Casey Demons 2024

[dazzledavey36 55,315]

Few moves happening.

Unfortunately we've lost George Grey who's been a solid contributor for the last number of years. He's off to Frankston.

Talented junior prospect who was incredibly unlucky to miss out in last year's AFL draft is joining Casey from Frankston. Was in the AFL Academy and played at Dandenong Stingrays as a big bodied midfielder.

 

[dazzledavey36 55,315]

Casey have also recruited ex St Kilda Leo Connelly who was delisted this year. 

Played 7 games at elite level all back in 2021.

Played all year in the VFL for Sandy and averaged 19 disposals playing as a half back/midfield. 

[Lexinator 1,700]

Looking forward to Szybkowski's pronunciation from commentators 😂

Szybkowski = Shib-kov-ski

[Palace Dees 2,339]

6 minutes ago, Lexinator said:

Looking forward to Szybkowski's pronunciation from commentators 😂

Szybkowski = Shib-kov-ski

Fortunately, BT doesn't do VFL

Unfortunately, he still does AFL

[Whispering_Jack 30,580]

4 hours ago, Lexinator said:

Looking forward to Szybkowski's pronunciation from commentators 😂

Szybkowski = Shib-kov-ski

He was highly regarded in his draft year but considered a bit on the slow side. 

How did he go at Frankston last year?

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Shame to see George Grey go.

Highly skilled on both sides.

[spirit of norm smith 16,574]

Thanks @dazzledavey36 

Grey is a huge loss. Had an excellent 2022 in premiership year and even better 2023. He’s a smokey to get a rookie spot but might again miss out.  

I think Leo Connolly is an excellent addition.  Good pace and run through half back or on the wing.   

I don’t think Riak Andrew will get drafted or rookied but has real upside potential so would be good to continue his development in a system like Casey (whilst also getting some MFC development).   

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@Whispering_Jack  @KC from Casey

tell someone at Casey to get a pen and a contract 

Local boy who imv was very very unlucky not to get drafted.  His unavailability for the combine was a disappointment.  

Kade De La Rue
State: Victoria Country
State League Club: Dandenong Stingrays
Community Club: Beaconsfield
Date of Birth: 19/11/05
Height: 183cm

A medium midfielder/forward whose strength is accumulating the ball and then making good decisions with his neat disposal. Had an excellent season with the Dandenong Stingrays in the Coates Talent League where he averaged 20.5 disposals, 4.4 tackles and 2.8 clearances across 11 matches. Represented Victoria Country in all four of its matches at the National Championships including being among his team’s best with 22 disposals and five marks in the victory against Western Australia. Was unable to test at the Draft Combine due to injury.

Edited November 22, 2023 by spirit of norm smith
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[DeeSpencer 26,070]

On 11/11/2023 at 09:17, dazzledavey36 said:

Casey have also recruited ex St Kilda Leo Connelly who was delisted this year. 

Played 7 games at elite level all back in 2021.

Played all year in the VFL for Sandy and averaged 19 disposals playing as a half back/midfield. 

Really nice kick of the footy, probably too plain for AFL but happy to have a close look at him at Casey to see if he can go to another level. I like the idea that he can play mid, wing or half back so he can be used to bolster the young demons rather than hog a role.

[picket fence 17,480]

On 11/11/2023 at 08:55, dazzledavey36 said:

Few moves happening.

Unfortunately we've lost George Grey who's been a solid contributor for the last number of years. He's off to Frankston.

Talented junior prospect who was incredibly unlucky to miss out in last year's AFL draft is joining Casey from Frankston. Was in the AFL Academy and played at Dandenong Stingrays as a big bodied midfielder.

 

Does anyone actually care? As I have been saying for YEARS desolve this Basket Case of a competition and replace it with AFL reserves! George who ? Who cares? BRING BACK AN ALIGNED AFL RESERVES with no Frankston, Southport or anyone else non aligned to an AFL team!

 

Edited November 22, 2023 by picket fence

[spirit of norm smith 16,574]

@KC from Casey

surely Kobe is going to be in Casey list for 2024  

father-son connection and he’s shown great form this year

he deserves to keep his potential AFL dream alive 

20 metre sprint at state combine of 3.0 seconds as good as any with good burst through half back 

Kobe Shipp

Defender/Winger

187cm – 80kg

Played plenty of football as a bottom-aged player for Dandenong and made a name for himself on AFL Grand Final day last year with an intercept-marking masterclass in the under-17s all-stars clash.

Shipp is good one-on-one and distributes well out of the back half, but played on a wing throughout the national championships given Vic Country’s talent-laden halfback line. He has had excellent year for Dandenong and holds his width to get possessions in space.

[spirit of norm smith 16,574]

AS REPORTED

 

VFL: top signing for North Melbourne VFL squad. The Kangas have locked in ex-Demon Deakyn Smith, who won the Casey Demons' best and fairest this year, polling votes in every round.

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44 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

AS REPORTED

 

VFL: top signing for North Melbourne VFL squad. The Kangas have locked in ex-Demon Deakyn Smith, who won the Casey Demons' best and fairest this year, polling votes in every round.

Deakyn deserves another go at Arden Street. Clarko, Todd and Co may sit up and take notice. Kids got talent!

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31 minutes ago, Tarax Club said:

Deakyn deserves another go at Arden Street. Clarko, Todd and Co may sit up and take notice. Kids got talent!

Was always a wrap for him and hope he makes it at North.

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If we’re putting in requests then I thought Tarkyn O’Leary was unlucky to not be drafted and would be worth a look as an outside runner.

As well as Sammy van Rooyen, who probably just stays at Claremont and goes through the grades but it would be nice to have him over here. 

[jayceebee31 761]

47 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Was always a wrap for him and hope he makes it at North.

 

38 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

If we’re putting in requests then I thought Tarkyn O’Leary was unlucky to not be drafted and would be worth a look as an outside runner.

As well as Sammy van Rooyen, who probably just stays at Claremont and goes through the grades but it would be nice to have him over here. 

Agree totally,In an area, I deem weak on our list, being small backs,I feel we should have retained him.At least for another year.Best of luck Deakin, hope you make it.With regards Shipp andO’leaty both should be given a trading run with the hope of making our last pick via SPP.

 

Edited November 24, 2023 by jayceebee31

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10 hours ago, jayceebee31 said:

 

Agree totally,In an area, I deem weak on our list, being small backs,I feel we should have retained him.At least for another year.Best of luck Deakin, hope you make it.

 

In retrospect probably a victim of our increasingly gentrified or is it geriatricfried(?) list. Not naming names but there are a few gents nearing the superannuated end of their tethers. Trust Goody has the Tardis tuned up for a career defining retrospective.
 

Edited November 24, 2023 by Tarax Club

[spirit of norm smith 16,574]

13 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

If we’re putting in requests then I thought Tarkyn O’Leary was unlucky to not be drafted and would be worth a look as an outside runner.

Tarkyn O’Leary should be at Sandringham VFL in 2024. Outstanding runner. Elite skills. Excellent GF performance.  Very unlucky. He played 3 games for Sandy VFL team last year and impressed. Thoughts Saints were his option but they went Schoenmaker with final pickup.  

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1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Tarkyn O’Leary should be at Sandringham VFL in 2024. Outstanding runner. Elite skills. Excellent GF performance.  Very unlucky. He played 3 games for Sandy VFL team last year and impressed. Thoughts Saints were his option but they went Schoenmaker with final pickup.  

Shifter, is that you? 😜😳🤪

[waynewussell 6,237]

I'd love Casey to sign delisted Gold Coast forward, Brodie McLaughlin. Still has something to offer an AFL list, in my opinion.

[spirit of norm smith 16,574]

43 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

I'd love Casey to sign delisted Gold Coast forward, Brodie McLaughlin. Still has something to offer an AFL list, in my opinion.

Yes I agree but Casey already is a logjam of tall forwards - Schache, Jefferson, BBB, Tmcd -plus alternative of Fullerton/Verrell. McLaughlin should go to Frankston as their number 1 forward. 

[dee-tox 4,835]

As mentioned, would love to see Kade Delarue and Kobe Shipp join Casey. Both have plenty to offer aside from being locals. 

Have a feeling Shipp will be a late developer just like his father. 

[dazzledavey36 55,315]

18 hours ago, dee-tox said:

As mentioned, would love to see Kade Delarue and Kobe Shipp join Casey. Both have plenty to offer aside from being locals. 

Have a feeling Shipp will be a late developer just like his father. 

 

Edited November 29, 2023 by dazzledavey36

[DeeZone 10,086]

Well predicted Dazzle great that we snagged Shipp, sounds like a good get.!! Great size to Dazzle 188cm and 88 kg. Should go well at Casey.

Edited November 29, 2023 by DeeZone
Added height and weight

[spirit of norm smith 16,574]

On 23/11/2023 at 17:30, spirit of norm smith said:

@KC from Casey

surely Kobe is going to be in Casey list for 2024  

father-son connection and he’s shown great form this year

he deserves to keep his potential AFL dream alive 

20 metre sprint at state combine of 3.0 seconds as good as any with good burst through half back 

Kobe Shipp

Defender/Winger

187cm – 80kg

Played plenty of football as a bottom-aged player for Dandenong and made a name for himself on AFL Grand Final day last year with an intercept-marking masterclass in the under-17s all-stars clash.

Shipp is good one-on-one and distributes well out of the back half, but played on a wing throughout the national championships given Vic Country’s talent-laden halfback line. He has had excellent year for Dandenong and holds his width to get possessions in space.

Great signing. Definitely hope he gets game time at Casey next year.  He has the run and skills to be an AFL player in the future 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻