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Bhima   0

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Finally with university out of the way I can get back to far more important things, like getting down to training.

Unfortunately the senior side was nowhere to be seen, but the Melbourne listed players currently in the Casey squad where having a bit of run around, so i'll give you an update on them.

1) Robbie Campbell and Sam Blease were just walking laps around the park. At one point Campbell stopped deep in the forward pocket and slotted a nice goal. Not to be outdone, Blease, standing outside the boundary line, casually slotted a left foot banana and kept walking as if nothing happened. Campbell couldn't help but smile.

2) Col Garland and Little Kelv Lawrence were running 100 metres sprints, jumping up and down, running between cones and so on. Although Garland didn't do any kicking he looks to be moving very well. He has been named in the Casey squad this week, but he was training seperately. He didn't look in any discomfort and I'd say he'll be back in the seniors for the Fremantle game next week, which is great news as prior to his injury I had him as our best defender this year. Kelvin Lawrence also looked okey, but I can't see them rushing a bloke like him back. Having watched him at training and on the Casey highlights clips he's starting to remind me of Lewis Jetta...so maybe we needen't lament missing out on Jetta...time will tell.

3) I haven't seen Troy Davis at training since he recovered from his thryoid issue but I was very impressed with his size. He looks really strong through the hips for a young bloke and has good size on his legs. His kicking looks okay and although listed at 192, standing next to lucas cook (196cm) he compared well. David Nietz was 191 but looked like a giant and Davis might be one of those blokes who plays tall for his height. Didn't do much today but from Casey reports and his drafting profile he is meant to have excellent speed. Tall, strong, quick, decent skills - a good pick in the low 50s it would seem. Certainly big enough pysically to be able to compete in the seniors if injuries hit hard.

4) On Lucas Cook, he is a joy to watch when kicking. Either side of the body he has excellent control and his kicking is notable for the low trajectory and large amount of spin he gets on the ball. I have reported previously that he struggles kicking long distances but from what I saw today he is kicking further. Considering his legs are still thin and undeveloped there is certainly scope for improvement there.

5) Petterd and Bate were out there, suggesting they won't be playing with the seniors on Monday. Bartram was not out there so he may come into the squad or at least be traing with the main group.

6) Dunn and Maric were having a bit of a kicking comp - a draw - both slotting goals from the boundary. Dunn stuck around for a while to have shots on goal, effortlessly sending through the middle from outside 50. It's a shame he hasn't come on this year because he is very talented and his long kicking for a goal could be a real weapon against flooded forward 50s.

7) Warnock, Jonhstone, McDonald, McNamara were also out there. McDonald is impressive to watch - he is so earnest:listens keenly to what the coaches say, takes everything very seriously, would be a great bloke to coach - just wants to improve. He is a penetrating kick and an excellent overhead mark. Not sure what he'll become but looks like he can play forward or back and I would love to see him get a run this year at some stage.

If anyone knows when the senior side are training today I might be able to get back down to AAMI.

Cheers

Disco Demons Redleg

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1) Robbie Campbell and Sam Blease were just walking laps around the park. At one point Campbell stopped deep in the forward pocket and slotted a nice goal. Not to be outdone, Blease, standing outside the boundary line, casually slotted a left foot banana and kept walking as if nothing happened. Campbell couldn't help but smile.

blease hasn't got much on campbell at the moment...i could imagine campbell telling blease about how he played in the 2008 premiership side...you may have seen it on tv?

thanks for the report.

The Chazz Trident

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blease hasn't got much on campbell at the moment...i could imagine campbell telling blease about how he played in the 2008 premiership side...you may have seen it on tv?

thanks for the report.

I have to ask, what's the point behind this comment? Just curious, sorry DD.

torpedo Demon

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5) Petterd and Bate were out there, suggesting they won't be playing with the seniors on Monday. Bartram was not out there so he may come into the squad or at least be traing with the main group.

This suprises me given teams are not even out until 5pm Saturday. Were they doing much? I would expect the team to remain under consideration until after the final session.

The main squad is training tomorrow / Saturday. The final session will generally be 2 days before the game, today is essentially Wednesday for the MFC.

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This suprises me given teams are not even out until 5pm Saturday. Were they doing much? I would expect the team to remain under consideration until after the final session.

The main squad is training tomorrow / Saturday. The final session will generally be 2 days before the game, today is essentially Wednesday for the MFC.

According to the MFC website next training is Sunday

hardtack Legend

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I wouldn't read too much into what the site says

On Monday someone also reported on Demonology that training is at 10am Sunday at Gosches Park

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