On Saturday morning at Casey Fields and up against one of the most consistent teams in the competition in recent years - the Southport Sharks.

But why at Casey which means that the four travelling emergencies won't see a game.

Will be interesting to see if Billings plays. Not sure what his plans are post AFL but a mid season retirement might be on the cards.

Yet another example of the farce they call the VFL. Surely Sunday in Southport would have been the common sense fixturing. Travelling emergencies would then get a game.

I really hope that the clubs are putting it to the AFL hierarchy, need to get the media focussed on this farcical situation regarding the second highest tier of Aussie Rules that appears to be handicapping most league sides. Probably won’t get any traction with the so called media, can’t bite the hand that feeds you.

CASEY DEMONS
B: L. Kentfield (44), J. Adams (26), B. Howes (22)
HB: R. Bonner (52), J. Lever (8), O. Sestan (38)
C: J. Culley (46), B. Laurie (16), J. Billings (14)
HF: M. Hardie (55), T. Fullarton (33), K. Tholstrup (12)
F: M. Jefferson (21), J. Van Rooyen (2), J. Henderson (43)
R: T. Campbell (29), T. Woewodin (40), K. Brown (41)
INT: R. Mentha Jnr (39), R. Baldi (56), D. Smith (54), O. Green (69), W. Verrall (28)
23rd Player: O. Green (69)
EMG: L. Bryce (73), P. Cross (64), T. Sruk (53), P. Ireland (48), K. Windsor (66), J. Craven (75)

IN: J. Billings, O. Green, B. Howes, M. Jefferson, J. Lever, R. Mentha Jnr, K. Tholstrup, J. Van Rooyen, T. Woewodin
OUT: A. Johnson (AFL), C. Doultree (shoulder), L. Bryce, J. Craven, P. Cross, J. Gatt, R. George, C. Peters, K. Windsor (omitted)

SOUTHPORT SHARKS
B: F. Hay (39), M. Spencer (6), M. McGuinness (14)
HB: B. Woodcock (1), N. Williams (30), W. Buzza (15)
C: J. Joyce (25), E. Reardon (26), M. Manteit (4)
HF: C. Webster (22), M. Pescud (42), J. Gore (19)
F: H. Dixon (29), W. Sexton (11), C. Lake (33)
R: B. Crossley (20), J. Dawson (3), Z. Foot (2)
INT: C. Rowe (40), K. Gray (17), J. Sexton (16), B. Aston (32), T. Hayes (37)
EMG: J. Lockett (23), J. Kennedy (36), M. Hollier (34), O. Collins (27), T. Dawson (24)

IN: F. Hay, E. Reardon
OUT: J. Edwards (hip), O. Collins (omitted)

Head-to-Head: Casey Demons 3-0; At Casey Fields: Casey Demons 1-0; Streak: Casey Demons 3; Last time: Casey Demons 11.10 (76) def Southport Sharks 11.9 (75) – Round 11, 2023, Fankhauser Reserve

Those Ins would have been handy last week V Doggies.

O Green in - Brads son?

strong Casey side in this week.

15 minutes ago, Vineytime said:

O Green in - Brads son?

strong Casey side in this week.

Different Oliver Green, played for Sandy dragons last year if I'm not mistaken.

Brads son is only 14 or 15.

1 hour ago, Random Task said:

Oliver Green

I wonder what his favourite colour is.

Lachie Bryce and Paddy Cross are stiff to be omitted. Those AFL listed inclusions returning from injury or dropped from the firsts have priority obviously. Are Blake Howes and Tom Fullerton certain to play? Listed as emergencies v Lions. Aiden Johnson has got his ticket. Bailey Laurie ever the bridesmaid.

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As DeeZone says, what an absolute bloody farce.

VFL is NOT even half a support competition.

Dillon should put his foot down and let the VFL know they are not up to scratch and risk being completely sidelined if they can’t show some plain common sense.

Wow - 18 AFL listed players, the most I can recall for years - just Hore and Viney not named to play this weekend......

2 hours ago, monoccular said:

As DeeZone says, what an absolute bloody farce.

VFL is NOT even half a support competition.

Dillon should put his foot down and let the VFL know they are not up to scratch and risk being completely sidelined if they can’t show some plain common sense.

Noted today that VFL Sydney V Carlton was played at 3:05 pm, at the SCG before the main game.

Obviously the Gabba surface cannot handle 2 games in a row.

Or it’s just us?

8 hours ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

Wow - 18 AFL listed players, the most I can recall for years - just Hore and Viney not named to play this weekend......

Dees likely to have 2 travelling emergencies as seems to be our MFC peculiarity. Still agree it’s an AFL player listed team this week.

10 hours ago, monoccular said:

As DeeZone says, what an absolute bloody farce.

VFL is NOT even half a support competition.

Dillon should put his foot down and let the VFL know they are not up to scratch and risk being completely sidelined if they can’t show some plain common sense.

The AFL run the VFL. They are responsible for its demise.

12 hours ago, Random Task said:

Different Oliver Green, played for Sandy dragons last year if I'm not mistaken.

Brads son is only 14 or 15.

Is he good at soccer?

10 hours ago, Tarax Club said:

Lachie Bryce and Paddy Cross are stiff to be omitted. Those AFL listed inclusions returning from injury or dropped from the firsts have priority obviously. Are Blake Howes and Tom Fullerton certain to play? Listed as emergencies v Lions. Aiden Johnson has got his ticket. Bailey Laurie ever the bridesmaid.

Bryce and Cross were very good last week. No stats padding like a few AFL listed others. Best last week were K.Brown, Bryce, Laurie, Campbell, Hardie, Kentfield & Cross. Definitely like to see Bryce given more games as he shows he could be a draftee chance at years end.

Does the man mountain still ruck for the Sharks?

Expecting a slog in the wet but at least not much wind

9 hours ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

Wow - 18 AFL listed players, the most I can recall for years - just Hore and Viney not named to play this weekend......

AMW and McAdam also miss. I miss them and held high hopes for both this year.

17 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Does the man mountain still ruck for the Sharks?

Expecting a slog in the wet but at least not much wind

Goober? Hopefully, he is one of my faves.

19 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Does the man mountain still ruck for the Sharks?

Expecting a slog in the wet but at least not much wind

Yes.

On 15/05/2025 at 17:54, DeeZone said:

I really hope that the clubs are putting it to the AFL hierarchy, need to get the media focussed on this farcical situation regarding the second highest tier of Aussie Rules that appears to be handicapping most league sides. Probably won’t get any traction with the so called media, can’t bite the hand that feeds you.

Been saying this for Centuries!

1 hour ago, Roger Mellie said:

The AFL run the VFL. They are responsible for its demise.

Been saying this since Judas played CHB for the Iscariots!

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What's badly needed is a stand alone AFL reserves comp, and as you all know I've been saying this since the dawn of time!

Edited May 16, 2025May 16 by picket fence

Appears Cream is on the red-eye to BrisVegas. An opportunity in positions vacant exists for a young tall to stand up. Bryce and Cross are named on the bench.

Edited May 17, 2025May 17 by Tarax Club