Bendigo vs Scorpions

[Merv]

Can you's really see him playin as a defender. but we jsut need a another presents up forward , fair enough drop him when gumby and neagle are ready 2 go but until then we need help up forward badly

The only thing i can see him as is a potato farmer.

A spud of the highest order is he....

 

[THOMO_31]

The only thing i can see him as is a potato farmer.

A spud of the highest order is he....

ha ha, yeh good point but hes on our list so play him or get rid of him

 

[pulkrevolvingdoors]

Pretty good signs if Myers doesn't play much of the 2nd half and still gets in the best

 

[The Dustbin]

Pretty good signs if Myers doesn't play much of the 2nd half and still gets in the best

The kid just oozes class. More so when he plays for Bendigo.

 

[Big Blow Hard]

The kid just oozes class. More so when he plays for Bendigo.

Then hopefully its just a matter of time before he oozes class in the AFL.

 

[Schmick]

Hopefully Myers comes in this week, I was listening to the game on the radio and I don't think I heard Myers make 1 mistake the whole day, brilliant user of the footy and should be brought in straight away to play the Pies seeing as he was rested most of the 2nd half.

 

[Daytripper]

Hopefully Myers comes in this week, I was listening to the game on the radio and I don't think I heard Myers make 1 mistake the whole day, brilliant user of the footy and should be brought in straight away to play the Pies seeing as he was rested most of the 2nd half.

Top 10 draft pick. Must be a champion.
I wish everyone would just calm down and let him develop properly.

Can't see Johns playing this week. Pies dow't have any forwards for him to match against.

Also, I wish people would realise that he is being developed as a defender and just forget about him being the next Brendan Fevola.

It aint gonna happen.

 

[cAsEy_18]

Top 10 draft pick. Must be a champion.
I wish everyone would just calm down and let him develop properly.

Can't see Johns playing this week. Pies dow't have any forwards for him to match against.

Also, I wish people would realise that he is being developed as a defender and just forget about him being the next Brendan Fevola.

It aint gonna happen.

Oh dam, because i've been thinking that for the past 2 years

 

[FandangoDingo]

another sunday, again making it less than ideal for those who impress, having to come up for anzac day on a short break.

Very good point. The scheduling is not working well at all for the Bombers so far this year. Surely the AFL must have considered this?? (Bendigo's Sunday game before the Friday ANZAC match). Ridiculous!

 

[Merv]

Myers and Daniher shine in Bendigo loss

Monday, 21 April 2008
for essendonfc.com.au
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After three rounds on the road (including one at Windy Hill), the Bendigo Bombers were finally able to show off their skills in front of their home crowd at the QEO.​

Bendigo was hoping to beat the in-form Casey Scorpions who had won theirprevious two games against Frankston and Box Hill. The Bombers, however, had lost their last two against North Ballarat and Werribee, after beating Tasmania in the first round.​

Bendigo boy, Jarryn Geary, who was drafted by St Kilda at the end of last season returned to his hometown with the Scorpions, who also had St Kilda stars Raphael Clarke and Adam Fiora on their team sheet. Bendigo welcomed Essendon star Damien Peverill into its line-up that also included Jason Johnson and Jay Neagle.​

Warm conditions greeted the players as they ran out onto the ground for their round four clash. Casey got off to a great start registering the first goal of the game through Brad Howard not long after the centre bounce.​

Bendigo didn’t let the early goal faze them, immediately replying through exciting young player David Myers after Stewart Crameri won a free kick for his good tackle. Darcy Daniher kicked his first goal to thrust the Bombers into an early lead. After such a promising start Casey grabbed the upper hand kicking the next three through Andrew McQualter, Shane Birss and Jarryd Allen who, along with McQualter, would be the focal point up forward for Casey.​

Courtney Johns was playing well for Bendigo in defence and his pressure in the backline paid off on the scoreboard with John Williams scoring after Johns intercepted a Casey pass. The Scorpions’ accurate kicking ensured they carried a lead into the first break, registering six goals straight to put them ahead by 16 points.​

Casey came out hard in the second quarter and Andrew McQualter’s good form continued as he scored the first goal of the term to extend his team’s lead to 22.​

Things started to look very worrying for Bendigo as Shane Birss and McQualter started pulling in the possessions and the Scorpions piled on the pressure to choke Bendigo. However, they couldn’t make this pressure pay on the scoreboard and against the run of play Johnny Coghlan scored to punish Casey.​

Jack Steven scored for the Scorpions before Bendigo kicked two goals through Daniher and Cale Hooker to stay in the hunt. Casey managed to grab a goal just before half time siren to extend their lead to 19 points, though it could have been more considering they outplayed the Bombers for most of the quarter.​

Bendigo started stronger then its opponent in the second half, Daniher kicked his third of the match to cut Casey’s lead and give Bendigo the chance to work their way back into the match. Then Bombers let all their hard work go to waste. After captain James Flaherty rushed a behind to stop a certain goal for Casey, the resulting kick-in landed in the hands of Jarryd Allen who scored his second goal to upset Bendigo. Goals were traded, Andrew McQualter, Damien Peverill and Allen all grabbed majors before Bendigo scored three unanswered goals to shave Casey’s lead to 16 points.​

Allen, Casey’s best player in the quarter, scored his third of the quarter to stop Bendigo’s scoring run. Jason Johnson and Jarrod Atkinson were two of Bendigo’s better players in a quarter that wasn’t really dominated by either team.​

Both teams kicked five goals but the Scorpions held the ascendancy heading into the final quarter, leading by 22 points.​

After conceding the first two goals things looked worrying for Bendigo, however, they managed to get three goals in a row through Brent Hartigan, Josh Bowe and Jarrod Atkinson. The comeback failed to gather momentum and Casey piled on the last four goals of the game to end the contest.​

Chris Dunne was by far the best player in the final quarter kicking three goals to finish off the Bombers, though none of his goals beat James Gwilt who kicked the goal of the game, a 75 metre bomb from inside the centre square. The heat played a factor in the loss, Casey appeared fitter than Bendigo and were able to run the game out stronger when the thermometer reached the high 20’s.​

Jarryd Allen finished a strong game with six goals, while Andrew McQualter and Shane Birss were among Casey’s best.​

Darcy Daniher, Jason Johnson and Hayden Skipworth were Bendigo’s best in a disappointing result for the Bombers who will hope to turn their fortunes around next week against Sandringham at Trevor Barker Oval.​

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See games statistics below.​

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Meanwhile, the Bendigo Reserves are winless after the first two rounds. Theywere looking to notch up their first win of the season against the also winless Casey reserves and got off to a great start kicking four goals to one in the first quarter to carry a 16 point lead into the first break.​

Things went downhill from there; Casey managed to outplay Bendigo in the second quarter, kicking eight goals to the Bombers five. The Scorpions carried a six point lead heading into the main break.​

The third quarter was much more even; Casey kicked one more goal then Bendigo, though Shannon Geary kicked two of his five goals in the quarter. John Gawthrop’s brilliant kick setup one of Geary’s goals and the Bombers trailed by only 12 points going into the last quarter.​

A big effort was required by Bendigo in the last quarter however, they were overrun in the final term by a much fitter Scorpion outfit that piled on seven goals to three.​

Bendigo deserved much more however their inability to run out the game cost them the match, losing by 40 points.​

By Tom Pollock​

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http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=5726

 

[Sanj]

If you look at the stats...

Myers – K 12, H 4, M 0, G 1
Daniher – K 9, H 3, M 2, G 3
Hooker – K 1, H 4, M 1, G 1
Neagle – K 2, H 4, M 1
Williams – K 5, H 4, M 2, G 1
Bellchambers – K 5, H 6, M 3
Magin – K 9, H 3, M 5
Johns – K 7, H 2, M 4
Johnson – K 14, H 11, M 1, G 2
Peverill – K 13, H 13, M 4, G 1
Chartres – K 5, H 8, M 4
Dick – K 6, H 3, M 0, G 1
Atkinson – K 7, H 7, M 2, G 1

Probably only JJ and Pev's performance stands out.

Hooker and Neagle must have had bad games. I know Hooker was listed amonst the best, though not sure how? I know it's not all about stats, but surely one should be able touch the pill for more than 5 times at Bendigo to get a game in the seniors.

Looks like Daniher and Myers had encouraging games. (Not outstanding though).
Daniher kicked 3 goals but only 2 marks. So hard to see him come in as the 3rd tall.

By the look of things we may have an unchanged line up for this round. Only possible inclusion I can see is JJ coming in.

 

[Burzum]

Myers only played the first half from all reports.

 

[King Patty]

Myers to come in.

 

[Schmick]

Top 10 draft pick. Must be a champion.
I wish everyone would just calm down and let him develop properly.

Can't see Johns playing this week. Pies dow't have any forwards for him to match against.

Also, I wish people would realise that he is being developed as a defender and just forget about him being the next Brendan Fevola.

It aint gonna happen.

Did I say or even imply that? No

All I said was that from what I heard on the radio it sounded like he didn't make a mistake all day, wasn't pumping up his tyres, was just simply posting my observations on Myers from what I had heard on the radio, nothing more.

What exactly is "letting him develop properly" anyways?

 

[DonMania#5]

16 possies and a goal from Myers in half of footy is pretty good. Not sure he is back to full fitness though, another week in the ressies or straight in the team?

 

[rainman06]

Anyone know why Myers only played a half? would that have been an instruction from Knights so he can be fresh for ANZAC Day?

 

[Schmick]

Anyone know why Myers only played a half? would that have been an instruction from Knights so he can be fresh for ANZAC Day?

Most likely yes.

 

[Bomber Bill]

Has it been confirmed that Myers was rested for the second half? I have been reading conflicting reports...If he was I guess I am stating the obvious that at worst he will be selected as an emergency for Anzac Day?

 

[Gummy]

Was at the game, he was only rested the last 10 minutes and put that down to the fact that he's only played 2 games in the last 5-6 weeks.

Most of the game he was just part of normal rotations.
He did nothing wrong and the goal was a gem, while playing CHB.
He would definately get a look in for an emergency spot at least.

Keep in mind, given there is only 4 1/2 days to recover, it would be hard for anyone to come up, unless they were used sparingly, in bursts off the bench.

 

[Johnnyprinias]

Was at the game, he was only rested the last 10 minutes and put that down to the fact that he's only played 2 games in the last 5-6 weeks.

Most of the game he was just part of normal rotations.
He did nothing wrong and the goal was a gem, while playing CHB.
He would definately get a look in for an emergency spot at least.

Keep in mind, given there is only 4 1/2 days to recover, it would be hard for anyone to come up, unless they were used sparingly, in bursts off the bench.

Spot on, he wont play this week not enough days. Plus as mentioned not enough game time to come in this friday. Still 1 to 2 weeks away.

 

[Bombs Away]

Johns has been playing as a defender.

Knights has said he won't be played as a forward and he is trying to make him a defender.

IF he gets a game, it will be as a defender, unless we had some more injuries to forwards.

If he is not going to get a game as a forward when Lloyd and Lucas are out he is pretty much never going to get a game unless Fletcher, Mal and Ryder are all out. Could be the end for him this season