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Enjoying my nice cold beverage at Boo Stadium. #pilgrimage

Here's a summary... TJ: The Dees played the Bombers.... Browny: You've got big teeth TJ All: Hahahaha Lloyd: Yeah but you love a mirror Browny All: Hahahaha Barrett: Heard a whisper that Kane Cornes cried after the showdown All: Hahahaha Cornes: Settle down Purple All: Oooooooooohhhhh TJ: Anyway, the Dees won by 29 Browny: About the same number as your teeth size in inches chompers All: Hahahaha Just change the opponent and margin for next week's comprehensive football discussion.

There is a pattern emerging when discussing Kozzie He has a low possession game, a certain cohort on DL emerge questioning his performance In response his stat sheet is produced outlining the tackles and pressure acts clearly demonstrating his value to the team Most notable example is after the GF. Wasn;t until his highlights were produced showing the shepherds, blocks, and 1%'s that the penny dropped for some DL's I wasn’t at Fridays game but witnessed his performance against the Suns. He hustled and harried all game. The Suns defenders did not get a second of peace all night. To his detractors, he is playing a role and playing it well. Please look at the tapes.

Kynan Brown has made the official Oakleigh Chargers squad this year as a bottom age prospect. Is eligible for father son next year. Oakleigh will be quite strong this year and young Kynan was named emergency for today's win against Sandringham Dragons. From what I have been told, Kynan is around the 180cm mark and is a tough midfielder who goes in hard.

If Melbourne folded I'd be lost to footy. Couldn't stomach supporting any-one else. Hate them all in varying degrees.

Footy fans over-estimate the impact of the "short" six day break between games. I've heard players say that it really doesn't make a lot of difference compared to seven days given their high levels of fitness and the expertise these days in recovery practices. Lever if fit and Brown if available to come in and no unforced "resting" for mine.

Imagine how good he’ll be when he hits puberty

He only goes missing if you only value his offensive contribution (and Spargo's). Goody would not ever drop Kozzie and Spargo and probably could not be happier with what they delivered on Friday. The facts are they had 27% of the teams tackles, and 19% of the teams pressure acts playing as small forwards. That is astounding. It's why we had 66 inside 50s to 39 despite losing clearances, as the pressured exits from defensive 50 for Essendon resulted in a lot of midfield turnovers. The reason we didn't win by 80 points is our delivery inside 50 after midfield turnovers was poor, and our defence was off and leaked.

On the lead he looks the goods, in a contested situation he still looks terrible. The Dons defence is really good at the body push, the chest into the back and drove the player forward and they convincingly out positioned Weid and pushed him under the flight of the back. BBB is needed back to allow Woes to play to his strength which is as a lead up fwd, that is his skill. Let’s use it to get the best out of him and for the team. Get his straight on goal kicking right/his confidence going and he is a different prospect for teams to worry about. PS why the hell do you take him off in the first qrt after his goal?! He was really up and about, it just lost all momentum for him and the team.

Would be a tough ask for a 9yr old. (Sorry I couldn't resist)

I told myself I’d be a calmer supporter this year after winning the flag. My watch is telling me otherwise…..

It’s like every club is trying to replicate our PF and GF games. Only difference is we done it at the money end of the season. Impossible to keep that style of game going for throughout a season.

Aussies win the World Cup!!!!!!

Always helps when your talent is fit. Curnow's been injured for 3-4yrs and Cripps the last 2. Hope the seasons too long and they break down again. I know too many Carlton supporting floggs. Prefer it when they're quiet.

Are you actually serious? We were literally missing Brown, Salem, Lever, Hibberd and Petty. If anyone was undermanned, it was us. There was absolutely nothing wrong with our win at all. Some people are still yet to understand that top teams don't always need to have pretty wins. We're getting the job done.

I hope Hawks win today because Hawks aren’t actually good enough to do any real damage and if they win it proves that Carlton probably aren’t either. I am a deeply mean spirited footy fan

Only one. The moustache.

2016: 174 handballs to 76 kicks 2.28:1 2017: 482 v 177 2.72:1 2018: 472 v 262. 1.80:1 2019: 413 v 248. 1.66:1 2020: 230 v 195. 1.18:1 2021: 431 v 358. 1.20:1 ........................... 2022 (to date): 48 handballs to 56 kicks. 0.86:1 these ratios reflect even more his development into a far more balanced and mature team player, and his kicking has markedly improved over the journey. Handball remains elite.

RESILIENCE by KC from Casey The Casey Demons showed great resilience as they withstood a late challenge from Essendon VFL to maintain their undefeated record after a dour struggle in gloomy conditions at Casey Fields on Saturday. Following the withdrawal of Sam Weideman to the Melbourne side for Friday night’s AFL game, the Demons’ had their key position forward stocks further depleted with the loss of youngster Jacob Van Rooyen before the start and an injury to Mitch Brown early in the second term. However, they managed to find a way to overcome the sudden and unexpected lack of tall timber up forward with a combination of their running forwards and smalls and a solid three goal contribution from the veteran, Mitch White. It was a sluggish start for the home team which, despite kicking with the breeze, conceded the first two goals before Brown scored their first with a snap across his body after youngster Bryce Milford laid a strong tackle to set up the play followed by the leveller from Kade Chandler soon after. The Bombers soon regained the ascendency with two goals before Melbourne recruit Blake Howes’ exciting response. Casey was in a spot of bother as it trailed by a goal at the first break with Essendon kicking with the advantage of the breeze in the second. The Demons’ concerns were alleviated when Toby Bedford’s early goal in the made it all square again and from there, they showed their resilience, gradually getting on top in the middle and holding the lead from that point onward despite being hotly challenged a few times during the afternoon as well as having to find new avenues to goal after Brown’s unfortunate departure. They were aided with some strong marking and conversion up forward from White and a promising debut from local product Roan Steele who kicked two for the day when they were badly needed. The Demons seemed to have the Bombers’ measure throughout the third term and established a handy 17- point lead at the final break. Fans would have been impressed with the class of Howes and the steadiness in defence of the likes of Deakyn Smith, Oscar Baker and Fraser Rosman, Oskar Baker. They held together well when the chips were down as Essendon made its final comeback. Jimmy Munro was solid as usual throughout the day and provided great strength in the nerve-wracking final term. Corey Ellison was also a force in defence as the Demons held firm in the final moments and vigorously protected their undefeated record. Casey’s next encounter will take place at Point Gellibrand when it takes on Williamstown on Saturday night. CASEY DEMONS 3.4.22 7.9.51 11.12.7813.13.91 ESSENDON VFL 4.4.28 5.6.36 9.7.61 13.10.88 GOALS CASEY DEMONS White 3 Chandler Howes Steele 2 Bedford M Brown Dunstan Grey ESSENDON VFL Waterman 3 Golds McDonald-Tipungwuti Weightman 2 Baldwin Hobbs Sutton Voss BEST CASEY DEMONS White Baker Chandler Munro Howes Rosman Ellison Howes Daw ESSENDON VFL Zerk-Thatcher Waterman Hobbs Atley Bryan Conforti Statistics Oskar Baker 16 kicks 8 handballs 24 disposals 1 marks 2 tackles 72 dream team points Toby Bedford 1 goals 4 kicks 8 handballs 12 disposals 6 tackles 55 dream team points Jake Bell 1 behind 5 kicks 5 handballs 10 disposals 3 marks 1 tackles 13 hit outs 53 dream team points Mitch Brown 1 goals 3 kicks 3 disposals 2 marks 21 dream team points [injured] Kade Chandler 2 goals 1 behind 13 kicks 9 handballs 22 disposals 5 marks 2 tackles 97 dream team points Majak Daw 3 behinds 13 kicks 13 disposals 2 marks 2 tackles 26 hit outs 81 dream team points Luke Dunstan 1 goals 1 behinds 9 kicks 6 handballs 15 disposals 2 marks 2 tackles 58 dream team points Corey Ellison 4 kicks 2 handballs 6 disposals 1 mark 1 tackle 23 dream team points Tom Freeman 10 kicks 1 handballs 11 disposals 5 marks 2 tackles 56 dream team points Luca Goonan 1 kicks 3 handballs 4 disposals 3 tackles 22 dream team points George Grey 1 goals 4 kicks 3 handballs 7 disposals 2 marks 2 tackles 39 dream team points Blake Howes 2 goals 1 behind 5 kicks 6 handballs 11 disposals 1 marks 5 tackles 63 dream team points Bailey Laurie 6 kicks 5 handballs 11 disposals 6 tackles 44 dream team points Judd McVee 5 kicks 6 handballs 11 disposals 2 marks 33 dream team points Jake Melksham 7 kicks 4 handballs 11 disposals 3 tackles 39 dream team points Bryce Milford 2 kicks 3 handballs 5 disposals 2 marks 1 tackles 24 dream team points Andy Moniz-Wakefield 1 behind 5 kicks 4 handballs 9 disposals 2 marks 27 dream team points James Munro 1 behind 9 kicks 14 handballs 23 disposals 2 marks 7 tackles 1 hit out 79 dream team points Fraser Rosman 10 kicks 4 handballs 14 disposals 6 marks 2 tackles 52 dream team points Deakyn Smith 4 kicks 5 handballs 9 disposals 1 marks 2 tackles 30 dream team points Roan Steele 2 goals 2 behinds 9 kicks 4 handballs 13 disposals 3 marks 59 dream team points Mitch White 3 goals 1 behinds 12 kicks 2 handballs 14 disposals 6 marks 2 tackles 82 dream team points Taj Woewodin 8 kicks 1 handballs 9 disposals 3 marks 1 tackles 39 dream team points

Not only are we 3/0 after winning the premiership Jaded but our AFLW team is playing for a flag next week. Our VFL side is sitting on top of the ladder and our VFLW is also sitting on top undefeated after 6 games. We are leading in all 4 competitions. Imagine the amount of substance abuse you’d need to come up with that scenario a few years ago. We are a seriously well run club

Just move Gold Coast down there. They can adjust their name to Cold Coast.

I haven't seen a team capitulate this badly since....last night.

Enjoying Richmonds demise. Supporters have gone back into the woodwork last couple years. Been great.

Well let me tell you this WCW. I am not indifferent to Essendon, Carlton, The Filth etc. I [censored] hate them!!!!!!!

I'll think you'll find 'statisticians' only role is to to monitor time and distance of each player in order to keep the person in the Burgess role informed about loading. Burgess, and his equivalent, at every club design the schedule for TOG percentages, time on ball and rotations. And are in almost complete charge of it (save some negotiation with the head coach). In the gf burgo went away from HIS OWN plan to give more time to Jackson. The person on the laptop is not a decision maker. Their job is to provide the person in the burgo role with exact, real time information (and obviously the coaches all the key data they need).

I would hope the VFL launch a full investigation into the off the ball hit on Mitch Brown and if they dont the club should complain to the AFL/VFL .

Brayshaw was in the backline (playing the Salem role?) If you watch the replay after the Bombers kick a couple of goals in the 3rd quarter he's in the defenders huddle.

Interesting story about Jake. Heading into the tail end of the season last year, the coaches identified that although we were still winning, we weren’t kicking enough goals. They believed we needed another playmaker off half back to assist Salem, because the ball wasn’t being delivered into our forward line quick enough to benefit Ben Brown and give him the best opportunity to be one out. Although Jake wasn’t our best performing Casey player at the time, he was identified as the player to assist us with that given his disposal, footy smarts and ability to win a one one contest. Immediately we started kicking higher scores. The rest is history…

Clayton Oliver: possibly the best exponent of the handball in the history of football, yet copped a lot of flak over the journey for not kicking the ball enough. I was always a defender - let him do what he does best - but no doubt he has stepped up to another level after be encouraged to take a few driving steps out of the stoppage and look to the boot. His evolution is pretty plain to see on the stats-sheets, and so far this year he has basically completed that journey (small sample withstanding, and he seemingly bailed us out so many times on Friday via hand). These are pure season-total figures because I can't be bothered calculating the ratios, but: 2016: 174 handballs to 76 kicks 2017: 482 v 177 2018: 472 v 262 2019: 413 v 248 2020: 230 v 195 2021: 431 v 358 ........................... 2022 (to date): 48 handballs to 56 kicks.

Has Cameron Ling ever said anything insightful? He's as dull as ditch water

Fair play to the Saints. They always find just the right mix of overpriced crocks, front runners and mediocre talent that will see them finish mid table for infinity.

I dunno the name of the bloke commentating with BT today but he sounds like quality. Nice to listen to zero hysteria

I noticed that a week ago Rosman was being touted as one player to be delisted at the end of the year. About 12 months ago I made a observation that he would be a better player as a CHB with ball in front of him and finally the coaches have made the move due to the depletion of our defencive stocks at the AFL level. He is 194 cm which is close to 6 foot 4 and half inches in the old money, he was lost on the wing where he did not know where to run or man up due to his lack of football in the past 4 years. I hope they leave him there for the rest of the season to grow into the footballer he could become. For those who saw the 1970's and 1980's Gary Hardeman only blossomed when played at CHB this could be Rosman?

Agree. This has to be looked at. You have a bloke who has taken a few marks and kicked a goal in his game back to try and kickstart his career and then you completely stop his and the team’s momentum.

While I agree they are a strong chance, please let’s make absolutely 0 judgements on them based on smashing North Melbourne. I’ll be impressed when I see them win against a good side. They play Geelong in Geelong next week. Let’s revisit this topic then shall we?

Tassie?

Hard to believe he’s 19 years old and 10 games in to his career, he looks like a veteran. I reckon he’s an example of what happens when all the blocks are in place. He’s developed as a player at the fastest possible rate, because the system surrounding him has allowed him to. I can’t imagine him playing like he is if he’d walked in the door in 2012.

I need to get a pet

At the ground last night I thought it was interesting to see how Koz is being used. It was really obvious he was playing a more traditional forward pocket/crumbing role. Several times when he could have run up to the ball carrier he instead sprinted back towards the deepest tall forward - which creates space for the likes of Nibbler and Spargo to lead to the ball and link up. It’s a tough gig for him as the opportunities are so scarce, but it really highlighted how disciplined the team is. Some weeks he’s going to look like he’s not done much, but he’s so important to us forward of centre. I think as a reward for all his off the ball work he’s allowed to have a shot whenever he gets it. Seems fair.

Anyone heard from Mick Malthouse?

People fall for this every year, it's April - you do not want your club playing at their best.

Rosman is a bit of a conundrum. He has all the physical attributes to be a good AFL player, but his football IQ is low. On the positive side, he took some nice one grab contested marks, and is extremely quick for his size. He did a fantastic chase down from behind, but unfortunately was penalised for high contact. On the negative side, he got caught out of position in contests, and on one occasion when we moved the ball all the way up the flank, he inexplicably handballed to 2 Bombers players. The backline is definitely his go, but he needs to get better at defending and decision making to be close to consideration for the seniors. I'd persist with him, and can see him being another Joel Smith.

The one thing I hate about modern football are statisticians running the resting of players after they kick a goal and not seeing that this player is hot and should be left on the field to take advantage of their form not sitting on the pine. In the GF I believe that Burgess decided to take the reins of the player movement and guess what! The statisticians only look at GPS numbers not watching the play and getting a feel for the games ebb and flow. When I was at the MFC I told a statistician there is only 1 stat that counts and thats the result on the scoreboard but he argued with me because he had the football IQ of a gnat since he did not understand the game only numbers.

Sinead Goldrick has to be one of the hardest, see ball get ball, players I have seen. She must run through brick walls in her spare time.

Rank Player (Country) Career Mat Inns 🦆 1 Joel Selwood (Geelong) 2007–2022* 335 335 1359 2 Courtney Walsh (West Indies) 1984–2001 337 264 54 3 Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) 1989–2011 586 651 53 4 Glenn McGrath (Australia) 1993–2007 376 207 49 5 Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) 1997–2015 652 725 47 6 Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) 1997–2015 442 383 46 7 Wasim Akram (Pakistan) 1984–2003 460 427 45 8 Zaheer Khan (India) 2000–2014 309 232 44 Shane Warne (Australia) 1992–2007 339 306 44 Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) 1996–2018 524 508 44

No chance in the world B.Brown doesn’t play. Assuming he was just a close contact and didn’t actually have COVID, I highly doubt he’s been sitting on his bum playing Xbox. He’ll have been on the treadmill or running laps of his yard, or something. He’s a professional, and he was in great form that he will want to continue. In: Lever, Brown Out: Hunt, McDonald

Just a side praise of Brayshaw. Pre-match I was keeping an eye on Weiderman and Brayshaw was almost always with him, he was pumping him up, giving him hugs and keeping him chipper. Then after the game he game he was full of praise for Sam when being interviewed. Gus is the perfect example of a clubman, so much love for the bloke.

Tassie Thylacines (just rolls off the tongue)