I was near the interchange bench and I can tell you that Petracca came off numerous times in the last quarter. He was also sent to defence at one point and I got the impression they were trying to keep away him from general play.

Frankston were terrible and if you think he will be picked this week then you have no idea. He is definitely not fit enough for AFL.

Brayshaw ran the game out so I like his chances this week.

 

Edited April 12, 20169 yr by Miracle

2 hours ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Did you read the Casey game day thread it was in there,posted by bj Dee during the match

 

 I'm sure Ethan will accept your apology

 

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Talk about a lippy Petracca!  

Lining up for goal and a 150kg Franky supporter yells out "out of bounds d**ckhead"

Trac kicks it and turns straight around to the crowd and yells  "what was that mate?"

Brave. Or a little unwise. 

Oh noooooooo, something was posted twice in different places on Demonland....?!

 

Hard to say when Petracca should play. We need to see whether he can run out a full game at VFL level (at full intensity, Frankston doesn't count) before we'll have an indication. I'd rather we didn't have to carry too many young fellas who can't quite run out games. 

Man Frankstone suck! which doesn't surprise me considering the suburb they represent.

None of the players should be called up after that game, that was no where near AFL standard. 

Edited April 12, 20169 yr by ILLDieADemon

On carrying Oliver and Petracca in the same team: Clayton - greatest number of effective disposals for Melb vs North in 65% ground time. Top bracket in contested and clearances. And a couple goals to boot. Hardly feels like we're carrying him. Would be pretty happy with another pinch-hitter like that. One playing predominantly forward with other options to run the wings in Garlett, BenKen and Vanders.

On Petracca and injury risk: if it is still a genuine concern should he be playing full games for Casey? 

 

With less rotations, having players who can only play 65% or less is carrying them. 

We need to get cp or Oliver game time higher to fit both imo.

 

 

When Satty tells me so! 

9 hours ago, ILLDieADemon said:

Man Frankstone suck! which doesn't surprise me considering the suburb they represent.

None of the players should be called up after that game, that was no where near AFL standard. 

Ignorant comment.

If Frankston had a VFL team back in the day they would have had the likes of Leigh Matthews, Kel Moore, Peter Knights, Brereton and plenty of others from around the powerhouse Mornington Peninsula.  It has a great football pedigree.

1 Take one Petracca Attacker tm

2 Insert into change room

3 Give last minute battle plan

4 Launch Petracca Attacker into Collingwood half back line

5 Stand back watch carnage and applaud  ( Jolly good show , what)

5 minutes ago, ProDee said:

Ignorant comment.

If Frankston had a VFL team back in the day they would have had the likes of Leigh Matthews, Kel Moore, Peter Knights, Brereton and plenty of others from around the powerhouse Mornington Peninsula.  It has a great football pedigree.

Nathan Jones is also a Peninsula boy

Just now, chook fowler said:

Nathan Jones is also a Peninsula boy

 

Isnt the great Travis Johnstone too?

1 hour ago, Skuit said:

On carrying Oliver and Petracca in the same team: Clayton - greatest number of effective disposals for Melb vs North in 65% ground time. Top bracket in contested and clearances. And a couple goals to boot. Hardly feels like we're carrying him. Would be pretty happy with another pinch-hitter like that. One playing predominantly forward with other options to run the wings in Garlett, BenKen and Vanders.

On Petracca and injury risk: if it is still a genuine concern should he be playing full games for Casey? 

Imagine what Oliver will do once he gets up to 85-90% game time! This kid is a freak.

Unfortunately though you can't have more than one player who can't run out a game. They may still be effective but it limits what other players are able to do due to having to compensate for their time on the bench. It will make it harder for the team to run out games.

Won't be too long though until we see them ripping games apart. I'm looking forward to the second half of the season with hopefully a fit and firing Oliver, Brayshaw and Petracca joining Viney and Max Gawn in the middle.

4 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Nathan Jones is also a Peninsula boy

Yes.  Went to Peninsula School.

29 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Imagine what Oliver will do once he gets up to 85-90% game time! This kid is a freak.

Unfortunately though you can't have more than one player who can't run out a game. They may still be effective but it limits what other players are able to do due to having to compensate for their time on the bench. It will make it harder for the team to run out games.

Won't be too long though until we see them ripping games apart. I'm looking forward to the second half of the season with hopefully a fit and firing Oliver, Brayshaw and Petracca joining Viney and Max Gawn in the middle.

And Trengove!

10 hours ago, ILLDieADemon said:

Man Frankstone suck! which doesn't surprise me considering the suburb they represent.

None of the players should be called up after that game, that was no where near AFL standard. 

Lol considering Casey encoumpasses Hallam and Narre Warren, I'm not sure we should be throwing stones.

And before anyone has a go, I lived in Narre for 4 years and my wife hails from Hallam.

16 minutes ago, Choke said:

Lol considering Casey encoumpasses Hallam and Narre Warren, I'm not sure we should be throwing stones.

And before anyone has a go, I lived in Narre for 4 years and my wife hails from Hallam.

That explains it.

 

PS:- I grew up in Springvale South

 

2 hours ago, Skuit said:

 

On Petracca and injury risk: if it is still a genuine concern should he be playing full games for Casey? 

Firstly - the pace and intensity of VFL is not the same as AFL. 

Secondly - he is having his time monitored so he is not playing "Full games" for Casey

Thirdly  - it is not so much injury risk - the risk of playing at AFL is around his fitness level - it will hamper the team if he can't run out a game.

47 minutes ago, ManDee said:

That explains it.

 

PS:- I grew up in Springvale South

 

Explains what? My tenuous grasp on reality?

You may be onto something there.

I always thought Richmond but I reckon this could be pushed back to St Kilda, another 2 runs at VFL should see him cherry ripe.  Brayshaw another run VFL this week in for Richmond.  I wouldn't mind 1 change this week Garlett for Vince.

3 hours ago, jacey said:

 

With less rotations, having players who can only play 65% or less is carrying them. 

We need to get cp or Oliver game time higher to fit both imo.

 

 

This is about a 7% increase on last week. If they keep increasing by this amount he'll be thereabouts with typical midfielders in another two weeks.

Brayshaw looks fit enough now but Petracca looks 2-3 away judging by the Casey game. A lot of jogging not a lot of sprinting. I'm guessing gut running defensively is a bit beyond his fitness just yet.

Shame about Trengove's concussion. Will set him back 2-3 weeks. His fitness looked ahead of CP5's. It's very exciting to see that it looks like he's made a full recovery from his foot. He will be a valuable in. The way the games going, players with elite endurance over speed are becoming very valuable. Plus our list doesn't have enough players with elite skills. And he will bring that. Can't wait to see all of them out there. Looks like in about 4 weeks time we could have CP5, Brayshaw, Trengove. Plus I hate to say it but on the strength of the first 3 rounds you'd have to have Dawes ahead of Pedersen and Frost for CHF. That'll make a big difference structurally to at least Watts who seems to be playing as the 2nd forward instead of 3rd. Should also help JH. 

Edited April 13, 20169 yr by It's Time

2 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Imagine what Oliver will do once he gets up to 85-90% game time! This kid is a freak.

Unfortunately though you can't have more than one player who can't run out a game. They may still be effective but it limits what other players are able to do due to having to compensate for their time on the bench. It will make it harder for the team to run out games.

 

We seem to be managing Harmes and Wagner as well. And Tyson to an extent? I'm confident Petracca can manage 65% in a pocket and the others can chip in a couple extra % on field time each. Read: I'm too excited to wait, dammit!

52 minutes ago, nutbean said:

Firstly - the pace and intensity of VFL is not the same as AFL. Haha - fair enough, but tell that to Trenners.

Secondly - he is having his time monitored so he is not playing "Full games" for Casey. I sort of meant into the future. If they are gearing him toward a full game at Casey this week then I hope they're confident he's not risking further injury. And if so, then it shouldn't be a concern in the AFL either. 

 

 

Fair to say AFL is a gigantic step up from 2/3rds of a game v Frankston in the VFL..

Can't wait to put on my best pirate voice and command...

 

"Release the Petraccan!"

He may be slightly uderdone but its time to give the Tracc a run in the 1sts. If Wagner got a ride of the Valkyries I reckon there is more to gain than lose by holding him back now.

1 hour ago, Franky_31 said:

He may be slightly uderdone but its time to give the Tracc a run in the 1sts. If Wagner got a ride of the Valkyries I reckon there is more to gain than lose by holding him back now.

I'm not sure what the correlation between playing fully fit Wagner and Petracca who has played 3/4's of a game against a substandard opposition in 18 months, is.