Dee Zephyr

1 hour ago, Fat Tony said:

I would bring back Hunt this week. I know he hasn't been great so far this year, but I feel we need his speed to combat the likes of Smith, Rioli, Breust and Puopolo. Finding an omission is difficult because our lesser players had good games i.e. Kent, Bugg, Tyson, Salem.

My only change would be In: Hunt, Out: Bugg. (Yes I watched the game, but I think we need to be forward looking.) 

Was just about to post something similar but not for Bugg.

After watching Casey on the weekend, Hunt’s game didn’t scream out of automatic inclusion  but the pleasing thing was he was willing to do the team things. With ball in hand he wasn’t influential but his tackling and chases were first rate. If we want speed he’s the man this week. 

Gus is another that should be very close, much better in the second half and his ability to stay focused and break the tag ( a very heavy one mind you) was impressive. His class on both sides of the body was evident in the second half. 

In saying that, I still have no clue who to omit. Melksham if anyone.

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Anyone?

Another game where we found ourselves down by 4-5 goals at quarter time.

Hunt’s move to the forward line sparked a comeback with a couple of goals in the second quarter but it ended with the usual heartbreak.

North were fancied by many as bottom 2 but after watching the replay, North actually played well against us yet we walked away with a 6 goal win.

From what we have seen so far there are teams that have displayed far worse performances than North. 

Still early and all that but our win yesterday was better than I first thought, IMO.

Did anyone just hear a ping over in the West?

Can’t really add to the reports above in regards to the regulars but I was keen to see some of the new boys and here are some observations.

Balic: Doesn’t look like the smoothest of movers but put himself in the right spots most of the time. His mark in the last was a beauty and his game today was basically telling Goody “ Look at me coach, look at me”.

Spargo: Not much of him but was involved a lot in general play. Nice user of the ball, showed football smarts and seemed to have a decent tank on him.

Baker: Has an instinct of just going as soon as he gets the ball but can develop into a more than useful outside runner. Started to lower his eyes as the game went on.

Petty: The pick of the bunch from what I saw today. As stated previously, the defence didn’t need to do a lot but two passages of play stood out.

He beat an opponent in an aerial one on one by bringing the ball to ground, followed up and with surprising speed left his opponent for dead and hit a teammate on the chest 40 metres down the field with his left foot.

In another marking contest with several players contesting, he spoiled the ball, split the pack and was the only one standing. Picked up the ball and hit JKH on the chest again down the field without breaking stride. There’s just something to like about this kid. Great balance and very composed.

A lot of things don’t get noticed on the footy field but I liked what I saw and heard from the Weid. There were little spotfires in the 4th quarter in the centre square and King wanted to wrestle a Coburg player through the turf. Weid yelled out from inside our 50 to King to cut the crap and go contest the ball-up. I enjoyed that.

4 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

Great to have a big win like this to start the season and great to hear that a few blokes are giving the coaching staff something to think about. However, sounds like a pretty ordinary opposition. Often that works against blokes looking to break into the 1s. Coaches may want to see 2 quality games before promoting a player.  Nevertheless, fantastic to hear that we have a few likely types out there. 

Opposition is ordinary and some players have been good statistically but Petty for mine looks like a very good recruit. Defence hasn’t been troubled really, but he’s won the one on ones, can turn on a 20 cent piece for a tall kid and uses the ball well with both feet.

1 minute ago, DV8 said:

what are the odds that Casey radio will transmit live to air, prior to the end of game?

Actually, van is still here, hiding behind a shed now.

Just now, DV8 said:

still music on Casey radio.

Truck has left the building. On the way back to Cranbourne.

7 minutes ago, Miracle said:

I must be watching different game to Martin. Hunt has been disappointing. 

Pedo taking a lot of one grab marks and using bulk. Weird and smith both good forward. Gus has been fantastic, I was critical last week but this week our best midfielder. 

Gus worked into the game in the latter part of the second quarter but I don’t think he has been the best mid. He’s getting held and scragged a lot though.

2 minutes ago, Return to Glory said:

That will get noticed.

Goody and Rooke hiding under some trees in the outer are having a close look.

Fantastic run down by Hunt results in a goal.

2 minutes ago, Salems Lot said:

Brayshaw?

 

Quiet so far. 

Just now, martin said:

Another assist  for Weideman 

Yes, with his left foot. 40 metre dart.

8 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Coburg is a wonderfully located ground near the corner of Bell St and Sydney Road.

Easy car parking and a lovely ground at which to watch footy.

$5 for MFC members and for those so inclined they have a tent selling local craft beer.

Look forward to seeing a few there at 1pm today.

I will be watching Brayshaw and the Weid closely as I am sure will be many others.

Sold DJ. Ground isn’t far from here, good to enjoy a Casey game after a win.

So many more headlines they could run with, honestly! Like, Is Richo under the pump at the Saints? 

Lever was second for intercepts yesterday behind Hibberd. Yeah, big headache! 

I’d say a captain of a club ( Easton Wood) without a tackle in the first two rounds requires a couple of Panamax more than we do.

2 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

No.26 ...AGAIN!!!  This guy should never umpire another AFL match.  Must barrack for Nth, hate the MFC or be on the take.  No other explanation for his abysmal performance against us today.

Just terrible, 26 made us forget Mathew Nicholls was also umpiring.

25 minutes ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

 

That could possibly win you a car on “Australia’s Funniest Home Videos”.

St Kilda are clueless at the moment. Nothing special from the Crows tonight, just very clean with skills.

2 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Eggzactly. How was the footy? Kids would have loved that.

Great thanks mate. Kids got a few slaps at the end from the players and now they’re all smiles. Hoodoo done and dusted!

1 minute ago, Wadda We Sing said:

I know right. That stood out to me....56.5 looked to be way overs.

 Very smart selection Wadda. Nothing in Brisbane’s two games so far has indicated a blow out against Port.

36 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Sure is. Was a pretty hard day at the track in the end. Lot of horses screwed up. Ace was unbelievable, cant believe he didnt win.

Got a live multi on the footy.

Demons under 39.5

Brisbane + 56.5

Freo under 39.5

Crows line -20.5

Ess win H2H

28.13/1......so far so good.

You just fell in with the Brisbane selection Wadda.

6. Gawn

5. Kent

4. Jones.

3. Lewis

2. Bugg

1.Hogan 

Max has gone to another level, those pick ups from his ankles to feed teammates, wow. Kent’s pressure inside our forward 50 was immense. 

Sorry Jordan Lewis for the spray in the second quarter. We will sleep well tonight, go Dees!

Go away Lewis!!