Demon Dynasty

Shown glimpses at Casey in some games. A few very good ones Hasn't really hit any heights on a consistent basis there though (so far). Showed a few signs (with hands) at senior level against the Swans in the opening round but outside of that didn't do enough in general and was subbed out with 42% game time for Billings. 5 other senior appearances (including subbed into the Qualifying against the Pies) with little to no impact imv and couldn't retain his spot. Other than quick hands in congestion i just don't see any stand out weapons that sees him pushing out someone else (similar) at senior level in the near to medium term. That's not to say he won't make it. Some players just take longer and he might become a special player. But why not just play him through to seasons end at Casey with the occasional foray into seniors (if earned). See how he goes and revisit the contract then. Too soon to re-sign for mine.

Tommo in with Marty as sub maybe Much will obviously depend on whether Lever gets up or not. If he doesn't i suspect the FD would want to keep Marty in for his ability to play tall and the intercepting. That might result in Marty in and Tommo as sub. Petty being trained as a defender might suggest that Tommo probably won't make the cut (sub at best) and we're happy to just play the two talls in BBB & Roo until May returns.

The value Benny brings here shouldn't be underestimated. He makes the opp potentially have to play an extra tall defender they may not want to, instead maybe wanting to place that tall on a mis-match with Roo (or Petty now he's back) seeking an advantage. Yes they may already intend to play that tall in the side regardless but having BB in still draws him away from a Petty or Roo. And if the oppo doesn't have the taller defender options a la the Bulldogs, he ends up drawing the odd free closer to the sticks at times which often result in a bonus 6 points here and there. Then there's his ability to get the ball to the ground for the smalls as mentioned. And his occasional foray up the ground for the odd mark down the line or at HB. Let's hope we continue to see him often going forward. Absolutely. He brings an intangible joy that must rub off on the rest of the group. Gotta love big Benny when he's up & about.

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He said he is feeling great (specifically hammy) & roughly two weeks away at Monday's training. Was kicking goals from 50 so fair to say he's looking good hammy wise.

Or just pay her a weekly "Shopping / Travelling / Pampering / Butler & Nanny allowance" in exchange for signing a "No return requests or nagging me to come back... i'm here to enjoy me footy with me Demon mates and try n win another flag and i'll come back when i'm ready" contract.

And i suspect may have added a few kgs up top over the pre-seaaon to assist against the bigger bulls. Looks to be in great nic

Have to cover Butters. Maybe a role for Sparrow and Billings this week? He's their main play maker and tore us a new one last time

Choco wouldv'e been yelling out.... "Spread the field... Easy Kicks! "

Possibly recouping from a niggle early on Kent? Vs the Hawks he improved (at least statistically) posting a 2023 level rating. Not near his best but an improvement on the first two weeks yes? I also thought he got more involved as the match wore on. Maybe just a slow start form wise? He doesn't appear to have the break away run & carry side to the level we witnessed on a number of occasions last year just yet. Doesn't seem that far away either though. Someone else on here might have some intel.

Smacca - Shane McAdam WCW - Walking Civil War (Demon Army fanatic, regular track attendee-watcher, Demonland Unofficial Mod and good source of regular insider knowledge via Fritta's mum etc)

Yes that's correct although he was also in the main group training plus after for laps before doing the extra work on his own

Super fine morning / early arvo at Gosch's for the boys to blow out some cobwebs. Choco initially had the light duties / rehab group consisting of Chandler, BBB, Lever & Spargo. The boys started on their own. Then Choco joined the fray, initially as an observer. He wasn't happy with their frivolity & banter and told them so ..."stop talking you blokes & watch what you're doing!" They were initially doing HB drills then 15 - 20 meter stab passes where Choco asked them to place their kicking foot down after the kick and toward the target. Everyone followed instructions except Chandler (knee issue? Or just didn't listen lol). The main group (as listed by Kev earlier) went off too the boundary to do their bungy stretchy thingies before blowing some webs out with some half oval runs They then split into approx 3 diff forward focussed drills. Much of it connection boased with kicks coming inside and / or shooting for goal on the run after transversing obstacles etc. Choco was overseeing much of it including the short 30 meter (ish) passing drills into 50. His main emphasis was on accuracy with one instruction "Perfect kicks! Every one of them is a potential goal assist. Perfect kicks!" Choco always driving and asking for high standards never grows old 👏🏼 All in all, outside the light duties group and Bowey (on his own program), all involved in the main group looked to be in tip top shape albeit some were no doubt carrying the usual bumps / bruises from previous encounters. Smacca looks super fit to me and suggested such mentioning he is roughly two weeks away. First time i've seen him live and looks alot rangier than i figured. His reels suggest he can play tall on the lead which makes sense. How is he at ground level i wonder? Hunter is one more week away and then a likely starter for Casey the following week apparently (all going well). Melk is in fine shape and very happy with his progress so far and according to WCW on track for a second half appearance (touch wood) As already noted, BBB while obviously on a light program, appeared to be moving / kicking (short passes) without hindrance. Lever same and no way he is continuing through the high knee lift stepping drills if he was uncomfortable in any way imho. Spargo & Chandler restricted to light stuff and probably safe to assume Chin may not make the cut although there's another four full days before Saturday so who knows. Sestan doing alot of work both with the main group, then the lap work after plus additional stuff after everyone except Bowey had left. The FD must have high hopes for the young fella and see something special here. Sparrow very happy with Saturday and playing back in the middle. Lovely fella to speak to is Tom. Windsor said he pulled up fine after Saturday also and is right to go. Had the pleasure of meeting WCW (bonus hugs!). Great gal who i'm sure has red & blue running through her veins. Fingers crossed for Saturday. Carn the Mighty Demons!

Moniz? Spargs still in rehab

Petty was training as if playing forward today Jaded. Not that that means he's fixed to play there of course

Hunter one week away from a likely Casey appearance McAdam roughly 2 weeks Sparrow happy to be back in the middle on the weekend

Sestan last man standing doing tackling, agility, 1v1 marking & groundball drills Bowey also...laps

Petts & Clarry still practicing set shots from 40

Lingers just kicked a torp (bpuncing through) goal for fun from 65 out

McAdam mustn't be far off. Kicking snags from 50

Smacca (McAdam), Melk & Sestan with the main group

Chin left knee heavily strapped BBB, Spargs & Lever Bowey solo running separate kicking/sprint/agility drills