Scorpions struggle with Zebras down at the beach
Seniors
Sandringham 21
  18 (144) 
 defeated 
Casey Scorpions
 10
  11  (65)

Reserves
Sandringham
 21
  19 (145)
 
 defeated 
Casey Scorpions  8
  15  (63)
Round 4 VFL from Trevor Barker Oval, Sandringham
Seniors
Sandringham 21.18 (144) def Casey Scorpions 10.5 (65)
 
21.18-144
   Sandringham
 
    def
 
10.5-65
   Casey Scorpions
 
Sandrigham

Goal Kickers: M. Newton 6, E. Poyas 5, N. Sautner 4, R. Ferguson 2, C. Liddell, S. Valenti, S. Buckley, R. Crowe
 

Best Players: D. Gallagher, S. Valenti, M. Newton, M. Warnock, R. Ferguson, E. Poyas

Casey Scorpions

Goal Kickers: J. Sweeney 3, M. Rix 2, A. Silvagni 2, S. Birss, C. Jones, S. Harrison

Best Players: M. Rix, S. O''Bryan, J. Gwilt, J. Taylor, R. Eddy, S. Harrison
 
Reserves
Sandringham 21.18 (144) def Casey Scorpions 10.5 (65)
 
21.19-145
   Sandringham
 
    def
 
8.15-63
   Casey Scorpions
 
Sandrigham

Goal Kickers: D. Collyer 3, A. Gileno 3, R. Gilchrist 3, T. Mentiplay 3, S. Monaghan 2, M. Curcio 2, G. Martyn 2, T. Paule, T. Dean, T. Paterakis
 

Best Players: R. Gilchrist, D. Gribbin, T. Paterakis, T. Paule, D. Collyer, H. Neville

Casey Scorpions

Goal Kickers: D. Brown 4, J. Geary, W. Lees, B. Waite, R. Wood

Best Players: D. Lentini, J. Geary, D. Brown, P. McGrath, B. Scalzo, B. Howard
 

On a mild overcast and windy Sunday afternoon, the Casey Scorpions were defeated by the reigning premiers Sandringham at Trevor Barker Oval.

It was the Zebras who wanted to land the early blows by scoring the opening few goals. A good mark and goal from the 50 metre arc by Justin Sweeney kept the Scorpions in touch, as a 6 to 2 goal quarter allowed the Zebras to take a 25 point lead in at the first change.

During the second quarter, Casey needed to score quick goals to bring themselves into the match. A great tackle by James Taylor and goal conversion along with a great mark and goal to Michael Rix was just what Casey needed as the margin was reduced to 16 points.

Several Zebra goal replies kept the Scorpions at bay but another good grab and goal to Justin Sweeney allowed the Scorpions to stay in touch. The Scorpions won the quarter scoring 4.1 to 2.7 as the Zebras went in at half time with a 19 point lead.

In the third quarter, Casey needed quick goals to put pressure on the Zebras. A great tap from the ruck by Rix to Shane Birss who snapped truly had the Scorpions trailing by 20 points. A fairly even quarter saw the Zebras increase their lead with a 4.4 to 3.2 term to lead the match by 27 points at the final change.

In the final quarter, a nice run past receive from skipper Nigel Carmody to handball to Clinton Jones for a goal was a nice goal conversion for the Scorpions. But in the end a 9.4 to 1.0 display by the Zebras allowed them to record a 79 point victory.

Next Saturday afternoon, the Casey Scorpions return home to Victoria’s “House of Pain” or “The Field Of Dreams” as was dubbed  last year, when we they take on last year’s runner up Geelong at Casey Fields. Scorpions fans if you wish to have a football feast and still have some of the weekend left, then head on down to Casey Fields and get a bumper crowd in! Go  Scorpions!

Next Game: Round 5 VFL

CASEY SCORPIONS vs GEELONG

SATURDAY 5TH MAY, 1:10 PM @ CASEY FIELDS

(please note early start)