Demon Dynasty

Could be wrong but my understanding is he's been played mostly as a transitional intercept / running HB for most of this season (when he's been on the park). Seem to recall more stints (drifting?) forward last season where he looked a little more exciting/showed a bit more?

Seem to recall some really impressive moments/patches from Fraser at least in terms of reading the play / intercepting. Not sure how well he's going with ball in hand. Others here might have a better handle here with accuracy/decision making etc. Lots of interruptions probably a bit hard to gauge where he's at this year. Reminds me just a tad of a taller version of Phil Pinnell at times when i watch him. Can't see him holding down a KP at any point as he looks a little fragile physically and that's probably not where he's at anyway. At least another season at Casey to assess. Hopefully one where he gets on the park more often than not.

No doubt he'll get back at some point Dante. Not sure that'll happen while we are winning though, unless there's an injury to a similar role player.

This is a tricky one. We are definitely in need of the exact style of forward that Tex offers. A proven performer and loves the big stage. If i recall correctly he's also one of the best in the AFL with the most important kick in footy. But then there's the big fat ego that he carries around. Is there anything humble about this guy, even after the last incident i wonder? Has he learned anything? Is he a team player or does the whole world, along with team mates & the FD (in his mind) need to revolve around Tex? Certainly brings a big game and worthy of genuine consideration but...this feels like a pretty risky option and not one to be taken lightly. The other question.... who else is out there & going to be available in 2023 (playing a similar game/role) that would be as good or better than Tex?

Weighted Average Scores up to & including Rnd 16, 2022 vs H&A Season 2021 Most of the top 10 are tracking very nicely and either slightly above their 2021 averages with Jordan, Viney and Jackson showing a significant improvement on last season's output. Langdon's recent form is looking very promising (touch wood). Unfortunately all genuine forwards, bar Spargo, are way off their 2021 averages or marginally so in the case of BBB & Fritsch. Not taking much notice of Sam's big percentage jump as it's off a very low base in 2021. Ranking wise he hasn't moved anywhere on last season's result. Lever is slowly bridging the gap on his 2021 form while Harmes appears to be struggling a little with consistency post his return from the hamstring issue. Salem tracking quite well since his return. Player 2022 Score 2022 Rank 2021 Score % Change vs 2021 2021 Rank Change in Rank vs 2021 C Oliver 5.505 1 5.258 4.70 1 0 C Petracca 4.295 2 4.041 6.29 2 0 Steven May 4.073 3 3.926 3.74 3 0 Jack Viney 4.069 4 3.171 28.32 8 4 A Brayshaw 3.780 5 2.836 33.29 12 7 C Salem 3.656 6 3.879 -5.75 4 -2 Ed Langdon 3.458 7 3.092 11.84 9 2 Max Gawn # 3.369 8 3.439 -2.04 7 -1 L Jackson # 3.238 9 2.355 37.49 21 12 J Jordon 3.117 10 2.908 7.19 10 0 J Harmes 3.076 11 3.520 -12.61 6 -5 Jake Lever 3.038 12 3.661 -17.02 5 -7 T Sparrow 3.029 13 2.023 49.73 28 15 L Dunstan 3.025 14 - - - - Jake Bowey 2.992 15 2.881 3.85 11 -4 Alex N-Bullen 2.921 16 2.388 22.32 19 3 T Rivers 2.438 17 2.658 -8.28 13 -4 T Bedford 2.274 18 - - - - C Spargo 2.142 19 2.068 3.58 27 8 H Petty 2.114 20 2.086 1.34 26 6 Joel Smith 1.957 21 1.375 42.33 32 11 K Pickett 1.954 22 2.378 -17.83 20 -2 T McDonald # 1.939 23 2.516 -22.93 15 -8 J Hunt 1.927 24 2.597 -25.80 14 -10 A Tomlinson 1.925 25 2.475 -22.22 16 -9 Bayley Fritsch 1.857 26 2.155 -13.83 25 -1 S Weideman # 1.747 27 1.055 65.59 27 0 Ben Brown # 1.577 28 1.855 -14.99 30 2 Mitch Brown 1.550 29 2.475 -37.37 16 -13 J Melksham 1.433 30 1.853 -22.67 31 1 D Turner>* TOG 49% 1.200 31 - - - - Average Team Score - Top 22 69.52 67.23 3.41 # Hit outs to advantage not captured * Only played one match...not an average score > Subbed out Stats courtesy of footywire.com

Two obvious reasons we arent seeing BB in tip top form.... 1. The 100 meter run up means he is in recovery mode for at least 5 minutes after every shot at goal 2. He isn't eating meat like Macca. Gotta eat your meat! Because we all know that Animal protein = goal accuracy. Plant Protein = inaccuracy

Probably unlikely on their performances at Casey this week FT. Backing the FD / SC to stay with Hibb for this Thurs, barring injury.

Round 16, 2022 Adelaide Oval - Crows vs Demons Tracc is back! Pips Clarry at the statistical post this week. Let's take a look at how he got there... 24 effectives @ 73% efficiency, 1 contested mark, 2 marks inside 50, 5 clearances, 2 rebound 50s, 6 inside 50s, 6 tackles, the most score involvements on the night with 11, two intercepts, one tackle inside 50, 451 meters gaines, 3 goals and only 3 turnovers. I heard the SEN (SA) commentators waxing lyrical about how many tackles Berry made during the match. He did have a huge tally of 13. However there was no mention of Clarry at any stage who matched him with his own massive tackle count of 13. The two Browns fired hitting the scoreboard with two goals a piece. Lingers best game (statistically) since Rnd 8 vs the Saints where he scored a season high 6.10 (coming second just behind Clarry in that match's rankings). Top 5 meters gained for the MFC: May 536, Langdon 532, Lever 495, Salem 453 & Tracc with 451. The most for both clubs on the night was Dawson with 649. Player Score Rank C Petracca 6.475 1 C Oliver 6.325 2 Ed Langdon 4.700 3 Steven May 4.425 4 Jake Lever 4.050 5 C Salem 3.300 6 J Jordon 2.975 7 A Brayshaw 2.900 8 Alex N-Bullen 2.900 8 Jake Bowey 2.850 10 T Sparrow 2.775 11 S Weideman # 2.325 12 K Pickett 2.250 13 C Spargo 2.200 14 H Petty 2.100 15 J Harmes 2.075 16 Jack Viney 2.050 17 Ben Brown 1.925 18 M Hibberd 1.750 19 M Brown # 1.625 20 B Fritsch 1.300 21 T Bedford 0.800 22 Team Score 64.08 Top 6 29.28 Bottom 6 9.45 # Hit outs to advantage not captured Stats courtesy of footywire.com

How about Took with only eyes for the ball, getting his legs smashed out from under him in that last 4 minutes.... "play on" ....hilarious. What a joke the umps have turned this game into through their ineptitude. And the AFL keeps backing them in with their constant "nothing to see here!"

I doubt it.... looked like a bruised knee (hyperextension) rather than something serious

The Cats are having a training run tonight. Gonna be a tough ask as theyre also not travelling.

It was clearly a Crows hand over Tex's shoulder. Add to that the exaggerated head snap by Tex! The club needs to send that in and highlight it. They were baltantly trying their most to get the Crows into the match all night.

Let's hope he doesn't hit the green option and mucks the signature!

That's a bit rough

I'd be alot happier had i not responded to your feedback Chook

Rivers & Hunt .... while they did ok i dont think either did themselves any favours for a potential call up (barring through injury).

Yeh he done good he did

How was that not in the back/interference in the back pocket juat now!?? ..too funny

Some of Dunstan's HBs are first class. He has great lateral vision, able to hit them out wide to allow time and space for the receiver to execute

Just knock / kick the ball on there boys... dont know why so many players want to pick the ball up when surrounded by two or three opponents

Chandler's been in everything since i said he doesn't appear to have progressed much 😄

Hooray a free to Casey yippee!

Terrible attempt by Baker to spoil from behind on HB there. Zero body contact ....even a smidgen might have dislodged it

Another dubious free to Port. The Port ruckman believing it was against him haha

Clear mark in a 1 v 1 to Rosman back of the square... called touched lol