CASEY: Grand Final vs Southport

[Jaded No More 68,855]

Just now, SFebes said:

A few Southport supporters on Facebook going off that we stacked the team with AFL players and cheated haha

I guess they didn’t read the rules before they joined the VFL

[layzie 33,732]

Just now, SFebes said:

A few Southport supporters on Facebook going off that we stacked the team with AFL players and cheated haha

The fact that there's a Gold Coast based reserves level footy club with enough passionate fans to accuse the other side of cheating on social media is a feel good moment for the national game!

[Nascent 9,083]

Good win Casey. Glad to hear the seniors were all there to support them. Premierships are special at any level.

[Nascent 9,083]

1 minute ago, layzie said:

The fact that there's a Gold Coast based reserves level footy club with enough passionate fans to accuse the other side of cheating on social media is a feel good moment for the national game!

Southport should be in the AFL instead of the Suns. Actual club with history, established supporter base and jumper that doesn't induce nausea.

[spirit of norm smith 16,243]

Great win. 
Great season 

Congratulations to everyone at Casey Demons 

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Tough conditions but the team had warriors all over the park.  

Chandler and Dunstan were in and under the packs all day. Melksham 4 goals was a match winning effort.
JVR good in tough conditions for a key forward.  Weid in the ruck was ok against a bigger bodied opponent (break even probably). Oskar Baker (in probably his last game at the Dees) was also in the best, with his kicking and running all day.  
White (BOG) and Munro are absolutely hard nuts. Munro 17 tackles and a goal.  Wow the emotion. 
A special mention for Daniel Turner’s two smothers in the dying minutes (with the game already won) were excellent.  His determination and aggression will be good for MFC next year.  
 

Casey - a great year. Reward for the stalwarts and development of the youngsters.  Job done.  

[layzie 33,732]

Just now, Nascent said:

Southport should be in the AFL instead of the Suns. Actual club with history, established supporter base and jumper that doesn't induce nausea.

Yeah with you on that one 100% 

[spirit of norm smith 16,243]

8 minutes ago, SFebes said:

A few Southport supporters on Facebook going off that we stacked the team with AFL players and cheated haha

Southport Sooks.  It’s the VFL and they’re lucky to be even included. 

[Ugottobekidding 1,171]

Turner looks ready for the seniors 

[layzie 33,732]

Some turn flag would probably say Melksham's 4 goals were the difference and it was unfair that he played. Sooky lala

[mauriesy 7,256]

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

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

Their first priority is to win the premiership of the competition they are in.

[layzie 33,732]

This is the best reserves system we have currently. I'm sure teams would rather have their own reserves teams like the old days but it is simply not feasible at this time.

We align with a VFL club, a good one mind you with a history of their own. Work alongside each other, they make it work pretty well.

[spirit of norm smith 16,243]

Objective

- Win the premiership ✅

delivered

- Have experienced players ready to step up if required  ✅

Delivered … Dunstan. Chandler. Bedford.  Tomlinson. Melksham. Baker  etc  

Develop players for MFC ✅

Delivered… Turner. JVR. Laurie.  Woey jnr. ANW.  Howes. Mcvee. 
 

3/3 

[layzie 33,732]

I really love the way Chandler moves he's agile and able to turn quickly in short spaces. I hope like hell we hang onto him in 23 and for gods sake play him. I think he's ready to go.

[djr 1,433]

Did anyone follow Howes' performance today? Did he show anything to suggest that even though his stats were ordinary, he was able to apply some pressure to the opposition?

[Demons1858 1,742]

30 minutes ago, SFebes said:

A few Southport supporters on Facebook going off that we stacked the team with AFL players and cheated haha

We were victorian champions before today, they are lucky to be in the comp

[spirit of norm smith 16,243]

4 minutes ago, djr said:

Did anyone follow Howes' performance today? Did he show anything to suggest that even though his stats were ordinary, he was able to apply some pressure to the opposition?

He’s a classy mover but as a 18yo lean lad, conditions were not in his favour.  In and under contested footy is not him.  Missed 13 weeks due to his injury so getting him back on the park was a bonus. A full pre season ahead with extra gym work.  

[In Harmes Way 7,735]

Congrats to Mitch White on a ripper game and the Norm Goss medal. Thoroughly deserved.

Also, I couldn't be happier for Jimmy Munro, deserved a flag for his years of effort.

I loved Kade Chandler's game too.

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

16 minutes ago, layzie said:

I really love the way Chandler moves he's agile and able to turn quickly in short spaces. I hope like hell we hang onto him in 23 and for gods sake play him. I think he's ready to go.

Terrible conditions for a tallish running rookie player today.  Wouldn't be placing much emphasis on how he's likely to go just on today.

[jnrmac 20,053]

34 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Great win. 
Great season 

Congratulations to everyone at Casey Demons 

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Tough conditions but the team had warriors all over the park.  

Chandler and Dunstan were in and under the packs all day. Melksham 4 goals was a match winning effort.
JVR good in tough conditions for a key forward.  Weid in the ruck was ok against a bigger bodied opponent (break even probably). Oskar Baker (in probably his last game at the Dees) was also in the best, with his kicking and running all day.  
White (BOG) and Munro are absolutely hard nuts. Munro 17 tackles and a goal.  Wow the emotion. 
A special mention for Daniel Turner’s two smothers in the dying minutes (with the game already won) were excellent.  His determination and aggression will be good for MFC next year.  
 

Casey - a great year. Reward for the stalwarts and development of the youngsters.  Job done.  

Good summary, some great performances by the AFL listed guys. As for Munro, he had had more tackles than most players had possessions!

Have to say Weid played well. I am not a fan but credit where credit is due, he took on a much bigger opponent and at least broke even. He could possibly do that at senior level

[layzie 33,732]

5 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Terrible conditions for a tallish running rookie player today.  Wouldn't be placing much emphasis on how he's likely to go just on today.

I'm going off his whole season of VFL footy. Averaged 18 touches and nearly 2 goals a game. Always played with intent and the pressure we need. Should have been rewarded more often.

Edited September 18, 2022 by layzie

[Dee-licious 1,949]

22 minutes ago, djr said:

Did anyone follow Howes' performance today? Did he show anything to suggest that even though his stats were ordinary, he was able to apply some pressure to the opposition?

Ran all day and got into good defensive spots. It didn’t go to his wing. Great tank considering he was out for a lot of the season. Didn’t disgrace himself, the ball just didn’t get to him as he kept his width. 

[KLV 1,765]

Really glad I braved the conditions, rejecting the temptation to stay in front of the fire and watch it on the telly, to see Casey win the flag. Well done boys!

Weeds looking good, milkshake classy and JVR, Turner, woewodin, and Laurie, promising.

We were among Southport supporters, who despite being unprepared for the artic conditions were great barrackers- passionate and mostly knowledgeable. 
 

[manny100 1,494]

I went along to watch live. Turner definitely AFL ready. JvR has the necessary skills to play AFL next year.  - add strength as well.  He is very good close in contested situation goty the ball out a few times. Is mobile and can fly. Thrives on physical contact. He walked past us after the Presentation. TMc was right JvR is built like a Tank with a bit of zip. Another pre season and watch out.

Woey looks like he could be a good AFL player. Did some good things.

T Mc was at the presentation. Did anyone notice whether he seemed to be inured - foot???

[Kick_It_To_Pickett 3,291]

Had a great day at Ikon park cheering on the boys today. Sat in the pavilion amongst the MFC players and coaches. Was terrific to see so many senior boys there. Despite inclement weather, and playing an interstate team in a state based competition 🤨, there was a good turnout. 
 

JVR didn’t hit the scoreboard and it’s a terrible day for a KPF, but man can that kid hit a pack, leap, and back up at ground level. Loved what I saw in-person.

 

Kade Chandler (Chin) was absolutely superb. I was actually surprised he didn’t win the Goss medal. 
 

Loved the goal from Taj Woewodin. Was some of the cleanest play all day. 
 

Disco Turner looks ready to play in our backline next year. 
 

There was a lot of love for Sauce Baker from the MFC boys, but I thought he continued to fail to execute with his disposal. 
 

Jimmy Munro is a complete nut! Tough as nails and is so uncompromising. I wish an AFL club would give him a shot. 
 

Melksham was very good. Glad for him to finish his career on a high. Maybe he will get a lifeline at a bottom AFL club. 
 

Thought Joel Smith was very good in defence too. Particularly in the second half. 
 

 

Edited September 18, 2022 by Kick_It_To_Pickett

[picket fence 17,029]

4 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Mitch Brown! What a journeyman

What an underated and very good player!