KC from Casey

The Casey Demons enjoyed a comfortable 100+ points victory at Coburg last week and, while big early season wins are always welcome, the don’t provide much scope to gauge the form of players with a view to promotion to a much higher level of football. There is a better chance this week against another stand alone club in Werribee at the opening of their new facility at Avalon Airport Oval. The Tigers just missed out on the points against Geelong VFL in Round 1. PETER JACKSON VFL 2018 WERRIBEE TIGERS v CASEY DEMONS Saturday 14 April 2018 at 7:00pm Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee WERRIBEE TIGERS B: 25. N. Buykx, 15. S. Collins, 7. D. McFarlane HB: 12. R. Barrack, 23. H. Boyd, 21. L. Pinnuck C: 10. J. Maishman, 11. M. Hanson, 26. B. Moloney HF: 9. K. Aylett, 31. K. Declase, 6. J. Sharp F: 14. A. Hooper, 32. J. Corbett, 2. M. Munro Foll: 36. J. Berry, 3. M. Sodomaco, 4. T. Gribble I/C (from): 41. J. Brauman, 28. M. Brett, 13. J. Cleeland, 5. N. Coughlan, 34. N. Nott, 33. B. Rees, 20. J. Robinson, 24. J. Williams 23P: 44. J. Henderson In: J. Brauman, J. Williams, J. Corbett, R. Barrack, J. Cleeland Out: J. Porter CASEY DEMONS B: 19. M. Hannan, 45. D. Keilty, 2. M. White HB: 29. J. Hunt, 44. J. Smith, 55. H. Petty C: 37. D. Johnstone, 10. A. Brayshaw, 15. B. Stretch HF: 31. B. Fritsch, 21. C. Pedersen, 36. J. Garlett F: 54. H. Balic, 26. S. Weideman, 38. T. Smith Foll: 34. M. King, 20. C. Maynard, 42. J. Wagner I/C (from): 56. O. Baker, 32. J. Briggs, 47. L. Filipovic, 9. M. Gent, 33. J. Kennedy-Harris, 41. M. Lefau, 18. J. Lockhart, 24. C. Machaya, 59. R. Morrison, 6. J. Munro, 27. A. Scott, 13. C. Wagner 23P: 14. M. Lewis In: J. Briggs, B. Fritsch, J. Garlett, M. Gent, M. Lefau, C. MacHaya, R. Morrison, J. Munro, J. Wagner Out: C. Spargo (susp)

I think he’s due back in the next week or so. Hutchins’ hike from Coast to Casey

Coming back from injury.

Yes. The four VFL listed Casey players were and Jay Lockhart, Angus Scott, Corey Wagner and Mitch White in addition to 23rd player Mitch Lewis who was on the list last year but spent a lot of time on the injured list. The player wearing #18 was Lockhart, a 21 year old from North Launceston.

Full time and the Casey Demons open their account for 2018 with a 107 point victory. Casey Demons 5.2.32 13.4.82 19.9.123 28.12.180 Coburg Lions 2.0.12 4.3.27 6.5.41 11.7.73 Goals Casey Demons Balic 6 Weideman 5 Hannan 3 Kennedy Harris Scott T Smith Spargo 2 Bradshaw Johnstone Lockhart Maynard Pedersen Stretch Coburg Lions Mellington Svarc 2 Cannolo Fox Goodwin Hunt Kerbatieh Lentini Best Casey Demons Brayshaw Pedersen Hannan Weideman Balic Petty Coburg Lions Exon Dickson Mellington Lowson Guthrie Murphy Disposals Pedersen 26 Hannan 25 Brayshaw Maynard 22

The lead now 106 points after a Mitch Hannan goal in junk time.

Balic kicks his fifth after taking a screamer. He is definitely right at home back in Melbourne.

The lead now an even 100 points after goals to Scott and Spargo. 160-60.

Cam Pedersen joins the list of goalkickers (there are now 13) and the lead is 88 points.

Maynard who has been playing well goals but the Lions reply - 142 to 60.

And just as I write that, Coburg gets a goal ... and then another.

Mitch Hannan now has two. The deficit is 94 points and Coburg look cooked.

And that is 3QT with Casey Demons leading by 82 points - 19.9.123 to Coburg 6.5.41 Goals Balic Weideman 4 Kennedy Harris T Smith 2 Bradshaw Hannan Johnstone Lockhart Scott Spargo Stretch Disposals Maynard 19 Baker 18 Hannan Pedersen 17

From North Launceston where he played in two premierships and was BOG in a state game last year.

Balic joins the Weed on four goals.

Recruit Jay Lockhart from Tassie kicks a goal - its 116 to 42.

Well into time on and Casey leads 17.8.110 to Coburg 6.5.41

Angus Brayshaw atones for Hunt's mistake and replies immediately.

Tim Smith takes a speccie in the goal square and gets his second. The ton has been reached. 101 - 33

And JKH has a second goal - 95 to 33.

JKH gets the ball rolling for Casey with his first major (from 65 metres mind you) after Coburg kicks the first goal of the half.

Charie Spargo will remember his first game. Reported and now a goal. He moves nicely. And now it’s Weideman announcing himself with his fourth. Half Time Casey Demons 13.4.82 to Coburg Lions 4.3.27 Goals Weideman 4 Balic 3 Hannan Johnstone Scott Spargo T Smith Stretch Disposals Baker Hannan Maynard 14 Pedersen 13

Tim Smith kicks his first.

Balic gets his third - there are a few players putting their hand up for an AFL berth.

Dion Johnstone kicks his first and Casey leads 57-26.