. Gawn needs to be first ruck for development but Jamars good form should be rewarded and he is tall and can mark.

[Skuit 10,031]

If Mark walks at season's end without a ready replacement and Max was to do another knee we could be in for some strife.

[SaberFang 7,151]

Hunt and Petracce in the forward line with Hogan and Jeffy will be something else

With respect, can we please let them play a game of AFL before we start creaming ourselves?

Let's not forget what happened to the last "unstoppable" forward line we had pencilled in.

[SaberFang 7,151]

That's a lot of love for Jamar, fella's.

He struggles at AFL level and is limited, or maybe has peaked would be a better conclusion. Shows he's a dominant VFL grade player on occasion but is not the now nor the future of the MFC. I don't believe he's worth bringing back into the side now considering the status quo.

I understand what you're saying, but Roos needs to put his words where his mouth is and reward good form in the seconds. What kind of abhorrent message does it send to the playing group that good form is ignored when the coaches have your name pencilled in for delisting? A great way to lose the playing group and cause division, that is.

Edited July 18, 2015 by Lamashtu

[jumbo returns 6,741]

Another Blease?

[McQueen 17,865]

Age is just a number, Macdaddy.

Nah, I can see that point of view. But I like to see good form coupled with a good attitude rewarded.

Dawes and even Hoges aren't exactly lighting it up. Another big man high on confidence wouldn't go astray.

But the result tomorrow will play a big part in selection.

I understand what you're saying, but Roos needs to put his words where his mouth is and reward good form in the seconds. What kind of abhorrent message does it send to the playing group that good form is ignored when the coaches have your name pencilled in for delisting? A great way to lose the playing group and cause division, that is.

If Jamar was at an earlier point in his career then I would consider your points valid.

Fact is that he's spent. Roos knows that and will manage him accordingly, regardless of the said "we will reward good form" rhetoric.

[Skuit 10,031]

Another Blease?

Haha. That fleetingly crossed my mind earlier in the thread. But there's nothing to suggest they're alike except for leg-speed and the fact that that drew a mental comparison is quite telling as to our deficiencies in this regard. For starters, young Hunt appears to be a much harder worker than Sam ever was.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

I spoke to him today mate.

He said he was doing alright. Has been playing plenty of Witcher 3 during the week and said he is enjoying it, although the gratuitous sex in the game is a bit much for him. Said he had a roast dinner on Thursday night that was sensational but was disappointed with the new Terminator movie. All in all though he said he's had a pretty good week. He's trying to get Roos on board the Witcher 3 train as well but all Roosy does is take Geralt off in to the forest to 'meditate' all the time. He doesn't get anything done.

What, nothin' about the soccer?