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Bailey Laurie Re-Signs For 2 Years

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1 hour ago, BAMF said:

Plenty? I read most threads on here and I can't recall a single person saying this.

Were they all married?

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    Need a few others of our players in the Casey side to be chosen as players with more potential than others to be signed up to ensure or try st least. To have two or three players each year to step up and into the senior side. Like the old days of Hawks play 80 or so reserves then step up to the ones and play 150 games or more. Keep the dynasty going.  I am sure it requires very careful list and player management. 
    we stuffed it up for 50 years  we need to do it well.  A bloody hard job. A bit like picking a 2 year old colt as a champion sire. 
    a job for the experts

    go Dees B2B  this year 

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    2 minutes ago, ManDee said:

    Were they all married?

    Definitely a joke for the very early morning 

    I need another coffee🤤

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    21 hours ago, jnrmac said:

    Gee plenty on here wanted him delisted because he is clearly a dud.

    Go punch yourselves.

    Calm down mate lol 

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    20 hours ago, Baghdad Bob said:

    I'm very please he's got two more years, he's clearly got some attributes but he certainly has a lot of areas to improve.  To say he's close to AFL selection when he wasn't selected with about 5 players out is a stretch.  In my view he's got a long way to go and his selection as emergency is to show him what it's like to prepare for an AFL game.

    Agree with he has some great footy attributes. Super clean, a good step and polished disposal. He still though looks like a talented kid used to being fed the ball in junior footy who just needs more time playing against men and learning the Melbourne way. Is progressing well in my view considering the type his and disruptions last year. 

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    23 hours ago, Baghdad Bob said:

    I'm very please he's got two more years, he's clearly got some attributes but he certainly has a lot of areas to improve.  To say he's close to AFL selection when he wasn't selected with about 5 players out is a stretch.  In my view he's got a long way to go and his selection as emergency is to show him what it's like to prepare for an AFL game.

     Lol.. Out of all the posts on here you've taken mine completely out of context. 

    Of course he was never going to be part of the 5 players that were coming in this week. But he was never going to be rushed in. He plays the same position as Spargo, ANB, Bedford and  Pickett. He's was obviously next in line.

    They were 5 premierships players coming back into the team on top of having quiet game game in the VFL. 

    I don't understand how saying he's close to AFL selection is being a stretch considering he's been named emergency a few times this year? In fact, against St Kilda he had to be pulled out of the VFL game to warm up with the senior squad.

    This is even a quote off Tim Lamb.

    “He had a strong off-season and has improved his game to the point that he has found himself on the verge of senior selection, being named an emergency a number of times for our AFL side.

    I suppose he's out of line as well ...

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    On 6/3/2022 at 10:10 AM, dazzledavey36 said:

    Great news. Certainly close to AFL selection and even if he doesn't get a game this year a full VFL season under his belt including finals experience is just as beneficial. 

    Funny that my first post went completely over your head @Baghdad Bob

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    23 hours ago, DeeZone said:

    Just to be sure could someone please post JT comments on draft night.✅

    JT reassured Goody on draft night that Bowser and Laurie were the two best users of the footy that draft. He emphasised the term 'they're the lovers of the game' several times if i recall correctly. There was discussion about taking a tall (can't remember who) but JT wanted Bowser and Laurie

    Incidentally, how good is it that we have two first rounders (Laurie + JvR) developing away at Casey who are yet to debut for the seniors

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    On 6/3/2022 at 10:15 AM, Lucifers Hero said:

    Great focus for development:

    "I try not to focus on how I'm going to fit into the team or whose spot I'm going to take because I feel like if I do, it will negatively impact my performance and I'll start worrying about the wrong things. The conversations I've had with 'Goody' (coach Simon Goodwin) have been around becoming the best player I can be and when I do get my chance, I can come into the team I'll stay there and won't just be there for two weeks and get dropped.

    "I'm just focusing on the process of what makes me a good player and becoming a really good player and if that takes a bit longer than other people I'm more than happy with that, I'll just keep working as hard as I can."

    Well done for another two years!

    I love this quote. Great stuff from Laurie and Goodwin.

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    1 hour ago, Stiff Arm said:

    JT reassured Goody on draft night that Bowser and Laurie were the two best users of the footy that draft. He emphasised the term 'they're the lovers of the game' several times if i recall correctly. There was discussion about taking a tall (can't remember who) but JT wanted Bowser and Laurie

    Incidentally, how good is it that we have two first rounders (Laurie + JvR) developing away at Casey who are yet to debut for the seniors

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    Thanks Stiff Arm greatly appreciated.!!

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    I have not seen a lot to suggest Laurie will make it as an AFL player. I have watched about 18 quarters of his matches in the VFL FWIW.

    He is small and slow and does not find enough of the footy yet. In 9 VFL games this year Laurie averages 15.5 possessions (8.6 kicks & 6.9 handballs), 1.4 goals, 3.4 tackles and 64 dream team points. While he has decent skills, he is not at Salem or Bowey level. The club obviously likes his attitude and sees more than I do at this stage. I hope they are right and he improves in the second half of the year.

    Laurie VFL Stats

    R1 Vs Sandringham 2 goals 10 kicks 10 handballs 20 disposals 3 marks 5 tackles 86 dream team points

    R2 Vs Essendon 6 kicks 5 handballs 11 disposals 6 tackles 44 dream team points

    R3 Vs Williamstown 2 goals 6 kicks 3 handballs 9 disposals 3 tackles 37 dream team points

    R4 Vs Coburg 2 behinds 12 kicks 9 handballs 21 disposals 6 marks 2 tackles 79 dream team points

    R5 Vs Richmond 1 goal 1 behinds 7 kicks 7 handballs 14 disposals 1 mark 4 tackles 59 dream team points

    R6 Vs Box Hill 1 goal 2 behinds 15 kicks 9 handballs 24 disposals 4 marks 2 tackles 89 dream team points

    R7 Vs Southport DNP

    R8 Vs North Melbourne 4 goals 1 behind 10 kicks 6 handballs 16 disposals 4 marks 2 tackles 85 dream team points

    R10 Vs Frankston 1 goal 3 kicks 6 handballs 9 disposals 3 tackles 36 dream team points

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    those numbers are - for the most part - fine for a workrate half-forward

    based on what i've seen of him in the vfl via c7 or afl.com.au broadcast, i'd like to see him lift defensively - doesn't apply much pressure at this stage of his journey

    nicely skilled tho 

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