On 26/04/2025 at 12:54, sue said:

A genuine question, just curious:

You apparently read, reply and react to other people's posts as evidenced by your above post which is only intelligible as a response to someone else's post.

While I can understand you or anyone not wishing to get involved in a stream of argumentative counter posts, why do you feel it necessary to add that? You can simply not respond to responses if you wish.

Not that I expect a response....

I won't say anything is case I say something . . . other than Kim and Kanye are poor role models.

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1 hour ago, Turner said:

Not sure if anyone else watched Kalani yesterday. but your basketball point is very valid. given as he didnt see a minute of rucking he just doesnt attack the footy, just stands with his arms up being tall, wouldn;'t be surprised if he falls to a rookie pick. definitely not the great white hope he has been pegged as for the lasdt few years

Was there a televised match of the school/under 18 teams?

On 27/04/2025 at 22:58, Young Blood said:

or AJ

I think Campbells lack of mobility is probably keeping him out of the side along with the fact he's really just a true ruckman, less so a forward. With Max fit we really just need someone to pinch hit in the ruck who can provide a contest and PRESSURE up forward so I think it will continue to be JVR or AJ picked over the next few weeks.

Maybe if the oppo plays two genuine rucks might we look at TC.

I think it was important to play Fullo at the time as we needed height fwd, a ruck chop out for max and he was in form at VFL level. so selection integrity stands up. also lets not forget we are 2 from 2 since he played, largely I feel as a better structured team, not directly related to playing Fullo. That said, those last 12 minutes were telling and showed while we need height, form fwd and a ruck chop out for max, Fullo is probably out of his depth.

I really dont want to see JVR come back and used as fwd/ruck. Thats partly how we destroyed Weideman's career. Let him stay fwd. Campbell is only just back and is only a ruck. Therefore on the height, fwd and big body scenario, you cant go past AJ. As a result i think AJ comes in for Tom.

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4 hours ago, DiscoStu17 said:

Was there a televised match of the school/under 18 teams?

aus academy vs coburg was streamed on afl.com might be highlights or full match replay there or their youtube site?

2 hours ago, BScotti said:

I think it was important to play Fullo at the time as we needed height fwd, a ruck chop out for max and he was in form at VFL level. so selection integrity stands up. also lets not forget we are 2 from 2 since he played, largely I feel as a better structured team, not directly related to playing Fullo. That said, those last 12 minutes were telling and showed while we need height, form fwd and a ruck chop out for max, Fullo is probably out of his depth.

I really dont want to see JVR come back and used as fwd/ruck. Thats partly how we destroyed Weideman's career. Let him stay fwd. Campbell is only just back and is only a ruck. Therefore on the height, fwd and big body scenario, you cant go past AJ. As a result i think AJ comes in for Tom.

Agree that Fullo deserved a chance but hasn't shown anything so back to Casey.

You have got to be kidding to suggest we ruined Weid's career by rucking him.

Weid just couldn't cut it as a key forward at 2 different clubs. Lacked desperation & couldn't hold his marks.

Ironically some of his best footy was at Casey as an undersized ruckman in their flag year.

I am glad those of you who were on the "why arent we playing Fullarton?!" bandwagon for most of last year can now see that just because someone's name isn't Petty, it doesn't automatically mean they are better.

Maybe you'll even acknowledge that the coaches actually know what they have to work with, VFL stat sheets mean squat and there isn't a wild Goodwin conspiracy behind every non selection? 🤔

18 hours ago, JTR said:

I am glad those of you who were on the "why arent we playing Fullarton?!" bandwagon for most of last year can now see that just because someone's name isn't Petty, it doesn't automatically mean they are better.

Maybe you'll even acknowledge that the coaches actually know what they have to work with, VFL stat sheets mean squat and there isn't a wild Goodwin conspiracy behind every non selection? 🤔

Fullarton fully deserved his opportunity & may do so again if he keeps putting his hand up.

Actually good form at VFL level is still pretty relevant & Goodwin has a history of ignoring good VFL form & rushing back players who are either not fit or not in any form. It was definitely part of the reason he wrecked our chances in 2022.

13 hours ago, Cranky Franky said:

Fullarton fully deserved his opportunity & may do so again if he keeps putting his hand up.

Actually good form at VFL level is still pretty relevant & Goodwin has a history of ignoring good VFL form & rushing back players who are either not fit or not in any form. It was definitely part of the reason he wrecked our chances in 2022.

This is the big thing for me, for WAY too long Casey form has been ignored while "best 23" players get away with weeks of mediocre performances. This has been the case since 2022. It's time that the competition for spots results in players getting goes when their Casey form demands it. Fulla's deserved his shot, if he gets back to some good form and the players in the seniors don't perform he should get another go.