Jump to content

Cameron Bruce on SEN


alpha33

Recommended Posts

Cameron Bruse was just interviewed on SEN.

He spoke about how the players had taken a unified approach to the preseason to start back early to make up for a poor 2008 and to get the season There’s great enthusiasm and the real bonus is the number of players training. In the past couple of years there’s been quite a large sized midfied training group meaning that the boys coming into the season are a little bit behind. This year there's less than a handful on modified programme and the majority are doing everything and the fitness staff are getting great results. The boys are felling really enthsaistic about the year ahead.

The interviewer mentioned Bohdan Babiczjuk's comments on SEN last week about the group being in a better frame of mind to improve their fitness and really get up to the next level. He used the word "brittle"when referring to how the group was a couple of years ago when he came in but now the group's got more resilience and more capable of getting through the hard end of the season.

Cameron said that if you look at the sides that are constantly up there they don't have many injuries so keeping the list together is crucial. We have to make sure all the boys are conditioned well enough to last the pre season and 22 games plus, becasue that's the way you've got to go these days. This year the players are getting fit and strong through core. We've got a young group and they're still developing a lot so it's going to be exciting times ahead.

Asked what he was hoping for in 2009 he said that as an individual you always aim to improve on the previous year's performances while as a group we have to make sure that we can improve on such a poor year and if we can play some really consistent footy and push towards making the finals that would be a great result. We've really got a lot of development in us with three quarters of our list 22 and under so whatever we do we’re going to continue to improve.

Under Dean Bailey in the first year it's been a hard year with some of the guys who may not have had many games in previous years given an opportunity and some were thrown into the deep end. They’ll be the better for it and for all the experiences the team had last year and we’ll definitely improve.

The interviewer said if he was to judge Melbourne over the past ten years it's been a bit of a roller coaster for a while and the last two years the club has hit the bottom. What is the key ingredient for the club to become a legitimate force again in the AFL.

Cameron answered that getting key position players was important. Young players like Jack Watts will be a big bonus. We had David Neitz for such a long time and now when Watts really develops as a key forward it will allow the club to straighten up and have someone to kick to. Then we have a number of really good youngsters in defence like Colin Garland, Stefan Martin and Matty Warnock who showed out last year when they got the opportunities. Having some really good key position talent means your side is well on the way.

It was mentioned that Brad Green had recommitted to the cause. Did he have any thoughts to of seeking success elesehere. Bruce said all footballers want the oopportunity to play AFL footy but to say you’ve played at one club, knowing you’ve had such an influence on where we were at at the moment and being able to say that you’ve played a part in helping get the side out of a tough position and that was the major reason for Brad staying to be able to repay the club and to get them out of the trouble they're in at the moment.

A caller SMS'd about the Cranbourne facility. Bruce said he didn't think he had ever trained on a better surface that's got goals up and hasn't got a cricket pitch in the middle. It's no trouble heading down there and all the facilities are great.

The also discussed the gym in which he's a partner. It's been open a while and there's a promotion on today. It's te Jungle Gym in 16-20 William Street Balaclava, just off Carisle Street and there's an open day today from 2.30pm to 6.00pm. Plenty of Demons can be seen there.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

'Practice what he preaches'?

I've never heard Cameron Bruce preaching about the importance of being a solid wad of meat. He's always been a fitness / athleticism based player.

Yet somehow manages to lay whole bunch of tackles, cop a fair share of bumps and niggles when tagging, and still play every game this season.

I'm guessing it's more about balanced development to suit a person's natural body type.

I'm sure it would also be possible to add twenty kilos to Cale Morton in time for next season, provided we're happy to see him spend a quarter of every season for the rest of his career sitting out with soft-tissue injuries, and moving with all the acceleration and agility of Strauchnie.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I was at Jungle Gym today. Bruce along with Ricky Petterd, Daniel Bell, Michael Newton, Paul Wheatley and Jace Bode were there. It was the Gyms official opening day and 1st year anniversary. It had great atmosphere and i spoke to the players. The whole team was there training earlier in the week as it is a lot closer than the Casey Fields. here is the gym's website if any of you are interested.

http://junglegymfitness.com.au/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I was at Jungle Gym today. Bruce along with Ricky Petterd, Daniel Bell, Michael Newton, Paul Wheatley and Jace Bode were there. It was the Gyms official opening day and 1st year anniversary. It had great atmosphere and i spoke to the players. The whole team was there training earlier in the week as it is a lot closer than the Casey Fields. here is the gym's website if any of you are interested.

http://junglegymfitness.com.au/

I presume that means it's been renamed lol?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Alpha, Big thanks once again. Really is appreciated.

Strange that when mentioning kpp, Bruce doesnt mention Newton, who has been training to be Neitz replacement since the day he was drafted. Maybe he doesn't think he's a long term option?

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    FROZEN by Whispering Jack

    Who would have thought?    Collingwood had a depleted side with several star players out injured, Max Gawn was in stellar form, Christian Petracca at the top of his game and Simon Goodwin was about to pull off a masterstroke in setting Alex Neal-Bullen onto him to do a fantastic job in subduing the Magpies' best player. Goody had his charges primed to respond robustly to the challenge of turning around their disappointing performance against Fremantle in Alice Springs. And if not that, t

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 7

    TURNAROUND by KC from Casey

    The Casey Demons won their first game at home this year in the traditional King’s Birthday Weekend clash with Collingwood VFL on Sunday in a dramatic turnaround on recent form that breathed new life into the beleaguered club’s season. The Demons led from the start to record a 52-point victory. It was their highest score and biggest winning margin by far for the 2024 season. Under cloudy but calm conditions for Casey Fields, the home side, wearing the old Springvale guernsey as a mark of res

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles

    PREGAME: Rd 15 vs North Melbourne

    After two disappointing back to back losses the Demons have the bye in Round 14 and then face perennial cellar dweller North Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday night in Round 15. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 122

    PODCAST: Rd 13 vs Collingwood

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Tuesday, 11th June @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons loss at the MCG against the Magpies in the Round 13 on Kings Birthday. You questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human. L

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 35

    VOTES: Rd 13 vs Collingwood

    Captain Max Gawn has a considerable lead over reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Steven May, Alex Neal-Bullen & Jack Viney make up the Top 5. Your votes for the loss against the Magpies. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 41

    POSTGAME: Rd 13 vs Collingwood

    Once again inaccuracy and inefficiency going inside 50 rears it's ugly head as the Demons suffered their second loss on the trot and their fourth loss in five games as they go down to the Pies by 38 points on Kings Birthday at the MCG.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 414

    GAMEDAY: Rd 13 vs Collingwood

    It's Game Day and the Demons are once again faced with a classic 8 point game against a traditional rival on King's Birthday at the MCG. A famous victory will see them reclaim a place in the Top 8 whereas a loss will be another blow for their finals credentials.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 941

    BOILED LOLLIES by The Oracle

    In the space of a month Melbourne has gone from chocolates to boiled lollies in terms of its standing as a candidate for the AFL premiership.  The club faces its moment of truth against a badly bruised up Collingwood at the MCG. A win will give it some respite but even then, it won’t be regarded particularly well being against an opponent carrying the burden of an injured playing list. A loss would be a disaster. The Demons have gone from a six/two win/loss ratio and a strong percentag

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Previews 3

    CLEAN HANDS by KC from Casey

    The Casey Demons headed into town and up Sydney Road to take on the lowly Coburg Lions who have been perennial VFL easy beats and sitting on one win for the season. Last year, Casey beat them in a practice match when resting their AFL listed players. That’s how bad they were. Nobody respected them on Saturday and clearly not the Demons who came to the game with 22 players (ten MFC), but whether they came out to play is another matter because for the most part, their intensity was lacking an

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...