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They're certainly better than they showed last year...how far they rebound I guess is the question. Kennedy is a big loss and they have a few other ageing stars nearer to the end. Going to be an interesting watch.

We're lucky to have Ben...champion player even better bloke.

After all the good will with Alfie the other day then this...

I was thinking a 3rd rounder for Henry...more like it

Was thinking the same 'Dee'...you need these guys around the club.

Just thinking out loud. Wouldn't it be great if this thread was closed down until Kozzy signs on with us. Don't think I could stand another Jacko thread.

Sounds about right... ...and good for him if he can add a few years to his AFL career. Good for us, we get a quality person around the club.

Who is running the show at the AFL since Scott moved on? Seems to be a rudderless ship.

Selwood gone, Hawkins foot surgery, short preseason...the oldies all a year older. They would need a lot to go right from here.

I didn't realise he was that old...the perennial young developing tall forward.

I think Jamie is a bit old for a comeback now...

I think Tommo is the classic almost footballer 'dazz' Hasn't been able to nail down a position but been in the system coming up 11 seasons. Turning 30 later in the season, I guess it's now or never for him.

Sure does, I try to avoid driving during the day unless I absolutely have to.

Jake Lever is the obvious choice. The only issue for me is injury. Seems to get a lot of niggles that mean he is not always in full training.

3 facepalms to 1 '@Lord Nev'...that's hardly fair.

I wouldn't be surprised to see her move in a different direction... Management role either with the AFL or Football Department at clubland. The Scott/Hocking role would be ideal for her in a few years.

Kate Hore?

You have consistently said you do...

I think you are both wrong. The FD has a much better idea of who is equiped to play. On that senior list Brown, Baker, Weed, Dunstan, Tommo, Smith, & Melk, 3 have gone, one (Tommo) we couldn't move on and another (Smith) always injured. So Dunstan and Melk who were both used. Obviously our depth wasn't as good (or ready) as a lot here thought. As for mentioning Howes "Nev'...I don't get your point, he was injured. ...and they would likely have pulled the trigger on him as they did with disco if he wasn't. So they weren't averse to playing kids but the kids had to be ready to go.

There really weren't any walk up starts at Casey. To win a VFL flag you generally have a solid core of senior players & some promising kids in development. We had Brown, Baker, Weed, Dunstan, Tommo, Smith, Buntine, Munro, White & Melk...the AFL listed were all in the break glass in case of emergency category. Apart from Melk those who got a run hardly fired a shot when played at AFL level. Of our younger brigade only Chandler & Bedford were pushing. Bedford was sub in a million games. Neither would have made a huge difference. Disco was stiff with injury. Bowey ran into form too late in the season, but he is the one that could have made a difference. JVR wasn't ready. Wishing was never going to make it so...the club did the right thing long term in holding him back. The beauty of the VFL flag was twofold 1. It rewarded some loyal servants & 2. It gave the developing younger brigade a taste of success. edit: so I reckon '@binman' was spot on.

RIP Jeff...over the journey probably the greatest of the rock guitar players.

Might add this one...fascinating band the Reels. First met them at the Station Hotel and they were kind of a prog rock band then they morphed into a pop band with songs like Prefab Heart but Quasimodo's is the one for me (I liked all by the way).

Agree, the whole year just didn't look right and we finished 2nd after the H & W. Still we didn't really look like it. I thought the same re Salem...very strange. Same with Rivers.

Then what was the point? the point or posting? I'm a bit slow today...

Maybe, maybe not...