Just wondering if anybody has been down to the latest MFC training session over at Casey Fields? Any chance of seeing if our new recruits are training with the rest of the Demons players yet? Are there any invitees that have gone to MFC training who may be picked up in the Pre-Season Draft or Rookie Draft? I do recall Barry Prendergast the MFC recruiting manager mentioning that they would invite 4 players down to train with us?

Perhaps somebody could also take a few photos of the training session too?

I can't find the location and training times on the MFC website. They all seem to be for November and not December yet. If somebody can find out when the next few training sessions are coming up then I'll try and get down there myself as well.

GO DEMONS IN 2009!

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If I recall correctly, they're due for a break pretty soon due to starting early. Something like 6 weeks in (from mid/late Oct?) then a break? Might still have a chance though. Haven't had a looksee myself yet.

They were also going on training/bonding camp up at mansfield. That could be where they are

from the casey website http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/whatsonatcasey....asp?Item=13899

For December they are (for casey):

December:

Monday - 8, 15

Wednesday - 3, 10, 17

Friday - 19

looks like none on this fri

I emailed the club 3 days ago but no reply

Edit: I'm guessing Tues and Thurs at Junction

Just called the club - MFC are using Casey Fields on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 8.30am.

Apparently there for sure tomorrow - I live not far from there so will probably check it out.

Membership calendars are being sent out next week.

Just called the club - MFC are using Casey Fields on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting at 8.30am.

Apparently there for sure tomorrow - I live not far from there so will probably check it out.

Membership calendars are being sent out next week.

Any chance of a bit of a training report r&bb? :-)

enjoy

New poster Theo has posted a report from yesterday's training on this thread - Report

New poster Theo has posted a report from yesterday's training on this thread - Report

Thanks WJ, I'd somehow missed it

cheers

I went for a short while on Wednesday.

Just echoing what has already been said, but most of the team seemed to be there. I didn't see Miller or Garland.

Valenti, McDonald, McLean, Rivers, Bruce, Robertson, PJ, Meesen, Blease and possibly one or two others were in the modified group running laps and doing small handpass and kicking drills.

Of the main group they were just doing what you would expect any team to do, kicking and handpass skills mainly.

Players that really impressed and looked really sharp were Buckley, Aussie, Morton and Petterd although it is hard to tell sometimes while watching training especially when they are over the other side of the ground.

Casey Fields looks fantastic and it just reinforced my desire for Melbourne to sign the deal, because of all the times to get access to world-class facilities (not just over summer but also for one session per week during the season) as well as the ability to tap into a rapidly growing market, then this couldn't come soon enough.

I called in on Monday the 1st and the place was deserted. Did I happen to pick the one day they weren't there?

Players that really impressed and looked really sharp were Buckley, Aussie, Morton and Petterd

Fantastic!!

He'll be like a new recruit this year. Expecting big things from Petterd, if some of his debut games were anything to go by.

I called in on Monday the 1st and the place was deserted. Did I happen to pick the one day they weren't there?

Yes.

does anyone believe that petterd could turn out to be a midfielder or is he just another half back flanker hopeful?

Yes.

Bugger

does anyone believe that petterd could turn out to be a midfielder or is he just another half back flanker hopeful?

He could easily play on the wing, HFF or even up forward.

does anyone believe that petterd could turn out to be a midfielder or is he just another half back flanker hopeful?

NJ, you changed your pic. I nearly didn't recognise you :D

nice one

I called in on Monday the 1st and the place was deserted. Did I happen to pick the one day they weren't there?

Yes.

Bugger

Try tomorrow morning, Monday 8 December @ 8:30am. Should be some action then.