anyone heard any news whether we have invited any delisted players down or even casey players aswell?

In the videa on afl.com.au, which shows some footage of our guys coming back to training, there is a shot of Tom McNamara on the bike next to Joel MacDonald, Jetta and Morton.

Not sure if that is a shot from yesterday's training, but if it is, I wouldn't be surprised in Tommy McNamara were rookie listed this year, like Newton and Meesan were last year.

We have 5 spots to fill on the rookie list, so using one for Tommy would be a good idea imo. He's still very young

anyone heard any news whether we have invited any delisted players down or even casey players aswell?

I think it is too early for this to happen.We only started training for the younger players today- older next week with a rest I think for Green & Frawley- maybe in a couple of weeks. Late November I'd expect invitees if any....I hope James Wall is one.

from looking at the photos of todays training, bail, grimesy n bennell all look in real good shape, n btw aussie is such a big unit for a small bloke, hoping the gizz can put on some weight over pre season.

from looking at the photos of todays training, bail, grimesy n bennell all look in real good shape, n btw aussie is such a big unit for a small bloke, hoping the gizz can put on some weight over pre season.

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Not sure if that is a shot from yesterday's training, but if it is, I wouldn't be surprised in Tommy McNamara were rookie listed this year, like Newton and Meesan were last year.

Indeed, but I'd be equally unsurprised if he wasn't rookie listed. It's commonplace for players who were marginal for delisting to continue to train.

And also, sorry to have to put on my spelling nazi hat, but it's "Meesen", not "Meesan". You've been spelling it wrong for years and it's giving me the [censored].

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Thanks a lot. Austin Wonaeamirri has got a body better suited to powerlifting than AFL. I think he's just a tiny bit too short to be good enough consistently, although I would love for him to make it. His team-mates just have to play to his strengths and not lob it to him in a two on one situation, where he'd have a snowball's chance in hell of marking it.

Indeed, but I'd be equally unsurprised if he wasn't rookie listed. It's commonplace for players who were marginal for delisting to continue to train.

And also, sorry to have to put on my spelling nazi hat, but it's "Meesen", not "Meesan". You've been spelling it wrong for years and it's giving me the [censored].

Don't worry. You won't have to see that name much from now on.

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Well, Chook, you may have missed that he has been appointed as a development coach, so don't count your, uh... chickens.

Well, Chook, you may have missed that he has been appointed as a development coach, so don't count your, uh... chickens.

Brock brock brock.

More photos here (first two are Collingwood photos...):

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/gallery-e6frf9o6-1225947327039

Watts looking bigger and older with that hair.

anyone know whats the training ground actually called?

More photos here (first two are Collingwood photos...):

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/gallery-e6frf9o6-1225947327039

Watts looking bigger and older with that hair.

he's still very skinny, i never really noticed it before but trengove's quite a stocky guy.

he's still very skinny, i never really noticed it before but trengove's quite a stocky guy.

He's got what I call a fat face, as if he's squeezed his cheeks together and had them stuck that way.

Good to see Gysberts on the track, and Grimes. I also saw Fitzpatrick in the background.

Is that Tapscott or rohan Bail standing just behind Aussie in the group photo?

I'm a fan of the new training gear

Those Boys look fit and Raring to go, first day back.

That is a good sign. Trengove and Watts have grown!! B)

Scully & LJ look out AFL.

Watts body type makes him a hard gainer. It will take time and he has alot of work to do. Job easier for Trenners as he is shorter and looks to have a larger frame. Go Dees!

Watts body type makes him a hard gainer. It will take time and he has alot of work to do. Job easier for Trenners as he is shorter and looks to have a larger frame. Go Dees!

Really? I was under the impression that Watts had a body more than capable of gaining weight, and the only limitation was a soft limit imposed by the fitness staff to ensure he had the core strength to handle the additional bulk first.

Obviously I'm no expert (everything I've said above is 100% regurgitation from those who seem to know what they are talking about), but I've always associated the "difficulty gaining muscle" with the Cale Morton types.

I'd love to hear from pringle or anyone else who may have knowledge of these things.

I think it is too early for this to happen.We only started training for the younger players today- older next week with a rest I think for Green & Frawley- maybe in a couple of weeks. Late November I'd expect invitees if any....I hope James Wall is one.

Gee I hope not, he's a good VFL footballer but literally can not kick. He'd be a massive liability at AFL level.

anyone know whats the training ground actually called?

Gosch's Paddock.

It's located just outside AAMI Park.

There are 2 ovals - one belongs to us & the other to the pies.

Gosch's Paddock.

It's located just outside AAMI Park.

There are 2 ovals - one belongs to us & the other to the pies.

ah k, i wasnt sure if it was the same as name

cheers

Really? I was under the impression that Watts had a body more than capable of gaining weight, and the only limitation was a soft limit imposed by the fitness staff to ensure he had the core strength to handle the additional bulk first.

Obviously I'm no expert (everything I've said above is 100% regurgitation from those who seem to know what they are talking about), but I've always associated the "difficulty gaining muscle" with the Cale Morton types.

I'd love to hear from pringle or anyone else who may have knowledge of these things.

Morton tweeted that he's gained 9kgs since last year.

I envy someone who can gain 9kgs and still look like Kate Moss' skinnier sister. Bastard.

But seriously, I'm pretty impressed with Scully, he looks to have gained some muscle on that small body of his, and Grimes looks to be in top shape too. So now can we please start the season next week? I'm impatient!

Bailey said 90 per cent of the squad was able to train on the first day.

“There are a couple who are getting over hip injuries, but they’re still running, which is a good sign to be starting now, rather than post-Christmas. So we’re not too bad,” he said.

That's the best news we could have hoped for.

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Thanks, great photos.