PREGAME: JLT 02 vs Brisbane

[Demonland 73,161]

JLT Community Series Match Details

Melbourne v Brisbane
Saturday, March 9, 4.10pm AEDT
Casey Fields

Key timings

12.00pm: Gates open

12.30pm: Curtain Raiser - Casey v Brisbane Lions Reserves (Practice Match)

4.10pm: JLT Community Series - Melbourne v Brisbane Lions

7.30pm: Melbourne U15s Academy Match

Ticketing

General admission

Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.

TICKET TYPE	GENERAL ADMISSION
Adult	$20.00
Concession	$15.00
Junior	$5.00
Family (2 adults, up to 4 juniors under 15)	$40.00
Adult Member Upgrade	$5.00
Concession Member Upgrade	$5.00
Junior Member Upgrade	$3.00

All prices are subject to additional ticket agent fees.

Members

Melbourne Members with Premiership Season entry entitlements will have free general admission access by scanning in at the ground (subject to availability, upgrade fees may be applicable).

However, entry is not guaranteed and it is recommended that Members register for a general admission ticket in order to guarantee entry.

Membership upgrades and registrations are subject to availability on a first come, first serve basis and subject to an additional fee. Transaction fees may also apply.

To register, visit Ticketmaster.

Getting to Casey Fields

Car

Casey Fields is located approximately 50km from Melbourne CBD in Cranbourne East.

Plenty of parking is available around Casey Fields. with parking signs and attendants to assist you to find a spot.

If you're driving, it is recommended that you arrive as early as possible to secure a park and avoid long queues entering the ground. 

And if you're not in a rush to get home, stick around and catch our Academy U15s take the field from 7.30pm.

Public Transport

Catch a a train to Cranbourne Station, which is located 5km from Casey Fields. From the station, catch the 897 bus to Casey Fields. 

Plan your trip to Casey Fields using the PTV Journey Planner.

Around the ground

Daisy Demon

Our mascot Daisy Demon will be doing the rounds pre-game, available for high-fives and photo opportunities!

Food and beverage

Multiple food trucks will be set up around Casey Fields, with jaffles, Mexican food and plenty of other options up for grabs!

The canteen will also be open at the main stand, serviving food and drinks.

Broadcast

TV

The match will be televised live nationally on Fox Footy from 4.00pm AEDT on Saturday.

View the full broadcast guide here. 

Radio

TBC

Online coverage

Mobile app

Live scores, stats and match highlights are available at the tap of a finger in the club's mobile app.

Download it for iOS or Android.

Social media

Match hashtag: #JLTSeries

Follow the club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for live match coverage and a behind-the-scenes insight into match day.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

If we make it through this weekend's game unscathed, then we should be going in to Round 1 with a pretty much full strength side, which is really positive.  I know we started the pre-season late and had numerous off season surgeries, but it seems as though the medical and fitness staff have got a lot right to put us in a good position for Round 1.

Also good to hear that Garlett may only miss a few weeks, as I think he might be a chance to play against Port in a few weeks time.

[58er 6,567]

Won't play in Round 1 Didn't shine or getvenough gamectime yesterday.

Back through Casey and form of Spargo etc. and his form and teams will decide how quick an opportunity arises.

[DeezNuts 624]

it’s be good to see Pruess have another solid crack at it and let a few of the younger ones who stood out last week to go again too - limited minutes for our premiums please..

[whatwhat say what 22,948]

be interesting to see what major changes they go with given the expected whopping changes that might happen - all of may, jones, lewis, viney, gawn, hibberd, melksham, vandenberg, and jetta are expected to be back 'in', with a couple mooted to come back via a vfl hitout

given that only garlett appeared to be injured this week, if they do bring all those nine back through the seniors that means they might need to make a further eight changes if not more if they choose to go in with a reduced playing list to get a more realistic hit-out ahead of the season proper

[brendan 3,437]

I would expect that jones, viney, May and maybe Melksham to play limited minutes coming back from injury, maybe try Gawn preuss 50/50 ruck/forward see how that looks 

[Wrecker45 3,378]

I wouldn’t bother playing Gawn this week. He was best on ground in the prac match so for mine he is in good touch. I see no benefit in running him around in a meaningless match.

Give Preuss a chance to show a bit more and give Keilty another go to show he can back it up.

[martin 727]

Goodwin mentioned that a raft of Melbourne players will play this week either in JLT or the VFL. Is there a Casey game? Has been referred to in a number of articles but I can't find any specifics.  Be good to know if it's on and when.

[DemonLad5 1,642]

You play your best available team here.

Final practice run before round 1.

[DemonLad5 1,642]

14 minutes ago, martin said:

Goodwin mentioned that a raft of Melbourne players will play this week either in JLT or the VFL. Is there a Casey game? Has been referred to in a number of articles but I can't find any specifics.  Be good to know if it's on and when.

I think there are VFL practice matches either this weekend, next weekend or possibly both

[Deemania since 56 6,718]

6 hours ago, Wrecker45 said:

I wouldn’t bother playing Gawn this week. He was best on ground in the prac match so for mine he is in good touch. I see no benefit in running him around in a meaningless match.

Give Preuss a chance to show a bit more and give Keilty another go to show he can back it up.

Wise idea with Gawn, but who is going to tell him that he doesn't need to play a JLT? Surely he'd feel that the wheels were coming off?

[Docs Demons 1,792]

We should and need to play best possible team as last praccy game before season starts and last chance for the team to gel together and with the new rules. All those coming back that are shoe ins for first game need to play at least a half. Naturally no one goes flat chat and we hope no injuries.

[DV8 2,271]

1 hour ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Wise idea with Gawn, but who is going to tell him that he doesn't need to play a JLT? Surely he'd feel that the wheels were coming off?

Gawn may/may-not  need the hitout, but the rest of the midfield need him in there...  as does the rest of the team.

[Diamond_Jim 12,628]

23 minutes ago, DV8 said:

Gawn may/may-not  need the hitout, but the rest of the midfield need him in there...  as does the rest of the team.

some good logic in that post

[Smokey 4,389]

Things I'd like to see in JLT 2: 

• Pruess to time his jumps and use his body size to impose himself in the ruck more. Feel free to hurt someone legally for my amusement also.  
• Hunt to show us he isn't just a gifted runner and has improved decision making and disposal. If he can't get it right now then my hope for him becoming anything more than the embodiment of roadrunner will start to fade. 
• Tmac to kick a bunch and turn around last weeks thumping so he can go into round 1 with a clear mind and no second guesses
• Meaningful inside 50 delivery. Please. 
• Goody to pull out a few tricks I'm not nearly creative enough to imagine myself 
• Zero injuries. Not even a hurt feeling. 

[whatwhat say what 22,948]

with a truncated preseason, i personally think it's vital to run out with general game plan

fortunately, brisbane seem likely to do the same, and - like port - they play tall to a certain degree, with all of martin, smith / mcinerney in support, plus hipwood and mcstay likely to rotate through their forward line

if it's six on the pine, i'd personally be interested in seeing:

B: Jetta - May - Frost
HB: Lewis - O Mac - Hibberd
C: Salem - Brayshaw - Fritsch
HF: Petracca - T Mac - AVB
F: Preuss - Weideman - ANB
Foll: Gawn - Oliver - Harmes
I/c: Jones - Viney - Spargo - Melksham - JKH - Hunt
Emerg: Stretch - Jordon - Sparrow

i see no point in the likes of jones, viney, or melksham playing vfl praccy game as, even coming off the bench with reduced minutes, afl-level intensity will give a much better gauge as to whether or not they're 'right' for round 1

[BAMF 4,387]

I love the way Chris Fagan is developing the Lions. They will beat a few fancied teams this year and gave us a good run for our money in round 2 last year.

[640MD 3,433]

26 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

 

i see no point in the likes of jones, viney, or melksham playing vfl praccy game as, even coming off the bench with reduced minutes, afl-level intensity will give a much better gauge as to whether or not they're 'right' for round 1

I can agree easily with your logic. I don’t even think they need a full game. 

Just a good hit out and no injuries. Might also only run Gawn for 3 quarters.

scoreboard is irrelevant getting the game plan smooth and working is important 

Go Dees

[hardtack 10,627]

On 3/5/2019 at 7:06 AM, Wrecker45 said:

I wouldn’t bother playing Gawn this week. He was best on ground in the prac match so for mine he is in good touch. I see no benefit in running him around in a meaningless match.

Give Preuss a chance to show a bit more and give Keilty another go to show he can back it up.

I see what you’re getting at, but I also think they might want to give the Gawn/Preuss forward/ruck combo a proper try out before taking it into a match where premiership points are at stake.  I suppose we’ll find out soon enough.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,939]

19 hours ago, Smokey said:

Things I'd like to see in JLT 2: 

• Pruess to time his jumps and use his body size to impose himself in the ruck more. Feel free to hurt someone legally for my amusement also.  
• Hunt to show us he isn't just a gifted runner and has improved decision making and disposal. If he can't get it right now then my hope for him becoming anything more than the embodiment of roadrunner will start to fade. 
• Tmac to kick a bunch and turn around last weeks thumping so he can go into round 1 with a clear mind and no second guesses
• Meaningful inside 50 delivery. Please. 
• Goody to pull out a few tricks I'm not nearly creative enough to imagine myself 
• Zero injuries. Not even a hurt feeling. 

That was one of the big stories of last weekend.

T Mac was absolutely slaughtered last week by Rance. A very poor performance from him, albeit coming off minor surgery. Needs to rebound this week.

A lot our premiership hopes rest on T Mac's shoulders and we can ill afford a down year from him.

Would like to see more of an even and consistent performance this week. Last week we went from a million bucks in the first qtr to letting Richmond waltz out of our defence with absolutely no pressure in the middle two qtrs. Our comeback in the last qtr coincided with Martin, Cotcin and possibly Prestia being rested. 

 

[Smokey 4,389]

6 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

That was one of the big stories of last weekend.

T Mac was absolutely slaughtered last week by Rance. A very poor performance from him, albeit coming off minor surgery. Needs to rebound this week.

A lot our premiership hopes rest on T Mac's shoulders and we can ill afford a down year from him.

Would like to see more of an even and consistent performance this week. Last week we went from a million bucks in the first qtr to letting Richmond waltz out of our defence with absolutely no pressure in the middle two qtrs. Our comeback in the last qtr coincided with Martin, Cotcin and possibly Prestia being rested. 

 

I wouldn't think too much into this. Playing footy in 40 degree weather doesn't tell us much other than it's too bloody hot to be playing footy. 

[Roger Mellie 4,103]

20 hours ago, Smokey said:

Things I'd like to see in JLT 2: 

• Pruess to time his jumps and use his body size to impose himself in the ruck more. Feel free to hurt someone legally for my amusement also.  
• Hunt to show us he isn't just a gifted runner and has improved decision making and disposal. If he can't get it right now then my hope for him becoming anything more than the embodiment of roadrunner will start to fade. 
• Tmac to kick a bunch and turn around last weeks thumping so he can go into round 1 with a clear mind and no second guesses
• Meaningful inside 50 delivery. Please. 
• Goody to pull out a few tricks I'm not nearly creative enough to imagine myself 
• Zero injuries. Not even a hurt feeling. 

I'd like to add:

• Angus Brayshaw to hit a target by (either) foot
• ANB without the fumbles
• Kielty with a little more game time.
• Viney unscathed in particular.

[Red and Blue realist 2,058]

1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

That was one of the big stories of last weekend.

T Mac was absolutely slaughtered last week by Rance. A very poor performance from him, albeit coming off minor surgery. Needs to rebound this week.

A lot our premiership hopes rest on T Mac's shoulders and we can ill afford a down year from him.

 

I wouldn't read anything into his game last week. Every chance TMac was out there for a run, not to set the world on fire. Looked to me like he was camped in the fwd 50, instead of getting up the ground too much. 

In a proper game I'd expect that he move up and down the ground using his tank to get back to create opportunities  when his opponent just can't go with him anymore. Plus, the way to beat Rance is to play a smarter smaller player - Melky would be perfect, so he follows them around but can't get across to spoil as he's got to give them some respect.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,939]

6 hours ago, Red and Blue realist said:

I wouldn't read anything into his game last week. Every chance TMac was out there for a run, not to set the world on fire. Looked to me like he was camped in the fwd 50, instead of getting up the ground too much. 

In a proper game I'd expect that he move up and down the ground using his tank to get back to create opportunities  when his opponent just can't go with him anymore. Plus, the way to beat Rance is to play a smarter smaller player - Melky would be perfect, so he follows them around but can't get across to spoil as he's got to give them some respect.

Great point with Melksham.

Anzac eve last year he kicked 4 and kept Rance honest.

[Demonland 73,161]

JLT Community Series Match Details

Melbourne v Brisbane
Saturday, March 9, 4.10pm AEDT
Casey Fields

Key timings

12.00pm: Gates open

12.30pm: Curtain Raiser - Casey v Brisbane Lions Reserves (Practice Match)

4.10pm: JLT Community Series - Melbourne v Brisbane Lions

7.30pm: Melbourne U15s Academy Match

Ticketing

General admission

Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.

TICKET TYPE	GENERAL ADMISSION
Adult	$20.00
Concession	$15.00
Junior	$5.00
Family (2 adults, up to 4 juniors under 15)	$40.00
Adult Member Upgrade	$5.00
Concession Member Upgrade	$5.00
Junior Member Upgrade	$3.00

All prices are subject to additional ticket agent fees.

Members

Melbourne Members with Premiership Season entry entitlements will have free general admission access by scanning in at the ground (subject to availability, upgrade fees may be applicable).

However, entry is not guaranteed and it is recommended that Members register for a general admission ticket in order to guarantee entry.

Membership upgrades and registrations are subject to availability on a first come, first serve basis and subject to an additional fee. Transaction fees may also apply.

To register, visit Ticketmaster.

Getting to Casey Fields

Car

Casey Fields is located approximately 50km from Melbourne CBD in Cranbourne East.

Plenty of parking is available around Casey Fields. with parking signs and attendants to assist you to find a spot.

If you're driving, it is recommended that you arrive as early as possible to secure a park and avoid long queues entering the ground. 

And if you're not in a rush to get home, stick around and catch our Academy U15s take the field from 7.30pm.

Public Transport

Catch a a train to Cranbourne Station, which is located 5km from Casey Fields. From the station, catch the 897 bus to Casey Fields. 

Plan your trip to Casey Fields using the PTV Journey Planner.

Around the ground

Daisy Demon

Our mascot Daisy Demon will be doing the rounds pre-game, available for high-fives and photo opportunities!

Food and beverage

Multiple food trucks will be set up around Casey Fields, with jaffles, Mexican food and plenty of other options up for grabs!

The canteen will also be open at the main stand, serviving food and drinks.

Broadcast

TV

The match will be televised live nationally on Fox Footy from 4.00pm AEDT on Saturday.

View the full broadcast guide here. 

Radio

TBC

Online coverage

Mobile app

Live scores, stats and match highlights are available at the tap of a finger in the club's mobile app.

Download it for iOS or Android.

Social media

Match hashtag: #JLTSeries

Follow the club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for live match coverage and a behind-the-scenes insight into match day.