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Howes injures himself late in the game - looks like an ankle. Handpass to Tomlinson who gets caught and gives away the free and a goal. Junk time Casey 33 points ahead.

1 minute ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

Sadly Howes looks to have copped a bad injury. Can’t tell if it’s a knee hyperextension  or a twisted ankles. Looked higher up the leg to me

Looked a hip flexor thing to me. Strange outwards twist of the whole leg.

 
3 minutes ago, deejammin' said:

Looked a hip flexor thing to me. Strange outwards twist of the whole leg.

Quite possibly. It was a weird looking one. Was in a fair bit of discomfort 


Commentators talking about the kids behind the goal.

It used to be a regular occurrence at the MCG, city end before the upgrades. A big standing area was a great place for the kids in the 1970's.

7 minutes ago, KC from Casey said:

Howes injures himself late in the game - looks like an ankle. Handpass to Tomlinson who gets caught and gives away the free and a goal. Junk time Casey 33 points ahead.

Pity about Howes - looks to be a player, clean and composed.

All over … a well earned win and a week off next week for Casey

CASEY DEMONS 4.6.30 6.8.44 9.12.66 13.15.93

SANDRINGHAM 2.0.12 3.4.22 4.7.31 8.11.59

GOALS

CASEY DEMONS Schache 4 Edwards Laurie Moniz-Wakefield 2 Harmes van Rooyen White 

SANDRINGHAM Heath 3 Gawn Hipwell Hotton Keeler Peris

BEST

CASEY DEMONS Harmes Tomlinson Schache Dunstan Freeman Munro

SANDRINGHAM Campbell Bytel Clark Highmore Hayes 

Statistics

Jed Adams 10 kicks 3 handballs 13 disposals 8 marks 5 tackles 80 dream team points
Riley Baldi 3 kicks 4 handballs 7 disposals 2 marks 3 tackles 32 dream team points
Kade Chandler 9 kicks 7 handballs 16 disposals 4 marks 2 tackles 61 dream team points
Luke Dunstan 1 behind 12 kicks 10 handballs 22 disposals 2 marks 9 tackles 93 dream team points
Tyler Edwards 2 goals 13 kicks 1 handballs 14 disposals 4 marks 3 tackles 77 dream team points
Tom Freeman 13 kicks 6 handballs 19 disposals 11 marks 1 tackles 89 dream team points
James Harmes 1 goal 2 behinds 9 kicks 17 handballs 26 disposals 6 marks 8 tackles 115 dream team points
Blake Howes 1 behind 14 kicks 8 handballs 22 disposals 5 marks 4 tackles 82 dream team points
Matt Jefferson 5 kicks 1 handball 6 disposals 4 marks 1 tackle 34 dream team points
Bailey Laurie 2 goals 7 kicks 8 handballs 15 disposals 3 marks 6 tackles 76 dream team points
Tom Macrae 1 kick 3 handballs 4 disposals 9  dream team points
Andy Moniz-Wakefield 2 goals 2 behinds 8 kicks 3 handballs 11 disposals 3 marks 7 tackles 81 dream team points 
Ned Moodie 7 kicks 7 handballs 14 disposals marks 53 dream team points
James Munro 3 behinds 9 kicks 8 handballs 17 disposals 2 marks 9 tackles 83 dream team points
Josh Schache 4 goals 10 kicks 2 handballs 12 disposals 8 marks 4 tackles 3 hit outs 103 dream team points 
Oliver Sestan 4 kicks 2 handballs 6 disposals 1 mark 1 tackles 23 dream team points
Deaykin Smith 14 kicks 5 handballs 19 disposals 9 marks 79 dream team points
Roan Steele 12 kicks 6 handballs 18 disposals 2 marks 2 tackles 64 dream team points
Adam Tomlinson 21 kicks 6 handballs 27 disposals 9 marks 94 dream team points
Ryan Valentine 4 kicks 1 handballs 5 disposals 4 marks 1 tackles 8 hit outs 35 dream team points
Jacob van Rooyen 1 goals 1 behind 6 kicks 3 handballs 9 disposals 4 marks 5 tackles 45 dream team points
Will Verrall 1 kicks 14 handballs 15 disposals 6 tackles 15 hit outs 70 dream team points
Mitch White 1 goal 7 kicks 5 handballs 12 disposals 1 marks 3 tackles 52 dream team points

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2 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Was JVR on in the last quarter- didn’t see him

Considering it’s a short turnaround to a Friday night game for the AFL maybe didn’t play the last? 


5 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Was JVR on in the last quarter- didn’t see him

I can't remember seeing him either.

Maybe because of a quick turnaround (MFC friday night game), they rested him, just in case he is needed.

Though wasn't at his best, and I reckon could do with some more time at VFL level.

Doing a lot of playing from behind.

Edited by kev martin

I spoke to Jake Melksham and congratulated him on his 100th game with Melbourne.I said the club didn’t acknowledge it on their website.Jake said they probably didn’t know.If this is the case l believe it is appalling.

5 minutes ago, Dingo said:

I spoke to Jake Melksham and congratulated him on his 100th game with Melbourne.I said the club didn’t acknowledge it on their website.Jake said they probably didn’t know.If this is the case l believe it is appalling.

Luckily it didn't effect his game, played well.

Another Casey conundrum

A good win but few stand outs.

Liked Verral... he was well beaten but maybe there's something there

Laurie and Chandler were disappointing

JVR.. just okay

Schache... maybe but is he just too good for VFl but.....

Tomlinson ??

Campbell for Sandy was the stand out player


1 hour ago, Return to Glory said:

Sounds like he wants Brian Taylor's job

Not really, he hasn’t mentioned Collingwood.

55 minutes ago, deejammin' said:

Looked a hip flexor thing to me. Strange outwards twist of the whole leg.

Looked very much like hip to me. I’ve done that injury and it was incredibly painful. Much worse than broken arms etc. 

Schache has a few things we need. He is a very good set shot for goal. He is competitive in forward ruck work. He has good foot speed and athleticism for his height. Yes, he is not robust, but he only needs five possessions inside 50 to be 'the missing link', given the loss of Fritta.

3 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Tomlinson playing says to me that they expect Petty to be fine for Friday. 

Does it really fit that because Petty might be in doubt his potential replacement wouldn’t play at all today?  Then if he pulls up ok Tommo would miss a full match play. 


16 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

Schache has a few things we need. He is a very good set shot for goal. He is competitive in forward ruck work. He has good foot speed and athleticism for his height. Yes, he is not robust, but he only needs five possessions inside 50 to be 'the missing link', given the loss of Fritta.

Are you also describing the Weed?

We know how that story goes.

Howes ooked like a medial knee injury to me but no certainty.

Jefferson took two great contested pack marks and flew well for others. Once he gets some bulk he'll be very good.

Verrall was very promising too, rucked against Tom Campbell which was tough, but really followed up well for clearances and tackles.

Edited by old55

2 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

I really like the look of Howes. The only thing working against him is we have a balanced defence and an over abundance of running skilful half backs. It’s a good problem to have.

I reckon at 90% of other teams Howes would have had a crack at AFL level by now.

He started as a winger at Casey before being pushed out to HB.  Might get a chance for us here at some point. 

Maybe not this season though bar injuries.

 
2 hours ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

Sadly Howes looks to have copped a bad injury. Can’t tell if it’s a knee hyperextension  or a twisted ankles. Looked higher up the leg to me

Nothing substantial... just a double cramp higher up that buggered him late in proceedings.


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