Casey Scorpions News

From www.localfooty.com.au
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THE Casey Scorpions have belatedly installed a senior coach, locking in former Carlton forward Rohan Welsh.

Welsh, 42, was appointed last night, agreeing to a part-time role.

Ironically, the club interviewed the 2006 Oakleigh Chargers premiership coach four years ago, but he was unable to commit to what was then a full-time job.

"It's something I've always wanted to do, get into the VFL system," Welsh said this morning.

"Having had 12 years at TAC Cup level, I saw it as the next progression for me.

"Because I've got my own business (signwriting) it was going to be hard because most of the VFL jobs are full-time these days. I was stuck in between following my passion, which is footy, and looking after my business.

From Herald Sun
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EMBATTLED Melbourne could be forced to run its own VFL team next year because its affiliate, Casey Scorpions, is fighting for survival.

A failed pokies venture has left the Scorpions hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and they are without a senior coach for next season.

Most players haven't been paid since about Round 5.

The Demons, sweating on the outcome of an AFL tanking investigation, would have to find another $400,000 to field a stand-alone VFL team and source a ground to ensure the development of prized youngsters such as Jesse Hogan, Jack Viney and Dom Barry is not compromised.

AFL Victoria chiefs, including chairman Peter Jackson, general manager Grant Williams and operations boss John Hook, held a crisis meeting with Casey officials last night.

From www.localfooty.com.au
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CASEY Scorpions have been jolted by the resignation of senior coach Brett Lovett, who was halfway through his two year contract.

Lovett, judged the VFL coach of 2012 after steering the Casey Scorpions to the minor premiership, told the club yesterday that he would not be going on.

The former Melbourne star said this morning that the demands of the part-time role were too great.

He said he’d stood down for family and work reasons, “in that order”.

“It’s just getting to that stage of life where I need to dedicate a bit more time to other, more important things in my life,” Lovett told Local Footy.

From www.localfooty.com.au
Reported by Brendan Lucas
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CASEY coach Brett Lovett says his side's record in the clinches this season could give it a significant advantage in pushing deep into September.

The Scorpions took the minor premiership on Saturday by defeating Sandringham 12.14 (86) to 10.7 (67) in blustery conditions at Casey Fields.

Remarkably, they finished on top despite their percentage of 105.76.

It reflected their ability to win every close match and Lovett said it would be a good quality come the finals.

On Sunday the Scorpions host Werribee in a qualifying final.

"I'm sure the guys feel very confident coming in that we can take on really any side," Lovett said post-match.

From www.localfooty.com
Reported by Glenn Amy
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A strong first half, a so-so second, was Casey Scorpions coach Brett Lovett's appraisal of his team's performance against the Coburg Tigers at Coburg City Oval on Saturday.

The Scorpions won by six points but conceded three goals late in the match.

At one stage in the second quarter their lead blew out to eight goals.

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From Adelaide Advertiser
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COLEMAN Medallist Brendan Fevola could make a shock SANFL appearance next year, with West Adelaide considering an audacious bid for the former Carlton spearhead.

Fevola, who booted 69 goals for VFL side Casey Scorpions this year, last week hinted a move to Richmond was on the cards if an offer was "healthy enough to leave Melbourne".

From Berwick Leader
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IF Tim Mohr's case for an AFL listing needed strengthening, it came last Friday night at the Casey Scorpions' best and fairest.

The 22-year-old former Tasmanian polled 97 votes to defeat Melbourne left-footer Matthew Bate (81) and a hard-finishing Brendan Fevola (69).