spirit of norm smith

STRANGE ...it does not give Jonesy a glowing endorsement. Creates doubts. Remember Neeld creating co-captains. Jack should be VC and developing.

thanks KC

Watch for O.mcd T.mcd and Frosty. All were super competitive and strong in marking and spoiling contests in Maroochydore. Frosty 2nd effort work was great. BUT THEIR DISPOSAL IS STILL POOR. NOT AFL STANDARD. Need Salem, Hibberd, Vince, Wagner etc across the back half to transition the footy.

Has anyone any update on the Casey squad additions and departures for 2017.

Bernie trained well on Saturday. Looked fit... though it was a tough training session and he was one of the first into the ice bath!!

Rehab group had BenKen, Mitch King, Jetta, Kent and Dom Tyson. Tyson looks ready to resume. Garlett and Johnstone missing. Spoke with Jake Spencer... he had a few twinges so missed todays session. Ready as backup to Big Max.

Petracca Kent Brayshaw Salem Weideman Harmes Frost Melksham Hibberd Lewis* (if he plays at the same level as 2016, he will be our best player) All will step up and improve MFC dramatically in 2017.

yes. very quick. very unlucky not to get a rookie spot. he can develop at Casey in 2017

Yes I think Casey Demons recruits will depend on who stays from current list. Apparently Mitch Gent is back after a year in the local league.

yes it would be interesting if MFC put him on long term injury list. maybe opportunity to upgrade rookie if Smith/Kielty/White show good pre season form

better buy than the Prince !!

nothing to see here... keep the coin and chase Josh Kelly from GWS

I hope Col gets his life together. Great bloke. Always happy to help with MFC footy clinics and events. Maybe needs a "steady female influence" in his life.

Good work. Though Dees 2nd round choice in National Draft was traded out to acquire Hibberd from the Dees. We virtually got Lewis for the swap of 3rd /4th round picks. ie. a free trade IMO.

Reportedly will now train with Northern Blues over the summer. He is a talent and will be someone to keep a watch on.

updates post draft picks

I think Casey Scorps should contact Hamish Brayshaw and six high potential Stingrays that missed out on draft/rookie picks Bailey Morrish Mason De Wit Thomas Glen Matthew LaFontaine Danny Allsopp Reece Piper I saw Stingrays in 2016 and amazed that Morrish and Piper did not get drafted or rookied. Hope Casey can provide the next opportunity.

wow... the Maxy Gawn special tip !!

Yes. Agree he deserves a chance and should get some action in the pre season games. The alignment had a great 2016.

Darcy Cameron would have been a great get... he was available at 46. 200cm Key fwd/ruck. Very agile. Good kick. Perfect for our needs. Plays like Rory Lobb/Peter Wight. I still think Hannan would have been available at 64... and Johnstone was a rookie at best.

Agree Johnstone takes the small pressure forward development opportunity.

Great write up... hope to add Bailey Morrish or Louis Cunningham as rookies.

I think MFC will grab either Oscar Mcinnnerney or Jack Hannath as mature options. However they could see the potential in developing Tony Olango (this kid could be better than Natanui) or Peter Ladhams.

Yes. Maybe we will get it right this time. But its a 60s pick ... not pick 19 like Strauss.

Agree Oscar Mcinnnerneyyyyy is a big chance as a backup rookie option.