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The Casey Scorpions ventured into the northern suburbs and picked up an easy four premiership points over lowly Coburg at Piranha Park. Despite their early inaccuracy when they kicked 2.9 to a single goal in the first quarter, the Scorps were as ferocious as the fish that their hosts' stadium was named after, ripping into them with sharp teeth and powerful jaws and forcing them into submission well before half time. The result was of course, a foregone conclusion from almost the very start. The Lions are a stand-alone club with very few stars and sitting in the bottom quarter of the VFL ladder while the Scorpions had 16 AFL listed players on the park. They were strong enough to have the luxury of a couple of Demons running around with the development league team in the curtain raiser along with some very solid VFL types such as Jimmy Munro. Kicking with the wind, they were wasteful in the opening despite dominating at the stoppages but it was their second quarter that destroyed the home side. Through the good play of Dean Terlich and emerging young forward Sam Weideman, the Scorpions dominated the second quarter against the wind and then sealed the matter with eight goals to one in the third term. With the field at the top of the competition bunched together tightly, the team's percentage-boosting 11th win for the season was as welcome as it was vital. The team had it all for this level of VFL competition starting with the experienced cool heads of Lynden Dunn, Colin Garland, Jack Grimes, Dean Terlich and Cam Pedersen and the strength of Jake Spencer in the ruck. The onballers were led by Ben Kennedy and Ben Newton who were in everything but there were plenty of others in a most dominant midfield which at various times included Grimes, Christian Salem, Clayton Oliver, Jack Trengove and Viv Michie. It was little wonder that the home side was overwhelmed. Melbourne has some interesting prospects for the future with Weideman shining in a key forward role with strong marking, good kicking and unselfish play and rookie Joel Smith who played his best game to date. Casey is also blooding its own youngsters. Red headed Declan Keilty was good down back and justified his selection to the State Combine screening in October (along with Development League ruckman Oscar McInerney) and Ed Morris and Angus Scott were lively. Football fans always like looking forward to the emergence of young key forwards. After a few weeks below par, Sam Weideman showed why the Demons pressed so hard to draft him last year. The other piece of good news is the development of young Clayton Oliver who continues to rack up big numbers and if I'm not mistaken, might have grown a little since he was picked up early in the same draft. The Scorpions play host to Essendon in another night match on Saturday in what promises to be a match of significance for the club. Casey Scorpions 2.9.21 6.12.48 14.17.101 16.20.116 Coburg 1.0.6 3.0.18 4.0.24 6.2.38 Goals Casey Scorpions Terlich Weideman 3 Michie Neal-Bullen 2 D Collis Kennedy Pedersen Scott J Smith Trengove Coburg Saad 3 Hill Posar Ronke Best Casey Scorpions Newton Michie Neal-Bullen Weideman Terlich Keilty Coburg Lehmann Fox Hunt Featherstone Kovacevic Gregory Statistics Lynden Dunn 20 disposals 9 kicks 11 handballs 5 marks 2 tackles 74 dream team points Colin Garland 17 disposals 11 kicks 6 handballs 6 marks 5 tackles 78 dream team points Jack Grimes 2 behinds 40 disposals 16 kicks 24 handballs 7 marks 4 tackles 135 dream team points Liam Hulett 1 behind 10 disposals 5 kicks 5 handballs 3 marks 32 dream team points Ben Kennedy 1 goal 2 behinds 40 disposals 15 kicks 25 handballs 1 marks 3 tackles 116 dream team points Viv Michie 2 goals 31 disposals 23 kicks 8 handballs 9 marks 2 tackles 133 dream team points Alex Neal-Bullen 2 goals 3 behinds 31 disposals 15 kicks 16 handballs 6 marks 5 tackles 128 dream team points Ben Newton 34 disposals 20 kicks 14 handballs 11 marks 5 tackles 135 dream team points Clayton Oliver 37 disposals 11 kicks 26 handballs 5 marks 8 tackles 3 hit outs 135 dream team points Cam Pedersen 1 goal 4 behinds 21 disposals 11 kicks 10 handballs 7 marks 13 tackles 16 hit outs 153 dream team points Christian Salem 16 disposals 9 kicks 7 handballs 4 marks 6 tackles 78 dream team points Joel Smith 1 goal 1 behind 15 disposals 8 kicks 7 handballs 4 marks 1 tackle 61 dream team points Jake Spencer 11 disposals 2 kicks 9 handballs 3 tackles 28 hit outs 65 dream team points Dean Terlich 3 goals 1 behind 24 disposals 16 kicks 8 handballs 9 marks 3 tackles 122 dream team points Jack Trengove 1 goal 1 behind 29 disposals 9 kicks 20 handballs 3 marks 13 tackles 1 hit out 133 dream team points Sam Weideman 3 goals 1 behind 14 disposals 10 kicks 4 handballs 9 marks 1 tackles 88 dream team points The Casey Scorpions Development League team continued their improved form of the past month and now find themselves in strong contention for the finals. Casey Scorpions 1.3.9 6.11.47 8.14.62 12.22.94 Coburg 2.4.16 2.4.16 5.9.39 6.9.45 Goals Casey Scorpions Baker Di Pasquale 2 Ferreira Freeman Fritsch Hannon Daniel Johnston Kennedy-Harris McDonald Munro Coburg Staples 3 Merlo Valeri Wunhym Best Casey Scorpions Munro Vander Haar Kennedy-Harris Wyatt Moncrieff Ferreira Coburg Corigliano Staples Sutherland Free Stillman Tarczon

SCORPIONS DO IT SWEETLY by Ice Station The Casey Scorpions scored their second successive come from behind narrow victory of the season with a six-point win over the Coburg Tigers at Mantello Holden Oval (Coburg City Oval). Casey won the game off a dominant first half when it led by as much as eight goals during the second term after conceding the first goal of the match. They lost Jordan Gysberts who hobbled off with an ankle injury before half time and the Tigers came back strongly. Demons Lynden Dunn and Tom McDonald with three goals each proved a formidable combination in front of goal. It was a fine effort in particular from Dunn who was emergency for Melbourne and didn't get to the ground until quarter time. Leading by 31 points at the main break and looking to be in full control in the warm and woolly conditions, the Scorpions fell into a hole in much the same way as their alignment partner down the road at the MCG failing to score a goal against the home side in the third quarter. A shaky lead of 15 points at the final break soon evaporated to nothing as the Tigers rammed home three successive goals and the Scorpions looked done and dusted before gathering a second wind. Like last week, they found enough to get their noses in front and then hang on to a six-point victory. The result was sweet revenge for the Scorps who reversed two of last year's most disappointing performances when they lost both games to the then lowly Tigers who are considered one of the improving teams of 2012. Casey was without injured co-skipper Kyle Matthews and dour defender Wade Lees but Matt Fieldsend (24 disposals) signalled a promising return to the form he showed in his debut season two years ago and Rian McGough was handy near the big sticks with two goals. Debutant Jordan Pollard and Will Petropoulos were also handy for the Scorpions. Michael Riseley is one of 21 young players included in the inaugural intake for the AFL Victoria VFL Academy. Cale Morton (23 possessions) and Jamie Bennell were both strong in defence and with Adelaide recruit James Sellar, they put their hands up for promotion for Melbourne's trip west next week. Former Magpie VFL player Tom Couch was top possession winner with 25. The Scorpions will play host to neighbourhood rival Frankston on Easter Sunday. Casey Scorpions 3.4.22 9.6.60 9.10.64 13.15.93 Coburg Tigers 1.4.10 4.5.29 7.7.49 13.9.87 Goals Casey Scorpions Dunn McDonald 3 McGough 2 Couch Fitzpatrick Lawrence Petropoulos Pollard Coburg Tigers Maric 4 Carnell 3 White 2 Browne Contin Graham O'Hanlon Best Casey Scorpions McDonald Morton Couch Sellar Bennell Fieldsend Coburg Tigers Maric Arnot White Wheeler Batchelor Carnell 2012 AFL Vic Development League Casey Scorpions 1.0.6 2.1.13 3.1.19 7.9.51 Coburg Tigers 8.6.54 11.9.75 14.13.97 14.17.101 Goals Casey Scorpions Smith 3 Rosier 2 Galvin Page Coburg Tigers Hore 3 Thomas 3 Cole 2 Iudica Uysal Linton Egger Robertella Younan Best Casey Scorpions Plummer Smith Gent Patti Lindsay Bolton Coburg TigersThomas Masters Cole Cartelli Uysal Groves

SCORPIONS DO IT SWEETLY by Ice Station The Casey Scorpions scored their second successive come from behind narrow victory of the season with a six-point win over the Coburg Tigers at Mantello Holden Oval (Coburg City Oval). Casey won the game off a dominant first half when it led by as much as eight goals during the second term after conceding the first goal of the match. They lost Jordan Gysberts who hobbled off with an ankle injury before half time and the Tigers came back strongly. Demons Lynden Dunn and Tom McDonald with three goals each proved a formidable combination in front of goal. It was a fine effort in particular from Dunn who was emergency for Melbourne and didn't get to the ground until quarter time. Leading by 31 points at the main break and looking to be in full control in the warm and woolly conditions, the Scorpions fell into a hole in much the same way as their alignment partner down the road at the MCG failing to score a goal against the home side in the third quarter. A shaky lead of 15 points at the final break soon evaporated to nothing as the Tigers rammed home three successive goals and the Scorpions looked done and dusted before gathering a second wind. Like last week, they found enough to get their noses in front and then hang on to a six-point victory. The result was sweet revenge for the Scorps who reversed two of last year's most disappointing performances when they lost both games to the then lowly Tigers who are considered one of the improving teams of 2012. Casey was without injured co-skipper Kyle Matthews and dour defender Wade Lees but Matt Fieldsend (24 disposals) signalled a promising return to the form he showed in his debut season two years ago and Rian McGough was handy near the big sticks with two goals. Debutant Jordan Pollard and Will Petropoulos were also handy for the Scorpions. Michael Riseley is one of 21 young players included in the inaugural intake for the AFL Victoria VFL Academy. Cale Morton (23 possessions) and Jamie Bennell were both strong in defence and with Adelaide recruit James Sellar, they put their hands up for promotion for Melbourne's trip west next week. Former Magpie VFL player Tom Couch was top possession winner with 25. The Scorpions will play host to neighbourhood rival Frankston on Easter Sunday. Casey Scorpions 3.4.22 9.6.60 9.10.64 13.15.93 Coburg Tigers 1.4.10 4.5.29 7.7.49 13.9.87 Goals Casey Scorpions Dunn McDonald 3 McGough 2 Couch Fitzpatrick Lawrence Petropoulos Pollard Coburg Tigers Maric 4 Carnell 3 White 2 Browne Contin Graham O'Hanlon Best Casey Scorpions McDonald Morton Couch Sellar Bennell Fieldsend Coburg Tigers Maric Arnot White Wheeler Batchelor Carnell 2012 AFL Vic Development League Casey Scorpions 1.0.6 2.1.13 3.1.19 7.9.51 Coburg Tigers 8.6.54 11.9.75 14.13.97 14.17.101 Goals Casey Scorpions Smith 3 Rosier 2 Galvin Page Coburg Tigers Hore 3 Thomas 3 Cole 2 Iudica Uysal Linton Egger Robertella Younan Best Casey Scorpions Plummer Smith Gent Patti Lindsay Bolton Coburg TigersThomas Masters Cole Cartelli Uysal Groves