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9 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

and tholstrup has seriously exciting traits plus sestan shows something

adams taken a couple of strong marks defensively too

lots to like

Anyone see a lot of Petty in Jed Adams? In the way they play, not just looks 😂

5 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Jeffo has dominated and but for bad kicking could have had 5-6 goals in the first half.

As I have been saying for a year, like I said about Howes, he will play for the Dees.

Too many on here write players off prematurely.

Yep it’s ridiculous. If you can’t trust our recruiters by now, you never will 😆

2 minutes ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

Jefferson could easily have kicked 5. His marking is elite

Must say I’m not overly worried about his kicking. It’s a shame cause him tearing a game apart in front of goal for his conscience would be great, but just the marking aspect and him getting his hands on it is awesome for him. 
 

Definitely something to work with.

Just now, titan_uranus said:

Is it fair to say the disparity between their players with AFL experience and ours means this has been a promising performance so far?

Definitely. Casey lost JJ, Harmes, Dunstan and Munro from this side. That’s a [censored] ton of experience, not to mention no Tomo, Laurie, Hunter, Spargo, Disco and the other injured players who would usually be in this team.

Bloody impressive Jefferson. Looks so much more comfortable forward. Great hands.

a shame about his kicking but having 6 scoring shots from 6 marks is extremely efficient and shows good signs.

Another bonus is Will Verrall. That kid looks to have a bright future. Can definitely see some Max Gawn traits in his game. 

Massive get for the club to get Clare back. Awesome from Gary Pert. A revamped social media team and communications on the way. Hopefully some of the good stuff we saw in 2021 is coming back. Stoked 👏🏼👏🏼

I guess Perty does listen to feedback! 😆

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21 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

Yea I think we've all been a bit short sighted and overly optimistic re Petty's return. Good call Roost it a long ways.

Goody openly said he’ll be back for the Hawks so forgive anyone for taking what he says at face value. Maybe they shouldn’t after Clarry last year 😂

1 minute ago, picket fence said:

MONIZZZXX another great goal running through the centre

Surely he’s chomping at Chandlers heels if he is down again tomorrow? Has to be!

6 minutes ago, drdrake said:

Bit like Max, TMac, B Brown and Jackson

Think Jackson was that special sort of athlete though. Not saying you’re comparing him and Fullarton but Jackson could do more than just ruck and go forward. Not sure TF has that in him to make himself an ‘extra’ player around stoppage.

Jackson was very very unique in that respect. 

Just now, Cheap Seats said:

Thanks Mr fence.

Interesting considering Goodwin thinks he'll play next week.

Fullarton for me has to play 1s.

If we are going to be any good this year Fullarton has to play and play well.

Cant see Fullarton and Petty playing in the same side unless Roo isnt there. 
 

Having Max, Fullarton, Petty and Roo is bloody huge. Almost what we did with Grundy last year. 

3 minutes ago, picket fence said:

I can see why Thommo is out of favour, has made some critical errors which should have resulted in goals. Shache out the back for a goal. MONIZ Wakey doing well as is a busy Brown dog,Petty has barely touched it. FULLARTON Good. Laurie goodish

Interesting to see if Big Ben goes well tomorrow if they give another week to Petty in the 2’s. 

Just now, jayceebee31 said:

Thanks guys for updates..".  Is KOL playing, please respond 

If Kol is Koltyn Tholstrup no he isn’t. He’s the carry over emergency for tomorrow. 

15 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

It was strange Kev, won’t say he couldn’t move he just didn’t move at all really. Maybe he had a good main session and this was just a chill session for him. 

Big Ben would’ve done minimal to keep the load off his legs so there’s no inflammation before tomorrow’s match. Those knees are just holding together😂

45 minutes ago, kev martin said:

TMac definitely with the backs.

Max also doing plenty of work with the backs.

Salem with the mids.

Howes and Rivers did some stoppage work high on the wings.

Chandler was kicking well at goals.

McQualter taking most of the structural sims.

Goody taking the stoppages.

Looks like they are looking for quick plays down the corridors, by hitting the inside players, short, middle or wide.

Hore looked nervous at the start of the drills.

Woey seems to have slimmed down since the start of the preseason, moving well. 

Hey Kev, was Kozzy with the mids or forwards? Appreciate the updates mate🤝

3 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Lot of love for Fullarton

Beauty is by comparison but I do wonder how he will fare at AFL level

19 games in five years for Brisbane (12 were in 2021)

Good luck to the guy.

How was he at Brisbane VFL level?

Kicked 30.22 at VFL level last year in 18 games. 

19 minutes ago, Gator said:

Jefferson has talent, but little aggression or intensity.  The bad news is that's the hardest trait to instill into a player.  Further bad news is that it's the most important trait for a key forward.

Defence is a far easier position for someone with his DNA.

I'm dubious that he'll ever make an AFL key forward.

I know those with red and blue goggles have conniptions about such views.

Dubious after one season? Very interesting take😂

1 hour ago, Tracca said:

hey mate thats incorrect JVR kicked 42 goals 

Roo kicked 36 goals in his first season at Casey. He kicked 28 at Senior level last year. 

2 minutes ago, Tracca said:

i watched most games at casey when at home, and imo i dont think jeffo has it. hes quite lazy at 2nd efforts. this could come with maturity, but this is a make or break year for me. if he cant get in front of josh schache, then you have serious issues.

A second year 19 year old key forwards make or break year is their second season in the AFL? What a load of rubbish😂

says all you need to know. 

1 minute ago, Tracca said:

Roo was skinny when he got here too.

 

BB and tmac were injured last year and smith was in our seniors at times.

and yp i think 23 goals is average for a season that we made finals too

Roo came into the club at 88 kgs. He’s now about 96-97.

Jefferson came into Melbourne at 76kgs and now sits at 86-87.

evidently you don’t watch Casey, so making comments on what’s good and or average seems irrelevant in your argument. 
 

go back and watch Casey last season and you see how that ball is delivered and the players around Jefferson consistently taking up space. 

7 minutes ago, Tracca said:

23 goals really is pretty average. its not amazing.

he needs to bulk up considerably 

Average? Are you joking? Look at the forward line he was trying to get a kick in at Casey? Smith, BB, Tmac, Schache. 
 

the kid barely had a chance. If you think delivery into the forward line is bad in the senior side, try watching Casey. 

Of course he needs to bulk up, he’s a kid. Not everyone is like Roo. 

I felt sorry for Jefferson at numerous points last year because that forward line he was trying to get a kick in was land of the giants and even with injuries this year, it’s still massive. 
 

He battled along side Tmac, BB, Joel Smith, Schache at numerous points last year and still kicked 20 odd goals. 
 

This year he’s still battling BB, Schache will be back there, Fullarton potentially + Verrall and Kyah Farris-White. Unfortunately I think this year will be another of development for Jeffo but the fact Melbourne extended his contract very quickly to the end of 26’ shows what the club know they have in my opinion. Next year, a lot of those older fringe talls will be gone, and Jeffo will be able to have some space to get to work. 
 

Big forwards take time. JVR was the anomaly of that in his second season last year, not normality. 

23 minutes ago, BDA said:

Needs to find a Melbourne lassy to settle him down. 

Already has a long term partner. Believe she is from SA though, like Petty’s…😂

25 minutes ago, adonski said:

We had McVee, Laurie in R1 last year (and Grundy if that counts)

And Hunter…😂😂

4 minutes ago, Sydee said:

Just not sure about having 3 debutants in a first round team - seems like a lot of inexperienced players at once 

We’ve done that before. Nothing out of the ordinary imo. 

15 minutes ago, binman said:

#backhanded compliment

No backhand. Andy’s interviews are brilliant. As are the track reports.