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12 minutes ago, Bang Bang Bang said:

Few senior players braving the conditions in the stands including Dogga. For a guy seemingly on the way out he does still seem very invested. 

He is an odd unit. Very active on the Instagram reposting Melbourne stuff too. 
Has he checked out? Or is he genuinely just vague?

 
1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

I know I’m probably very behind, but is that Jake Spencer rucking? 

It is indeed


Great goal Smith. I would seriously consider bringing him to play as a “tall” forward. He could cause some chaos, which is bad in the backline but could be good up forward. 

Smith is having a great game so far, he’s second efforts and forward pressure is something I wish for weids to have. 
If he continues to have a great game then he needs to come in next week. We need something different up forward 

 

8 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

I know I’m probably very behind, but is that Jake Spencer rucking? 

Brought in by Casey apparently when Daw retired, but had a calf injury I believe so this is his first game.

Smith’s work rate has been fantastic, unlucky not to get a free kick then. 

5 minutes ago, Demongirl35 said:

Smith is having a great game so far, he’s second efforts and forward pressure is something I wish for weids to have. 
If he continues to have a great game then he needs to come in next week. We need something different up forward 

You better get the ok from Demonland first

17 minutes ago, Demongirl35 said:

Smith is having a great game so far, he’s second efforts and forward pressure is something I wish for weids to have. 
If he continues to have a great game then he needs to come in next week. We need something different up forward 

Yes we do. JVR is showing nothing in this game. So yes, Smith.

Tomlinson and Bowey are a class above this level.


Harmes looks like a VFL player in the AFL, and a VFL player in the VFL

Bring in Howes instead

The Blues hit the front in the shadows of half time.

Half Time: Casey Demons 3.7.25 Carlton 4.2.26

Goals Blake Brown J Smith

Disposals Harmes 18 White 14 Bowey Munro 12 Tomlinson 11 Buntine 10

Edited by KC from Casey

If you ever want to a game that illustrates:

a) the value of small forwards

b) the reason not to pack a team with ordinary talls

c) Why Harmes is in the 2’s

then this is it 

Interesting first half.

The conditions don't suit forwards today, but having watched the first half pretty closely the pick out of the forwards has been Joel Smith. His work rate has been impressive.


 

Harmes and Dunstan can’t get any separation at the clearances. Laurie (stuck forward) and White should be given the hit outs. 

Umpires rob us a goal from sheer panic. Maybe evens up the Smith one from the first quarter 


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