Casey Demons 2024

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On 01/03/2024 at 17:12, Whispering_Jack said:

Casey coach Taylor Whitford has confirmed that Campbell Hustwaite has joined the Casey Demons for the 2024 season.

Hustwaite was with Collingwood VFL for five seasons and co-captained the Pies for the last three years with another Magpie VFL stalwart, Lachlan Tardrew.

He came from the Dandenong Stingrays and is still only 23 years of age. Standing at 184cm, he has been highly regarded as a midfielder and for his leadership going all the way back to his TAC Cup days.

“He is the type of player who bleeds for the club he represents and if you want midfielders with grunt and tenacity, Hustwaite seems a great value option. He might not be flashy like some others, but his contested work and leadership is something clubs should take into account when considering players who could improve the culture of a club.”  - Campbell Hustwaite

He trained with the Magpies for an AFL opportunity during this summer’s pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP) and, from all accounts, was close to winning a place on their list. 

I think it’s a great selection for Casey given the loss of such a great VFL campaigner in Jimmy Munro. Hustwaite should go a long way towards filling the immense void of talent and experience left by Munro’s departure and by playing with one of the competition’s strengths should do his AFL aspirations no harm.

Its a double win as if melbourne are looking for a inside mid depth/replacement come midseason draft time he would already be in the system and know many of the players.

[Older demon 2,166]

I watched Caleb Lewis in the ammo's last year. The kid is a serious talent. Beveridge borrowed him for 5 games in the VFL which cost St Bedes a spot in the finals. That is such a good pick up

[spirit of norm smith 12,919]

3 hours ago, Older demon said:

I watched Caleb Lewis in the ammo's last year. The kid is a serious talent. Beveridge borrowed him for 5 games in the VFL which cost St Bedes a spot in the finals. That is such a good pick up

Agree @Older demon a smart pickup. I think he’s one to watch this year. Played juniors at Sandy Dragons and was impressive. Key defender who also can go forward and kick goals.  Had 2 years at amateur level and building up his frame.  

[KC from Casey 6,517]

The latest Casey list update according to Code Sports:-

Casey Demons VFL Primary List

Name D.O.B Height

Jack Bell 26.1.01. 203cm
Leo Connolly 7.8.01 181cm
Max Coughlin 14.12.99 191cm
Tyler Edwards 8.2.01 182cm
Tom Freeman 16.4.99 188cm
Campbell Hustwaite 28.9.00 190cm
Charlie Muley 23.11.01 195cm
Harvey Neocleous 30.10.01 174cm
Roan Steele 22.10.01 182cm
Mitch Szybkowski 9.1.04 186cm
Ryan Valentine 27.7.02 197cm
Mitch White 10.4.96 189cm

Casey Demons VFL Development List: Category A

Name D.O.B Height

Riak Andrew 17.12.05 194cm
Jack Behnk 27.7.04 190cm
Paddy Cross 14.2.03 183cm
Eddie King 22.3.05 177cm
Max Gregory 23.11.02 179cm
Andrew Green 9.6.04 183cm
Brayden Laplanche 30.11.05 189cm
Caleb Lewis 29.9.03 198cm
Ned Moodie 31.3.04 190cm
Charlie Peters 26.7.03 182cm
Tom Sheridan 4.1.02 192cm
Kobe Shipp 12.5.05 188cm
Ziggy Toledo 15.4.04 194cm
Kai Windsor 27.1.04 180cm

[KC from Casey 6,517]

According to Code Sports Wardell Lual is back at Werribee.

[fr_ap 2,148]

With Gus' list spot likely to be taken via an additional pick at the mid season draft (?), could Roan Steele get a look in? 

Has always impressed me - has composure by the bucket load and seems to consistently be a player who gets them going when they're down 

[Tarax Club 2,934]

2 hours ago, fr_ap said:

With Gus' list spot likely to be taken via an additional pick at the mid season draft (?), could Roan Steele get a look in? 

Has always impressed me - has composure by the bucket load and seems to consistently be a player who gets them going when they're down 

Agree. Definitely not a downhill skier. Judging by his game against the VFL Bulldogs in the Elimination final last season. Kicking 5 goals out of a team total of ten was an impressive performance. Considering most of momentum was going the opposite way.

[Tarax Club 2,934]

3 hours ago, KC from Casey said:

The latest Casey list update according to Code Sports:-

Casey Demons VFL Primary List

Name D.O.B Height

Jack Bell 26.1.01. 203cm
Leo Connolly 7.8.01 181cm
Max Coughlin 14.12.99 191cm
Tyler Edwards 8.2.01 182cm
Tom Freeman 16.4.99 188cm
Campbell Hustwaite 28.9.00 190cm
Charlie Muley 23.11.01 195cm
Harvey Neocleous 30.10.01 174cm
Roan Steele 22.10.01 182cm
Mitch Szybkowski 9.1.04 186cm
Ryan Valentine 27.7.02 197cm
Mitch White 10.4.96 189cm

Casey Demons VFL Development List: Category A

Name D.O.B Height

Riak Andrew 17.12.05 194cm
Jack Behnk 27.7.04 190cm
Paddy Cross 14.2.03 183cm
Eddie King 22.3.05 177cm
Max Gregory 23.11.02 179cm
Andrew Green 9.6.04 183cm
Brayden Laplanche 30.11.05 189cm
Caleb Lewis 29.9.03 198cm
Ned Moodie 31.3.04 190cm
Charlie Peters 26.7.03 182cm
Tom Sheridan 4.1.02 192cm
Kobe Shipp 12.5.05 188cm
Ziggy Toledo 15.4.04 194cm
Kai Windsor 27.1.04 180cm

Would like to know the body weight too. Gives an idea of the physical stature of the player. 

Newton’s laws of the motion can’t be applied without the mass. Maybe the people who are running ‘the show’ should supply sideshow mirrors. 

[spirit of norm smith 12,919]

23 hours ago, fr_ap said:

With Gus' list spot likely to be taken via an additional pick at the mid season draft (?), could Roan Steele get a look in? 

Has always impressed me - has composure by the bucket load and seems to consistently be a player who gets them going when they're down 

Roan Steele. Absolutely would be on a list of players for addition in mid season draft.  His improvement is great to see. He is young, smart, fit and loves a goal.  Would already be ahead of Chandler, Spargo etc in my eyes.  

[Whispering_Jack 27,981]

19 hours ago, Tarax Club said:

Would like to know the body weight too. Gives an idea of the physical stature of the player. 

Newton’s laws of the motion can’t be applied without the mass. Maybe the people who are running ‘the show’ should supply sideshow mirrors. 

The AFL has adopted a policy of not releasing the body weights of individual players. Apparently, this has something to do with not body shaming fat or thin footballers so the media only gets supplied with height figures. Please don’t get me started on this one.