Got there about halfway through the last quarter of the 2nds, Pierce Liddle did some very nice things, I don't think he will be in the 2nds for very long.
I think Shane Valenti may struggle on the bigger Casey ground and not be as dominant as he was at TBO, had a chance to seal the game in the last but missed, a player of his talents has to kick those type of goals if he wants to progress his career.
Trent Zomer was caught behind too much but the disposal to him was ordinary and did not allow him (or anyone else) to lead with confidence.
PJ was very good, just the hitout we would have wanted him to have for next week.
Aussie and Maric were good in the first half, with Maric dangerous around goal.
Rivers zoned off very well and took some Jared marks.
Jordie McKenzie was our best player for the day, and probably spent the most time on the ground of the Melbourne guys, did some very nice things in tight, would not be surprised if he was elevated off the rookie list before the end of the year.
And the most exciting for last - Liam Jurrah's first touch was running at full pace, picked the ball up at ankle height, did a blind turn through the pack and shot out a handball, very very nice. Didn't do alot else but that was enough to excite Big Kev and make me very eager to see more of him.
All in all a nice day was had out at Casey, I am reliably informed that the hotdogs are not as good as TBO, but the ham and salad role I had hit the spot nicely, plenty of time during the colder months to compare the hotdogs.