17 minutes ago, KC from Casey said:

I'm currently on leave but I'm looking forward to reports from Sunday's game.

I think one of the problems facing AFL clubs with teams in the VFL is the fact that the starts to the seasons for the competitions are so far apart.

Casey is having its first hit out against another VFL team this weekend and yet Melbourne finished its pre season games  more than a week ago,

This has left quite a few players in a bit of a limbo without much game time, especially since Simon Goodwin basically stuck with almost the same squad throughout the three JTL games.

 

As you say a real issue. And then there are the byes (only two this year I think)

Add in our interstate games (two of which are our own fault) where players are taken as emergencies plus any where the VFL game is played before or close in time to the AFL game thus again taking emergencies out of play and one can see how hard it is for players on the fringe to get real game time

Played all 3 JLT: Hogan, Jones, Salem, Petracca, Lewis, Viney, Brayshaw, Gawn, Oliver, Stretch, Melksham, Vince, T Mc, Weeds, O Mc, Hunt, ANB, Bugg, Spencer, Harmes

Inj: JKH, Wagner, Hibberd, Frost, Vanders, King

Apparently 17 to play

FB: Jetta   Garland
HB: J Smith Hulett  McKenna
C: ##### Tyson
HF: Kent Pedersen  Watts
FF: Garlett Keilty Hannan
Foll: Flipper?  Trengove  Kennedy
Int: Johnstone  ?Maynard (?T Smith  ?White I think have had niggles recently)

I reckon there's at least 4 and maybe up to about 6 spots available for guys playing at Casey. Tyson, Watts, Garlett could just lock up 3 of them with solid performances but 3rd tall defender (Garland or J Smith or even Jetta with a smaller line up), half forward (Kent) and tall forward/ruck (Pedda) could also make a mark. Plenty to play for.

 

 

 

Keilty will only be playing the last 3 quarters so here is my starting lineup;

FB: Jetta Hutchins Garland

HB: J Smith Watts McKenna

C: Kent Gent Kennedy

HF: Hulett Pederson T Smith

FF: Garlett Hannan Johnstone

Foll: Filipovic Trengrove Tyson

Int: Keilty White Maynard + Casey

16 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Played all 3 JLT: Hogan, Jones, Salem, Petracca, Lewis, Viney, Brayshaw, Gawn, Oliver, Stretch, Melksham, Vince, T Mc, Weeds, O Mc, Hunt, ANB, Bugg, Spencer, Harmes

Inj: JKH, Wagner, Hibberd, Frost, Vanders, King

Apparently 17 to play

FB: Jetta   Garland
HB: J Smith Hulett  McKenna
C: ##### Tyson
HF: Kent Pedersen  Watts
FF: Garlett Keilty Hannan
Foll: Flipper?  Trengove  Kennedy
Int: Johnstone  ?Maynard (?T Smith  ?White I think have had niggles recently)

I reckon there's at least 4 and maybe up to about 6 spots available for guys playing at Casey. Tyson, Watts, Garlett could just lock up 3 of them with solid performances but 3rd tall defender (Garland or J Smith or even Jetta with a smaller line up), half forward (Kent) and tall forward/ruck (Pedda) could also make a mark. Plenty to play for.

 

 

 

20 played all 3 JLT.  I see 4 in and 2 out.

Agree Tyson, Garlett and Watts have the opportunity to cement their spots.

Either J.Smth or Garland also in.

One of Spencer or Weed plays and one out, the MC already has the info for that decision.

Probably ANB out too, or maybe Harmes.

16 hours ago, Drunkn167 said:

Keilty will only be playing the last 3 quarters so here is my starting lineup;

FB: Jetta Hutchins Garland

HB: J Smith Watts McKenna

C: Kent Gent Kennedy

HF: Hulett Pederson T Smith

FF: Garlett Hannan Johnstone

Foll: Filipovic Trengrove Tyson

Int: Keilty White Maynard + Casey

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2 hours ago, stevethemanjordan said:

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What is your question?

20 hours ago, Drunkn167 said:

Keilty will only be playing the last 3 quarters so here is my starting lineup;

FB: Jetta Hutchins Garland

HB: J Smith Watts McKenna

C: Kent Gent Kennedy

HF: Hulett Pederson T Smith

FF: Garlett Hannan Johnstone

Foll: Filipovic Trengrove Tyson

Int: Keilty White Maynard + Casey

I would expect whoever is lined up to play the Saints next week will only play half game time on average so it will be interesting to watch the rotations and watch who sits out in the 2nd half.

Should be an indication of selection.

I doubt anyone will play a full game on a 6 day break running into the first game of the season.

28 minutes ago, rjay said:

I would expect whoever is lined up to play the Saints next week will only play half game time on average so it will be interesting to watch the rotations and watch who sits out in the 2nd half.

Should be an indication of selection.

I doubt anyone will play a full game on a 6 day break running into the first game of the season.

Yep, makes total sense. I'm expecting a fair few Casey listed players to rotate through for that exact reason. I'll be sure to try to track how much game time the big name players have (Watts, Tyson etc.)

Surely they will play more interchanges and therefore give some more Casey listed players a go at this level?

 

After some consultation, this will be the lineup for tomorrow's game;

FB: Jetta Hutchins* Garland

HB: Hulett J Smith McKenna

C: Scott* Gent* Kennedy

HF: Pederson Watts T Smith

FF: Garlett Hannan Kent

Foll: Filipovic Trengrove Tyson

Int: Keilty White Maynard Johnstone + 4x Casey

* - Casey players

Edited March 18, 20178 yr by Drunkn167

1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Surely they will play more interchanges and therefore give some more Casey listed players a go at this level?

 

Yep, 8 on the bench and unlimited interchanges 

Thanks D167.  Hulett at HB and Hannan at FF ..... very interesting if that's the way they line up on the day.

Watts output will be interesting. His presence at Subiaco was not as convincing as hoped. I am unsure of what  has got into him. I would have thought 2017 would have been his opportunity to put forward a message to the league i.e  that he is worth his billing as an elite talent. What other motivations does he need?? Hogan has resigned and we have a committed core pf die hards. Nothing like we have seen over the past 20 yrs.

 

Jack Watts: Despite our clubs unwavering support of his presumed (and flashes) of brilliance,  the only consistent in Watts' portfolio is his consistent failure to uphold his promise. Even McCartney (who has an enviable track record for grooming elite talent -  think Ocean Grove/Geelong FC/Dogs) seems to have failed. His influence on other players rebukes this anomaly with regard to the emergence of Brayshaw, Oliver, Hunt. Trak, Weed. Smith, Hogan and O Mac. (honorable mentions to JKH, ANB, Hulett and Maynard).I am sure there will be more to add to this imnpressive list of emerging talent.

 

I for one hope he does a 180. That said, there is not much room for sentimentality in war. He has shown he doesnt have what it takes to be a leasder of this club. Others have overtaken him in the pecking order. His mates Wil (old McDonald)  stick up for him. Counts for little thou with a new coach; a credible one at that  given he can be tough enough to  see through all the crap,  including ego.     

Wow, quite a diatribe about a guy before round 1.

Just arrived at the ground.

It's a beautifully sunny day here in Cranbourne and is slowly heating up, I don't envy the boys playing today as the sun has a fair bit of bite to it.

Unfortunately the jumper numbers are a bit of a mess at the moment and without any sort of VFL record or team list I will struggle identifying players but I'll try my best.

 

37 minutes ago, Drunkn167 said:

Just arrived at the ground.

It's a beautifully sunny day here in Cranbourne and is slowly heating up, I don't envy the boys playing today as the sun has a fair bit of bite to it.

Unfortunately the jumper numbers are a bit of a mess at the moment and without any sort of VFL record or team list I will struggle identifying players but I'll try my best.

 

Have they installed an eftpos machine yet? If they have I'll leave my current address - the Tatry Ski Club at Mount Buller - and slip down the mountain. But only if they have eftpos facilities.

Edited March 19, 20178 yr by dieter

Kent in everything early. Goal to Garlett. Watts doing some ruck work and looking sharp. Spencer won't play next week. Pedo involved. Replaces Weideman for me.

4 minutes ago, martin said:

Kent in everything early. Goal to Garlett. Watts doing some ruck work and looking sharp. Spencer won't play next week. Pedo involved. Replaces Weideman for me.

Your view or inside info?

5 minutes ago, martin said:

Kent in everything early. Goal to Garlett. Watts doing some ruck work and looking sharp. Spencer won't play next week. Pedo involved. Replaces Weideman for me.

Are you saying spencer won't play because they are trialling jack in ruck? 

Just now, stynewillalwaysbeonthevine said:

Are you saying spencer won't play because they are trialling jack in ruck? 

Sort of. Wouldn't risk Spencer at Etihad. Pedo and Watts to help in ruck duties.BTW,Trengove BOG atm. Just kicked a goal. Joel Smith excellent.

Love the reports keep em coming 

My definite ins next week:Pedo,Garlett and Kent who just marked and goalled.Joel Smith ahead of Garland. Really good.Port struggling though. It's 37-0 on quarter time.

Mark and goal to Watts. He's a certainty.43-0 at the break.

Casey 7-1-43 to Port 0-0-0 at QTR time.

2 hours ago, Salems Lot said:

Wow, quite a diatribe about a guy before round 1.

So, what's different?