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agree it can be misread but i think it is usually meant over a season long kinda thing?

and thats not soo true about october i have a few mates who play afl, and they work themselves quite hard over october so they dont lose anything, or get in a position where they could cause themself an injury during preseason

Ever heard of a little thing called dry wit? Or sarcasm, perhaps?

FWIW, I agree with some others that Newton's been told to chuck on some weight in the pre-season in preparation for a pinch-hitting role in the ruck. There's plenty of time to trim down and get definition but I'd wager under that healthy layer of insulation that there would be some significant muscle bulk.

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The few weeks between the end of the season and the start of training is full of magic! Players can bulk up, grow taller or turn to blobs with the click of a Canon.

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Any sign of Gawn?

Gawn, Tappy and Strauss have been running laps every time I see them out on the track. Must have had some surgery during the break. Today I saw the boys running the tan, I stoped and watched them all run by. The lead group included Sculls, Morton, Moloney, Sylvia, Trenners, Jones and last by a LONG way was LJ who was getting pushed along by one of the fitness guys.

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They must have done a few K's because I saw them running up towards Exhibition St on Yarra Blvd, They didn't seen to be breaking any land speed records though.

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Unfortunately I just caught the end of the boys training today and wasn't going to bother posting, but from what I saw in two minutes...

Jack Watts - had to look hard to be sure it was him, and maybe because he's shaved his head, but he looked to have significantly bulked up. He is definately not like Morton, rather it looks like he will fill out really well. both his upper and lower body looked heavier, and I reckon by the end of this pre-season (barring injury) he will be close to his ideal playing weight. After that just a matter of definition and strengthening.

Jake Spencer - Watched Jake having a few shots on goal from fifty (think he's getting confident after his feats in China). It is clear that he has been working hard on his kicking technique. Where normally he looks like he's playing hacky sack when kicking the footy, he was guiding the ball quite nicely from hand to foot and was kicking a good distance. As mentioned last week, he is looking super strong and next year he and Jamar should be a physically intimidating duo in the centre square for the Dees. Positive signs.

Jordie McKenzie - Looks physically bigger as well, good muscle definition.

Other Notes - the boys who were training were again the younger cohort rather than the full team training. Spotted LJ and Sculls, also clearly identified Tom Macnamara running around and looking very fit. I guess the dees are planning to re-rookie or maybe now that Bruce has left, will consider re-drafting...either way he's still training with the club.

Sorry, hopefully someone else can help out with more info.

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Thanks :)


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