Jump to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Demonland

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (â‹®) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

SCORPIONS ON TOP by Ice Station

Demonland
in Casey Demons

Featured Replies

Posted

The Casey Scorpions had little trouble in disposing of Essendon VFL at Casey Fields on Saturday night after leading from go to whoa and finishing up scoring a mammoth 20.9.129 to 6.7.43. The Scorpions boosted their percentage and the win saw them return to the top of the VFL ladder where they are locked together on 12 wins with Williamstown and Collingwood VFL in the fight for a top two spot.

One of the most pleasing aspects for Coach Justin Plapp would have been the evenness of his team with significant contributions from his AFL and VFL listed players. They were in control from the very beginning and were relentless all night with their strong pressure around the ball.

Forward Liam Hulett kicked the first of his three goals early in the match and was followed by Tim Smith and later in the term by Christian Salem. The Bombers were kept goalless and were 22 points in arrears by the first break. Midfielder Alex Neal-Bullen was busy early with 13 touches in the opening term on his way to a match total of 37. 

Hulett was in the action again with another goal early in the second term before the Bombers broke through for their first but the Casey onslaught continued. The Scorps were winning well at the stoppages even in the absence of Jake Spencer with second gamer Oscar McInerney getting his share of hit outs as well as possession of the ball around the ground. The Scorpion utility players were running riot with Viv Michie and Ben Kennedy picking up a swag of disposals, as did Matt Jones.

The third quarter belonged to Jay Kennedy-Harris who was in everything and booted three goals for the term. Both he and Salem, who have had injury interrupted seasons returned to their best form and more of the same will have them knocking on the doors of the Demon selectors. By three quarter time, the lead had been stretched to 70 points and the team coasted in the final term but still threatened to win by over 100 points before settling on an emphatic 86 point win.

The Scorpions are being well served by some of the more established Demon listers who are finding it hard to break back into the side. They include veteran defenders in Lynden Dunn, Colin Garland and Dean Terlich and former co-captains Jack Grimes and Jack Trengove who have been prolific ball gatherers.

Mitch White and Joel Smith were both solid while Hulett finished with three goals but it could have been more.

The Casey recruiters should be congratulated for their judgement in the past few seasons. Skipper Jack Hutchins and Jim Munro were solid. McInerney and Declan Keilty held the rucks together and small men Ed Morris and Angus Scott were pressing and Dylan Collis continued to impress notching up 29 possessions.

The Scorpions gave highly rated Gippsland Power prospect Ben Ainsworth an opportunity to show his wares and he did not let the team down. He displayed great pace and booted two goals from limited opportunities which demonstrated why he is expected to be selected in the top five in November's draft.

Casey next meets Werribee who still harbour hopes of making the finals in what looms as a tough contest.

Casey Scorpions 3.5.23 8.6.54 15.7.97 20.9.129

Essendon VFL 0.1.1 2.3.15 4.3.27 6.7.43

Goals

Casey Scorpions Kennedy-Harris 4 Hulett 3 Ainsworth Salem T Smith 2 Grimes McInerney Morris Neal-Bullen Scott Terlich White

Essendon VFL Coghlan Eades Heppell  Holmes  Redman  Stokes  

Best

Casey Scorpions Kennedy-Harris Salem Grimes Hutchins Neal-Bullen McInerney

Essendon VFL Carboni Holmes Heppell Simpkin Langford

Statistics 

Lynden Dunn 15 disposals10  kicks 5 handballs 6 marks 3 tackles 71 dream team points

Colin Garland 17 disposals 12  kicks 5 handballs 2 marks 3 tackles 65 dream team points

Jack Grimes 1 goal 1 behind 34 disposals 16 kicks 18 handballs 8 marks 3 tackles 128 dream team points

Liam Hulett 3 goals 2 behinds 11 disposals 9 kicks 2 handballs 4 marks 1 tackles 68 dream team points

Matt Jones 31 disposals 17  kicks 14 handballs 8 marks 103 dream team points

Ben Kennedy 27 disposals 16  kicks 11 handballs 6 marks 4 tackles 105 dream team points

Jay Kennedy-Harris 4 goals 24 disposals 17 kicks 7 handballs 7 marks 2 tackles 119 dream team points

Viv Michie 33 disposals 20  kicks 13 handballs 4 marks 4 tackles 115 dream team points

Alex Neal-Bullen 1 goal 37 disposals 15 kicks 22 handballs 3 marks 7 tackles 133 dream team points

Christian Salem 2 goals 23 disposals 14 kicks 9 handballs 4 marks 6 tackles 105 dream team points

Joel Smith 21 disposals 6 kicks 15 handballs 5 marks 4 tackles 79 dream team points

Dean Terlich 1 goal 1 behind 16 disposals 7 kicks 9 handballs 4 marks 5 tackles 75 dream team points

Jack Trengove 1 behind 32 disposals 8 kicks 24 handballs 5 marks 14 tackles 143 dream team points

Mitch White 1 goal 21 disposals 13 kicks 8 handballs 8 marks 3 tackles 97 dream team points

The Development League team had an excellent win over the Northern Blues with Max King returning to form with three goals.

Casey Scorpions 4.2.26 6.6.42 9.7.61 11.9.75

Northern Blues 1.1.7 1.2.8 2.6.18 4.8.32

Goals

Casey Scorpions Max King 3 Freeman 2 Anderson Baker Ferreira Hannon Stockdale Wilson

Northern Blues Corboy 2 Bolger  Peet 

Best

Casey Scorpions Moncrieff Briggs Hillard Gordon Max King Wyatt

Northern Blues Stevens Declase Aujla Roos Cripps Barrettu

 

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

Featured Content

  • AFLW PREVIEW: Richmond

    Round four kicks off early Saturday afternoon at Casey Fields, as the mighty Narrm host the winless Richmond Tigers in the second week of Indigenous Round celebrations. With ideal footy conditions forecast—20 degrees, overcast skies, and a gentle breeze — expect a fast-paced contest. Narrm enters with momentum and a dangerous forward line, while Richmond is still searching for its first win. With key injuries on both sides and pride on the line, this clash promises plenty.

      • Like
    • 2 replies
    Demonland

  • AFLW REPORT: Collingwood

    Expectations of a comfortable win for Narrm at Victoria Park quickly evaporated as the match turned into a tense nail-biter. After a confident start by the Demons, the Pies piled on pressure and forced red and blue supporters to hold their collective breath until after the final siren. In a frenetic, physical contest, it was Captain Kate’s clutch last quarter goal and a missed shot from Collingwood’s Grace Campbell after the siren which sealed a thrilling 4-point win. Finally, Narrm supporters could breathe easy.

      • Thanks
      • Like
    • 2 replies
    Demonland

  • CASEY: Williamstown

    The Casey Demons issued a strong statement to the remaining teams in the VFL race with a thumping 76-point victory in their Elimination Final against Williamstown. This was the sixth consecutive win for the Demons, who stormed into the finals from a long way back with scalps including two of the teams still in flag contention. Senior Coach Taylor Whitford would have been delighted with the manner in which his team opened its finals campaign with high impact after securing the lead early in the game when Jai Culley delivered a precise pass to a lead from Noah Yze, who scored his first of seven straight goals for the day. Yze kicked his second on the quarter time siren, by which time the Demons were already in control. The youngster repeated the dose in the second term as the Seagulls were reduced to mere

    • 0 replies
    Demonland

  • AFLW PREVIEW: Collingwood

    Narrm time isn’t a standard concept—it’s the time within the traditional lands of Narrm, the Woiwurrung name for Melbourne. Indigenous Round runs for rounds 3 and 4 and is a powerful platform to recognise the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in sport, community, and Australian culture. This week, suburban footy returns to the infamous Victoria Park as the mighty Narrm take on the Collingwood Magpies at 1:05pm Narrm time, Sunday 31 August. Come along if you can.

      • Clap
      • Thanks
      • Like
    • 9 replies
    Demonland

  • AFLW REPORT: St. Kilda

    The Dees demolished the Saints in a comprehensive 74-pointshellacking.  We filled our boots with percentage — now a whopping 520.7% — and sit atop the AFLW ladder. Melbourne’s game plan is on fire, and the competition is officially on notice.

      • Haha
    • 4 replies
    Demonland

  • REPORT: Collingwood

    It was yet another disappointing outcome in a disappointing year, with Melbourne missing the finals for the second consecutive season. Indeed, it wasn’t even close, as the Demons' tally of seven wins was less than half the number required to rank among the top eight teams in the competition. When the dust of the game settled and supporters reflected on Melbourne's  six-point defeat at the hands of close game specialists Collingwood, Max Gawn's words about his team’s unfulfilled potential rang true … well, almost. 

    • 1 reply
    Demonland
View All

Configure browser push notifications
Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.