CASEY: Grand Final vs Southport

[Maldonboy38 6,400]

Interesting watching the Casey today. Who plays well, who struggles, who is AFL standard, who is not etc...

You would think Turner, JVR , Bedford and Chandler look AFL standard and ready to go. Also interesting to keep my eye on Woewodin who looked very composed at times but probably a year away from being ready. Weideman, too, looks too good at times, but again, even when it was dry, he dropped marks that hit his hands clean. Disappointing. But his ruck work was really good against 

White, Chandler, Dunstan, Melksham and Munro were outstanding today.

[old55 23,548]

7 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Extraordinary bro love and hugs for Weideman. 

Do the players think he is leaving?

Would love to be able to use him in the seniors in a new role.

Maybe, although maybe they just appreciate his match winning effort against Crossley in the wet.

Edited September 18, 2022 by old55

[Sideshow Bob 2,369]

Shame jay Lockhart was playing for the sharks. Thought he was good enough to be on an AFL list. 

[DeeSpencer 25,678]

Good for Casey, but for the sake of Melbourne we can’t carry so many experienced fringe players and VFL players chewing up important minutes.

Casey’s first priority is to develop afl players and that needs to be reinforced next year.

[Return to Glory 8,435]

1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

Good for Casey, but for the sake of Melbourne we can’t carry so many experienced fringe players and VFL players chewing up important minutes.

Casey’s first priority is to develop afl players and that needs to be reinforced next year.

Live in the moment. You'll enjoy it more

[Jaded No More 68,903]

Just now, DeeSpencer said:

Good for Casey, but for the sake of Melbourne we can’t carry so many experienced fringe players and VFL players chewing up important minutes.

Casey’s first priority is to develop afl players and that needs to be reinforced next year.

This team is full of AFL listed young players. The only player who wasn’t there today was Rosman and he’s concussed. 
I just don’t understand what you mean by carrying so many experienced fringe players. That’s not a Casey decision that’s a Melbourne decision. Of course Casey will play M Brown and Melksham if they’re available.  

[Lucifers Hero 39,737]

Classy words by the losing Captain.

[Demon Jack 6,907]

Mitch White claims BOG honours!

[layzie 33,793]

Sun comes out now. Cheers Melbourne 

[Lucifers Hero 39,737]

Two kids giving out a cap and a medal but only one footy to give back 😟

[mo64 5,874]

Bit rough that only one kid gets a footy.

[DeeSpencer 25,678]

Just now, Jaded No More said:

This team is full of AFL listed young players. The only player who wasn’t there today was Rosman and he’s concussed. 
I just don’t understand what you mean by carrying so many experienced fringe players. That’s not a Casey decision that’s a Melbourne decision. Of course Casey will play M Brown and Melksham if they’re available.  

Never said it was Casey’s decision. Carrying Brown, Baker and others on the list was a waste of list spots. And Munro, White, Dunstan and Grey playing most of the midfield minutes is someone’s decision.

Its hard work watching Melbourne young players stuck in peripheral roles. 

They finally gave Weid a job of holding the number 1 ruck spot and he has developed more in 4 weeks than in the last 4 years.

[Vipercrunch 2,827]

1 minute ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Two kids giving out a cap and a medal but only one footy to give back 😟

I’m sure they’ll sort it out.

[Lucifers Hero 39,737]

Just now, Vipercrunch said:

I’m sure they’ll sort it out.

I'm sure they will but I wouldn't want to be the sad kid that walks off the podium without one...

[Brownie 5,980]

They really deserved the flag this year. This team has been a joy to watch.

They never give up and really work well together.

We've got some good ones in there.

A good coach too by the looks.

[layzie 33,793]

If you are the owner of a 2019 MFC members scarf and left it in the Legends Stand on the flank on a seat near the aisle, don't forget it!

[Vipercrunch 2,827]

I think Corey Ellison might get a gig at AFL next year.  Very solid defender who also went very well up forward when needed during the season.

[Jaded No More 68,903]

How’s this weather taking the absolute [censored] 😂

[smiFFy 264]

Casey went 20-1 for the year, with an average winning margin of 42 points... what a season...

[Jaded No More 68,903]

Just now, smiFFy said:

Casey went 20-1 for the year, with an average winning margin of 42 points... what a season...

Tried out performing Melbourne 2021 

[Smokey 4,389]

Having the best seconds team bodes well for the seniors over the next 3 years at least. Nice 

[Lucifers Hero 39,737]

Last year's draftees and Laurie (who was injured most of his first year) look like they have put on quite a bit of bulk this year.

I would be very surprised if most of them don't get a go next year.

We just have to trade out a few of the incumbants.

[Travy14 1,917]

13 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Never said it was Casey’s decision. Carrying Brown, Baker and others on the list was a waste of list spots. And Munro, White, Dunstan and Grey playing most of the midfield minutes is someone’s decision.

Its hard work watching Melbourne young players stuck in peripheral roles. 

They finally gave Weid a job of holding the number 1 ruck spot and he has developed more in 4 weeks than in the last 4 years.

Brown and Dunstan are direct replacements for our afl players.  younger players arn't going to come into the AFL side and if they do they arn't going to play in the midfield.

 

[DubDee 25,839]

Great team vibe at the end there. All the senior players so pumped for boys

And as a milkshake said - it was a long week to not be drinking. He has earnt one tonight

[dazzledavey36 54,861]

21 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Good for Casey, but for the sake of Melbourne we can’t carry so many experienced fringe players and VFL players chewing up important minutes.

Casey’s first priority is to develop afl players and that needs to be reinforced next year.

Jesus christ..... 🤦‍♂️

They've just won a flag.

Take this [censored] somewhere else.