There’s a fair bit of history about Sunday morning’s VFL match at Casey Fields between the Casey Demons and Sandringham which marks the end of the latter’s affiliation with St. Kilda.

The two VFL clubs traded their AFL affiliates in 2009 when the Melbourne Demons took on a partnership with the then Casey Scorpions (formerly Springvale) after a successful decade with Sandringham which resulted in premierships in in 2000, 2004, 2005 and 2006. At the same time, the Saints entered into a partnership with the VFA Zebras at the Trevor Barker Beach Oval.

From the 2017 season onwards, the Casey club became known as the “Demons” and they celebrated a premiership flag in 2022.

Meanwhile, the Saints’ have announced that they will be going alone next year with their own independent reserves team and Sandringham will continue in its own right in 2026 so that this week’s game is really the end of an era.

The Demons will be hoping that the game represents something a little more than that as victory over the lowly Zebras will strengthen their claim for a finals berth.

The Sautner Newton Cup

May the Juices flow

PS: I wonder if the Saints had similar problems to those which we had with Sandringham. Suspect that it is a different era but another alignment comes to an end. Are we the only aligned VFL club left? Can't think of another off the top of my head

Edited July 22Jul 22 by Diamond_Jim

15 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

The Sautner Newton Cup

May the Juices flow

PS: I wonder if the Saints had similar problems to those which we had with Sandringham. Suspect that it is a different era but another alignment comes to an end. Are we the only aligned VFL club left? Can't think of another off the top of my head

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5 hours ago, KC from Casey said:

There’s a fair bit of history about Sunday morning’s VFL match at Casey Fields between the Casey Demons and Sandringham which marks the end of the latter’s affiliation with St. Kilda.

The two VFL clubs traded their AFL affiliates in 2009 when the Melbourne Demons took on a partnership with the then Casey Scorpions (formerly Springvale) after a successful decade with Sandringham which resulted in premierships in in 2000, 2004, 2005 and 2006. At the same time, the Saints entered into a partnership with the VFA Zebras at the Trevor Barker Beach Oval.

From the 2017 season onwards, the Casey club became known as the “Demons” and they celebrated a premiership flag in 2022.

Meanwhile, the Saints’ have announced that they will be going alone next year with their own independent reserves team and Sandringham will continue in its own right in 2026 so that this week’s game is really the end of an era.

The Demons will be hoping that the game represents something a little more than that as victory over the lowly Zebras will strengthen their claim for a finals berth.

Thanks KC 1998-2006 was a very successful time for the MFC without getting the chocolates, four grannies for our affiliate club in Sandy gave us something to smile about. We thought we may have a chance for a double up in 2000 but Bummers ruined those thoughts in brutal fashion.

Just out of interest, are there any other DL’s that played for the old Springvale club?

if sandringham are going it alone in 2026 and the aints are fielding a standalone vfl side... now how many teams will there be in this competition??

CASEY DEMONS vs SANDRINGHAM

Sunday 27 July, 11:05am, Casey Fields

CASEY DEMONS
B: D. Smith (54), J. Adams (26), W. Lual (74)
HB: R. Bonner (52), T. Fullarton (33), T. Sruk (53)
C: J. Culley (46), J. Billings (14), W. Duursma (70)
HF: H. Sharp (30), A. Johnson (42), K. Brown (41)
F: M. Hardie (55), M. Jefferson (21), L. Kentfield (44)
R: T. Campbell (29), K. Tholstrup (12), B. Laurie (16)
INT: R. Mentha Jnr (39), W. Verrall (28), R. Baldi (56), P. Cross (64), K. White (50)
23rd Player: W. Duursma (70)
EMG: M. Kirkwood-Scott (51), B. Laplanche (68), J. Craven (75), J. Ferraro (78), T. Freeman (67)

IN: W. Duursma, M. Jefferson, W. Lual, H. Sharp, K. Tholstrup, K. White
OUT: B. Howes, H. Petty, C. Spargo (AFL), T. Woewodin (injured), J. Ferraro (omitted), M. Kirkwood-Scott (omitted)
NEW: Willem Duursma, 18, 192cm, Gippsland Power/Foster

SANDRINGHAM
B: W. Johnson (60), Z. Cordy (21), L. Voss (55)
HB: J. Barrat (28), E. Armstrong (46), L. O'Connell (45)
C: B. Richardson (83), L. Henry (23), T. Travaglia (5)
HF: S. Latreille (66), J. Campigli (64), M. Heath (42)
F: P. Dow (15), H. Boyd (31), C. Orchard (76)
R: A. Dodson (30), N. Maginness (52), J. Rigoni (79)
INT: M. Ryan (74), E. Williams (53), A. Mathieson (51), B. Seers (72), B. Mckenzie (57)
23rd Player: C. Orchard (76)
EMG: J. Cheep (63)

IN: E. Armstrong, H. Boyd, M. Heath, L. Henry, S. Latrielle, L. O'Connell, M. Ryan, B. Seers
OUT: R. Byrnes, L. Collard, Z. Jones, A. McLennan, A. Schoenmaker, D. Wilson (AFL), P. Said (injured), L. Purcell (unavailable)

Head-to-head: Casey Demons 31-28; At Casey Fields: Casey Demons 7-4; Streak: Sandringham 1; Last time: Casey Demons 14.14 (98) def by Sandringham 17.9 (111) – Round 9, 2024, Casey Fields

Willem Duursma is one of the top draft prospects for 2025 and one of the family of two other AFL players and an AFLW player and also the son of a former Demon reserves player, Dean Duursma. His uncle Jamie Duursma did play some senior football with Melbourne. He’s playing for Casey because he comes from the local Gippsland region but Melbourne is unlikely to get him unless it pulls off some monster trades.

Kalani White, on the other hand …

On 22/07/2025 at 17:28, whatwhat say what said:

if sandringham are going it alone in 2026 and the aints are fielding a standalone vfl side... now how many teams will there be in this competition??

A lot - too many in fact around 22. Hopefully, that means less byes and all teams play each other once.

Our midfield should annihilate theirs.

We have the bye yet again next week so we should see some desperate players wanting to put their hand up for senior selection.

15 minutes ago, KC from Casey said:

CASEY DEMONS vs SANDRINGHAM

Sunday 27 July, 11:05am, Casey Fields

CASEY DEMONS
B: D. Smith (54), J. Adams (26), W. Lual (74)
HB: R. Bonner (52), T. Fullarton (33), T. Sruk (53)
C: J. Culley (46), J. Billings (14), W. Duursma (70)
HF: H. Sharp (30), A. Johnson (42), K. Brown (41)
F: M. Hardie (55), M. Jefferson (21), L. Kentfield (44)
R: T. Campbell (29), K. Tholstrup (12), B. Laurie (16)
INT: R. Mentha Jnr (39), W. Verrall (28), R. Baldi (56), P. Cross (64), K. White (50)
23rd Player: W. Duursma (70)
EMG: M. Kirkwood-Scott (51), B. Laplanche (68), J. Craven (75), J. Ferraro (78), T. Freeman (67)

IN: W. Duursma, M. Jefferson, W. Lual, H. Sharp, K. Tholstrup, K. White
OUT: B. Howes, H. Petty, C. Spargo (AFL), T. Woewodin (injured), J. Ferraro (omitted), M. Kirkwood-Scott (omitted)
NEW: Willem Duursma, 18, 192cm, Gippsland Power/Foster

SANDRINGHAM
B: W. Johnson (60), Z. Cordy (21), L. Voss (55)
HB: J. Barrat (28), E. Armstrong (46), L. O'Connell (45)
C: B. Richardson (83), L. Henry (23), T. Travaglia (5)
HF: S. Latreille (66), J. Campigli (64), M. Heath (42)
F: P. Dow (15), H. Boyd (31), C. Orchard (76)
R: A. Dodson (30), N. Maginness (52), J. Rigoni (79)
INT: M. Ryan (74), E. Williams (53), A. Mathieson (51), B. Seers (72), B. Mckenzie (57)
23rd Player: C. Orchard (76)
EMG: J. Cheep (63)

IN: E. Armstrong, H. Boyd, M. Heath, L. Henry, S. Latrielle, L. O'Connell, M. Ryan, B. Seers
OUT: R. Byrnes, L. Collard, Z. Jones, A. McLennan, A. Schoenmaker, D. Wilson (AFL), P. Said (injured), L. Purcell (unavailable)

Head-to-head: Casey Demons 31-28; At Casey Fields: Casey Demons 7-4; Streak: Sandringham 1; Last time: Casey Demons 14.14 (98) def by Sandringham 17.9 (111) – Round 9, 2024, Casey Fields

Pity that Kirkwood-Scott has been omitted. He seems to play well when he gets the chance.

@Whispering_Jack agree with Mitch Kirkwood-Scott. Small defender. Excellent kick and makes good decisions which would transfer to AFL requirements. He played 4 games earlier in the year and impressed before injured. Just returned and played his role. Like to see him again before season end.

13 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Pity that Kirkwood-Scott has been omitted. He seems to play well when he gets the chance.

Among the best of the VFL listed young players for Casey last week. Kicked a goal drifting forward from defence. Go Bloods!

Reckon I saw Kirkwood-Scott this morning at the Captain's Run. With a carryover emergency required for the AFL, hopefully he is a late in tomorrow.

Zebras off to a good start with the opening goal of the day.

We look terrible to start the quarter, no senior key talls in the backline and it's showing.

Seems Jai is the carryover player for today

Sandringham now lead 2.2.14 to zip.

That’s better - Mitch Hardie gets Casey’s first

i can't get over how weak in the marking contest el jefe is; he's not afraid of the physical contest - see his tackling effort just then - but it's got to be a strength issue surely

he just can't hold his position

Edited July 27Jul 27 by whatwhat say what

1 minute ago, whatwhat say what said:

i can't get over how weak in the marking contest el jefe is; he's not afraid of the physical contest - see his tackling effort just then - but it's got to be a strength issue surely

he just can't hold his position

He's also allergic to chest marks as well, still lacking confidence and strength

Sandy adapting to the conditions better. They lead 3.2.20 to 1.1.7.

Mitch Hardie is a beast.

How good did Kentfield look taking that mark?

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jeffo kalani and luker in the same fwd line is great to see