dazzledavey36

See Noah Yze thread. I've just commented.

Noah made his debut today as a bottom age player for the Oakleigh Chargers against Brisbane. There was some good glimpse from Noah today who gathered 10 disposals and kicked 1.1. He's listed at 189cm tall but being a bottom age player and still growing he could end up around the 191-192cm mark by mid next year where he'll be eligible for the 2024 AFL draft.

Kynan had a solid game today picking up 23 disposals and kicked 1.1 Watched the whole game today and all I will say is that Melbourne fans will be excited when he officially becomes a Dee.

Mate he didn't play.. I watched the whole game yesterday. The photo is from the previous week against the doggies I the practice match. He played for Dandenong Stingrays today.

For those that are wondering why Kyah didn't play for Casey yesterday? Kyah will be playing at lower level in the Coates Talent League level for Dandenong Stingrays. He was named in his first game today but not sure how he went.

That pass inside 50 by Yze was impressive for a big guy. Was running at too speed and composed himself well.

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Kynan winning bit of the ball in the 1st quarter so far. Very clean kicking skills on display. Noah Yze already has a goal next to his name.

And a completely banged up Matthew Taberner.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing but wonder if Freo had their time again they'd save the draft picks and money and instead go full throttle for Aaron Naughton?

Do we know if Schache actually failed a concussion test or was he just taken off in the last quarter for precautionary for next week?

They still may bring in JVR for Gawn and keep McDonald as the 2nd ruckman.

Yeah Jefferson was really impressive. Must admit I was worried when we picked him up in the draft as I didn't know if his frame could stand up to the rigours of AFL footy. But after yesterday, I was blown away by some of his contested marking against the bigger bodies. His stats read as kicking 0.5, so the fact he's putting himself in a position to score will hold him in good stead moving forward.

Jordon would be my pick also. JVR was crashing picks yesterday and his follow up work at ground level is far superior to Tmac.

Kye Turner was the big surprise for me. Haven't not seen him play before he was impressive giving drive and dash off half back. He certainly drills the footy low and flat as well. Keeps his form up and he could potentially debut this year.

If you go back to my post last week before the round 1 game you'll find that I mentioned that Melksham is a smart option for the sub purely because he has the ability to kick quick goals. He came on 5 minutes into the first quarter and had absolutely zero impact on the game. Not sure why you're bringing the whole "he replaced Max" , because he didn't? Grundy replaced Max. Its not like he came in to replace the actual position. That's not the way the sub should be judged on. After watching Casey yesterday it's reassured to me that it's time we start focusing on the likes of Laurie, JVR, Jordon and even AMW (who was pretty impressive) as options moving forward.

Just play JVR.. seriously, he's done his time and deserves reward ahead of the likes of Melksham.

Don't know, but his marking was elite today. Not entirely sure mate.

That was a fun game to watch. Youngsters really showed their worth. Geez Jefferson can certainly take a good strong clunk. 7 marks and kicked 0.4. Still needs a bit of work but the talent is certainly there. It's a pity poor old Schache copped a knee to the head because on today's form he was absolutely in line to replace Max. JVR didn't do his chance any harm. Just play the kid and get some games and experience into him now. AMW, Howes and Kye Turner were all very impressive as well. Turner certainly provides drive off half back and AMW has a crack. Seston is an unfinished product. Definitely needs to work on his tank and consistency throughout games, but when he does look out. The kid can play.

Fingers crossed Schache didn't go off with concussion..

Seston and Jefferson really impressed me that quarter. Luke Dunstan has to be under serious consideration for next week surely??

Jordon completely dominating in the midfield. Direct replacement for Harmes thanks. Hibbo still got it. You'd think he'd come in for McVee who I actually thought battled well. Another senior head down back won't hurt. Schache the dominant forward so far. Has already taken 5 marks in the first half and unlucky not to have a couple of goals on board. Special mention to Bailey Laurie. Looks complete different player to what he was last year. Class, poise and distributing well.

Blake Howes has been impressive and Kye Turner giving a lot of drive off half back.