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Guess Picketโ€™s off his chops.

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ONE CHANGE ONE LOUSY CHANGE BOWEY for Clarry, This really stinks, MFC for the following reasons

1 Royce Hart 6 goals in the season nuf said

2 Melksham..... been BOG HORRIBLE for 3 weeks but STILL GETS A MATES RATES GAME

3 Chandler ANY chance of a goalย 

Shhhhhhhhhheeez just pathetic season gone and not only dont they play Jeffo, but Brown Dog,Woey and Laurie dont get a chance to impress.Should have played all these young guys GOODWIN OUT is my call!ย 

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Just by the byย 

He's played 36 games at Casey and kicked 52.36

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Clearly don't want to put Jefferson on an aeroplane.ย 

Edited by Queanbeyan Demon


1 hour ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Clearly don't want to put Jefferson on an aeroplane.ย 

Nice.

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

ONE CHANGE ONE LOUSY CHANGE BOWEY for Clarry, This really stinks, MFC for the following reasons

1 Royce Hart 6 goals in the season nuf said

2 Melksham..... been BOG HORRIBLE for 3 weeks but STILL GETS A MATES RATES GAME

3 Chandler ANY chance of a goalย 

Shhhhhhhhhheeez just pathetic season gone and not only dont they play Jeffo, but Brown Dog,Woey and Laurie dont get a chance to impress.Should have played all these young guys GOODWIN OUT is my call!ย 

Make your point without the attack on other players.ย 
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5 minutes ago, Demonsterative said:

Make your point without the attack on other players.ย 
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Fair enough but, performances have been Shizzen!


The Weed back playing in the big league, would have been handy.

3 hours ago, FreedFromDesire said:

With no sign of a debut video, and no rumours around of Jefferson playing this week; it seems he will not be picked. If this is the case, I believe the club has not read the room. Not only does the comparative form of he and those he could replace make it a worthwhile decision, but with supporters continually calling for it for weeks it would be a much welcome piece of positive news at a time where supporters are absolutely desperate for some.

I wouldn't suggest he should debut purely based on supporter sentiment of course, he deserves a game as it stands on it's own. Perhaps they're saving it for the MCG, but I do feel we will miss a trick by not playing him.

So now we want the club to read Demonland before selecting the teamโ€ฆ.? Watch Jefferson play, heโ€™s miles off AFL

4 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

So now we want the club to read Demonland before selecting the teamโ€ฆ.? Watch Jefferson play, heโ€™s miles off AFL

On what EVIDENCE are you basing your judgement on?????? Lets hear your footy appraisal ?!!

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4 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

So now we want the club to read Demonland before selecting the teamโ€ฆ.? Watch Jefferson play, heโ€™s miles off AFL

Not sure he's that far off, he's listed as an emergency for us which we usually do to indicate those next in line

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5 minutes ago, FreedFromDesire said:

I did make it clear in my post I absolutely don't think selection should be based on sentiment. I've seen most Casey games this year, albeit only a few in person, and I've been impressed by his progression as the year as has gone on. I had pretty much written him off before the season started but now I see a genuine developing forward.ย 

Petty was miles off AFL for months this year yet he was still selected. If we had consistency I would be far happier, but I do also believe Jefferson's form over recent months has been very close to warranting selection - Clearly, given he's been named emergency numerous times the club also believe he's good enough to play AFL if needed.

I'm willing to be patient as I know he's a longer term prospect, and being such can be hard on a young person, but "miles off AFL" he is not.

At last..an unbiased football thinking appraisal! WELCOME!

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15 minutes ago, picket fence said:

At last..an unbiased football thinking appraisal! WELCOME!

Hold your breath Picket he could still come in and if not, then next week against the old enemy.

37 minutes ago, picket fence said:

On what EVIDENCE are you basing your judgement on?????? Lets hear your footy appraisal ?!!

Watching Casey play. Heโ€™s not strong enough physically for mine nor does he hit contests hard enough for a key forward. Heโ€™s improving no doubts but heโ€™s at least a big preseason away from a game. GC have a strong defence and we kick to the top of the squareโ€ฆโ€ฆyou do the Math on that. By the way Iโ€™m looking forward to your training reports. Keep an eye out for players drinking beers and fighting between themselves and the coaches. ย ๐Ÿ˜‚

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

At last..an unbiased football thinking appraisal! WELCOME!

Fence, if you truly, truly love Jeffo the way you say you do, surely you'd prefer the young man made his debut in 2025.

WHEN THERE IS A CHANCE THE HOPEFULLY NEW COACH OF THE FORWARD LINE HAS SOME CONCEPT OF HOW ONE OPERATES RATHER THAN DUMP THE LAD IN THE SHIITSHOW CURRENTLY MASQUERADING AS OUR ATTACK !!!!!

7 minutes ago, Go the Biff said:

Fence, if you truly, truly love Jeffo the way you say you do, surely you'd prefer the young man made his debut in 2025.

WHEN THERE IS A CHANCE THE HOPEFULLY NEW COACH OF THE FORWARD LINE HAS SOME CONCEPT OF HOW ONE OPERATES RATHER THAN DUMP THE LAD IN THE SHIITSHOW CURRENTLY MASQUERADING AS OUR ATTACK !!!!!

Hnmmmmmmย 

Only if Darren Burgess is coach!!

2 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Hnmmmmmmย 

Only if Darren Burgess is coach!!

Of the forward line ? Not sure that's Burgo's one wood


On 11/08/2024 at 16:18, Binmans PA said:

If TMac hangs them up, Petty goes back, and there's a forward spot alongside JVR and Turner for the taking.

But if TMac plays on, Jefferson will need to get games ahead of Turner. And Turner is very good in the air and is nimble and agile at ground level for a big guy.

Jefferson shares similar traits, but Turner has him for physicality at this stage.

l think with another preseason Turner will be preferred over Tmac. Tmac will be a spare parts guy as Tomlinson is. Tomlinson may need to look elsewhere. BBB will need to retire. Schache will be another backup. Jeffersen can play the floating 3rd tall if he is ready like Gunston did in his prime

11 hours ago, picket fence said:

ONE CHANGE ONE LOUSY CHANGE BOWEY for Clarry, This really stinks, MFC for the following reasons

1 Royce Hart 6 goals in the season nuf said

2 Melksham..... been BOG HORRIBLE for 3 weeks but STILL GETS A MATES RATES GAME

3 Chandler ANY chance of a goalย 

Shhhhhhhhhheeez just pathetic season gone and not only dont they play Jeffo, but Brown Dog,Woey and Laurie dont get a chance to impress.Should have played all these young guys GOODWIN OUT is my call!ย 

Assume we're bringing Bowey in to cover off McVee for a heavier stint (2nd week after a 22% CBA last week) in the middle PF.

1.ย  Is a fabulous point and this is where Simon misses the boat.ย  Jeffo is probably another pre-season away from handling the next level but who cares.ย  ONCE YOU'RE OUT OF FINALS CONTENTION WHO GIVES A FF.ย  GET HIM IN FOR MELK AND GIVE THE YOUNG BLOKE A LOOK / SEE AND LET'S SEE WHERE HE'S AT.ย  GIVE HIM SOME BLOODY HOPE ALSO TO PUSH HARDER FOR NEXT SEASON!ย  THIS IS WHERE SIMON LOSES ME ALSO.

2.ย  Nothing against Melk.ย  Great servant of the club and can turn it on when fully fit and in form but HIT THE WALL TWO WEEKS AGO!ย  WHY CAN'T SIMON SEE THIS.??ย  BLIND FREDDY!

3.ย  Chandler.ย  Laundered for his defensive work and scrapping.ย  Has a major tank and gets to plemty of contests.ย  But as you sayย  doesn't bother the scorer very often and gets caught with ball quite a bit so offers not much with ball in hand.

Not sure why you couldn't bring in Brown Dog as sub and at least show him the work rate required then give him a quarter or slightly more in a swap for Chin! about half way throuvh the third?

Again what do we have to lose?ย  LEARNINGS SIMON!

Woey's had a few looks this year as has Laurie.ย  Not fussed on those two.ย  Woey i'd give one more run in 2025 but needs to start taking his chances.ย  Laurie... still not convinced he has what it takes to make it at the next level.ย 

Bedford a big loss here ugh!

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Team selections gave been an absolute disgrace for the best part of two years.

Utterly bizarre that you can name Jefferson who's actually got the forward craft as an emergency for two weeks straight in a side that's struggling to kick goals knowing that finals is completely out of the equation.ย 

Don't change Goody.

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10 hours ago, FreedFromDesire said:

Petty was miles off AFL for months this year yet he was still selected. If we had consistency I would be far happier, but I do also believe Jefferson's form over recent months has been very close to warranting selection - Clearly, given he's been named emergency numerous times the club also believe he's good enough to play AFL if needed.

I'm willing to be patient as I know he's a longer term prospect, and being such can be hard on a young person, but "miles off AFL" he is not.

Balanced post.ย 

Played a few good games but he WAS playing as a forward and rarely kicked goals.

Highlights yet another massive fail at the selection / player management table from Simon this year.ย  The year of the Petty obsession (up forward... just send him back if you aren't going to stint him at Casey).ย  Has cost the team badly in so many games.

The Petty obsession effectively had us playing a man down up forward for most of the season!!ย  And we wouldn't have been the only ones that noticed.ย  The players have a brain, eyes and only so much tolerance / patience.

Edited by Demon Dynasty

8 hours ago, Go the Biff said:

Fence, if you truly, truly love Jeffo the way you say you do, surely you'd prefer the young man made his debut in 2025.

WHEN THERE IS A CHANCE THE HOPEFULLY NEW COACH OF THE FORWARD LINE HAS SOME CONCEPT OF HOW ONE OPERATES RATHER THAN DUMP THE LAD IN THE SHIITSHOW CURRENTLY MASQUERADING AS OUR ATTACK !!!!!

Fair point but again.... we ain't playing finals and much of this is on the mids / HBs (Nibbler a rare exception on occasions) who often just hack the ball deep instead of looking for holes to kick into leading lanes for a forward to run on to.

And those holes have been there on occasions during the seaaon.ย  Our mids / HBs just don't pull the trigger very often.

Maybe they have no confidence that any regular forwards will hit up at the weighted ball?ย  Not sure why with Melk in the side although he hit the wall post the Bombers performance.

There's JVR and Turner.ย  I've seem Turner push into these spaces on occasions and take a grab.ย  JVR also ...at least when he ain't getting smacked up at CBs!

Maybe it's on the forward coach.ย  Or maybe this is also how they're trained by Mcqualter/Simon (ie; umder instruction)

Either way this ****show as you call it needs fixing.ย  We are now three seasons on from 2021 and the ****show rolls on unabated.

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