Meggs

Thanks @Dees_In_October for posting on the game. A great win indeed ! Btw Meggs was there. The commentators were right; it really was an awesome display by our players. Much more entertaining to watch than training too. One of the Casey players (Meggs won’t say who) said after the game ‘what about those AFLW players’ and was clearly inspired playing alongside them. Last week it was the AFLW Demon defenders and mids whereas this week it was the AFLW Demon forwards but with different mids. Lize, Fitzy and Edo looked a class above. The ball movement would have pleased Mick Stinear. Gally clunking 7 marks (4 contested) and Tay with 8 marks, also impressive. Fitzy’s passing in traffic was typically classy; she needs to play midfield; no more forward pocket. Heater went off and was on crutches after the game; hope it’s nothing too serious. Last week Meggs commented on how 2024 Draft Pick 3 Molly O’Hehir impressed with her skills and pace and likewise Jemma Rigoni, who is our Torrie Lewis. This week we saw Pick 21 Maggie Mahony display her speed, toughness and excellent kicking skills. Her goal was reminiscent of Boomer Harvey who regularly evaded defenders and always finished off his work. Another potential young candidate for Round 1. The other 2024 draft alumni Pick 63 Amelia Dethridge has now played 4 VFLW games and gained valuable experience. This hockey cross-coder with elite fitness, is developing rapidly. Too early to predict a run-with midfield role on Ellie Blackburn in round one? 😉 Lastly, it was great to see most of the non-playing players at the grounds loudly encouraging their teammates at Windy Hill and Casey Fields. Go Demons!

Molly was most impressive. Reads the play, sets up attacks, is quick and has great hands. Another newbie to mention was Jemma Rigoni #43 who showcased her elite speed and could be a real weapon. A couple of exciting additions in 2025!

For anyone interested, the VFLW team announcement for the R9 clash against Hawthorn at Casey tomorrow Saturday 12:05pm 21 June 2025 sees several AFLW players selected: 2024 draftees Molly O’Heier, Milly Dethridge 2023 draftee/ speedster Jemma Rigoni, and fan favourites Tahlia Gillard, Maeve Chaplin, Sarah Lampard, Gaby Colvin, Loz Pearce and Saraid Taylor. This will be the strongest team Casey has fielded this year; very exciting! Hawks are 2nd on the ladder while Casey is 11th and winless after 8 games. It promises to be a real contest this week and Meggs hopes to see you there.

Our contested marking is almost non-existent, only 4 tonight. One a quarter?

Thanks Kev. Expect that was Jacinta Hose. A promising return from an ACL. Good signs that the team is keen for Season 2025.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/all-eyes-on-bombers-could-dees-spring-surprise-in-super-draft-draft-burning-qs/news-story/9288b27d60f814e2c77dda1561b0750d Meggs is keenest on Molly O'Hehir (strong reboudning defender) with pick 2, though Lu Painter (Bendigo Pioneers, tough utility) could be a smoky here. The helmeted Sarah Poustie (indefatigable mid) at 20 looks a great fit for us, while Charlotte Brewer (at 64, if she's still available, will add nicely to our skilled running brigade). We can't wait to hear who Todd selects tonight. There is no doubt these players will add to our already dynamic group and we can expect a strong rebound in 2025.

Thnx heaps for doing this. ps Fitzy is 22

Done. Saints are mathematically out of finals contention, losing by a point to the Doggies in Ballarat today.

No Kate Hore or Gaby tonight 😦 https://www.afl.com.au/news/1248443

We all can agree with this statement. Brisbane doesn't play Hawthorn (current ladder position 2), Richmond (5), Fremantle (6), Port (7) or Essendon (8) this season and their 7 wins so far were against Adel (3) and 6 teams not in the eight. It has indisputably been a soft draw compared to the Dees who play every team in the eight other than Port. But we're at the pointy end of the home and away season and going alright. Two more wins plz and hoping that Essendon have hit the wall. Go Dees.

Meggs was similarly concerned before the match but we had nothing to worry about. Liv, Paxy and Edo were great contributors today!

Thanks 58er. You raise a lot of good points. We certainly need a discussion on the composition of the current team list and outlook for list managment. We will struggle in our upcoming games against Adelaide, St Kilda, Richmond and Hawthorn. A tough 4 games in 15 days with the last in the humidity of Cairns! GWS and Collingwood are not going so well either which improves our chances in these games. However our injury list doesn't have many players returning this season. Meggs wasn't sure what a 'tattling' player was? Recommend you watch the highlights of last Thursday's Geelong v Hawthorn game at GMHBA if you have access to Kayo. The Hawks have some super young talent.

Yes, a season defining injury list. Beasley, Blaithin and Edo added, Paxy and Rigoni as test hopefully coming off, plus we have a timeframe for Liv. CTTG mentioned that Melbourne is in top up territory… we await Todd P’s next move. Meggs suggests Casey BnF and VFLW team of the year member, Meg McDonald. A Tyabb bred ball winning midfielder.

Dees only have 2 emergencies for Saturday, youngsters Johnson and Madigan. A condensed draw with 3 games in 10 days will surely see more injuries. The AFL may have kicked an own goal here. Collingwood similarly suffering from lack of player availability. If we are allowed to add further injury replacement players, Casey BnF winner Meg McDonald, while not quick, is a ball magnet with AFLW experience and would enhance our current list balance.

Final team changes: As predicted, North Melbourne has regained Alice O'Loughlin (suspension) and Erika O'Shea (knee). Lucy Burke and Niamh Martin are the omissions. Melbourne has made just the one unforced change. Georgia Gall a young 183cm lead up forward comes in her 3rd game replacing the promising utility Ryleigh Wotherspoon. Gally was possibly spotted in the Arden Street crowd last Sunday and hopefully learned something she can put to good use against our opponents this week. If she can hold her marks or earn a free, her long left foot boot is a real weapon. Wotherspoon has been quieter than her practice match form and will have been given things to work on. She will be back soon, no doubt. See ya Sunday at 1:05pm