Jump to content

Featured Replies

Posted

No surprise but the winner of the 2024 lan Gardner & Simon Clark Medal is …

Mitch White on 130 votes followed by Roan Steel on 100 votes and Matt Jefferson on 97 votes.

Congratulations

 
6 hours ago, KC from Casey said:

No surprise but the winner of the 2024 lan Gardner & Simon Clark Medal is …

Mitch White on 130 votes followed by Roan Steel on 100 votes and Matt Jefferson on 97 votes.

Congratulations

Jeffo getting 3rd is a very good effort. High hopes for this young man after a poor year from Casey and the MFC. 
 

Thanks for all your efforts and contributions KC. I think I can speak on behalf of most around here when I say it’s very much appreciated 

Well done, Mitch! We talk a lot of heart and soul players for Demons - Mitch is very much the equivalent for Casey.

 
9 hours ago, KC from Casey said:

No surprise but the winner of the 2024 lan Gardner & Simon Clark Medal is …

Mitch White on 130 votes followed by Roan Steel on 100 votes and Matt Jefferson on 97 votes.

Congratulations

@picket fence either celebrating heavily, or yelling profanities outside AAMI


 George Grey and Corey Ellison former Casey listed players are both short listed for the Fothergill Round Mitchell medal this season, and according to the 'pundits' may be considered as candidates for AFL recruitment.

So the cupboard might not as bare as Old Mother Hubbard makes out. Second placed Roan Steel played mainly in defence this year, but has the all ground game that may appeal to AFL list decision makers. Collingwood seem to pluck out later bloomers from obscurity with aplomb why not MFC?

Edited by Tarax Club

VFL coach Taylor Whitford shares his thoughts on ten key players who have made a significant impact throughout the season. From emerging talents to seasoned veterans, Whitford's insights provide a deeper understanding of the individual contributions that have shaped the Dees' journey in 2024.

Andy Moniz-Wakefield

"2024 saw Andy assume a new role across half-back. There was a period of adjustment to his new role in that first part of the season, but after a breakout performance against Williamstown in round 6, he was away. He went on to average 26 disposals per VFL game and was rewarded with an AFL debut, playing six AFL games at the back end of the season."

Bailey Laurie

"Bailey was a consistent performer at VFL level this season. His work in and around stoppages made him a damaging player in the league, going on to average 24 disposals, seven tackles, and five clearances per game."

Kai Windsor

"Joining the VFL program this year, Kai played 15 games. This was a brilliant effort, considering some of the limitations he had coming into the pre-season through injury and surgeries over the course of last year. Demonstrating such great attributes, his speed and great ball use, at only 20, we can't wait to see what he can do in the coming years."

Kynan Brown

"Kynan had a brilliant first season at the club, making real strides in his game performance and role understanding at VFL level, being rewarded with AFL opportunities in the back end of the season. Playing through various roles, whether up forward, as a midfielder or on a wing, he averaged 17 possessions and three clearances per match, with the highlight being a massive 27 disposal and 24 tackle game against Frankston in Round 17."

Matthew Jefferson

"Jeffo was able to develop some real consistency in his game in 2024. He had nine games with two or more goals, finishing with 29 goals for the season, and he was 11th in the VFL goal-kicking tally. He was able to show more readily his capacity to take both contested marks and still follow up and be clean on ground level."

Max Gregory

"Off the back of an injury-free and full pre-season, Max would be one of the more improved and reliable players at Casey this season. He was able to tally a career-best 16 VFL games and was tasked with the opposition's most dangerous small forwards each week. We love Max's ability to win contests, but it's his speed and run and carry with the ball that was most exciting."

Mitch White

"What a season Whitey put together. Averaging 23 disposals and five tackles per game, he was so consistent in not only his performance on field each week but his ability to lead and teach our young VFL group."

Roan Steele

"Promoted to co-vice-captain this season, Roan continued to show his quality at the VFL level. After a slower start to the season than he would have liked, a shift to a new role at half-back allowed him to flourish, averaging 20 disposals and five rebound 50's in the games he played there."

Tyler Edwards

"Teddy took some real strides in his game in 2024. Playing in all 18 VFL matches, through a variety of roles, he found his feet both on a wing and was able to get some expose through the midfield."

Will Verrall

"Will had some strong performances within season 2024. He showed the ability to more than match it with more experienced rucks within the competition whilst being able to use his strengths around the ground. His Round 17 game against Frankston, where he amassed 18 disposals alongside 45 hitouts, was a highlight."

I'm not sure if this is quite the right question but: what's the knock on Kynan Brown?

I didn't quite understand why they brought him in, barely played him then consigned him to Casey, even after the season was clearly gone.

Another way of putting it: he seems like a goer and we kept playing end-of-career plodders and then wondering why our effort wasn't "at the level". 

 

 

Casey B&F 

1st 👏👏👏Mitch White - inspirational captain  Defender turned inside mid. Clearly best for Casey in 2024

2nd 👏👏Roan Steele vice captain 3rd year at Casey. Mid sized half back /half forward.  

3rd 👏Matt Jefferson - 2nd year AFL listed key forward.  Inconsistent year but showed he had capability to be key forward.  Preseason in the gym and some guidance from Choco still needed.  
 

Rising star.  👍🏻Kai Windsor (20yo, Caleb’s older brother). Recovered from year out with injury.  Played some reasonable footy but often limited minutes and looks just ok at VFL level.  Not AFL standard at this time.  
 

Values Award.👍🏻 Roan Steele / definitely 
 

 


9 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

VFL coach Taylor Whitford shares his thoughts on ten key players who have made a significant impact throughout the season.

Conspicuously absent from that is Jed Adams. The invisible man.

1 hour ago, Nascent said:

Is there a top 10 or more available? Curious to see where the other dees landed.

VFL Top Ten Vote Count

1. Mitch White - 130 Votes

2. Roan Steele - 100 Votes

3. Matt Jefferson - 97 Votes

4. Oliver Sestan - 92 Votes

4. Bailey Laurie - 92 Votes

6. Kynan Brown - 86 Votes

6. Tom Fullarton - 86 Votes

8. Tyler Edwards - 85 Votes

9. Will Verrall - 75 Votes

10. Max Gregory - 74 Votes

Andy Moniz -Wakefield played 12 of the 18 VFL games. In my opinion, he was our best player alongside White in 5 or 6 of those games as well as one of the best players in most other games. Very strange that he wasn’t in the top 10. Definitely one player who deserved promotion on his strong Casey performances. 

11 hours ago, bing181 said:

Conspicuously absent from that is Jed Adams. The invisible man.

Casey were pretty poor all year and most games the ball was parked in their D50 for the majority of the game

The fact he rarely if ever got into double figures in the possession count is pretty damming imo 

Hopefully he has a big pre season and builds some strength and confidence because both seem to be lacking at this stage 

12 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

VFL Top Ten Vote Count

1. Mitch White - 130 Votes

2. Roan Steele - 100 Votes

3. Matt Jefferson - 97 Votes

4. Oliver Sestan - 92 Votes

4. Bailey Laurie - 92 Votes

6. Kynan Brown - 86 Votes

6. Tom Fullarton - 86 Votes

8. Tyler Edwards - 85 Votes

9. Will Verrall - 75 Votes

10. Max Gregory - 74 Votes

Really surprised that Andy Moniz-Wakefield wasn’t in the top 3 to be honest.


  • Author

Mitch White the only nominee in the VFL Player of the Year but others like Ellison and Grey who left Casey for elsewhere who made it.

IMG_5837.thumb.jpeg.d99feb697f39d9b27e3b3ef74a26f1cd.jpeg

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

Featured Content

  • CASEY: Geelong

    There was a time in the second quarter of the game at the Cattery on Friday afternoon when the Casey Demons threatened to take the game apart against the Cats. The Demons had been well on top early but were struggling to convert their ascendancy over the ground until Tom Fullarton’s burst of three goals in the space of eight minutes on the way to a five goal haul and his best game for the club since arriving from Brisbane at the end of 2023. He was leading, marking and otherwise giving his opponents a merry dance as Casey grabbed a three goal lead in the blink of an eye. Fullarton has now kicked ten goals in Casey’s three matches and, with Melbourne’s forward conversion woes, he is definitely in with a chance to get his first game with the club in next week’s Gather Round in Adelaide. Despite the tall forward’s efforts - he finished with 19 disposals and eight marks and had four hit outs as back up to Will Verrall in the second half - it wasn’t enough as Geelong reigned in the lead through persistent attacks and eventually clawed their way to the lead early in the last and held it till they achieved the end aim of victory.

    • 0 replies
    Demonland
  • REPORT: Geelong

    I was disappointed to hear Goody say at his post match presser after the team’s 39 point defeat against Geelong that "we're getting high quality entry, just poor execution" because Melbourne’s problems extend far beyond that after its 0 - 4 start to the 2025 football season. There are clearly problems with poor execution, some of which were evident well before the current season and were in play when the Demons met the Cats in early May last year and beat them in a near top-of-the-table clash that saw both sides sitting comfortably in the top four after round eight. Since that game, the Demons’ performances have been positively Third World with only five wins in 19 games with a no longer majestic midfield and a dysfunctional forward line that has become too easy for opposing coaches to counter. This is an area of their game that is currently being played out as if they were all completely panic-stricken.

    • 0 replies
    Demonland
  • PREGAME: Essendon

    Facing the very real and daunting prospect of starting the season with five straight losses, the Demons head to South Australia for the annual Gather Round, where they’ll take on the Bombers in search of their first win of the year. Who comes in, and who comes out?

      • Like
    • 201 replies
    Demonland
  • NON-MFC: Round 04

    Round 4 kicks off with a blockbuster on Thursday night as traditional rivals Collingwood and Carlton clash at the MCG, with the Magpies looking to assert themselves as early-season contenders and the Blues seeking their first win of the season. Saturday opens with Gold Coast hosting Adelaide, a key test for the Suns as they aim to back up their big win last week, while the Crows will be looking to keep their perfect record intact. Reigning wooden spooners Richmond have the daunting task of facing reigning premiers Brisbane at the ‘G and the Lions will be eager to reaffirm their premiership credentials after a patchy start. Saturday night sees North Melbourne take on Sydney at Marvel Stadium, with the Swans looking to build on their first win of the season last week against a rebuilding Roos outfit. Sunday’s action begins with GWS hosting West Coast at ENGIE Stadium, a game that could get ugly very early for the visitors. Port Adelaide vs St Kilda at Adelaide Oval looms as a interesting clash, with both clubs form being very hard to read. The round wraps up with Fremantle taking on the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium in what could be a fierce contest between two sides with top-eight ambitions. Who are you tipping this week and what are the best results for the Demons besides us winning?

      • Vomit
    • 273 replies
    Demonland
  • PODCAST: Geelong

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 7th April @ the all new time of 8:00pm. Join Binman, George & I as we dissect another Demons loss at Kardinia Park to the Cats in the Round 04. Your questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human.

    • 52 replies
    Demonland
  • VOTES: Geelong

    Captain Max Gawn leads the Demonland Player of the Year in his quest to take out his 3rd trophy. He leads Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver who are in equal 2nd place followed by Kade Chandler and Jake Bowey. You votes please. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 & 1.

    • 30 replies
    Demonland