3 hours ago, Demonland said:

LANDSLIDE by KC from Casey 

The Casey Demons enjoyed the better of their first half against Port Melbourne on Saturday but fell away badly after half time to lose by 43 points.

The Borough enjoyed the early break with the game’s opening two goals but the Demons took control to go out to an 8 point lead at quarter time, an advantage that it held for most of the second term until a late goal to the visitors clawed the lead back to a point. 

The Casey ruck of Braydon Preuss and Liam Wale-Buxton were on top for most of the day and they fed their midfields well, especially in the first half.

The change in the third quarter was devastating to the Demons who simply struggled to find the big sticks while Port could not miss. Their key forward in Jordan Lisle was outstanding pulling down marks and booting six for the day. Lisle kicked the first goal of the game in the opening minute but was well held until just before half time. He was too strong in the last half with four goals.

The Borough’s accuracy in front of goal after the main break ultimately resulted in a landslide victory against a tired and depleted Demons.

James Munro (29 touches, 18 tackles) and Corey Wagner (23 disposals, 9 tackles) were outstanding and played their hearts out for the losing team while Tom Sparrow continued to show promise in the midfield.

Jake Lever got through his first game after his ACL injury and showed patches of his defensive brilliance in limited time on the ground.

Casey takes on Williamstown away from home next Sunday and must win to keep their finals hopes alive. 

2019 Hard Yakka / Totally Workwear VFL  

Casey Demons 4.1.25 7.1.43 8.6.54 9.7.61  

Port Melbourne 2.5.17 6.6.42 11.6.72 16.8.104  

Goals 

Casey Demons Bedford Lefau Preuss 2 Chandler Keilty Stephenson  

Port Melbourne Lisle 6 Lange 3 Phillips Walker 2 Johnstone O'Sullivan Pearson  

Best  

Casey Demons C Wagner Munro Sparrow Lefau Hutchins Wale-Buxton  

Port Melbourne Lange Hooper Wooffindin Lisle Blair Goodwin  

Statistics 

Toby Bedford 2 goals 1 behinds 5 kicks 2 handballs 7 disposals 3 marks 3 tackles 44 dream team points  
Jaxon Briggs 7 kicks 3 handballs 10 disposals 4 marks 6 tackles 60 dream team points  
Kade Chandler 1 goal 4 kicks 1 handballs 5 disposals 1 marks 4 tackles 40 dream team points  
Jake Di Pasquale 3 kicks 4 handballs 7 disposals 4 tackles 30 dream team points  
Tom Freeman 8 kicks 5 handballs 13 disposals 2 marks 37 dream team points  
Mitch Gent 6 kicks 9 handballs 15 disposals 1 marks 5 tackles 59 dream team points  
Jack Hutchins 2 kicks 5 handballs 7 disposals 1 mark 3 tackles 38 dream team points  
James Jordon 1 behind 9 kicks 5 handballs 2 disposals 3 marks 54 tackles dream team points  
Declan Keilty 1 goal 3 kicks 7 handballs 10 disposals 3 marks 4 tackles 7 hit outs 58 dream team points  
Mykelti Lefau 2 goals 8 kicks 5 handballs 13 disposals 4 marks 2 tackles 63 dream team points  
Jake Lever 7 kicks 7 disposals 2 marks 1 tackle 32 dream team points  
Mitchell Lewis 4 kicks 4 handballs 8 disposals 1 mark 2 tackles 32 dream team points  
Nick Lowden 2 kicks 5 handballs 7 disposals 2 marks 3 tackles 31 dream team points  
Corey Maynard 5 kicks 16 handballs 21 disposals 3 marks 3 tackles 65 dream team points  
James Munro 18 kicks 11 handballs 29 disposals 1 mark 18 tackles 149 dream team points  
Braydon Preuss 2 goals 1 behinds 15 kicks 1 handballs 16 disposals 6 marks 3 tackles 34 hit outs 111 dream team points  
Aidan Quigley 5 kicks 2 handballs 7 disposals 2 tackles 28 dream team points  
Tom Sparrow 11 kicks 4 handballs 15 disposals 3 marks 10 tackles 82 dream team points  
Will Stephenson 1 goal 1 behind 8 kicks 3 handballs 11 disposals 1 mark 3 tackles 49 dream team points  
Cory Stockdale 7 kicks 5 handballs 12 disposals 1 marks 3 tackles 47 dream team points  
Corey Wagner 1 behind 13 kicks 10 handballs 23 disposals 2 marks 9 tackles 96 dream team points  
Liam Wale-Buxton 8 kicks 3 handballs 11 disposals 3 tackles 26 hit outs 66 dream team points  
Mitchell White 1 behind 11 kicks 11 disposals 2 marks 2 tackles 46 dream team points  

Wow, maybe I was a good payer after all. Probably averaged 10-12 disposals a game and never rated myself until I see these kind of stats.

 

10 hours ago, Elegt said:

Spargo did not look close to making the 22 prior to injury and couldn't get a kick at vfl level. He is too small and slow to make the cut. fritsch is a depth player, too skinny and poor footskills, Lockhart depth but likely prospect and hannan yes he has been a good pick up. But the amount of stuff ups is extrodinary 

In a single sentence you have gone a long way to explaining one of the fundemental problems with the club's performance- the easy picks - not the best.

13 minutes ago, Mydee said:

In a single sentence you have gone a long way to explaining one of the fundemental problems with the club's performance- the easy picks - not the best.

The sooner they sack Jason Taylor the better

On 5/18/2019 at 4:55 PM, dazzledavey36 said:

 

1st game in 12 months and on limited game time. Got through the game which is a huge step forward for him and our side.

Useless

On 5/18/2019 at 5:41 PM, dl4e said:

Lever. Quiet but can see he reads the play better than most. Was a General down back. I think he played close to 3/4 of game. Would leave him at Casey until after the bye.

I like your thinking. I would Not play him up in Darwin. Nor the QB game.

Let him come back in for a regulur day game,  where he doesn't have to do any super human feats in his 1st game back.

10 hours ago, Stormy Dee said:

Useless

That is about the level of this comment Stormy.

Give Jake your support you have obviously forgotten his ability and team ethos in defence and will be back bigger and better than ever ASAP.

11 hours ago, Elegt said:

The sooner they sack Jason Taylor the better

Typical from a poster who bags the club constantly.

Question for the regular VFL watchers - have you seen any sign that either Bedford or Chandler are any chance to make it, or do we have another two Dion Johnstones on our list?

16 hours ago, Sorry kids said:

Wow, maybe I was a good payer after all. Probably averaged 10-12 disposals a game and never rated myself until I see these kind of stats.

Don't kid yourself pal.

13 hours ago, 58er said:

That is about the level of this comment Stormy.

Give Jake your support you have obviously forgotten his ability and team ethos in defence and will be back bigger and better than ever ASAP.

He’s had a whole year off to prepare for a return in a much lower level game. He did next to nothing in that game. Very disappointing.

1 hour ago, Stormy Dee said:

He’s had a whole year off to prepare for a return in a much lower level game. He did next to nothing in that game. Very disappointing.

I doubt the coaching staff were hoping for much more than get through the game unscathed and build up through the weeks. It takes time getting confidence back in your body, and picking up the speed of the game (regardless of the level) takes time as well. 

And for the record he hasn’t had a whole year off to prepare for his return, he has had a year off INJURED. 

Lever getting through was the main plus. 

4 hours ago, Stormy Dee said:

3 months INJURED. 9 months of rehab. Plenty of time.

Reading that I thought you had to be a troll, I've actually had a quick look through your postings and it really doesn't look like it. I've done a knee, and you are so off the mark it's laughable so instead of scalding you how about I break things down for you. 

Recovery isn't just the injury itself, particularly with structural injuries like knees. A closer mark would be 6-9 months is what it takes for the knee to "heal", but that doesn't take into account the conditioning your body and in particular that leg loses. The rehab isn't a constant upward trend either, you have setbacks (and I'm 99% sure Jake had one around December that required surgery) and when you have setbacks it really slows you down. Then when you do get the all clear to start loading again you can't go all guns blazing because your muscles aren't used to it, you also have to be careful that you're not overloading one leg over the other, it's not uncommon for people to do their other knee following a return. Then you have to get confidence in your body that it isn't going to break down again, whether that's the knees or the muscles surrounding it. Then he has to return to the game, get back his natural skills, and get a feel for the pace of the game. You try doing something and then returning a year later and see if you are able to jump straight in with no problems. All that is putting aside the psychological side that plays on your mind of "will it all be ok?"

Bottom line is I'm just stoked for him that he got through the game unscathed and he will go next week with more confidence. 

On 5/21/2019 at 6:25 PM, Pates said:

Reading that I thought you had to be a troll, I've actually had a quick look through your postings and it really doesn't look like it. I've done a knee, and you are so off the mark it's laughable so instead of scalding you how about I break things down for you. 

Recovery isn't just the injury itself, particularly with structural injuries like knees. A closer mark would be 6-9 months is what it takes for the knee to "heal", but that doesn't take into account the conditioning your body and in particular that leg loses. The rehab isn't a constant upward trend either, you have setbacks (and I'm 99% sure Jake had one around December that required surgery) and when you have setbacks it really slows you down. Then when you do get the all clear to start loading again you can't go all guns blazing because your muscles aren't used to it, you also have to be careful that you're not overloading one leg over the other, it's not uncommon for people to do their other knee following a return. Then you have to get confidence in your body that it isn't going to break down again, whether that's the knees or the muscles surrounding it. Then he has to return to the game, get back his natural skills, and get a feel for the pace of the game. You try doing something and then returning a year later and see if you are able to jump straight in with no problems. All that is putting aside the psychological side that plays on your mind of "will it all be ok?"

Bottom line is I'm just stoked for him that he got through the game unscathed and he will go next week with more confidence. 

I’m way more aware of all of this than you could or will ever know. But what you say is largely nonsense. The ligaments and capsule of the knee are fully healed at three months. Then there’s some rehabilitation to strengthen the surrounding musculature and re-educate the nervous system including the brain to run properly with the new knee. It’s pretty simple. 

42 minutes ago, Stormy Dee said:

I’m way more aware of all of this than you could or will ever know. But what you say is largely nonsense. The ligaments and capsule of the knee are fully healed at three months. Then there’s some rehabilitation to strengthen the surrounding musculature and re-educate the nervous system including the brain to run properly with the new knee. It’s pretty simple. 

SD you must have sportsmen knocking your door down to achieve such miraculous results. Don’t know how you even have the time to post on here.

17 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

SD you must have sportsmen knocking your door down to achieve such miraculous results. Don’t know how you even have the time to post on here.

I don't think,  Stormy Dee was inferring ready to play,   after just 3 months.?