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23 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

I shouldn’t post this but sheesh, pick 15!!

Not all talls come through and dominate straight away. Some take time, hence Melbourne extending his contract to 26’ so early because they were and are aware of that. 

12 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

Lachy Hunter 23 disposals, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 3 clearances... 11th for both teams in fantasy points... We'd be rapt if Kynan or Koltyn had those stats!

Stats look good on paper. Tomlinson had 37 and was average. Had 4 kicked on him. Kicked out of full back and dump kicked at least 50% of his possessions. Hunter was caught doing too much. A few nice things but he shouldn’t be anywhere near the 22. 

34 minutes ago, DemonSam said:

You'd think with Ben Brown out of the AFL you'd give him a proper rest and let Jefferson try and own the forward 50, instead its the land of the lanky talls with Schache, Brown and Jefferson all running to the same spot.

Totally agree. When people see the stats they’re very quick to write off Jefferson. Not sure he’s got the best shot at it being surrounded by the giants in that line. Not to mention Joel Smith was in there for a lot of it last year too at Casey.

3 minutes ago, Damo said:

Tomo is making a very strong case....

Strong case for what? To stay at Casey for the foreseeable ? I agree.

If we can keep McAdam fit it’ll be an absolute weapon/luxury. Play him out of the square. His day looks to be done as he’s now running laps. 

Great mark, great kick Fullarton👏🏼

Just now, Redleg said:

Fullarton is actually playing well around the ground.

Great dukes.

The stats don’t show that great mark from Jeffo. Think he’ll be much better when a player like Schache isn’t in the side. Sounds silly but Jeffo doesn’t get a lot of space when Brown - Schache and one of Fullarton/Verrall sit down there too. Not ideal for his development. 

McAdam is super impressive. Fullarton has awesome hands too. 

How is that not a mark? Rubbish umpiring so far.

2 hours ago, kev martin said:

Additional: It looked like they were structuring for and executing fast ball movement through the corridors direcrly off half-back, and/or from lateral spread/switches.

Moniz-Wakefield was at training but not participating, had a different coloured top on as compared to the rest of the MFC Casey players.

A shame if he’s injured. Would love to hear he’s the carry over emergency though. 

3 minutes ago, Young Blood said:

It shouldn't be though should it? Shows the current state we're in up forward where a guy possibly gets a game on the back of one good game (half up forward).

Would love to have better forward depth where a player is consistently hitting the scoreboard for a few weeks before coming in with some proper form.

I'm certainly all for bringing Turner in. Just would have liked to get some form and confidence into him first. But our lack of depth means he likely comes in sooner. I wouldn't be expecting much from him based on this, just would like to see him compete well in the air and at the contest.

When I mentioned the two full games I more meant that he’s played in two full matches. So it’s not as if he’s underdone. As for the continuity forward of the ball, I guess that’s up to the coaches eye.

9 minutes ago, 12345_54321 said:

I disagree. If Laurie or his management weren’t sure of his position or were considering options, they wouldn’t have signed the new deal. They would just wait and have an easier way to leave without being in contract. 
 

he’ll be at the club in 2025, however if he doesn’t cement his spot next year I’m sure at the end of 25’ will be when options are considered. 

3 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Seems it will either be Laurie as sub for fresh midfield legs, Disco forward with the ability to swing if we need a change.

Or, Tracc forward (post centre bounce) with Laurie forward/mid and Disco sub. 

Weather might play a role.

Super warm the last 2 days so might be rain coming although forecast suggests not.

It’s far from an ideal prep for Disco, one Casey game after a decent lay off. But before you knock it I’d ask, did you watch the VFL game?

Disco made a difference when he went forward in the second half last week. The coaches liked him there last year too. Provides a strong marking contest. 
 

He also played a VFL scratch match the week before the Port Melbourne win. So two full games is enough I’d say. 

6 minutes ago, Dwight Schrute said:

All that means is that we want to keep him, if BL and his manager think he's an AFL level player at another club, and he has a good suitor we are a chance to lose him. 

That's not to say we should pick him if we don't think he's best 22, that's just the landscape the game exists in now

I disagree. If Laurie or his management weren’t sure of his position or were considering options, they wouldn’t have signed the new deal. They would just wait and have an easier way to leave without being in contract. 

10 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

He will if he can't get a game. It is the way of things

Melbourne re-signed him on a 2 year contract extension literally 4 weeks ago. They wouldn’t do that if they wanted to trade him in 4-5 months. 

4 minutes ago, Dwight Schrute said:

Don't hate it, he can mark and read it well

Swung forward in the VFL last week in the second half and provided a hard contest and kicked a really nice goal. Competitive as anything. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him get a crack forward. Although I would’ve liked Fullarton to get a go. Anyway, it’s clear the chances rate Disco very highly. 

4 minutes ago, kev martin said:

With Casey.

Thanks mate. Hunter Casey as well?

25 minutes ago, kev martin said:

Those playing with Casey are now on the Paddock, 14 of them.

Bowey in the white cap.

BBB is with them, so is McAdam, Fullarton and Tholstrup. 

BBB and McAdam of to the side doing their own kick to kick with a trainer.

Did Hore train with the main squad or Casey squad? 

Verrall has a very bright future. 

Inaccuracy hurts. Although the end we are kicking to with the breeze/swirl from the bay is a shocker. 

7 minutes ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

I agree, and I would start him. He is not a bad like for like for Kossie. A small high pressure forward that can go through the midfield. Time for him to get a opportunity.

Agree with all of this except….. small.

He is far from small and my god will he crash in and use his size to his advantage. Proper power athlete. Will be a clone to Trac in body size/strength in a few years. Another gem 🕶️

2 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Kolt ✅️

Get a big cheer did he?

On 08/04/2024 at 21:48, Binmans PA said:

I think the poster is referring to the contract being up, not that JT is necessarily moving on.

Although I could be wrong...

Yes, no suggestion at all he’s leaving. Just that that contract was signed after the premiership. So he’ll be in for a renewal soon. 
 

it has to be an open cheque book because if we don’t give him that, 17 other clubs would! 

2 hours ago, Demonsterative said:

Damn, I thought this was today’s news. But is great news to remind us he ain’t going no where. 

I believe it’s either out at the end of this season or next.