Sandy V Casey

[Eastern]

I forgot: Leigh Fisher played pretty well too.

Big Ben rolled his ankle in the 1st, but came back on before 1/4 Time !!

[Solar]

very good weekend

great to see all those forwards and midfielders pushing for selection... oh and a CHB for good measure

Can't wait for next sat , sandy during the day, saints at night

[hotdish]

On Maguire, could anyone judge how he was going for time on ground? Was he coming on and off the ground every 5-10 mins of played the whole game?

I reckon he's a month away from playing seniors; its great to see him back, building both form and fitness!

[Eastern]

On Maguire, could anyone judge how he was going for time on ground? Was he coming on and off the ground every 5-10 mins of played the whole game?

I reckon he's a month away from playing seniors; its great to see him back, building both form and fitness!

Only came off 3-4 times. The longest break was the last 5-7 mins of the 3rd when he was getting plenty of physio work done on his legs !!

[hotdish]

On Maguire, could anyone judge how he was going for time on ground? Was he coming on and off the ground every 5-10 mins of played the whole game?

I reckon he's a month away from playing seniors; its great to see him back, building both form and fitness!

Only came off 3-4 times. The longest break was the last 5-7 mins of the 3rd when he was getting plenty of physio work done on his legs !!

Thanks for the info Eastern.

By the sounds of it, he is playing 70-80% of each game. Good signs. When he can play 85-90% of total game time with good form, he'll be ripe for seniors action. Can't wait until he and Max are back in full flight!!!

[BigMart]

Goose probably had a ten minute spell for the entire game......played CHB.....made some errors but generally was dominant (especially in the air) far too big and strong for the VFL.....

X.Clarke.......ball on a string, far too good for the VFL, I think sometimes the game was too slow for him and he hung onto the ball too long waiting for an option.....he cut Casey up. Should be in the seniors, who for - I don't know.

McEvoy.....Good game, the dominant ruckman on the ground.....won the ball around the ground and took some nice grabs, and gave first use.

L.Fisher......has a big body for a VFL midfielder, and uses his strength to advantage, played a very good game.

Begley.....did not have a whole lot to do in the BP, but was OK.

Armitage.....Found the ball at will, strong in the clearances and tackled hard, the second quarter he would have had a dozen plus. He was a bit untidy with the ball at times. He is a very strong at the ball player, possibly lack a yard. I think the casey team were intimidated by him around the ball, having played with him they know haw hard he hits. Would be in the centre square for at least 8 AFL teams.

Heyne......first half he was struggling a bit, a couple of nice touches (one hanger) and then got lost a bit. When Sandy were coasting in the second half he worked his way into the game more often, he tends to kick around his body too much and look to do the special rather than the simple. He has talent, but needs to use it more effectively and consistently. A livewire HF, needs to work on his kicking a bit.

T.Lynch....story of the game IMO. Played as a third fwd and worked tirelessly. He led hard in the first quarter and hardly got rewarded but created space for Sautner to lead into, and when he did get the ball he created, generally by hand. As the game wore on he started burning his opponent off and was being used frequently on the lead. He is definitely a hard-working but smart hit-up forward, and runs to the right places and moves well with the ball well. His lateral movement and clean hands were impressive, but I liked the way he moves without the footy, he creates space and does the team things. I like the way he uses his body in the contest (has short, thick legs and a big bum and a long body). His fitness will get better (he had a poor pre-season) and he needs to speed up his decision making sometimes and clean up his disposal, but overall a lot to like. I would expect him to debut in 09 and be a regular by next year.

Howard.....Ran with a dangerous opponent and towelled him, played his role well and was dangerous offensively.

Maguire....Still a bit rusty, but is above VFL level, he was a tower of strength at CHB. He was moving quite well.

Eddy.....Won loads of the ball, works very hard as a runner, and in the contest. Not the highest skill level, but gives drive.

Miles.....Matched up with Russell Robertson all day, and beat him (although Robbo was short a gallop) he is a very disciplined player with good attributes.

McGrath.....Is a bean-pole (6'9"), won some taps, moved well and got a few touches, a lot of work to do (physically and development wise), but showed something and there is only upside.

Gaertner.....A bit like McGrath. Played BP and went for a few runs with the ball, he kicked it OK which is his biggest critisism. Potential, but is only a project ATM.

Of the Sandy players,.....some of their senior players were awesome (many of them triple premiership player), they led the young saints.
Summers is a GUN VFL player.
Gallagher is a hard running ball magnet.
Sautner is the best FF in the VFL and kicked 8-10.
Biddlecombe is a strong bodied HBF who runs straight at the ball.
Crowe is a very good CHF, should have played more AFL

Numbers #1, #2, #17, #19 all played well aswell.....

If I were a betting man, I would get on Sandy this year....barring injuries we would have to be the strongest VFL line up, surely...

We had Hudhton, Steven, Allen, Dempster, Cahill, Tungalutum, Raph Clarke missing

[bigcarl]

thanks for that comprehensive report marto. some very encouraging signs.

should we lose dal, kosi or king to suspension this week we have ready-made replacements for all three by the sounds of it.

[Solar]

thanks marto, always repsect your view on the seconds

not sure what was better, they performance of the saints or the write up of lynch

[matrix]

bloody good report BigMart
thanks for that.
<<appreciated

[Shaggy]

Thx also Bigmart.

We are not going to lose this year due to lack of depth

[Ghost Like]

Thanks as well BigMart.

What is Lynch's pace like? Will he be quick enough for AFL this year?

[Snakeman66]

2009 VFL Seniors

Sandringham 9.4 12.9 19.13 25.16 (166)
Casey Scorpions 2.3 4.5 4.10 8.15 (63)

GOALS:
Sandringham: Sautner 8 Lynch 3 Eddy 2 Heyne 2 Crowe 2 Gilchrist Fisher Tregear Gallagher Summers Clarke Begley McEvoy
Casey Scorpions: Matthews 2 Jurrah 2 Liddle MaCreadie Wall Robertson

BEST:
Sandringham: Clarke Sautner Miles Paterakis Armitage McEvoy
Casey Scorpions: Maric Valenti Matthews Wall Matheson MaCreadie

REPORTED PLAYERS:
Sandringham: Nil
Casey Scorpions: Nil

[Quixote]

The X Man is knocking.

Tough calls at the round table next few weeks.

[sunsaint]

you can add my thanks Bigmart
The thing that I like with the team this year is that the kids will learn winning ways in a good outfit.

[PJ]

The X Man is knocking.

Yeh he's been really consistent - what is it now in the best about 3 weeks running.

Comprehensive report BM cheers.

[saintbrat]

Thanks for reports guys

nice day out by the beach

with 7 saints amongst the goal kickers that makes 22 saints who kicked goals this weekend ( not counting any in the reserves?

PS radio said Armo injured? was he or were they theorising?

[saintbrat]

found reserves details
2009 VFL Reserves

Sandringham 4.5 8.10 14.14 19.16 (130)
Casey Scorpions 1.2 7.4 11.7 15.12 (102)

GOALS:
Sandringham: Eddy 4 Waller 4 Harektuku 3 Stanley 2 Johnston 2 Jones 2 Ferraro Connors
Casey Scorpions: Moore 5 Vernon 2 Collins 2 McNamara Crespin Mildren Bolton Sykes Virtue

BEST:
Sandringham: Stanley Simpkin Waller McGarry Dean Harektuku
Casey Scorpions: McNamara Patti Virtue Vernon Panozza Healey

REPORTED PLAYERS:
Sandringham: Nil
Casey Scorpions: Nil


3 more saints scored goals = 25 saints kicked one or more goals,
oet alone those that ahd a go and got points from touches-

[plugger66]

found reserves details
2009 VFL Reserves

Sandringham 4.5 8.10 14.14 19.16 (130)
Casey Scorpions 1.2 7.4 11.7 15.12 (102)

GOALS:
Sandringham: Eddy 4 Waller 4 Harektuku 3 Stanley 2 Johnston 2 Jones 2 Ferraro Connors
Casey Scorpions: Moore 5 Vernon 2 Collins 2 McNamara Crespin Mildren Bolton Sykes Virtue

BEST:
Sandringham: Stanley Simpkin Waller McGarry Dean Harektuku
Casey Scorpions: McNamara Patti Virtue Vernon Panozza Healey

REPORTED PLAYERS:
Sandringham: Nil
Casey Scorpions: Nil


4 more saints scored goals = 26 saints kicked one or more goals,
oet alone those that ahd a go and got points from touches-

Rate my wifes opininon reasonably well and she said even though it was reserves that Rhyss looks like a star. Can do anything was her comment.

[PJ]

He comes highly rated over here in SA - same club as S Fisher, westies.

[zebraman]

They must have kept you on the go on the scoreboard Zebraman!

A very busy day on the board...but very pleasing....

Thought the Sandy and St Kilda guys really teamed well today...

I think they would have been inspired by what St Kilda is doing at the moment

Casey were forced into heaps of errors due to the pressure applied to them...they made some terrible decisions under pressure

After watching the St Kilda game on saturday it was like watching a very simillar thing today....

There are plenty of players putting their hand up at Sandy to play for St Kilda...but only injuries and/or suspension will get them a game...that has to be good for St Kilda with that sort of pressure for places in their team

One of the big differences between St Kilda and Melbourrne from a Sandy viewpoint....I used to have a chat to Melbourne players and say to them do your time at Sandy and you'll get a game at Melbourne...can't say that to any St Kilda players as the Saints are a far stronger club than Melbourne...unless there is a spate of injuries there will be a lot of players spending time at Sandy simply because their just are't enough spots at St Kilda....and if they keep playing with nthe same intensity as what was on show today thenn\ it will be a win/win for Sandy and St Kilda

[henno]

anyone else who went can back me up in saying...HOW AMAZING WAS KYLE MATTHEWS GOAL IN THE LAST QUARTER!!
kicked it from an absolutely impossible angle, from the boundary, whilst being pushd by heyne!

[zebraman]

anyone else who went can back me up in saying...HOW AMAZING WAS KYLE MATTHEWS GOAL IN THE LAST QUARTER!!
kicked it from an absolutely impossible angle, from the boundary, whilst being pushd by heyne!

Yes ..it was the highlight of the day...no doubt

[skeptic]

thanks for all the match reports guys

makes it bearable for us poor shmoes stuck at work

[starsign]

yep great reports and great results all round
Thanks heaps to all concerned for a top effort!

[saint66au]

found reserves details
2009 VFL Reserves

Sandringham 4.5 8.10 14.14 19.16 (130)
Casey Scorpions 1.2 7.4 11.7 15.12 (102)

GOALS:
Sandringham: Eddy 4 Waller 4 Harektuku 3 Stanley 2 Johnston 2 Jones 2 Ferraro Connors
Casey Scorpions: Moore 5 Vernon 2 Collins 2 McNamara Crespin Mildren Bolton Sykes Virtue

BEST:
Sandringham: Stanley Simpkin Waller McGarry Dean Harektuku
Casey Scorpions: McNamara Patti Virtue Vernon Panozza Healey

REPORTED PLAYERS:
Sandringham: Nil
Casey Scorpions: Nil


3 more saints scored goals = 25 saints kicked one or more goals,
oet alone those that ahd a go and got points from touches-

So Eddy was named as an emergency for St Kilda, yet only played in the Sandy RESERVES??????