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Losing Mitch White and Roan Steele a year after losing Jimmy Munro and George Grey, and even Jack Hutchins before that, makes a huge difference to the experience and composure provided by the VFL listed players.

Who's going to even be captain next year? There are no ideal candidates that I can see.

For reference, here's our Grand Final winning side:

 

 

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    2 hours ago, DemonDave said:

    Losing Mitch White and Roan Steele a year after losing Jimmy Munro and George Grey, and even Jack Hutchins before that, makes a huge difference to the experience and composure provided by the VFL listed players.

    Who's going to even be captain next year? There are no ideal candidates that I can see.

    For reference, here's our Grand Final winning side:

     

     

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    No wonder they won it!

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    19 hours ago, deelusions from afar said:

    What happened to that guy George who some thought might be a smoky draft choice for us who played a couple of games this year.

    Back up in Darwin playing the season for Southern Districts once again.

    Side is stacked with ex AFL/VFL/SANFL/WAFL players

    Jed Anderson, Steven Motlop, Jarred Brander, Matt Dennis

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    On 22/10/2024 at 18:07, DemonDave said:

    Losing Mitch White and Roan Steele a year after losing Jimmy Munro and George Grey, and even Jack Hutchins before that, makes a huge difference to the experience and composure provided by the VFL listed players.

    Who's going to even be captain next year? There are no ideal candidates that I can see.

    For reference, here's our Grand Final winning side:

     

     

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    in 2025, at least 11 will still be on afl lists, and it was 14 in 2024, with at least seven i would consider 'best squad' for the teams that they were on

    pretty impressive development and use of the alliance, i would've thought

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    Of the 2022 team, 5/6 Casey listed premiership players are gone from the club, and 3/4 Casey listed emergencies are gone.  Only Valentine and Bell remain and they hardly played in ‘24.  

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    The lights at Frankston have enabled  night games for TV coverage and extra revenue.  So they've gone from cellar dwellers to destination club.

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    Bottom 4 club next year who wants to come to a snake infested, shizzen area in Cranbourne??

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    Boy that’s a gloomy picture but realistically our Casey VFL needs a good shake up, we got nothing out of our two star mids that failed to play a game for us this year due to injury. We need to go after more of the kids that miss the draft but are desperate for that extra opportunity, we will miss Mitch.

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    On 27/10/2024 at 19:28, DeeZone said:

    Boy that’s a gloomy picture but realistically our Casey VFL needs a good shake up, we got nothing out of our two star mids that failed to play a game for us this year due to injury. We need to go after more of the kids that miss the draft but are desperate for that extra opportunity, we will miss Mitch.

    We have to start poaching players from the VFL like Frankston have done we only need to get 3 or 4 and we will be set.

     

     

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    On 22/10/2024 at 18:07, DemonDave said:

    Losing Mitch White and Roan Steele a year after losing Jimmy Munro and George Grey, and even Jack Hutchins before that, makes a huge difference to the experience and composure provided by the VFL listed players.

    Who's going to even be captain next year? There are no ideal candidates that I can see.

    For reference, here's our Grand Final winning side:

     

     

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    There's your answer. Deakyn probably captain. Good get, should provide a lot of leadership off half back.

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    If Casey is half serious about being an actual club, then need to get attract players like Jai Culley if he’s not put on an AFL list by another club.  Definitely has AFL quality still and would command a game every week despite AFL listed players.  

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    as being reported …

    comings and goings for Casey

    (added) Casey Demons have regained their 2023 best and fairest Deakyn Smith, who joined North Melbourne VFL this year.

    (Departed)

    Ryan Valentine has joined Coburg Lions

    Roan Steele (runner-up in the best and fairest this year) has joined West Perth WAFL.

    Casey best & fairest and captain Mitch White has left and joined Rosebud


    Other notable VFL changes 

    Williamstown tall forward Corey Ellison (ex Casey) is moving to Frankston 

    Werribee’s Kye Declase is expected to move to Box Hill Hawks

    North Melbourne small forward Sam Lowson is heading to Southport

    North will also have to replace Jack Watkins, who will train with AFL club Port Adelaide and try to win an SSP rookie-listing. Watkins won his successive John Law Medal as the Kangaroos’ VFL best and fairest, averaging 24.9 possessions

    Frankston has brought in Sandringham co-captain and key midfielder Darby Hipwell, who won the Zebras’ best and fairest in 2023.

    Port Melbourne is keen on delisted Western Bulldogs small forward Charlie Clarke. 


    Former Dandenong Stingray Kade De La Rue has left North Melbourne VFL and will join Frankston.

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    On 27/10/2024 at 18:35, picket fence said:

    Bottom 4 club next year who wants to come to a snake infested, shizzen area in Cranbourne??

    And yet Frankston and Casey grounds are about the same travel time as each other from the city, and Casey has much better facilities for players including extra grounds to train on and an indoor kicking area.

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    Yeah but Frankston will pay about ten Bucks a game Casey about $9.50

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    Jack Bell has committed to Old Haileybury in VAFA 2025 A grade for next year as a full-time player. Not sure if Casey offerred him another year or if he said “I’m out”.  He was good in 2022 and 2023 with 30 games across the 2 years. But only 5 games in 2024 and used in limited minutes only.
     
    Farewell #73. 

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    1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Jack Bell has committed to Old Haileybury in VAFA 2025 A grade for next year as a full-time player. Not sure if Casey offerred him another year or if he said “I’m out”.  He was good in 2022 and 2023 with 30 games across the 2 years. But only 5 games in 2024 and used in limited minutes only.
     
    Farewell #73. 

    And if he only had limited time in 2024, then it wouldn’t have been any better for him in 2025 with Tom Campbell on the MFC list.

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    Another departure from the Casey ship.  Mitch Szybkowski is leaving Casey and will join the GWS VFL program in 2025.  He showed promise in his 12 games for Casey Demons in 2024. 

    Another player to leave … 

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    List Changes so far

    2025 LIST

    Jack BEHNK  (2024), 1 game 
    Leo CONNOLLY  (2024), 4 games, 1 goal
    Paddy CROSS  (2023-24), 10 games, 2 goals
    Tyler EDWARDS  (2022-24), 30 games, 9 goals
    Tom FREEMAN  (2018-19, 2022-24), 55 games
    Roy GEORGE  (2024), 5 games, 4 goals
    Andrew GREEN  (2024), 1 game
    Max GREGORY  (2023-24), 24 games
    Campbell HUSTWAITE  (2024), 2 games, 1 goal
    Eddie KING  (2024), 5 games, 2 goals
    Brayden LAPLANCHE  (2024), 5 games
    Caleb LEWIS  (2024), 3 games, 3 goals
    Harvey NEOCLEUS  (2022-24), 23 games, 11 goals
    Charlie PETERS  (2023-24), 10 games, 4 goals
    Ned MOODIE  (2023-24), 10 games
    Tom SHERIDAN  (2023-24), 4 games, 5 goals
    Kobe SHIPP  (2024), 2 games
    Deakyn SMITH  (2021-23), 44 games
    Ziggy TOLEDO-GLASMAN  (2023-24), 4 games, 2 goals
    Kai WINDSOR  (2024), 15 games, 3 goals

    IN

    Deakyn SMITH  (2021-23), 44 games

    OUT

    Jack BELL  (2021-24), 34 games, 7 goals 
    Roan STEELE  (2022-24), 53 games, 19 goals
    Mitch SZYBKOWSKI  (2024), 12 games, 3 goals
    Ryan VALENTINE  (2022-24), 24 games, 9 goals    
    Mitch WHITE  (2015-19, 2021-24), 138 games, 86 goals 

    AFL PLAYERS OUT

    Ben BROWN  (2021-24), 22 games, 41 goals
    Kyah FARRIS-WHITE  (2023-24),  12 games, 1 goal
    Lachie HUNTER  (2024), 10 games, 1 goal
    Josh SCHACHE  (2023-24), 27 games,  43 goals
    Adam TOMLINSON  (2022-24), 32 games   

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    7 hours ago, Wilson7 said:

    List Changes so far

    2025 LIST

    Jack BEHNK  (2024), 1 game 
    Leo CONNOLLY  (2024), 4 games, 1 goal
    Paddy CROSS  (2023-24), 10 games, 2 goals
    Tyler EDWARDS  (2022-24), 30 games, 9 goals
    Tom FREEMAN  (2018-19, 2022-24), 55 games
    Roy GEORGE  (2024), 5 games, 4 goals
    Andrew GREEN  (2024), 1 game
    Max GREGORY  (2023-24), 24 games
    Campbell HUSTWAITE  (2024), 2 games, 1 goal
    Eddie KING  (2024), 5 games, 2 goals
    Brayden LAPLANCHE  (2024), 5 games
    Caleb LEWIS  (2024), 3 games, 3 goals
    Harvey NEOCLEUS  (2022-24), 23 games, 11 goals
    Charlie PETERS  (2023-24), 10 games, 4 goals
    Ned MOODIE  (2023-24), 10 games
    Tom SHERIDAN  (2023-24), 4 games, 5 goals
    Kobe SHIPP  (2024), 2 games
    Deakyn SMITH  (2021-23), 44 games
    Ziggy TOLEDO-GLASMAN  (2023-24), 4 games, 2 goals
    Kai WINDSOR  (2024), 15 games, 3 goals

    IN

    Deakyn SMITH  (2021-23), 44 games

    OUT

    Jack BELL  (2021-24), 34 games, 7 goals 
    Roan STEELE  (2022-24), 53 games, 19 goals
    Mitch SZYBKOWSKI  (2024), 12 games, 3 goals
    Ryan VALENTINE  (2022-24), 24 games, 9 goals    
    Mitch WHITE  (2015-19, 2021-24), 138 games, 86 goals 

    AFL PLAYERS OUT

    Ben BROWN  (2021-24), 22 games, 41 goals
    Kyah FARRIS-WHITE  (2023-24),  12 games, 1 goal
    Lachie HUNTER  (2024), 10 games, 1 goal
    Josh SCHACHE  (2023-24), 27 games,  43 goals
    Adam TOMLINSON  (2022-24), 32 games   

    Thanks @Wilson7!

    One good sign is the fact that two of Casey’s “big name” recruits who were injured early in the season — Leo Connolly and Campbell Hustwaite — remain on the list. It would be a bonus if they were actually retained because Casey badly needs some experienced playing depth to be competitive in 2025.

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    16 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    Thanks @Wilson7!

    One good sign is the fact that two of Casey’s “big name” recruits who were injured early in the season — Leo Connolly and Campbell Hustwaite — remain on the list. It would be a bonus if they were actually retained because Casey badly needs some experienced playing depth to be competitive in 2025.

    They've both left the club.

    Both returned to local level full time.

    Edited by dazzledavey36

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