DemonDave

All Semis and Prelims will be at Port Melbourne

From the tribunal Results 3-4 Sept, here: http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-118-0-67835-0&sID=54420&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=47424250 I saw the hit at the ground, think it deserved a week, he got him flush, and it was a needless hit as he'd already disposed of the ball,albeit these things are always a split second kinda thing.

He got a week, as I suspected, sadly.... Although there is an asterisk next to his penalty, and this footnote: (#) One match additional penalty added to base sanction due to previous record So not sure if he now misses the Grand Final, which would be a blow, as he's been having an impact.

Just goes to show the stats sheet can be deceiving. He was outstanding on Saturday, one of the best games I've seen him play. Continually took the risk to leave his man, effect a spoil or get his to the body contest to nullify a forward thrust. His reading of the ball in the air was an eye-opener for me, I hadn't noticed him being as good at it as he was on the weekend. Like a Josh Gibson/Rance type game where he just roamed around punching/intercepting everything in sight, but didnt end up with the stats to reflect his impact. (No, I'm not comparing him to those 2 in any other way yet!)

Best for mine today was Matt Jones. Not only did he have the most touches be would've had the most metres gained out there his run and carry, and the uncanny knack of him and Viv seemingly always finding each other with their kicks. Another great game from the lesser Jones (also good to see Nathan and all the other boys here today). Second best Lynden Dunn, marshals the defence with authority, wasn't beaten all day in the 1 on 1s, his field kicking was superb, constantly hitting long targets with bullet passes. In defence he was ably supported by the skipper who was great, Mitch White whose ability to read the ball in the air and spoil or intercept was a highlight, and Jimmy Munro who had a cracker of a game. Michie was great especially early, Nibbler after a quietish first quarter really worked his was into it with his work rate and also took a couple of great marks. Olivers hands in traffic are unbelievable, he just find time and space in close to give to others in a better position to clear the stoppage. He was fantastic and also appeared hellbent on squaring up with whoever it was that left him on his haunches earlier in the quarter when the last quarter scuffle broke out. Angus Scott had a day out with 4, he's kicked quite a few goals this year now, and 23rd player Ferreira also showed some neat tricks when he swings onto that left foot. Spence was quiet and well beaten by Minson but McInerney provided him a decent chopout. Terlich was very busy, but quite often makes basic skills execution look quick extremely difficult. If he hadve kicked straighter it would've been a great day for him. He may get a week for the late hit he needlessly put on his opponent in the 3rd, he got reported for it. Grimes was pretty industrious on his wing made some great takles and the last term goal a good reward for his day

Yes. Had a negligible impact. Was getting a lot of work done to his right arm at the last change and then had it heavily taped up, not sure if it was hampering him or he just had an off day, i suspect the latter.

Oliver prone on the ground in real trouble got one in the head in a pack

Mitch White's reading of the ball in the air has been a highlight for mine today he's been outstanding

Some of Olivers handball in traffic this quarter oh boy!

Another goal assist to the great man Terlich as weed goals from a good mark

Clutched at his knee straight away on landing in the marking contest doesn't look good at all

McInerney with the tackle and free in front of goal. Converts!

Correct. Box hill through to the gf. We get 2nd chance

He played. Barely got a kick

Spangher is one that is playing here. Afl grand final one year, vfl dev final the next..

Then who the heck invited him to the Best and Fairest?

Nope one of the elimination finals is

I'd love to see Declan Keilty play well in this finals series and boost his chances for the upcoming draft period. After last years disappointing first round exit at the hands of the Bombres, can't wait to see us have a very realistic crack at the GF this year...see you all at Casey Fields Saturday!

1. Gawn 2. Jones 3. Viney 4. Jetta 5. T McDonald

Good result for Trenners! Deserves a full pre-season to get a fitness base up, improve his speed and endurance and hand a crack at getting into our squad rotations

You'd think Dylan Collis, Tim Smith and Angus Scott would be in this side, even if it is at the expense of a fringe demon, as they've been big contributors for Casey this year, as has Ed Morris.

Here's his old man from back in the day, knew I had one in my collection of him!

Super win today given we were missing most of our usual tall forward targets from this year in Weed, Hulett and Kielty,and I didnt hear Tim Smiths name called, did he play today?

For what it's worth, if it hasn't already been stated elsewhere: Average Age: Hawks 26y 222d Melb 23y 176d Average Games Played: Hawks 130 Melb 66 So younger by over 3 years, and average half as many games as them per player!

OK I rarely look at and never really post in post-match threads, but couldn't resist this time. Being at the ground, the atmosphere was unbelievable in that last quarter charge. The euphoria at the siren was about on a par with being at last seasons game at Kardinia Park. I've watched the replay twice now, and could easily watch it again tomorrow and still have a grin from ear to ear. Right from the first bounce, where the umpire fails to execute it, and the camera hones in on him with a smile on his dial, you just knew the camera was then going to go to pan over to Big Maxy offering a few words of advice to the hapless green goblin, all said with a mischievious grin on his face. A few other completely random observations: -Kents field kicking was superb, he really can fire bullets with that left peg when on. -Oliver's clearance work: his ability to get his arms free in heavy traffic is superb, as are his second efforts, see that last quarter where he won a ball in the middle and streamed forward to lay two tackles inside 50. -VDB's second halves in the last two wins have been great, offering a leading target higher up the ground, and the ability to hit the scoreboard. Just needs to bring that sort of impact to his first halves. -The clear coaches instruction early in the match for Hunt, Frost and McDonald to take the game on, and run at and through the Hawthorn forwards. Provided exciting and unpredictable results. -Jetta continued his outstanding season. His vision while in the middle of heavy traffic to find the right option is second to none.