7 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Haven’t heard a Bull Smiths or Buggs name. Were they playing?

Also how did Hunt go?

2 minutes ago, MSFebey said:

Is 3 years possible? I thought the rule was 2 years maximum as a rookie? 

I think if you elect to rookie a player for a 3rd year, you then have to draft them onto the senior list the following year.

4 minutes ago, MSFebey said:

Is 3 years possible? I thought the rule was 2 years maximum as a rookie? 

Nah its 3 now. Whitey was rookied for 3 years

5 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

I think if you elect to rookie a player for a 3rd year, you then have to draft them onto the senior list the following year.

Yeah I thought they’d changed this rule, thanks mate.

Agreed he deserves another year on the list, has shown a lot of improvement this year in particular.

Another great win to Casey........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On Ya boys well done?

24 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

I think if you elect to rookie a player for a 3rd year, you then have to draft them onto the senior list the following year.

Trust me about this, you can have a maximum of 3 years on the Rookie list. To stay on after that you need to be promoted to the Primary List or Delisted. IE Mitch White last year played his 3rd ans final year on the list, if Melbourne were gonna keep him they wouldve had to promote him to the senior list via the drafted 

9 minutes ago, Drunkn167 said:

Trust me about this, you can have a maximum of 3 years on the Rookie list. To stay on after that you need to be promoted to the Primary List or Delisted. IE Mitch White last year played his 3rd ans final year on the list, if Melbourne were gonna keep him they wouldve had to promote him to the senior list via the drafted 

Your thoughts on Hunt and did Scott play?

Just now, WERRIDEE said:

Your thoughts on Hunt and did Scott play?

Hunty did some good things but was otherwise quiet

nah scott didnt play

Also im a little inebriated so i didnt really focus on every player my bad

Geelong smashing Richmond we could be on top of the ladder?

16 minutes ago, Drunkn167 said:

Trust me about this, you can have a maximum of 3 years on the Rookie list. To stay on after that you need to be promoted to the Primary List or Delisted. IE Mitch White last year played his 3rd ans final year on the list, if Melbourne were gonna keep him they wouldve had to promote him to the senior list via the drafted 

Used to be that you could only have 1 third year rookie. Is that still the case? 

Will be a hard call with Bull Smith and Corey Maynard if its still the same.

3 minutes ago, BAMF said:

Used to be that you could only have 1 third year rookie. Is that still the case? 

Will be a hard call with Bull Smith and Corey Maynard if its still the same.

That's interesting because if that is the case Bull and Keilty are in trouble because Maynard is signed for another year.

We can't afford Keilty to ever leave. Who's will give us VFL match reports without Drunkn?

@Drunkn167 Hand on heart, do you think if given the opportunity that Dec has what it takes to be an AFL footballer? I've seen enough to know he is a fantastic VFL defender. Any thoughts or you just want to see him get a chance?

1 hour ago, D4Life said:

Also how did Hunt go?

I thought Hunt worked his way into the game as it went along. It looks like he's got his pace back and got some good deltoid gains since we have last seen him.

 

2 hours ago, Drunkn167 said:

Keilty was great. In the last minute he was out of position on casboult but still managed to not only get the spoil in but effevt the mark then run in front to get away from him

I truly think he desrves a third year on the rookie list

Totally agree with you.  Dec has had a really consistent year and has shown he can be a most versatile player, playing predominantly back, but able to go forward and take a grab, kick a goal, but also play in the ruck at a pinch.  If we don't keep him on the list there should be a few other sides that take a serious look at him.

Once Mitch King went off injured Tim Smith was moved into the ruck and I thought her performed really well, winning several tap outs to advantage and as usual competing strongly around the packs, laying some great tackles.  I was surprised that Filopovic was not moved onto the ball at this time, but was kept in the forward line.  I worry that this may be Filopovic's last year, as I do  not think the King and Lachie have really come on as much as would have been hoped.

 

Corey Machaya is certainly a player to keep an eye on.  He seems to get better with every game I see him in.  He is elusive, clean hands in packs and delivers well be foot.

32 minutes ago, Tough Kent said:

@Drunkn167 Hand on heart, do you think if given the opportunity that Dec has what it takes to be an AFL footballer? I've seen enough to know he is a fantastic VFL defender. Any thoughts or you just want to see him get a chance?

Look it’s hard for me not to be biased but I really think he can. I’ve seen him play on experienced AFL listed guys (to be fair not superstars or anything) and dominate them. 

He was all over Casboult today, he f’d up Buzza last week, he’s beat McKernan, T.Boyd and other good KPFs in the past. 

If he had played v the Saints over Petty we would’ve won I reckon 

I just hope he gets his chance and we can see for sure if he has what it takes at that level.

33 minutes ago, Paxi said:

Corey Machaya is certainly a player to keep an eye on.  He seems to get better with every game I see him in.  He is elusive, clean hands in packs and delivers well be foot.

Having seen both a number of times over the last two year imo they are not VFL standard let alone  AFL. Every week the Casey team play to a losing ruck. If it were up to me both would be gone by the time the 2019 season rolls around.

5 hours ago, forever demons said:

that would be a ginger snap

I was just thinking exactly that fd.

Lets nickname him 'SNAP'.

He is already a GingerNut

?

5 hours ago, Deeoldfart said:

Is that a slightly odd selection (unless he is expected to play tomorrow)?  I would have thought the priority would have been to give him another game at Casey, to try to run him into form.

Maybe Spargo?

35 minutes ago, Drunkn167 said:

Look it’s hard for me not to be biased but I really think he can. I’ve seen him play on experienced AFL listed guys (to be fair not superstars or anything) and dominate them. 

He was all over Casboult today, he f’d up Buzza last week, he’s beat McKernan, T.Boyd and other good KPFs in the past. 

If he had played v the Saints over Petty we would’ve won I reckon 

I just hope he gets his chance and we can see for sure if he has what it takes at that level.

Do you know if there can only be 1 3rd year rookie used or can it be as many as you want?

1 hour ago, Tough Kent said:

@Drunkn167 Hand on heart, do you think if given the opportunity that Dec has what it takes to be an AFL footballer? I've seen enough to know he is a fantastic VFL defender. Any thoughts or you just want to see him get a chance?

I'm amazed he hasn't had a call-up already.  I thought he was the perfect choice to replace Lever.  Similar size and game.  He takes a great contested mark, he's strong and tough.  The only knock I see is he doesn't look that quick. 

Went along today to see a very impressive Casey performance. I had a few, but here's my take on how the Melbourne players went;

Mitch Hannan: Was very active in the 1st term and involved in several of our forward frays. Spent his time betweeen half forward & the midfield. Attempted to take mark of the year a few times to no avail. Did enough to keep his name in contention.

Cameron Pedersen: BOG for me today. Marked everything that came his way and defended strongly. Has had a great year at VFL level.

Sam Weideman: Kicked a couple of goals and played a really good first half and took some strong marks. Spent a little bit more time in the ruck in the 2nd half after King went off and kept himself involved in the game. Still tracking encouragingly. 

Jayden Hunt: First game back since Queens Birthday weekend and he did a few nice things without dominating. Good launching pad for a potential return to the senior team before finals.

Tom Bugg: Pretty quiet game from buggy I thought. He may have got more of it in & under then I realized, but was otherwise a pretty unnoticeable game.

Oskar Baker: Was playing another solid game, showing good pace, pressure and kicking a goal. Looked to do his hamstring late in the 3rd term, however spotted him on the bench running lines and trying to get back on, but looked to get ordered out of the game by the coaches. Think/hope it was only a strain or bad cramp and we'll see him back next week or the week after.

Mitch King: Competed ok, but I'm still yet to see anything from him that makes me think he'll make it. To make matters worse, he then either done a MCL or Meniscus Injury to end his day, potentially season and potentially Melbourne career.

Harrison Petty: Hasn't quite hit the heights of his early season form since his AFL debut, but he defended dourly and played his role in a strong defensive unit.

Dion Johnston: I've liked his move to defence and he played another solid game. Think Nev's mentorship is paying off and a new 1 year deal should be put on the table for Dion.

Tim Smith: Not a huge game for the Bull. He competed as he always does and played as the main ruck after King went off. Like many on our list today, played his role without having a huge day himself.

Pat McKenna: Barely noticed him in the first half, but he worked his way into the game in the 2nd kicking a goal. Given the injuries he's had to overcome, it's great that he's just out there playing again. 1 year deal for me, so Guy Walker has someone to bowl to in the nets.

Josh Wagner: Controlled things across half back and was assured with his ball use and always seemed to have time & space.

Declan Keilty: After Pedersen I thought he was the best of the Melbourne players. Kicked a few, took some strong marks and provided a real target. Has had a great year at VFL level and unlucky not to have received a senior opportunity. He's developing well!

Lachlan Filipovic: Gone for mine. Even when King went off, it was Smith & Weideman who were asked to compete in the ruck. Limited impact and doesn't get involved enough.

Thought I should add, that after Pedersen I thought the next three best were all Casey listed players in Jay Lockhart, Corey Wagner & Cory Machaya. Lockhart in particular is someone we should look to draft. Nice kick, good pace and run, exactly the type we could do with. Watch this space!