The Panglossian

I reckon Comben is very good. Pink isn’t bad, either.

See ya.

Hasn’t he done well on Walker in the past?

Interestingly, the only player on the ground who took more marks than Sparrow was a Demon.

I just saw Treacy get a heavy knee in the ribs while going for a mark. I hope it hurt . Remember how he ruthlessly attacked Max’s back with his knee twice in the pre-season game this year. I felt it went beyond the “ duty of care” .

I don’t agree. He has been competitive this season against some good opponents in the ruck. He’s built his body up considerably, and is not so easy to shove aside now. He doesn’t take enough marks at this stage, but handles the ball and kicks well, and is very mobile. I hope we don’t let him go to another club who , in a year or two, would benefit from the schooling he’s had at the Dees . I have a lot of respect for Campbell, who I think we should have used a bit in the Seniors to give Max a break(far preferable to having Jeffo, Petty or JVR as 2nd ruck). BUT… I think Casey’s use of Campbell is retarding Will Verrall’s development.

I thought it was ridiculous , early in the third quarter when Kentfield, who had just kicked two goals, and must have been feeling very confident, was TAKEN OFF!!! He couldn’t have been tired, it as only 5 min since the half time break.

Should be no. 28

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This is a significantly weaker team than the team that would have won several of the last few games with average quality goal accuracy.

His Dad, Ralph played for our seconds. I expected him to make the grade, but he went off to play for Sandringham.

Not so sure about that.

The Geelong players shake their heads in disbelief, when even the most obvious free is given against them. The crowd wails in disgust.The umps begin to think they’re giving them a rough trot. They feel they’re obliged to show they’re not biased v the Cats, and soon try to prove it with a 50:50 to Geelong. Meanwhile, a Geelong defender deliberately knocks it OOB. Silence from the crowd. If it was the other way round they’d be squealing like banshees. Geelong should win the flag EVERY year with the incredible advantage they’ve got…….no opposition supporters, uniquely shaped ground,training on their home ground, and the oppo having extra travel when they play there. It’s a disgrace if they don’t compete for the flag every year.

You’ve got to had it to the Geelong crowd. Cries of indignation after even the most blatant frees against them. “DELIBERATE!!”, every time it’s out.The umps subconsciously feel they ve been hard on Geelong, so pay them 50 m( goal) for nothing. How I’d love our guys to have that advantage.

It’s old news , but I’m still flabbergasted at Kozzie ‘s three week ban for accidentally brushing Moore’s head in round 23 last season( which has grossly disrupted our 25 season). Compare that to Durham’s brutal assault on Cerra last week … 2 weeks!!! Durham was so lucky he didn’t break Cerra’s neck. (Reminiscent of Long in the 2000 GF, for which he should still be suspended.)

In the third quarter, Quaynor( I think), did the same as Kozzie……left the ball on the ground after being called” holding”. No 50 metres awarded( would have been a shot from 35 m., so an important point!

Max killed Cameron in nearly every ruck contest. Cameron took more marks, but it didn’t compensate for losing consistently in the ruck knock outs.

I think Bluey Adamswas BOG. Incidentally, John Townsend’s sister, married David Ashcroft, and they’re parents of Marcus Ashcroft, and grandparents of Will and Levi. The Townsend skills have been passed on.

I think Adams is a beautiful kick.

With the left foot, too!

I thought JVR did very well in the ruck, and several good tap-ons around the ground. It’s not fair to judge him solely on his forward play. He’s way better than Tom Fullarton.

I fear we’re playing one short with Jefferson. I hope to he’ll I’m wrong. I haven’t seen him play a decent game for Casey even.

Unlikely, since Moore, like his father, studiously avoids getting into vulnerable positions, like being in front of the pack.

Treacy should line up Moore’s back with his knee, the way he did to Max in the practice game.

I agree that Adams is really beginning to show a fair bit for Casey. Tall,a good mark, and a beautiful left foot kick. But there’s no room for him this week.If May isn’t fit, Turner can’t replace him down back.