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VFL: Corrigan keen for season of growth

“But Casey is already looking forward to giving opportunities to its younger brigade, including Roan Steele (Frankston YCW), Tyler Edwards (Rowville) and Matthew Buntine (GWS).”

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‘Then we’ve got players like Roan Steele and Tyler Edwards who we are more than happy to see become their replacements.’

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Alongside the ever-reliable group of mature players including James Munro, Mitch White, Jack Bell and Aidan Quigley, Corrigan has plenty to be opportunistic about when he throws in the likes of AFL recruits Blake Howes and Taj Woewodin.

‘Both Blake and Taj have been super in their pre-season and haven’t missed a beat,’ Corrigan said.

‘In each practice match they’ve showed continual development and progression in their roles - we’re not putting a ceiling on where they can get to by the end of the year.’

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    Taj sounds like a natural footballer that isn't highly touted in the draft due to lack of a 'weapon' that ends up turning into a gun 

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    2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    But Casey is already looking forward to giving opportunities to its younger brigade, including Roan Steele (Frankston YCW), Tyler Edwards (Rowville) and Matthew Buntine (GWS).

    I think Edwards was 51 and Steele 54.

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    9 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Taj sounds like a natural footballer that isn't highly touted in the draft due to lack of a 'weapon' that ends up turning into a gun 

    The talk out of the pre season seems to all lean on Taj and Howes to lesser extent as the first year player most likely to debut. 

    Mark Williams talked him up at a VFL function the other night and Riley Beveridge had him as a likely player that could debut early this season.

    Taj and Howe really do excite me from watching absolutely no live games of either.

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    With Taj, it is easy to forget his father’s story - which was, recruiters did not think he had enough talent and he was getting overlooked, but by sheer determination to make the most out of what he had, he forced his way into our list and ultimately to a Brownlow medal. Equally, with Taj, he was not seem to be particularly talented but he is obviously making the most of everything he has.

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    So do MFC members get in for free.

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    12 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    its younger brigade, including Roan Steele (Frankston YCW), Tyler Edwards (Rowville) and Matthew Buntine (GWS).”

    Buntine is 28

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    The Team for Round 1

    B: D.Smith 43 C.Ellison 79 B.Milford 74
    HB: O.Baker 33 J.McVee 41 A.Quigley 57
    C: T.Woewodin 40 L.Dunstan 27 B.Howes 19
    HF: B.Laurie 16 M.Brown 38 K.Chandler 37
    F: J.Van Rooyen 44 S.Weideman 26 T.Bedford 12
    Foll: M.Daw 28 M.White 52 J.Melksham 18
    I/C: T.Freeman 67 J.Munro 47 L.Goonan 78 F.Rosman 19 A.Moniz-Wakefield 29
    Emerg: K. Stainthorpe 51 R.Koo 61 J.Bell 73 R.Steele 54 

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    12 hours ago, dl4e said:

    So do MFC members get in for free.

    yes  (well you used to ) but not sure how it works without a plastic membership

    $5 for an away match

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    Casey’s defence obviously looks weak with us missing 4 premiership defenders in the AFL !!! Loss of Hutchins also reduces their key defender stocks.  Strange they didn’t look to bring in another key defender from the suburban leagues over the summer. 

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    On 3/24/2022 at 11:20 PM, WERRIDEE said:

    I think Edwards was 51 and Steele 54.

    Stainthorpe was 51 not Edwards.

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    1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    16 AFL listed. 
    Casey’s defence obviously looks weak with us missing 4 premiership defenders in the AFL !!! Loss of Hutchins also reduces their key defender stocks.  Strange they didn’t look to bring in another key defender from the suburban leagues over the summer. 

    Buntine not playing hurts. Is Milford our CHB? Doubt McVee will be CHB. He didn't play last week so I know nothing about him.

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    5 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    16 AFL listed. 
    Casey’s defence obviously looks weak with us missing 4 premiership defenders in the AFL !!! Loss of Hutchins also reduces their key defender stocks.  Strange they didn’t look to bring in another key defender from the suburban leagues over the summer. 

    They didnt have the injuries in Dec, Jan and Feb !!! Thats why!

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    I thought Brock Smith (delisted by Lions) was a good option for Casey this year and one still to watch. Not sure where he is playing in 2022. Was a strong rebound defender in 2019 drafted at pick 33 by Lions (captained Gippsland Power in 2019) . Showed some good parts in NEAFL comp but obviously not enough to remain on the list. 

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    Looking forward to this game at 1.05 today. Streaming on AFL website & app. Sandringham were mid-table last year but don't know how they recruited over Summer.

    The good thing for those who can't watch it live is it looks like the full replay will (eventually) make it on to the AFL website. l checked Friday's VFL games yesterday and only the highlights were up but as of this morning the full replays were there.

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    Very interested to see how Weed, Brown, JVR, Bedford and Chandler go

    It's a pity it is on Sunday as any player in contention won't be able to play 4 quarters and then play friday night you wouldn't think?

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