Footscray get the free and the goal. They lead by a point. 8.2.50 to 7.7.49.

Another Bulldogs goal

Casey 7.7.49

Footscray 9.2.56

1.5 to 3 goals straight in this quarter

And another to the Dogs - shows the value of straight kicking for goals.

Another mark on the lead to Jefferson. 

2 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

I think he’ll make a better key forward.

All the better for us. If we have Verrall and Kalani White playing Ruck/forward and developing behind Gawn in his last few (hopefully five more!) seasons we’re doing pretty well.

Jefferson finally snags one  

Casey 8.7.55

Footscray 9.2.56

Finally, Jefferson has kicked a goal!!!

Well done Jeffo,keep your head up

Jefferson, Jefferson, Jefferson Ford finally gets a great lead and Goal. 

clenched as that one went through

Is it fair to say the disparity between their players with AFL experience and ours means this has been a promising performance so far?

Bloody impressive Jefferson. Looks so much more comfortable forward. Great hands.

 

a shame about his kicking but having 6 scoring shots from 6 marks is extremely efficient and shows good signs.

 

Another bonus is Will Verrall. That kid looks to have a bright future. Can definitely see some Max Gawn traits in his game. 

Behind to Lobb

Casey 8.7.55

Footscray 9.3.57

Just now, titan_uranus said:

Is it fair to say the disparity between their players with AFL experience and ours means this has been a promising performance so far?

Definitely. Casey lost JJ, Harmes, Dunstan and Munro from this side. That’s a [censored] ton of experience, not to mention no Tomo, Laurie, Hunter, Spargo, Disco and the other injured players who would usually be in this team.

there is so much to like about tholstrup and sestan in particular

Goal to the Dogs - they lead by 8 points.

Jefferson could easily have kicked 5. His marking is elite

what was tyler edwards doing then

Another Bulldogs goal from a terrible Casey mistake

Casey 8.7.55

Footscray 10.3.63

Jefferson’s time down back looks to have helped his follow up and positioning down the ground. He’s looking excellent today, goal kicking aside.

2 minutes ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

Jefferson could easily have kicked 5. His marking is elite

Must say I’m not overly worried about his kicking. It’s a shame cause him tearing a game apart in front of goal for his conscience would be great, but just the marking aspect and him getting his hands on it is awesome for him. 
 

Definitely something to work with.

3 minutes ago, 12345_54321 said:

Bloody impressive Jefferson. Looks so much more comfortable forward. Great hands.

 

a shame about his kicking but having 6 scoring shots from 6 marks is extremely efficient and shows good signs.

 

Another bonus is Will Verrall. That kid looks to have a bright future. Can definitely see some Max Gawn traits in his game. 

Exactly my thoughts. Result irrelevant. If from this half alone, I can see a future Melbourne KPF and a ruck/forward emerge, I'll be rapt!

 

Half Time

Casey 8.7.55

Footscray 10.3.63

HT Footscray 10.3.33 Casey Demons 8.7.55

Goals Schache 3 Verrall 2 Jefferson Sestan Steele

Disposals Hustwaite 14 Szybkowski Verrall 13 Connolly Tholstrup 12 Sestan Steele White 11