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FFS We are our own worst enemy. FYI there was a port player that crossed the mark that should have put Petty directly in front.

Our delivery inside 50 is insanely poor. And our game plan of kicking it to Ratugolea needs to go in the bin. Dumb football. It's going to be a long bye week.

Not sure our pressure is where it needs to be and again our decision making going inside 50 continues to hurt us.

From the team sheets online it looks like he'll be sporting #50

No sub rule in the VFL. I believe the 23rd spot usually goes to U18s players or players from local leagues. Essendon also have an NGA player named for them this weekend in Adam Sweid.

Has been named to play for Casey tomorrow night as the 23rd player.

Fantastic news. Kozzie is a star for our club both on and off the field and worth every penny. While it's currently the biggest AFL deal, I think in the next two years or so we're going to see even larger contracts and people will quickly forget, or stop caring about, the renumeration terms for kozzie. It wasn't long ago it was being touted that H. Reid may receive 10yr $20m offers. TDK and NWM allegedly in the $1.4-$1.5 range per year. It's a new landscape with the increasing TPP and as an AFL.com article mentioned in will also be the new normal for clubs to have at least 3 players on $1mil plus each year. More than happy for Kozzie to be one of ours.

Actually insane. I don't think I've ever seen slipped tackles sanctioned before. Yet Hardwicks deliberate grab of Kozzies ankle as he was running into a certain goal didn't get cited. As pointless as it is I kinda hope we appeal and highlight the ridiculous nature of the charge.

Just what I would consider but not expecting this to be the actual changes/set-up. Out: Lindsay, Langford In: Viney, Laurie FB: McVee May Lever HB: Bowey Turner Salem C: Langdon Oliver Windsor HF: Chandler Petty Sparrow FF: Pickett JvR Fritsch R: Gawn Petracca Rivers I: Melksham Viney Laurie Howes S: Tholstrup Love both Langford and Lindsay and they will both be critical parts of our team moving forward. However it's a long year and it looks like they're starting to tire after nearly 3 months of senior footy. I know the bye is after the next game but feel they could benefit from a break now. Tholstrup had a good first half but only had two touches in the entire second half. Like the energy he brings but not sure he's ready to run out full games yet after an interrupted pre-season. Should have a good impact coming on as sub. I didn't mind the move of Windsor to half back to start the year but feel it's not a move that's working for us. Howes coming into the back half allows Windsor to be released back to the wing where he can be more damaging. Langdon has been playing well as a high half forward line and evidently a tagger is part of his kit as well. Would like him to move back to a wing to fill the absent spots created by Lindsay and Langford's omission. Either that or we consider bring Billings in for that role who has good form at Casey. I'd prefer Langdon though. Viney (if fit and able) back to his tagging role on ball and Laurie to play as a high half forward. Jefferson on the cusp but surely we don't throw JvR out again after one week.

Good shout. He didn't look right all game with that shoulder. The club obviously rate Kolt highly and he does bring some forward half pressure so wouldn't surprise to see him back in.

Posted in the Casey thread but probably belongs here. For mine the senior changes looks like Out: Johnson, Laurie In: JvR/Jefferson, Culley Emergcencies: JvR/Jefferson, Howes, Tholstrup Don't think we need an extra defender in Howes. We'll probably keep the two key forward structure with one of JvR or Jefferson. Tholstrup had an improved game against a meek Sydney but don't think he's done anywhere near enough for a promotion. Laurie's time at the dees is all but done it appears. Feel for him because he only got a 20min chance in one of our teams worst efforts of the year. Hard to see him being back in selectors thoughts though, particularly when Viney and Spargo return.

Strange that it's less than 24hours before a game. We'll have a pretty good idea on teams anyway by the time Casey play Collingwood tomorrow night.

We are one of 6 clubs to have met with the 196cm prospect who has been overseas playing basketball but was once a part of the Western Jets program. Apparently viewed as an athletic defender with good skills. College basketballer meets with six clubs as AFL chance looms

Personnel isn't going to matter if we bring that level of pressure/effort. Doubt we go for drastic changes. Out: Johnson, Laurie In: JvR, Viney (if fit) Tough on Laurie given the state of the game when he was subbed in but he is last in and first out most likely. Injury watch on Melkshams' shoulder perhaps?

VFL Showreel, R10: Matthew Jefferson highlights afl.com.auVFL Showreel, R10: Matthew Jefferson highlightsEnjoy Matthew Jefferson's standout VFL performance for Casey A little bit more footage of Jefferson

Kalani named on the bench for the Allies vs SA game tomorrow. Game stars at 12.00 and I believe will be streamed live on the AFL app/website for those that might want to get a look at our potential f/s pick prior to the Saints game.

Sydney have completely stopped. Tholstrup the latest with a soccer goal

Full 'cream' arton Agree it's not great

Havent been able to watch the first half so cheers for the info everyone. From an opposition perspective it's interesting to see Florent in the reserves. He seemed a solid 22 lock prior to this season and contracted until 2029 I believe. Jesse Dattoli looked super impressive in his draft year as a half-forward with stints on ball. Strong competative player for his size and excellent overhead game. I see he's amongst the goals. Northern Knights boy so maybe one to keep on the radar if he gets home sick.

Like this actually. We know Sharp can impact as sub and has that pace/endurance combo that can be damaging late in the game. Not sure we'll learn much about Laurie if he plays half a quarter.

I've noticed Laurie has been playing a far more even split as a half forward/mid at Casey rather than majority mid. Been playing well, still putting up solid numbers and hitting the scoreboard. Deserves a shot. Has to impress because he will be first out when Viney/spargo returns and obviously the club has high hopes for Tholstrup in that position as well. Imagine he will most likely be the sub.

My best guess is they will give Lever every chance to play right until gameday. Assuming there is doubt on his fitness. Given T-mac didn't get a run at either level last week, they probably want to get guaranteed match load into him at Casey rather than run the risk of him missing games two weeks in a row. Casey play a day before as well so a call was probably made early to go down this path unless a clear spot opens up prior to Casey's game on Saturday. Doesn't hurt to give Adams a taste of being a travelling emergency and show that he's not far from the match committees thoughts either.

If Viney doesn't get up and Laurie isn't next in then his time at the Demons appears well and truely marked and he should request a trade at years end. If there's any takers.