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The Casey Scorpions were always destined to come back down to earth at some stage after last week's smashing of Frankston but it appeared that he enjoyment of the victory was going to be very much short-lived in the first half of their game against Collingwood at the Holden Centre.

The VFL Magpies opened at a frenetic pace with the aid of the breeze and held a 15 point lead in the first 10 minutes of the game before the Scorps steadied to peg them back to within a few points before a late goal gave the home side a 9 point lead at the first break. It was a scrambly game at this stage, full of mistakes and turnovers but that had worked in Casey's favour. They had done well to stem the tide.

However, if they expected the wind advantage to do the work for them, the Scorpions were mistaken. Collingwood came out full of intent and attacked for two valuable goals and at one stage had opened up a 22 point lead. Casey fought back but while it had most of the play in the latter part of the second term, poor kicking for goal allowed the Magpies to hold a comfortable lead at half time.

Justin Plapp's address must have been the tonic needed by the visitors because they turned the tables completely on their unwitting opponents and completely dominated play for the remainder of the game. The dominance began in the middle of the ground with Viv Michie, Jack Trengove, Christian Petracca and Jack Grimes dominating. They were getting plenty of support from emerging Casey youngsters Declan Keilty and Kody Wilson. By three quarter time, the Scorpions were in front. The floodgates were about to open for the fast-finishing visitors.

The Scorpions reenacted last week's final term demolition derby as they booted nine goals on end sending the large contingent of Magpie fans scurrying out of the venue in the direction of the MCG where they were about to receive some further disappointment. Many were therefore deprived of the opportunity to witness a sparkling display of forward work by the grandson of their champion skipper, Murray Weideman. Young Sam impressed with his leading and marking to kick three second half goals and was well backed up by fellow recruit Liam Hulett who booted two majors. Alex Neal-Bullen also scored two goals.

The unlikely star of the game however, was unfashionable defender Dean Terlich who has been fighting for his football future. He was steady early, sparked the comeback and was in everything as the team streaked ahead in the second half in a performance that will have him pressing for AFL selection.

The Scorpions are back at home next week for their evening clash with reigning premier Williamstown which will be smarting after their loss to Box Hill. This game will be a further test of just how far the team has advanced this year.

Casey Scorpions 3.0.18 4.6.30 9.8.62 18.13.121

Collingwood VFL 4.3.27 7.3.45 9.5.59 10.5.65

Goals

Casey Scorpions Weideman 3 Grimes Hulett Neal-Bullen 2 Ambler Newton Petracca Rutherford Scott J Smith  Trengove White Wilson

Collingwood Crocker 3 Broomhead Cox Collopy Golds Kelly Moloney Wills

Best

Casey Scorpions Terlich Keilty Grimes Michie Trengove Pattison

Collingwood Wills Hellier Broomhead Crocker Kelly Viola

The Development League team kicked itself out of their game against the Northern Blues with some shocking kicking for goal when they had the wind in the first quarter. The Blues quickly overtook them and ran away with the game in the end.

Casey Scorpions 3.11.29 4.13.37 10.14.74 11.17.83

Northern Blues 1.1.7 7.7.49 11.7.73 18.10.118

Goals

Casey Scorpions Baker Vander Haar 3 Anderson Batten Di Pasquale Mason Wyatt

Northern Blues O'Leary Totevski 3 Roos Russell 2 Bolger Brown Casley Cripps Hickey Jones Le Favi Malual

Best

Casey Scorpions Vander Haar McInerney Hannon Briggs Machaya Gains

Northern Blues Totevski Declase Jordan Brown O'Leary Casley

Statistics

Colin Garland 24 disposals 13 kicks 11 handballs 6 marks 81 dream team points

Jack Grimes 2 goals 1 behind 27 disposals 14 kicks 13 handballs 7 marks 2 tackles 108 dream team points

Liam Hulett 2 goals 8 disposals 8 kicks 3 marks 1 hit out 46 dream team points

Max King 1 behind 9 disposals 5 kicks 4 handballs 3 marks 1 tackles 10 hit outs 47 dream team points

Oscar McDonald [injured]

Viv Michie 32 disposals 20 kicks 12 handballs 7 marks 3 tackles 118 dream team points

Alex Neale-Bullen 2 goals 21 disposals 15 kicks 6 handballs 4 marks 11 tackles 124 dream team points

Ben Newton 1 goal 0 15 disposals 6 kicks 9 handballs 3 marks 8 tackles 50 dream team points

Christian Petracca 1 goal 1 behind 29 disposals 17 kicks 12 handballs 10 marks 3 tackles 2 hit outs 124 dream team points

Joel Smith 1 goal 12 disposals 7 kicks 5 handballs 3 marks 1 tackles 48 dream team points

Dean Terlich 1 behind 36 disposals 23 kicks 13 handballs 12 marks 2 tackles 139 dream team points

Jack Trengove 1 goal 1 behind 20 disposals 7 kicks 13 handballs 3 marks 8 tackles 93 dream team points

Sam Weideman 3 goals 9 disposals 8 kicks 1 handball 7 marks 1 tackle 69 dream team points

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