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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.

Named as part of Vic Country's train on squad as a bottom ager. Will hopefully get a game throughout the series.

T-mac not named at Casey. Assuming no late change for the seniors he will indeed be getting a rest this weekend.

Devils push for greater access to rival Academy talent, top picks - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1327044 "There is a view that eligible father-sons would remain off-limits but the Devils are pushing to have more access to the larger pool, given the compromised nature of this year's draft and coming crops."

Based off Casey form I agree.

Where will his statue be placed?

Any word on Xavier Lindsay yet?

I have a couple issues with this post. A player that has had chances at afl level and find themselves in the VFL shouldn't be written off. We wouldn't be doing it with JvR (who's played 4x the amount of games Laurie has). Players develop their games at different rates and Laurie has been putting consistent solid football in the twos. There seems to be an ongoing myth that Laurie is this 50+ gamer that's been around for 8years. He's played 11 games in 4 years (now into yr 5). 6 of those games were as starting sub. So only 5 starts in those games. He has never played more than 2 games in a row. Compare that to Sharp who has played 10 games already for us, Tholstrup 20, Woewodin 21. Laurie is playing far better footy in near identical roles, mid/half forward rotation, and is a far better user of the footy. Don't get me wrong, I don't think Laurie is a star in waiting and I actually like Brown as a developing player. But in my view Laurie is by far more deserving of a spot in the current 22 by recent standards.

Would think Laurie gets a crack at the seniors before Brown, been far better at Casey and uses the ball better. Tackle numbers similar.

6, Oliver 5, Melksham 4, Gawn 3, Rivers 2, Bowey 1, Turner Apologies to Trac, Langdon, Lindsay and others.

Eagles may chalk up their first win of the season over the Saints.

Sharp for Viney would just about do it. Spargo probably gets a reprieve with the dees win but first half wasn't great. Fritsch to start now as long as he keeps bringing that intensity. Edit: forgot Lever, will he need another run at Casey? If not it will probably mean Turner forward and Johnson out.

Now that's a game I'll watch happily again. What an effort from the boys. Was worried about our mental capacity to see the game out given our recent history but we've pushed through and won that last quarter convincingly. 4 goals 8 vs 1 goal 1.

I would imagine it would be the same position as Kalani White is in this year. Can choose either.

Upon doing some research, it appears that U16 f/s prospects Oliver Green and Tex Robertson will be eligible to be drafted by the Tassie Devils under "father/son" rules which only require there parents to be from Tasmania and have played 100 games. Their draft year is 2028, one year after the Devils currently planned introduction.