Tarax Club

1 minute ago, rjay said:

...and,  like the idea of trialing Disco forward.

We nearly pulled the pin on that move is finals last year when the cupboard was bare.

Now is the time to build our options.

Played a decent game end of the home and away against the Swans in Sydney. Surprisingly dropped for the finals with Tmac’’s experience being preferred. Taylor Whitford may be on to something. 

53 minutes ago, Tracca said:

in fairness he had shown 0 at vfl level last year, i think its all been between his ears essentially.

Posters may recall his ‘23 season was virtually a write-off. Remember Dr Laura describing young Will’s pelvic injury? As being unusual in AFL and more often encountered in athletics. Many young blokes struggle to get their bodies AFL ready. Eg. Young Laurie’s first season in ‘21 was also negatively impacted by injury.

10 minutes ago, Tracca said:

I said in the pre season will verral was a spud and showed me nothing in the 3 games i saw live, even the first game this year i was so disappointed.

But yesterday he was fantastic and the week be fore he was building into this game. I am hoping he can take this confidence and run with it.

Disco and Sestan were fantastic, Hunters 2nd half was exceptional.

 

Patience Grasshopper...

Thank you for the broadcast. I work remote sometimes and typically listen the next day. Dipping my toe, very briefly, into the swirling currents of the post game thread. Noted an astute observation, that as well as being beaten on field, the team was also beaten off field. It appears the Lions coaching panel and players had done their homework. 

Despite our reputation as having premium on ballers and a champion ruckman. The impotence of our performance at centre bounces and around the ground stoppages, was plain to see.

On the Coach will probably have the high-tech vision and the gee-wiz explanations. To put it simply, Max was barricaded by the Lions’ mids at every opportunity. The Demons’ mids were left riding around the outside, unable to get first hands on the ball.

Max Gawn’s statistical performance, in a losing side was lauded by many, but is it just a finger in the dyke?

1 hour ago, Bystander said:

Yes. I keep hearing he is a wonderful mark of the football. Except today he didn't take any. But on a positive note, his 4 disposals is 3 more than he had in the last final Casey played in.

I don't think I have ever seen a player with less presence, at any level.

Someone has to take this kid aside and tell him the facts of life.

If you check today’s statistics l’ve probably got egg on my face. When the game result was being fiercely contested in the last quarter. Two team orientated interventions from young Jefferson contributed to the Casey win. A cool handball in the goal square melee to Pup Brown. Allowing him the minimal time and space to snap a goal to take the lead for Casey for the first time. Followed up by a goal face shepherd which helped extend the Casey lead. Very small steps in the big picture but there is a glint of light there.
 

I’m hopeful the old adage tall forwards take time applies. But l can understand why people make early calls. I’m sure the decision makers don’t want egg on their faces. There was a recent contract extension provided to young Jefferson, so they are keeping the faith. But the ball is in Jeffo’s court.

Some encouraging performances today Kynan Brown 3 goals, 8 tackles. Bailey Laurie 13 hand passes, 17 tackles! Will Verrall 31 hitouts, 4 tackles 20 disposals. Daniel Turner 9 marks, 3 tackles, 1 terrific last qt. goal. Oliver Sestan 20 disposals 3 goals. AMZ 6 tackles, 16 disposals. Tom Fullarton 2 goals 7 marks, 21 disposals. Josh Schache 3 goals, 7 marks, and Lachie Hunter 22 disposals, 4 tackles (mostly in the second half).

Fullarton’s best outing so far. There is definitely something to work with.

Terrific last quarter Casey Demons! Only one song on the platter.

1 minute ago, Roost it far said:

You must be kidding, he’s done 2 parts of nothing

Two genuine goal assists this quarter.

5 minutes ago, Bystander said:

I can send Kellie underwood down there if you like.

Announcing the marriage banns ASAP.

Jeffo developing some  real forward craft.

🤞 Kasey coming home with a wet sail.

Pup gives a yelp! Terrific handball Jeffo!

That bloke shouting into the mike sounds like he just jumped off the overnight bus from the Dapto dogs.

Give the man a butter menthol.

Love how Sestan balances, settles and than kicks a goal.

1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

Do I not know what belies mean? This looks exactly what 16 v 19 should look like 

Certainly do and am enjoying the game. A tight competitive contest with most blokes giving it a real go.

Quality of the contest belies the relative ladder position of both sides.

Josh Shackie showing the requisite physicality has the penny dropped?

High rise behind the clubhouse sign of ‘relaxation’ of government planning decisions. Gold Coast on the Bay looming? 

Lions running on top of the turf.

Demons lumbering in wet cement.

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

 

 

😂 Jed (or Harry… who knows?) 

Koltyn Tholstrup?

27 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

Yeah, but what a do

Hairdo? Joey Scandizzo of South Yarra where those who wished to be seen go. Strictly by appointment folks.

27 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

 

😂 Jed (or Harry… who knows?) had got in through a window and climbed up onto a bar stool to let me know she was …

Must have been a rough night out in the hen house WCW. That chicken is looking beyond grumpy. 

24 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Yze loves his teams kicking deep into the pocket. 

Sounds like a cunning plan. Must of got it out of Greg Stafford's trash can.

53 minutes ago, BDA said:

Guinness and spuds for me Tarax

Spoken like a true Irishman BDA. Just upgrade that to Guinness and Fritsch Frites. With a modicum of salt over the left shoulder.