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SCORPS DISCOVER THEIR FRIEND, THE WIND by KC from Casey

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SCORPIONS DISCOVER THEIR FRIEND, THE WIND by KC from Casey

The Casey Scorpions managed the windy conditions far better at home against Sandringham than they did a week ago against Footscray and the result was a resounding 46 point victory that saw them hold second place on the ladder a game behind Williamstown but with a game in hand.

In stunning contrast to their efforts a week earlier, the Scorpions kept the Zebras down to a single point in two quarters against the wind as they dominated the stoppages despite the early loss to injury of giant ruckman Jake Spencer. In his place Cam Pedersen and red-head Declan Keilty were given the responsibility of taking on the Sandy tall brigade and they did so effectively. 

They were in total control and allowed their on ball teammates to decisively win the contests at ground level thanks in part to two Demons - Tom Bugg and Ben Kennedy - who were emergencies over in Perth and made the trip back in time to take part in the game. The Scorps were also well served by Jack Grimes, Jack Trengove, Vic Michie, Ben Newton and hard nosed youngster Clayton Oliver who turned 19 during the week.

They dominated early into the wind scoring 3.4.22 to trail by a mere three points at the first break and turned that into a 19 point lead at half time. From there, they withstood a Sandringham fight back which was mainly achieved through some long goals against the tide of play and aided by the strengthening wind because Casey's midfield continued to win the contests and control the football. The unlikely hero up forward was defender Dean Terlich whose move into attack reaped a four goal reward for coach Justin Plapp. Terlich had a partner in crime in Angus Scott who was damaging all over the ground and chipped in with a couple of goals.

The unsung heroes in the back line were experienced pair Colin Garland and Lynden Dunn who provided the steel to keep the opposition forwards at bay even when the strong wind made the job of the defenders difficult.

The Scorpions ran away with it in the ended to  double the Zebras' score and give themselves a much needed percentage boost. 

Casey Scorpions 3.4.22 6.9.45 7.13.55 12.20.92

Sandringham 4.1.25 4.2.26 7.4.46 7.4.46

Goals 

Casey Scorpions Terlich 4  Hulett Scott 2 Grimes Michie Newton  T Smith 

Sandringham Shenton 2 Cook Delaney Lee O'Kearney Templeton  

Best

Casey Scorpions Michie Kennedy Bugg Garland Grimes Terlich

Sandringham Simpkin Lee Shenton Answerth Saunders O'Kearney

Disposals Kennedy 34 Michie 33 Grimes 31 Oliver Trengove 28 Bugg 27 Garland Newton 25 Scott 24

A big win to the Casey Scorpions Development League team today. Maxy King kicked three goals and the team is now a definite finals chance.

AFL Victoria Development League

Casey Scorpions  5.7.37 7.9.51 12.10.82 15.11.101

Sandringham 0.0.0 4.2.26 4.3.27 8.5.53

Goals 

Casey Scorpions Max King 3 Di Pasquale Freeman Fritsch Stockdale 2 Baker  Ferreira  Salem Wilson
 
Sandringham Dobosz 3 Hayes Iudica McLaren Uthayakumar  Wilkins 

Best

Casey Scorpions Wyatt Fritsch McInerney Kennedy-Harris J McDonald Max King

Sandringham Verma Hayes Hooy Grace Dobosz Wilkins

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