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Lots to like. But still very green and can only get better. Love to see him and Kozzzzy together.

Great news. I feel Sparrow is ready to have a break out game and kick 3-4 goals this year and 20+ possessions. Lots of improvement ahead.

Beveridge. Embarrassing. Disappointing. Needs anger management. He bullied and belittled, then reckons he’s worried about mental health. Needs a big fine and an apology to Tom Morris. He even was cranky about the Sherrin and the McDonald’s sponsorship. They pay into the AFL and his club gets financing assistance from the AFL. WHAT A JERK.

Christian Salem. Any early news? One of our keys. Really hope it’s not too serious.

6 Petracca 5 Langdon 4 Oliver 3 Brayshaw 2 Brown 1 Hunt ANB unlucky - but missing that goal from 10 metre out all alone in front was a shocker

Bulldogs and ump scum beat us last year. WTF FREES 12-4? Not even touched him weightman!!?!?!

Agreed. Let him be under the radar. Certainly was a key player all through 2021 and especially on GF Day. Salem is a star.

Very excited. 9 marks and 3 goals v Dockers. TAYLA is loving her footy and key part of Dees premiership chances 🤞

Might rest Zanker and bring in Jackie Parry

The whole team was Fantastic hard to pick just 5 … but here goes 5 DAISY Pearce. A champion. A legend. 5 goals. 4 TYLA Hanks. She’s only 5”2’ but so strong and wins the footy in so many contests. Becoming a star. 3 ELIZA west - still a rookie player but settled in amazingly and getting better. Moved from basketball to footy and just knows where to go to eat the footy. So exciting to see how good she can be. 2 TAYLA Harris. What a year. Taken her game to new highs. A real target. 9 marks. 1 Lil Mithen. Love her energy. Smart and tough. Gets the footy and uses it. so many apologies to others who played a great game Go Dees

No no no. So terribly sad. It’s a big shock. Shane Warne. What a cricketer. Legend. One of our greatest ever. 708 test wickets. His hat trick at the G was incredible. His first ball v Poms in England. Ball if the century. His ‘99 World Cup semi final v SthAfrica. We were gone. SK WARNE 4/29. Springboks were 0/50 odd chasing 210 and were in top. Suddenly Warne gets 3 wickets in 3-4 overs. It was such an amazing game and Warnie was heroic At absolute larrikin at times. Lover of baked beans. Liz Hurley !! Great storyteller and if half true, it was an incredible life 🍺RIP SKW!!

Agreed. Rivers has both the ability to lockdown but also rebound. Big loss. But hopefully Hunt can step in and find his 2021 form with good run and carry. Unfortunately we won’t have the same 22 for ‘22 round 1 as we had for the premiership winning 2021.

I’m surprised that all 18 AFL clubs don’t look to offer her a role or at least the 10 clubs in Vic. Daisy has excellent insights and strategies that would offer a lot as an assistant role. She’s mature and understands how tough footy is and the dedication needed. If she goes, Daisy will be always welcomed back. A Melbourne FC great imv.

Excited. Wow another excellent game v Kangas. Definitely a potential mark of the year moment. And keeps kicking important goals. 😀😀

5 Paxman 4 Birch 3 Harris 2 Hesth 1 Mithen

5 Harris 4 Hanks 3 Paxman 2 L.Pearce 1 Mithen special mention to Libby Birch. Love her approach. Competitive. Fair. Does the little things like spoils and blocks. Ultimate team player. Often unheralded but key part of our team.

Definitely was best on ground v Lions. Her marking was elite. Unstoppable!!

Just thought Lil Mithen is becoming such a dynamic player. Just love her energy and footy smarts.

Yes love to see Hanks back. So strong at the footy.

5 Zanker Becoming one of the premier midfielders in the comp 4 Mithen Love her energy and tackling 3 Birch Intercept marking and so dependable 2 Harris Kept presenting as forward target and good 2nd efforts 1 Lauren Pearce Continues on from very good 2021. Ruck work is giving good ball to our Mids.

Another very good game v Saints. Definitely brings excitement and a focus in the forward 50. Huge addition this year. Go Dees.

Really want to shout out for Libby Birch. Had another very good game and now a leader and key defender at the club. Love her style !!

Thanks KC. Ryan Sparkes had a good year as a running wing/mid. Disappointing to see him move on but probably looking for more game opportunities elsewhere.

Premiership 23 with James JordOn as medi sub Hope we get to see the 2021 Premiership team united for round 1 2022. Fingers crossed they get through the summer in shape. emergencies. From any of Dunstan Hunt Tomlinson Joel Smith Melksham Weideman Daw

https://www.afl.com.au/news/688735/more-money-more-matches-more-opportunity-vfl-rule-changes-for-2022 Lots of changes and opportunities. Whilst reading about lots of departures out of Casey, the Casey Demons have showed that we have offered a pathway for guys - like the “big O” (lions), Lockhart and Fritsch - for young talent overlooked in draft to come through. Hoping to see Casey find some more talent this year.