Maldonboy38

The fact he finishes with 3 goals probably puts a shine on him that he deserves, but in so many contests his physicality is sadly lacking. So many of the other younger players, even the non-Dees listed ones, show more grunt and effort than him. I will give him kudos for getting space on the outside creating options for goals.

This Casey v Bullants game is a bit if a watershed game for me. I really believe we have to move on from Schache, McAdam, Hunter, Billings etc... and give air time to our young recruits, many of whom have been very good today. Jefferson, Brown, Fullarton, Howes etc... None of them are standouts, but they all have great effort and intensity, can stick to a game plan, and most of all - they can kick.

Kynan Brown not getting a lot of it, but comp0sed when he does. Great feint, short kick to Sestan for a Casey goal.

We are slaughtering the Bullants, only to play country style footy inside F50. Very frustrating.

Fullarton and Howes looking very good this quarter.

2 selfish incidents from McAdam.

Really hard to read what might be AFL-relative footy in this wet slog. Jefferson a standout for the way he is presenting and looks a dominant point in the forward line. I feel sorry for Laurie - far too good for VFL but can't quite produce it at AFL level (going in and out of the team isn't helping). Sestan and McAdam playing like average VFL players. I wish Mitch White was 22-23 yo. I would roomie list him in a heart bit. Casey defensive and effort is outstanding. Composure inside F50 an issue (sounds familiar). Playing well but not capitalising.

Casey system looking good, but terrible conditions making it a slog. Jefferson persistently presenting and they are finding him. Our smalls looking good.

Wow Deemanina, that is an excellent comparison. Similar game to the great Laurie Fowler in the physical part of his game. If he can become as solid and reliable as Fowler that is a great get.

I am only too glad to eat humble pie. I considered him a very good VFL player whose basic game would not transfer over to the AFL. Boy, was I wrong. His awareness and intensity were top notch and his decision making was a very pleasant surprise. I reckon he has Bowey's spot for the time being, considering how out of form Bowey has been. Interesting that so much of our play in the last quarter looked to lack composure, but AMZ seemed to remain composed. He did run out of gas though, which is to be expected on debut in the Brisbane humidity.

6. Viney 5. Kozzie 4. Oliver 3. Rivers 2. JVR 1. AMW

Some interesting things from channel 7. In those last 5 minutes, Lever and some of our younger boys were out on their feet. Brisbane sprinting forward and some of the Dees boys just couldn't go with them. Goodwin saying the players went into their shells and played safe - sounds like that is not what he is coaching them to do. Goodwin likes what he sees from the combo of JVR, Petty and Turner so I reckon we will be seeing them as a unit. (Cue Demonland meltdown) General consensus is that we have rediscovered our DNA of pressure, intensity and contested possession

I have been saying for most of the year that Jefferson is not ready, but I am willing to concede we must give him a go. Petty has become a negative net result player. If he takes a contested mark he is either on the wing, or he can't kick goals. His goal kicking is becoming demoralising. Jefferson might at least produce a neutral net result. And Fritsch is a shadow of his former self. Opposition players are playing him close so he cannot run and leap at the ball so he is being physically dominated.

Petty 0.4 Fritsch 1.3 And that last miss is his bread-and-butter. Poor The lack of composure from Langdon with his last shot on goal. . Lack of composure (especially in F50 is becoming more than a trend, it is now an addiction. ANB - absolute brain fade. Rivers - taking time off the clock to then just bomb it 10m out from the goal. Easiest F50 entry to defend. This was a VERY young team. Some of the young fellas were strong tonight. We were beaten by 5 points, and matched or beat them over the ground. Last quarters a concern.

Yeah, his decision making was carp tonight, often followed by average disposal. But it was the first time this year I have seen him hit packs at pace, which for me is his best trait. I reckon it might be the first sign of an upturn in his effectiveness.

Not for me. Hunter doesn't offer what Windsor offers. Having said that, Windsor looks tired and could need a step back to Casey.

6. Viney 5. Rivers 4. Max 3. May 2. Salem 1. ANB

For those bagging Oliver, watch the reply. No, he is not at his best and it wasn't great by him, but he was held, scragged, pushed away from the contest by players facing away from the play, and huge Xerri was sometimes the 2nd player in on top of him.

Windsor's two stupid 50m penalties were the momentum swingers. Worrying last quarter. Viney, Gawn and ANB showed outstanding leadership in the last 5 mins. Not sure what was in Kozzie's head tonight but he looked timid and disinterested A LOT of youth tonight - Kolstrup, Brown, Turner, Howes, Windsor. Kolstrup showed a bit.

Even game. We are not coping with their run They are not coping with our possession game. Hard tag and lots of physicality onto Clarry. Fritta being double and triple teamed. Our spot-up kick, or 45 degrees line changing kick rarely working. Often being read early by the Roos and cutting it off.

Wow rivers - you gun!!

A fairly even contribution from most players, with many having good moments. A few quiet ones but that is normal. This is the first time in a long time I don't have a churning gut. Great to see our hunger around the contest. Nowhere near our best but I will take a 24 point lead any time. Great to see Petty up and about, Kolstrup has looked good, Viney and Sparrow hard at it, Salem looking the best he has been all year.

I think one of the two Blues copped a high whack just before they collided.

I am in the horrible position of despising everything Carlton, but enjoying their style of footy. The orange highlight helps by making me trick myself into thinking it is not Carlton.

So many players develop slowly, and the bigger they are the longer it often takes. Frawley, Jamar, Garland, Nicholson just to name a few semi-recent ones who started slowly. This kid looks like an AFL player to me and I look forward to what he is becoming.