2nds The 2016 Casey thread

[Gysberts2Bate]

I think we've seriously got something pretty damn good in ANB, he's gone from strength to strength right from his return from injury.

Also if Gawn doesn't play next week after Spencer once again has another game of plodding around *******ally then Roosy has officially lost the plot.

On the one hand Petracca, Brayshaw, and ANB recall memories of Scully, Trengove, and Gysberts, but on the other ANB is far removed from Gysberts in that he seems to at least always put his head over the football and go in hard (from Champs vision/word of mouth). Better built too by the looks of it too, though Gysberts isn't much of a yard stick.

 

[Benwah83]

Better built too by the looks of it too, though Gysberts isn't much of a yard stick.

Not a yard stick, but most certainly a stick.

 

[Djcjdees]

I think we've seriously got something pretty damn good in ANB, he's gone from strength to strength right from his return from injury.

Also if Gawn doesn't play next week after Spencer once again has another game of plodding around *******ally then Roosy has officially lost the plot.

He's already lost the plot after last week imo. Spencer was fugly

 

[Theseventhhamster]

ANB from what I've seen looks like an AFL inside mid with VFL kicking.

 

[deeco]

Not a yard stick, but most certainly a stick.

Maybe more of a rod?

 

[Ando727]

Maybe more of a rod?

 

[Sprout]

Write up from DLand which is worth sharing given the promising signs from a few players, notably Gawn, White, O McDonald, Michie and Harmes...


Went along tonight and boy was it cold! Very enjoyable though, a good win for the Scorps considering they only had nine Melbourne players out there in very greasy conditions. Crowd was a bit better then their last few games also, maybe they should try and play a few more night matches?

Anyway, here's my brief overview:

Max Gawn: Best game I've seen him play for awhile. Had to play mainly ruck after Jamar went off early in the second term, and I think that actually helped Gawn as he's a ruckman who can rest forward, not a forward who can ruck. Took several strong marks in conditions that didn't suit and kicked three goals when drifting forward to create an option. His tap work was pretty good also, putting the ball down Neal-Bullen, Michie & Harmes throats and he had the better of Hampson. Assuming Spencer has a similar game tomorrow to his last two, then Gawn surely has to come in.

Jordie McKenzie: Always tries hard and gives it his all, but he did a couple of classic McKenzie turnovers that resulted in goals or shots on goal for Richmond. Gets plenty of the ball at VFL level, but he's not damaging at all. Said it before, but I would be suprised to see him at AFL level again.

Viv Michie: Was busy and got plenty of the ball and ran all night. Another poster mentioned earlier that he doesn't hurt the opposition, and that's probably a fair comment. Would like to see him kick more goals from the midfield seeing as his defensive side isn't top notch, you at least want him to be able to score the other way. Haven't given up hope on him, as he can find the footy. Just needs to work out how to bring his game to the next level.

Oscar McDonald: Did well tonight I thought Oscar, was tight defensively and he used the ball reasonably well on the few occasions he got it. Is still getting used to the pace of VFL footy, got caught late in the game trying to take an opponent on, but he defended well I thought and also took a few nice marks in the defensive 50. Won't be ready for AFL this year, but there's enought there to work with.

Alex Neal-Bullen: Very good first half where he got plenty of it and he covers the ground better then I realised he does. Second half didn't get it as much, but he still linked up well and he can get the ball on the inside and the out. Think he'll play this year. Just a matter of when.

Mark Jamar: Injured early in the second term. From where I was it looked like he copped a knock to the head in a tackle, got up very groggy and went off not long after that. He and Gawn were tag teaming from deep forward to ruck, and Russian was struggling to have much of an impact up to that point.

Mitch White: Really like the look of this kid. Beautiful left foot, strong over head and runs well also. We could have something on our hands. Not saying he's going to be a gun, but could turn into a very handy half back/wing in the Josh Hunt type mould. He's one to keep an eye on. Got plenty of the ball and kicked what I think was his first goal in VFL footy tonight.

James Harmes: This is a kid that excites me. I'd like to see him get the ball a bit more, but he's one of those players that whenever he does get it, something seems to happen. He was very good in the final term, especially early in that term after Richmonf got to within 10 points. Won the ball a few times on the outer wing and was able to get the ball inside 50 showing some real pace. Also nearly took an absolute screamer late in the game on the same wing. He probably only had it 15-20 times, but he's got something about him.

Dean Terlich: Started really badly and was caught out defensively a few times, but from about half way through the third term, I thought he lifted. Took a few important intercept marks and didn't have any clangers that I remember from that point onwards which is probably part of the reason why the Scorps were able to run away with it as comfortably as they did.

So yes, all things considereed, it was a very good win by Casey and a good night for footy out in Casey and good to see a few more people at the ground. Also good to see so many people from the club there. McCartney, Rawlings, Mahoney & Tom McDonald just to name a few that weren't there as part of the Casey coaching panel, more so just to observe.

 

[Dez!]

HARMESY!

 

[MAXIMUM GRUNDAGE]

Would like to see Gawn (for Spencer) and Harmes (Vandenberg looks knackered) come in next week.

 

[Sprout]

Spencer will dominate the ruck against Cordy today but it will mean nothing. Gawn straight in next week. Pencil is too one dimensional, and that one dimension he has isn't that great.

 

[Blackas87]

Would like to see Gawn (for Spencer) and Harmes (Vandenberg looks knackered) come in next week.

Harmes is a rookie, don't think he can play.

 

[Dez!]

Harmes is a rookie, don't think he can play.

Petracca and Trengove on the LTI and Vandenberg is the only one we've upgraded from my knowledge.

 

[MAXIMUM GRUNDAGE]

Harmes is a rookie, don't think he can play.

With Trengove and Petracca as LTI's, we should be able to upgrade him.

 

[Blackas87]

Petracca and Trengove on the LTI and Vandenberg is the only one we've upgraded from my knowledge.

With Trengove and Petracca as LTI's, we should be able to upgrade him.

Yeah well thats alright then.

 

[grimlock]

 

[Blackas87]

Did Gawn just take the piss, I'd much prefer him in over Spencer but hard to drop him after probably his best game for the club.

Good to see Neal-Bullen with 22 posies, 5 inside 50's and getting in the bests.

 

[Tulip]

Love that TMac was there. All things going well, he will replace Jones as skipper in my eyes. Possibly before Nathan hangs up the boots too.

 

[master bate]

Yikes Conca, Astbury and Elton make for bad reading for Richmond fans.

Very happy that the 4 young guys for Casey played well and the 4 more experienced guys had good games as well. Shame Jamar got injured.

 

[MAXIMUM GRUNDAGE]

Yikes Conca, Astbury and Elton make for bad reading for Richmond fans.

Very happy that the 4 young guys for Casey played well and the 4 more experienced guys had good games as well. Shame Jamar got injured.

Shame about Jamar, but it's good for King Max - deserves a call up to the Casey seniors.

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Love that TMac was there. All things going well, he will replace Jones as skipper in my eyes. Possibly before Nathan hangs up the boots too.

Cant see the captaincy going past Hogan/Viney.

 

[Klyntonius]

I hope that regardless of Jamar playing (especially as he's been useless), Gawn is played as first ruck from here on. His best footy clearly (to me) appears to be as a ruck who can push forward. I really hope he can string a couple more good games together for Casey and get the call up to the seniors.

Cant see the captaincy going past Hogan/Viney.

It's nice that we appear to have good options! I'd throw Brayshaw into the mix as well.

 

[Tulip]

Brayshaw and Hogan have played eight and seven games each. Viney might be an option, but lets be realistic here and not Trengove this.

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Brayshaw and Hogan have played eight and seven games each. Viney might be an option, but lets be realistic here and not Trengove this.

Nobody is talking about replacing Jones anytime soon. Hogan and Viney are both natural leaders/alphas whatever you want to call them. Trengove and Grimes got the gig because they were hard workers who weren't going to rock Neeld's boat.

 

[Klyntonius]

Brayshaw and Hogan have played eight and seven games each. Viney might be an option, but lets be realistic here and not Trengove this.

Jones will be skipper for at least another 3+ years, the players mentioned all look like natural leaders is all.

 

[ponsdale]

Thanks grimlock - always welcome over here with the stats sheets.