Coburg vs Casey Scorpions, Sat. May 8

[Fishfinger]

Andrew Browne and umpire Sully clashed heads in the last quarter. Sully backed into him.
Browne looked to come off second best. He was in the hands of trainers for a while and probably counting teeth. Sully had to go off bleeding from a cut on the back of his head. Some of the crowd told him they'd found his glasses as he passed them. 
I saw him after the game with a bandage on his head off to get stitches.
There is a chance Browne may be in strife for making contact with an umpire.

[WA Tiger]

Gee we are just in a world of pain at the moment, be it the RFC the Coburg football ball and the Coburg reserves (nice 1 point win this week though), we just can't take a trick, oh well soldier on...

[Mopsy]

It was a clash of arms as Griffiths tried to spoil running across in front. He was in a lot of pain and down for quite a while.   

Roberts is silky, has an impressive burst of speed and reads the ball off packs really well. Just doesn't get the ball enough atm. Might have had an issue with boot stops today because he lost his footing a lot. It was quite slippery but he seemed to fall more than others.
 
Hicks was lively in the last quarter of the reserves. I only saw the last few minutes of the 2nd quarter and then the 2nd half. Didn't spot much of him in the 3rd quarter.
I'm a Hicks fan, he has good skills and is a one grab / no fumbles type player. Quite small which makes it tough for him as he has a lot of competition and small players seem to be a dwindling percentage of AFL players.

I don't like zoning as a spectacle. Our zone was ripped apart by good footskills from Casey. When they got a break from the flooding we had players guarding space which left them with players free to pinpoint.
Bloody awful to watch but I have to admit it probably saved us early on from an eventual 20+ goal pounding because Casey were absolutely smashing yet only 4 or 5 goals up well into the 2nd quarter.

Did you see much of young Westhoff in the reserves? FF

[Fishfinger]

Just the last half, Mopsy. I have big hopes for him.
He took a very good contested mark in the last quarter and topped it off by kicking the goal from an acute angle. He was good below his knees on another occasion.

Didn't see him do much else today. He was awesome (along with Griffiths) against Frankston a few weeks ago.

[one-eyed]

Praise for forward line as Scorpions sting Coburg
BRENT DIAMOND
May 9, 2010

VFL

CASEY Scorpions coach Brad Gotch described it as the "best forward line" he has ever coached in the Scorpions' 73-point drubbing of Coburg at Casey Fields yesterday.

Jack Watts played his best game of the season to "warrant consideration" for next Saturday's clash against West Coast. He kicked four goals while Brad Miller kicked three goals.

The Scorpions also had other Melbourne-listed players such as Austin Wonaeamirri, who was "lively" despite kicking three posters. Michael Newton, Neville Jetta and Addam Maric posed threats up forward.

"He probably should've kicked six," Gotch said of Watts. "He hit the post in the last quarter which would've been his sixth. It's the best game that I've seen him play."

Michael Stockdale had 27 disposals in a back pocket, with Gotch questioning how he could have miss out on state selection. James Wall's defensive work was brilliant in the 18.17 (125) to 6.16 (52) win.

David Gourdis and Daniel Connors showed promising signs for the Tigers.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/praise-for-forward-line-as-scorpions-sting-coburg-20100508-ukyw.html

[one-eyed]

Round 5 Match Report
Coburg Tigers website

SENIORS
We headed out to Casey Fields, Cranbourne to face the Casey Scorpions.

Once again we got away to a slow start in the first half,but Ben Griffiths was a good target up forward up until he got injured.

Dan Connors maintained his good form off half back but our rotations were hurt when NIck Carnell sustained a cork thigh, Justin Kahlefeldt an ankle and Luke McGuane did not appear after half time as he had to be a late call up in for Richmond in Adelaide.

Rhett Jordon had another good game as is showing that he can play at this level.

David Gourdis was solid at Full back and Nick Carnell battled hard under duress.

We need to be more consistent over 4 quarters and we can hopefully turn the corner.

COBURG:               1.5.11          2.7.19          5.11.41        6.16.52
CASEY:                  3.5.23          9.8.62          13.11.89     18.17.125

Goals: Griffiths 2, Kahlefeldt, Jordon, Roberts, Hislop
Best: Gourdis, Connors, Jordon


RESERVES

The Reserves bounced back after being on the end of two 100point+ defeats in as many weeks.

It was a close game all day and we got excellent drive from Nic Cattapan and Andy Duhau playing in the midfield.

James Lawton continued his good form and should be considered for a senior recall.

His housemate Luke Geister playing his 2nd game was also a good target up forward with his strong marking.

We went in at 3qtr time 16 points down but we kicked 7 goals in 18 minutes and looked to have the game won.

Casey then returned fire with 5 quick goals and we managed to hold on for another 1 point win.

We had Ben Jakobi and Brendan Fewster playing their first games of the season and showed that once full fitness is achieved they will be knocking the door down for senior selection also.

COBURG:               2.2.14          4.3.27          7.4.46          14.10.94
CASEY:                  3.4.22          4.7.31          9.8.62          14.9.93

Goals: Lawton 3, Geister 3, Dennis 2, Cattapan, Duhau, Gilligan, Meroli, Westhoff, Sardo,
Best: Duhau, Cattapan, Lawton, Dahl, Hicks, Fahey

This week we meet Williamstown at ABD Group Stadium on May 15th.

http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=1-118-10471-0-0&sID=56260&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=12059554&sectionID=56260

[one-eyed]

Connors, Gourdis continue solid VFL form
richmondfc.com.au
4:42 PM Mon 10 May, 2010


Richmond’s Daniel Connors and David Gourdis continued their strong VFL form at the weekend despite Coburg’s 75-point loss to Casey.

Connors has been impressive for the Tigers’ VFL affiliate since accepting a club-imposed eight-week ban, and again provided plenty of run off half back, collecting 24 possessions.

Fellow defender Gourdis, a Richmond rookie, was one of Coburg’s best with his ability in one-on-one contests and rebounding from the back half.

Mitch Morton topped the Tigers’ possession count with 30, while goalsneak Relton Roberts looked lively with 14 touches and seven inside 50s.

Coburg coach David Newett found positives in the loss, despite describing it as the most disappointing performance of the season.

“We were very disappointed with out defensive efforts.  We didn’t put enough pressure on Casey to win the ball back,” Coburg coach David Newett said.

“We did see some positives in our movement when we did have the ball, but it just wasn’t consistent across four quarters.

“I was very happy with Dan Connors preparation and performance again, and Dave Gourdis continued his early good form this season.

“We need to rebound quickly from this.  They boys are all aware what they have to do.”

On a sour note for Richmond, Ben Griffiths (the Club’s second pick in the 2009 National Draft) left the field with a shoulder injury after booting two early goals.

“It was a real positive and a downer for Ben Griffiths, the way he started.  He took the first big mark of the match and was leading well,” Newett said.

“You could see that he has AFL qualities though.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/94016/default.aspx

[Judge Roughneck]

Back to the topic ppl.


2010 VFL Seniors

Casey Scorpions   3.5  9.8  13.11  18.17 (125)
Coburg Tigers      1.5  2.7    5.11    6.16 (52)

GOALS:
Casey Scorpions: Watts 4 Miller 3 Jetta 2 Morton  Gysberts  Wall  McNamara  Newton  McGough  Maric  Healey  Wylie
Coburg Tigers: Griffiths 2 Hislop  Kahlefeldt  Roberts  Jordon

BEST:
Casey Scorpions: Stockdale Watts Wall Jetta Gysberts Spencer
Coburg Tigers: Gourdis O'Rielly Connors Rayson Jordon Carnell

REPORTED PLAYERS:
Casey Scorpions: Nil
Coburg Tigers: Nil

https://reg.sportingpulse.com/olr_v3/rpt_progressive.cgi?aID=8&pg=1&a=MR_

good news re. gourdis o'rielly connors

wow, we are in a world of trouble.

Griffiths definately did his strapped shoulder, headbutted the ground in frustration when it happened. My guess is he wont play afl this year, which is a shame because he has good hands and runs very hard. Kicked the opening two goals from limited delivery. Could easily hold down a FF position in two years time if the shoulder holds together. Im being bias but i reckon he will have Jack Watts covered if he can stay on the park.

Mcguane had his knee iced at 3/4 time dont know how bad it was, he looked to be explaining it to foley but didnt seem to concerned. Didnt to alot. Good to see foley, cuz and kingy watching on.

Connors was the only AFL player out there with any intent, and he seemed realitively quiet.

Grahaem- Is not an AFL footballer at all, he was deplorable.

Post was finding ways not to get involved in the play, he has absolutely no confidence. none.

Morton gosh he played like a frustrated player that didnt want to be there.

i think the more trouble issue is that we got spanked by both melbourne senior and 2's.

in the VFL they have the likes of Watts, Austin, Jetta, Gysberts etc.

we should be ahead of melbourne demons list wise - we had 5 top 20 draft picks six seasons ago

[1965]

Round 5 Match Report
Coburg Tigers website

SENIORS
We headed out to Casey Fields, Cranbourne to face the Casey Scorpions.

Once again we got away to a slow start in the first half,but Ben Griffiths was a good target up forward up until he got injured.

Dan Connors maintained his good form off half back but our rotations were hurt when NIck Carnell sustained a cork thigh, Justin Kahlefeldt an ankle and Luke McGuane did not appear after half time as he had to be a late call up in for Richmond in Adelaide.

Rhett Jordon had another good game as is showing that he can play at this level.

David Gourdis was solid at Full back and Nick Carnell battled hard under duress.

We need to be more consistent over 4 quarters and we can hopefully turn the corner.

COBURG:               1.5.11          2.7.19          5.11.41        6.16.52
CASEY:                  3.5.23          9.8.62          13.11.89     18.17.125

Goals: Griffiths 2, Kahlefeldt, Jordon, Roberts, Hislop
Best: Gourdis, Connors, Jordon



http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=1-118-10471-0-0&sID=56260&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=12059554&sectionID=56260

Good to see young Rhett taking the opportunity he has been given this year. If you are looking for a young man with the right attitude, Rhett is your man.

'65 (back from LSL in Italy and looking foward to seeing the young Tigers play on Sunday)

PS Jack it really is time to move on 

[tigersalive]

Height, weight and position that Rhett Jordan plays?  Age?  Does he have pace? Should he be a player we keep an eye on?