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1 hour ago, forever demons said:

One of the best CHB we ever had became a great forward.Go Neita

Wayne Carey to this day believes Neita was the best backmen he has ever played on. I can remember the trend years ago where promising forwards started in the back pocket and learnt forward craft from behind the ball. Walls and Maclure started down back before moving to centre half forward

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51 minutes ago, Sydee said:

Check the humidity it seems that is cryptonite for some living in the southern state that claims to be “different”

hahah brilliant from you

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Posted
1 hour ago, Tracca said:

hey mate thats incorrect JVR kicked 42 goals 

Roo kicked 36 goals in his first season at Casey. He kicked 28 at Senior level last year. 

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2 minutes ago, 12345_54321 said:

Roo kicked 36 goals in his first season at Casey. He kicked 28 at Senior level last year. 

ah yep correct

 

he kicked 42.16 at vfl level

 

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crazy to think JVR in just his 2nd game as an 18yo kicks 6.2 lol

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7 minutes ago, Tracca said:

ah yep correct

 

he kicked 42.16 at vfl level

 

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What are you talking about ? Where are you getting these stats from ? He kicked 36 goals at VFL level in 2022 not 42.16. He did not kick 6.2 in his second game that was against north Melbourne in round 7 

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5 minutes ago, Jeremy said:

What are you talking about ? Where are you getting these stats from ? He kicked 36 goals at VFL level in 2022 not 42.16. He did not kick 6.2 in his second game that was against north Melbourne in round 7 

footy hanger.

 

he kicked 42.16 at vfl level in 2022 and 2023

 

correct re north i had scrolled down

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5 minutes ago, Tracca said:

footy hanger.

 

he kicked 42.16 at vfl level in 2022 and 2023

 

correct re north i had scrolled down

He kicked 42 goals at VFL level in 2023? What the hell are you on about ? He played like three VFL games last year 

Posted
1 minute ago, Jeremy said:

He kicked 42 goals at VFL level in 2023? What the hell are you on about ? He played like three VFL games last year 

can you read?

 

i said he kicked 42 goals at vfl level in 22-23

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@picket fence any more elaboration on how the guys went? 

 

specifically Sestan as I see the practice match he seemed to have really changed physically, and he has a lot of talent.

 

Hopefully we have some fwds coming through to knock spargo etc out.

 

Also I dont think Laurie is really afl level

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Hawkins took around 4 or 5 seasons to really make it. Gawn although a ruckman took 4 or 5 also.

JVR is an exception to the rule. No many can do what he did at that age. Comparisons are unfair.

Jeffersen needs at least another preseason under his belt.

Given our number of tall forwards at Casey its good to give Jeffersen a go down back.

As Einstein said the definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over expecting a different result.

You just have to mix things up a bit.

 

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Jefferson has talent, but little aggression or intensity.  The bad news is that's the hardest trait to instill into a player.  Further bad news is that it's the most important trait for a key forward.

Defence is a far easier position for someone with his DNA.

I'm dubious that he'll ever make an AFL key forward.

I know those with red and blue goggles have conniptions about such views.

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4 hours ago, Tracca said:

i watched most games at casey when at home, and imo i dont think jeffo has it. hes quite lazy at 2nd efforts. this could come with maturity, but this is a make or break year for me. if he cant get in front of josh schache, then you have serious issues.

Then why did the club give him an extention then??

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19 minutes ago, Gator said:

Jefferson has talent, but little aggression or intensity.  The bad news is that's the hardest trait to instill into a player.  Further bad news is that it's the most important trait for a key forward.

Defence is a far easier position for someone with his DNA.

I'm dubious that he'll ever make an AFL key forward.

I know those with red and blue goggles have conniptions about such views.

Dubious after one season? Very interesting take😂

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2 hours ago, 4_Kent_Watts said:

I'll take Newton vibes just don't mention the other bloke. 

Juice Newton played 28 games for 35 goals, um stacks up quite well I would have thought! Underated and underdeveloped, typical Melbourne

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I don't mind Jefferson playing KPB at Casey, we're not flush with up and coming tall defenders. Adams and Turner - that's it.  May and Tomlinson have use-by dates and TMac will be gone next year.   KPB succession is important.

At Casey we've currently got BBB, Fullarton, Verrall and KFW (or Schache) forward.  That's why it makes sense to play TMac back and it gets pretty tall up there if you try to fit Jefferson in too

If Petty can stay fit and we can re-sign him then we're pretty well set with him and JVR up forward, and we have Fullarton and Verrall as ruck-forward options.  Provided we can recoup the Gus salary cap we should be able to make very good offers to Petty and JVR.

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Posted
1 hour ago, picket fence said:

Then why did the club give him an extention then??

Because they may see something? I dont know you would have to ask them. Im just an armchair supporter

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Posted
Just now, Roost it far said:

What we really need is Adam’s to make the step to AFL. That’s my wish for this year. 

he looks like he has a bit of potential. another that needs to fill out though.

Posted
1 minute ago, Tracca said:

he looks like he has a bit of potential. another that needs to fill out though.

as i say that apparently he has over summer lol.

 

Posted
53 minutes ago, old55 said:

I don't mind Jefferson playing KPB at Casey, we're not flush with up and coming tall defenders. Adams and Turner - that's it.  May and Tomlinson have use-by dates and TMac will be gone next year.   KPB succession is important.

At Casey we've currently got BBB, Fullarton, Verrall and KFW (or Schache) forward.  That's why it makes sense to play TMac back and it gets pretty tall up there if you try to fit Jefferson in too

If Petty can stay fit and we can re-sign him then we're pretty well set with him and JVR up forward, and we have Fullarton and Verrall as ruck-forward options.  Provided we can recoup the Gus salary cap we should be able to make very good offers to Petty and JVR.

Forget Petty and Jvr THROW THE KITCHEN SINK AT UGLE HAGEN

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