Casey v. Box Hill

[Bartram_Class]

To sum up what I've read elsewhere -

Windy day out at Casey Fields, Scorpions getting up by 10 points after leading all day.

Listed players participating - Aussie, Rivers, Jurrah, Maric, Valenti*, McKenzie*, Zomer* (*rookie)

No sign of Sylvia

Maric kicked three in a half before being taken off, plenty saying he'll go close to a Round 1 spot on that form (Bailey was there in attendance)

Aussie only got a half in as well, looked a bit proppy, touch and go for next week. Maric may just have taken his spot.

Jurrah kicked an early goal, then faded out, still too light to have much of an influence.

Rivers got through 3.25 quarters unscathed, typical Riv game, zoning off, taking marks etc. Should play next week

Valenti got plenty, as you'd expect. Conditions didn't suit ZOMG.

Most interesting though appears to be the praise for Jordie McKenzie, apparently BOG and had leather poisoning all day. Could be one to watch if we upgrade anyone else this year.

 

[Capt_Concussion]

Who is this Mckenzie bloke? What's his history? Reason i ask is a bit of a sad one. Was just scrolling through player lists on dream team and noticed Mckenzie is 91 grand, not the typical 75 grand a rookie usually is. Has he played AFL before or something?

 

[master bate]

Who is this Mckenzie bloke? What's his history? Reason i ask is a bit of a sad one. Was just scrolling through player lists on dream team and noticed Mckenzie is 91 grand, not the typical 75 grand a rookie usually is. Has he played AFL before or something?

Don't think so mate, pretty confident he's fresh out of Geelong Falcons. But I don't get the dream team prices anymore with rookies and players yet to debut, its all a lottery.

 

[Beats]

Who is this Mckenzie bloke? What's his history? Reason i ask is a bit of a sad one. Was just scrolling through player lists on dream team and noticed Mckenzie is 91 grand, not the typical 75 grand a rookie usually is. Has he played AFL before or something?

He hasn't played before, this is his first year of AFL, played TAC for Geelong last year, I'm assuming his price is $91k because he was first picked(?) in the rookie draft, same reason why Jurrah's price is elevated as well, which to me doesn't make sense, but meh.
He's a tough at it inside mid who can also do a bit of tagging, reminds me of another boy we drafted from Geelong a few years back.

 

[ExTasDeeMan]

He hasn't played before, this is his first year of AFL, played TAC for Geelong last year, I'm assuming his price is $91k because he was first picked(?) in the rookie draft, same reason why Jurrah's price is elevated as well, which to me doesn't make sense, but meh.
He's a tough at it inside mid who can also do a bit of tagging, reminds me of another boy we drafted from Geelong a few years back.

Yes, Brent Grgic was a fantastic player.

 

[Ausyid]

Don't think so mate, pretty confident he's fresh out of Geelong Falcons. But I don't get the dream team prices anymore with rookies and players yet to debut, its all a lottery.

Higher prices for first round picks of National draft to make selecting your DT more difficult. Higher picks in PSD and Rookie draft also have slightly elevated prices for same reason.

It's necessary, IMO.

 

[RPetterd15]

Took some stuff from Demonland. Mixed reports so I'll put a few up.

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Zomer - seems a little slow especially on a lead and was often caught wrong footed. Was moved around a bit to try and get into the game.

Maric - great disposal and clearly knows where the goals are. Kicked 3 goals and helped in a couple of others. Played a half and the quicker he is in the side the better because of his general skills and his ability to hit targets. I would almost be tempted to play him next week but they don't do things that way these days and for good reason. He will therefore get at least another run with Casey.

Rivers - played most of the game and will be in the side next week. Played well and held the defence together.

PJ - dominated the ruck and will play next week against the Roos. Casey had the two best big men in PJ and Wall and that probably held them in good stead.

Aussie- appeared a little underdone due to his injury. Played half a game and will probably need another run with Casey opening the door for Jetta next week.

Liam Jurrah - did a few nice things in his first run but was naturally rusty and will need a few games with Casey to get to where he needs to be.

Valenti - had leather poisoning. Dominated and will form a good combination with Casey small man Matthews.

McKenzie- showed a bit and has time to develop.
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Aussie was allready changed at this time. He had been receiving treatment on the lower back every time he came off the ground.

Maric stayed on the bench during the break and had ice on his groin.

Coach said that Aussie and Adam were out for the rest of the game.

Asked Rivers how much longer he wanted to play. Replied about 1/4 of the last 1/4.

PJ looked good.

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I think Shane Valenti may struggle on the bigger Casey ground and not be as dominant as he was at TBO, had a chance to seal the game in the last but missed, a player of his talents has to kick those type of goals if he wants to progress his career.

Trent Zomer was caught behind too much but the disposal to him was ordinary and did not allow him (or anyone else) to lead with confidence.

PJ was very good, just the hitout we would have wanted him to have for next week.

Aussie and Maric were good in the first half, with Maric dangerous around goal.

Rivers zoned off very well and took some Jared marks.

Jordie McKenzie was our best player for the day, and probably spent the most time on the ground of the Melbourne guys, did some very nice things in tight, would not be surprised if he was elevated off the rookie list before the end of the year.

And the most exciting for last - Liam Jurrah's first touch was running at full pace, picked the ball up at ankle height, did a blind turn through the pack and shot out a handball, very very nice. Didn't do alot else but that was enough to excite Big Kev and make me very eager to see more of him.
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The game: Wind was 5 goal breeze from the north. Very very warm day to be playing footy. Skills from both sides were very poor due to conditions.

Aussie and Maric stood out for their skills, ball use, smarts and body use early but both faded out as the heat took over.

Zomer - Was 2nd to every contest he was involved in, very ordinary day out but the conditions did not suit big men at all.

Maric - as mentioned above looked a cut above, was the real positive out of the game.

Rivers - played 15 mins each qtr, zoned off really well in conditions, was caught out a number of times zoning off due to conditons but will be much better for the run.

PJ - was good in the ruck but gave away at least 3 silly free kicks, game was not suited to big men as the ball fell well short into wind and floated way long with the wind.

Aussie- thought he looked really good. An exceptional pick up on the run in the first 5 mins showed he was over hammy, played until 10 mins into 3rd then left Casey 10 mins into last with Davey. His defensive pressure was so good to see.

Liam Jurrah - Very few touches of the footy. Looked a little lost at times. Didn't lead hard enough but in the first half was screaming into the fwd 50 3 or 4 times on his own and was over looked. His ability to find space was good to see and he had some nice long chases to create pressure and as mentioned conditions did not suit tall forwards. Will need a fare stint at Casey for mine.

Valenti - Plenty of it in the first half but his skills will not allow him to get much further than where he is I feel. Just not long enough with the boot. He was in and under every stoppage and some decent hands out.

Mckenzie- slow to start but really ran out the game, some nice passes, linked very well and was also in and under. He was doing it all. Not much pace but just keeps on working. Might develop on.