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Coburg Lions v Casey Scorpions - VFL Round 1

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  On 08/04/2018 at 06:36, DemonDave said:

Special mention to the umpires who had to recall approximately 80 percent of their centre bounces which were skewing every which way but straight up. 

The ironical cheers were going up by the 3rd qtr with each recalled bounce.:cool:

god bless the umps, someones gotta luv em. :wub:

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    Next weeks team

    B: J.SMITH, KEILTY, WHITE

    HB: HUNT, PETTY, BAKER

    C: STRETCH, MAYNARD, C.WAGNER

    HF: HANNAN, PEDERSEN, JOHNSTONE

    F: SCOTT, WEIDEMAN, T.SMITH

    FOLL: KING, BRAYSHAW, KENNEDY HARRIS

    IC: LOCKHART, FILIPOVIC, GENT, MUNRO

    Balic into the seniors, Melksham carryover emergency and Spargo suspended allows Gent and Munro to have a go.

    Casey V Werribee is on Box Hill radio not sure what the frequency is it's 94.1 I think. A friend is commentating the game.

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      On 08/04/2018 at 07:47, deestar said:

    I have heard this rumour .... preperation has dropped off too.

    Surprising, always heard he prepares quite well.

    Any particular reason for the drop off?

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      On 08/04/2018 at 07:00, Wrecker45 said:

    Yes. Whacked someone in the back of the head in front of the umpire.

     

      On 08/04/2018 at 07:10, Return to Glory said:

    I'm sure it was accidental.

    It was. He was aiming for the umpire. 

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    Petty is an incredibly exciting prospect for mine. Will break into the Seniors a bit sooner than some think. Smart footballer.

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      On 08/04/2018 at 08:51, Return to Glory said:

    Petty is an incredibly exciting prospect for mine. Will break into the Seniors a bit sooner than some think. Smart footballer.

    I can’t remember if it was on a demonland podcast or sen but I heard our head recruiter say they factor in list management with their picks and given our stocks of similar type players to Petty he really wasn’t a requirement but we rated him as a “jet” so jumped at him when available where we got him.

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      On 08/04/2018 at 08:51, Return to Glory said:

    Petty is an incredibly exciting prospect for mine. Will break into the Seniors a bit sooner than some think. Smart footballer.

    I saw Petty live last year for Norwood and looked the part. Glad to have him.

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      On 08/04/2018 at 09:02, Wrecker45 said:

    I can’t remember if it was on a demonland podcast or sen but I heard our head recruiter say they factor in list management with their picks and given our stocks of similar type players to Petty he really wasn’t a requirement but we rated him as a “jet” so jumped at him when available where we got him.

    Nice! We could have a formidable back 3 for the next decade in Mcdonald, Petty & Lever if he comes on.

    I see he is also 197cm which is a really good size and as he gets stronger he may be able to take the gorillas.

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      On 08/04/2018 at 06:42, Drunkn167 said:

    How'd Keilty play mate?

    Rock solid. At the 3/4 time huddle Rawlings singled out Dec, Petty and White for their exceptional play in the 3rd quarter as setting the tone for the rest of them. Interestingly Rawlings at one stage deferred and let Mick Stinear to have a word to them. I've never seen a coach do that. One of the objectives in the huddle whiteboard was "money ball', no idea what that was referring to

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    Will the replay be on the Melbourne website like it was 2 years ago?

    I hope so loved watching those games.

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      On 08/04/2018 at 09:31, DemonDave said:

    Rock solid. At the 3/4 time huddle Rawlings singled out Dec, Petty and White for their exceptional play in the 3rd quarter as setting the tone for the rest of them. Interestingly Rawlings at one stage deferred and let Mick Stinear to have a word to them. I've never seen a coach do that. One of the objectives in the huddle whiteboard was "money ball', no idea what that was referring to

    hogan made a reference to 'money ball' on the official mfc podcast and quickly corrected himself

    it would seem it's an internal term in terms of how players should be using the pill when it's in their hand, and making 'smart' decisions

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      On 08/04/2018 at 03:30, martin said:

    Snotted a Coburg player. In trouble

    Was it Phil Cleary??

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      On 08/04/2018 at 06:02, WERRIDEE said:

    IN: Balic

    OUT: Melksham

    Nup In Balic Out HARMES 

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      On 08/04/2018 at 11:27, picket fence said:

    Nup In Balic Out HARMES 

    Harmes played against an AFL standed side, Balic a poor VFL standard side.

    The only change I can see is bringing in a tall forward/second ruck if we prefer to use that structure this week. If not then unchanged.

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      On 08/04/2018 at 11:38, Is Dom Is Good said:

    Harmes played against an AFL standed side, Balic a poor VFL standard side.

    The only change I can see is bringing in a tall forward/second ruck if we prefer to use that structure this week. If not then unchanged.

    On that, we know Weideman steps up against the Hawks... 

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      On 08/04/2018 at 11:38, Is Dom Is Good said:

    Harmes played against an AFL standed side, Balic a poor VFL standard side.

    The only change I can see is bringing in a tall forward/second ruck if we prefer to use that structure this week. If not then unchanged.

    Frost and Kent played against a poor team and still got a call up. If Goodwin rewards VFL form like he says he does Balic will get a game but I still think Harmes has been better than Melksham.

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    A few blow outs in the VFL. We are currently 3rd behind the Pies and Bombers.

    Werribee will be a bigger test they almost beat Geelong.

    I'm going to the game so I'll give a report.

     

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      On 08/04/2018 at 09:15, Is Dom Is Good said:

    Nice! We could have a formidable back 3 for the next decade in Mcdonald, Petty & Lever if he comes on.

    I see he is also 197cm which is a really good size and as he gets stronger he may be able to take the gorillas.

    It's to be hoped that he's better than Lever

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    Fair dinkum, this games on a par with Casey playing against Burnie and they're disbanded !

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      On 08/04/2018 at 09:31, DemonDave said:

    Rock solid. At the 3/4 time huddle Rawlings singled out Dec, Petty and White for their exceptional play in the 3rd quarter as setting the tone for the rest of them. Interestingly Rawlings at one stage deferred and let Mick Stinear to have a word to them. I've never seen a coach do that. One of the objectives in the huddle whiteboard was "money ball', no idea what that was referring to

    hogan referred to this an interview during the week too.. maybe it was after the lions win? anyone else hear it?

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    CASEY DEMONS KEEP ON TRUCKING by KC from Casey

    The 2018 VFL premiership season campaign opened up on a bright note for the Casey Demons when they demolished the stand-alone Coburg Lions on their home turf at Piranha Park yesterday.

    The plucky Lions were out of the blocks early with the opening goal of the game, but in an omen of what was to come, Sam Weideman crunched his way through a pack, gave the ball off to former Docker Harley Balic who leveled the scores. The pair would each kick another five goals in their team’s massive first up win and, of course, they put their hands up for higher selection in the near future.

    Weideman, who had ankle surgery over the off season, was in exquisite form both in front of goal (he had four goals at the main break) and helping out in the ruck. Balic appears to have left the homesick blues behind him and was right at home in his first official game back in Melbourne.

    By quarter time, Casey held a 20 point lead and, while Coburg maintained its resistance against a strong defence led by Declan Keilty, Mitch White and young Adelaide recruit Harry Petty, it cracked in the latter half of the term as the likes of Corey Maynard, Mitch Hannan and Jayden Hunt were lively around the ball. By half time, the Casey lead had stretched out to 55 points.

    The Demons would have been pleased with the performances of their younger guns in Petty, Oskar Baker and Charlie Spargo although the latter’s name ended up in the umpire’s notebook after an indiscretion in the opening term.

    Some observers might have been scratching their heads when Melbourne drafted the 197cm Norwood, SA key defender Petty in light of their depth in that part of the ground particularly after recruiting All Australian Jake Lever, but the youngster was all coolness and class in his debut at this level and promises big things in the future. Baker is a pacy jack-in-a-box who needs to work on his awareness as he backs himself with his run, but will excite when he gets his chances at a higher level. Spargo, who kicked two goals for the game, might lack in height but has all of the skills and will also be worth watching as he develops through the season.

    The procession continued after the main break with Angus Brayshaw overcoming a heavy tag and demonstrating his quality. Cam Pedersen was in awesome form with his marking and strong play setting up attacking opportunities for Balic, Jay Kennedy Harris and Hannan as the Demons strolled to the easiest of wins.

    VFL-lister Angus Scott worked hard for his two goals from limited opportunities and North Launceston recruit Jay Lockhart was steady on debut pushing forward for a goal in the third quarter. 

    The other excitement for spectators was the sight of the Casey Radio truck bogged in a ditch at the ground before the game which effectively curtailed transmission for the day. Fortunately, it didn’t prevent the team from trucking away to a 107 point victory.

    It was difficult to assess the full impact of Casey’s win because of the opposition’s lack of high calibre players. The visitors had 18 AFL listed players plus two others with previous experience at the highest level and their dominance was inevitable.

    They are way from home again next week as they travel to Werribee on Saturday night to play against another stand alone team although the Tigers gave Geelong VFL a fright in their opening round game.

    Casey Demons 5.2.32 13.4.82 19.9.123 28.12.180

    Coburg Lions 2.0.12 4.3.27 6.5.41 11.7.73

    Goals

    Casey Demons Balic 6 Weideman 5 Hannan 3 Kennedy Harris Scott T Smith Spargo 2 Bradshaw Johnstone  Lockhart Maynard Pedersen  Stretch 

    Coburg Lions Mellington Svarc 2 Cannolo Fox Goodwin Hunt Kerbatieh Lentini Mitchell-Russell 

    Best 

    Casey Demons Brayshaw Pedersen Hannan Weideman Balic Petty

    Coburg Lions Exon Dickson Mellington Lowson Guthrie Murphy

    Statistics

    Oskar Baker 1 behind 12 kicks 8 handballs 20 disposals 3 marks 2 tackles 65 dream team points 
    Harley Balic 6 goals 1 behind 16 kicks 4 handballs 20 disposals 10 marks 3 tackles 126 dream team points 
    Angus Brayshaw 1 goal 11 kicks 16 handballs 27 disposals 5 marks 6 tackles 104 dream team points 
    Lachlan Filipovic 3 kicks 7 handballs 10 disposals 2 marks 13 hit outs 42 dream team points 
    Mitchell Hannan 3 goals 1 behind 16 kicks 9 handballs 25 disposals 5 marks 1 tackle 100 dream team points 
    Jayden Hunt 8 kicks 12 handballs 20 disposals 2 marks 7 tackles 83 dream team points 
    Dion Johnstone 1 goal 4 kicks 4 handballs 8 disposals 1 marks 3 tackles 38 dream team points 
    Declan Keilty 4 kicks 6 handballs 10 disposals 3 marks 34 dream team points 
    Jay Kennedy-Harris 2 goals 1 behind 16 kicks 8 handballs 24 disposals 6 marks 4 tackles 114 dream team points 
    Mitch King 6 kicks 3 handballs 9 disposals 2 marks 1 tackle 26 hit outs 56 dream team points 
    Mitchell Lewis 1 behind 4 kicks 6 handballs 10 disposals 3 marks 2 tackles 40 dream team points 
    Jay Lockhart 1 goal 7 kicks 6 handballs 13 disposals 3 marks 1 tackle 1 hit out 49 dream team points 
    Corey Maynard 1 goal 10 kicks 15 handballs 25 disposals 9 marks 1 tackle 91 team points 
    Cameron Pedersen 1 goal 20 kicks 5 handballs 25 disposals 15 marks 5 tackles 138 dream team points 
    Harrison Petty 7 kicks 6 handballs 13 disposals 4 marks 42 dream team points 
    Angus Scott 2 goals 1 behinds 14 kicks 4 handballs 18 disposals 4 marks 76 dream team points 
    Joel Smith 4 kicks 5 handballs 9 disposals 3 tackles 39 dream team points 
    Timothy Smith 2 goals 4 behinds 12 kicks 12 handballs 24 disposals 6 marks 2 tackles 100 dream team points 
    Charlie Spargo 2 goals 0 behinds 8 kicks 9 handballs 17 disposals 5 marks 3 tackles 75 dream team points 
    Billy Stretch 1 goal 1 behind 15 kicks 10 handballs 25 disposals 4 marks 5 tackles 102 dream team points 
    Corey Wagner 10 kicks 5 handballs 15 disposals 1 mark 3 tackles 55 dream team points 
    Samuel Weideman 5 goals 1 behind 8 kicks 8 handballs 16 disposals 5 marks 1 tackle 12 hit outs 98 dream team points 
    Mitchell White 7 kicks 4 handballs 11 disposals 2 marks 2 tackles 40 dream team points 

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      On 08/04/2018 at 10:06, DemonAndrew said:

    hogan made a reference to 'money ball' on the official mfc podcast and quickly corrected himself

    it would seem it's an internal term in terms of how players should be using the pill when it's in their hand, and making 'smart' decisions

    Money ball has been used at Casey for at least a season or two and I assume it is also used at the MFC.

    Have no idea f what it means but I suspect it is simply taking the risk if you have the opportunity to solidly improve the overall progress of the ball in our favour. As you say... take the smart option having regard to risk and reward

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    noticed that pedo was top for possessions  (26) and top for marks  (16)

    a reasonable day's effort even if oppo was weak

    still think we need an extra tall in forward line despite the smalls having a day out against norf

    think weid needs to string together a few more good games in the vfl

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