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Hi Guys

I rolled along for a gander at training today and made the following observations;

- Boys were in high spirits with about 25-26 players doing some light ball work, before breaking into groups and doing specific stuff for their positions

- Of those who trained all had played last week (except Petterd & Martin) and PJ, Miller, Hughes, Jetta, Cheney, Mckenzie and Gysberts. Slyvia also did not train at all but was in attendance for the meeting

- No rehab group to speak. Petterd ran some laps lightly, however the rest were doing gym work inside i believe

- Cheney had a long chat with DB in the centre of the ground. About what not sure

- Gysberts looked very good, tall with nice hands

- Mckenzie trained and moved well

- Jetta looked okay, but a fraction proppy, him and Bennell did some kicking right in front of me and both have nice ball control and sharp skills

- Garland left the track with a blood nose from a knock, i assume he is fine

From the session I think PJ, Mckenzie, Hughes, Cheney and Gysberts are inclusions in the 25 man squad, id expect at least Petterd (obviously) and Martin to be omitted from the 22

Also will head down to Casey this weekend on will post my thoughts.

 

Did anyone attend Junction Oval today? Any reports?

My dad attended and said that he was sure the group that trained in the main session were likely to be the group under consideration for selection tonight. Gysberts and Miller were present as well as PJ however he did not sight Martin and said that Jurrah and Aussie didn't train with the main group however Jetta was.

He also took these photos... (bad quality camera phone sorry)

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Thanks for the report mate, it's always appreciated.

 

Good hit.

Those jumpers pink? If so I can hardly tell the difference. haha


Just got an SMS from the club

Ins: McKenzie, Johnson, Hughes

Out: Petterd, Martin, Macdonald

Good to see Jordie back in, loved his work so far this season.

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