KC from Casey

First goal to Nathan Page of Casey who slotted one through from the boundary. Casey 1.5.11 to 0.1.1.

For the third week in a row Mitch Clisby's # 70 jumper must have gone missing. He's wearing 74 again today. Dean Terlich has been very impressive in a game that's become a battle of defences.

Maxy took a mark about 50 out but his helicopter fell just short.

Conditions perfect for football with a light breeze and the cloud cover keeping things cool. Max opened in the ruck and is doing well. So is Nev Jetta. Only 1 point scored to date - by Box Hill.

Shall do.

Today's Casey Scorpions Senior squad: 3.Luke Tynan, 5. Jordon Pollard, 6. Daniel Nicholls, 10. Mitch Gent, 11, Michael Riseley, 13. Dave DeAurago 14. Evan Panozza, 21. Michael Boland, 26. James Strauss, 27. Nathan Page, 28. Jake Best, 32. Will Petropoulos, 36. Ben Kearns, 40. Tim Smith, 43. Dean Terlich, 46. Jack Trengove, 49. Tom McDonald, 52. Troy Davis, 54. Neville Jetta, 55. Thomas Couch, 58. Josh Tynan, 59. Max Gawn, 63. James Magner, 67. Dom Barry, 70. Mitch Clisby, 71. Dean Kent, 73. Rory Taggert, 80. Michael Evans A much better team than last week in terms of balance although the ruck situation looks a little problematic if they want to ease Max back into things after 18 months out of football. Kyle Cheney is on the Hawks' list as is Luke Hodge. It would be interesting if the latter were opposed to JT during the game creating a situation where 2 AFL skippers were opposed to each other.

I'm here and there are 15 Demons on the team sheet for the Scorpions which I will have up soon. They include JT and big Maxy.In the meantime, the Casey Development League (reserves) team lost to Box Hill Hawks 9.11.65 to 13.7.85. Today's Casey Scorpions Development League squad: 1. Kyle Matthews, 2. Nathan Allen, 4. Ben Hughes, 9. Darcy Irwin, 12. Brenton Hillard, 15. Bryce Rutherford, 16. Jordon Roberts, 17. Tom Long, 18. Jackson Anderson, 19. Luke Bull, 20. Tom Fusinato, 22. Matthew Rosier, 23. Tom Corry, 24. James McFarlane, 25. Andy Godfrey, 29. Sean Corrigan, 30. Luke Hill, 33. Aiden Lindsay, 34. Brendon Neville, 35. Mike McPhee, 37. David Blackie, 38. Steve McInnes, 39, 41. Nick Lang, 44. Lachie Meadows, 45. Sam Waters

The Tynan who played today wasn't Josh Tynan but rather, his brother Luke who is Casey's vice captain.The Scorpions were monstered today by a bigger, stronger, fitter, more experienced and better drilled combination. The Scorpions' list is young and very inexperienced while most of the nine Demons were either lighter bodied youngsters or underdone players. Jack Viney was the standout and Mitch Clark stood up but was obviously rusty. Jordie McKenzie did ok and will probably gain selection but Jack Trengove and Sam Blease need more match practice and should be back at Casey along with Chris Dawes, Tom McDonald and, with a bit of luck Max Gawn. The crowd was reasonable and it was good to see some Demonlanders in WJ, Redleg & Scoop Junior.

Now up to 54 points at three quarter time. Port Melbourne 16.8.104 to Casey Scorpions 7.8.50. Apart from Jack Viney, the rest would struggle for promotion next week.

Port leads by 33 points after a 50 metre penalty.

And one to Clisby..

Goal to Rory Taggert.

Less to excite. First goal of the second half to Port.

It's understood that Casey doesn't have as good a list of VFL players but that should be compensated for by the fact that Casey can use a number of AFL listed players available to it while Port can't. Therefore, Port is entitled to spend up a bit more. You really can't expect much from Casey's VFL players when most of the AFL listed guys are just going.

Half Time and it was a 9 goal second quarter to Port who monstered the Scorps physically with their bigger bodies and more superior ball movement. Casey helped by a goal after the siren from Kyle Matthews. Port Melbourne 11.5.71 to Casey Scorpions 5.5.35

Goal to Jack Viney after a 50 metre penalty.

Fair go. Casey has 9 AFL listed players on the park and they're getting towelled up by 7 goals now.

Now 30 points and reminiscent of the NAB Cup game 2 weeks ago.

Port continues to dominate possession. Lead out to 23 points.

First two goals of the quarter to Port who take the lead.

There was a camera honing in on the players at the quarter time huddle.

Quarter Time Casey Scorpions 3.5.23 to Port Melbourne 2.2.14 and we've just seen a good old after the siren melee.

Another to Port and there's only 3 points in it as Mitch marks and goals.

First goal to Port 1.2.8 - Casey 2.5.17.

Scrappy game. Not much happening and Casey wasting the breeze until Mitch Clark gets his first goal for 9 months. At least I think it was him. No it was Hughes for his second.