CASEY SCORPIONS v NORTHERN BLUES

[bjDee 1,249]

Great little passage of play. Max King pushed off an opponent and took nice overhead mark on the wing. Turned quickly and saw Weed leading to the wing/ flank hotly pursued by his opponent. King delivered a 25-30m low dart pass that Weed took down low at his shins by getting both forearms under it and taking a diving chest mark. Great pass but even getter collect. Weeds showing his skills down low as well as overhead today. Unfortunately the next pass from Weed was a turnover, but after great teamwork from King and Weed. 

[Slartibartfast 17,166]

More Darcy Moore for mine. 

[bjDee 1,249]

Just now, Baghdad Bob said:

More Darcy Moore for mine. 

Yes, I like that comparison BB. 

[Little Goffy 14,439]

Is it greedy for us to be hoping that Weideman could really be as good as he is looking like he might be?

 

[bjDee 1,249]

Great tackle Spence!

[bjDee 1,249]

One of Frosty's 'up' moves- great collect down low, short and accurate pass over the top of defenders to Casey player's advantage who ran in for a goal. 

[bandicoot 1,395]

4 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

Is it greedy for us to be hoping that Weideman could really be as good as he is looking like he might be?

 

Greedy? The kid was in the top 10 of the country. I'd be dissapointed if he didn't kick on

[Dee-licious 1,949]

Newton running, bouncing goal. 11 goals up. 11.6.72 to 0.6.6. 

Weiderman having a blinder in conditions that aren't good for talls.

[bjDee 1,249]

Newton shines again!  Collect off a scrambled ball, had a good look for forwards, nice pass to Weed who was contested and the ball went past both untouched and rolled through for a goal. 

Newton is creating a few Laws of his own today. 

[Return to Glory 8,411]

2 minutes ago, Dee-licious said:

Newton running, bouncing goal. 11 goals up. 11.6.72 to 0.6.6. 

Weiderman having a blinder in conditions that aren't good for talls.

Fantastic

[Dee-licious 1,949]

29 minutes into the third and Dylan Buckley manufactures a goal for the Blues (not sure who kicked it off the ground). We've got in back in our 50 now to try and get that one back. 

[Nasher 33,607]

Not sure what to make of these beltings. Is the competition that lopsided? I can never help but wonder how this affects the development of our seconds players when they play against witches hats.

[Redleg 40,811]

7 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Not sure what to make of these beltings. Is the competition that lopsided? I can never help but wonder how this affects the development of our seconds players when they play against witches hats.

Doesn't hurt to play in winning sides and get some confidence.

[Nasher 33,607]

Just now, Redleg said:

Doesn't hurt to play in winning sides and get some confidence.

Of course. I reckon being challenged is more important though.

[Dee-licious 1,949]

6 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Not sure what to make of these beltings. Is the competition that lopsided? I can never help but wonder how this affects the development of our seconds players when they play against witches hats.

You can only play against the opposition you are drawn against? Dons are 4th. Williamstown are 1st (we lost to them though), Collingwood are 9th, and Frankston are no longer the cellar dwellers that we beat. We are not doing too badly and it's not like we are against bad opposition. Cannot wait until we play some of the bottom teams.

If we beat Sandy easily next week, we have arrived and a serious chance for the flag.  

Edited May 8, 2016 by Dee-licious

[deanox 9,896]

3 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Not sure what to make of these beltings. Is the competition that lopsided? I can never help but wonder how this affects the development of our seconds players when they play against witches hats.

It's a fair point but:

a) low pressure situations allow you to execute game plans exactly as planned,  with success (as long as the coaches enforce their strict adherence and the players aren't allowed to get sloppy); and

b) winning builds comraderie amongst the playing group and winning expectations as well. 

 

These things mean that when a player does play well and eventually goes up he a) knows exactly what to do and exactly how to play the role and b) he expects to keep winning.  He will need to adjust to the pace and pressure,  but that is easier when you are brimming with confidence. 

[ding 5,126]

Just now, Nasher said:

Of course. I reckon being challenged is more important though.

Our seniors are winning, our 2's are winning... LOOSEN UP NASH !!!!

[dazzledavey36 54,204]

Casey Scorpions ‏@CaseyScorpions 44s45 seconds ago

3Qtr Time Stats Disposals - Newton 30, Neal-Bullen 22, Dunn 22 Goals - Briggs, Weideman 3, Newton 2, Grimes, King, Morris, Trengove.

Newton having a day out!

[Redleg 40,811]

7 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Of course. I reckon being challenged is more important though.

They will get plenty of that as well.

I just love the way we seem to be developing our players now.

Our list is getting so much better each year, with good players not guaranteed a game.

[What 18,810]

Gee this competition for spots is a great thing

Newton has been very solid the last few weeks and is now dominating.  Another one lining up for a senior game

Edited May 8, 2016 by Petraccattack

[Dee-licious 1,949]

In that quarter: Newton had 12 touches, ANB and Dunn 8 each. 

3Qtr Time Stats
Disposals - Newton 30, Neal-Bullen 22, Dunn 22
Goals - Briggs, Weideman 3, Newton 2, Grimes, King, Morris, Trengove.

HT Stats.
Disposals - Newton 18, Dunn 14, Neal-Bullen 14
Goals - Weideman 3, Briggs 2, Grimes, Morris, Newton, King.

QT Stats
Disposals - Newton 13, Dunn 8, Neal-Bullen 7.
Goals - Briggs 2, Grimes, King, Weideman 1

[monoccular 17,411]

10 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Not sure what to make of these beltings. Is the competition that lopsided? I can never help but wonder how this affects the development of our seconds players when they play against witches hats.

I guess that is what others said of us over recent years.

You can only beat those who come out to play against you.

[Redleg 40,811]

6 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Gee this competition for spots is a great thing

Necessary for becoming a good side.

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,686]

2 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Casey Scorpions ‏@CaseyScorpions 44s45 seconds ago

3Qtr Time Stats Disposals - Newton 30, Neal-Bullen 22, Dunn 22 Goals - Briggs, Weideman 3, Newton 2, Grimes, King, Morris, Trengove.

Newton having a day out!

For a moment there I thought Dunn had kicked 22 goals.

[Dee-licious 1,949]

Grimes kicks the first for the quarter. 

Dawes kicks his first, 40 out. 

Edited May 8, 2016 by Dee-licious