Does anyone know what happens with the players drafted on Thursday night.

Are they already expected to turn up to training on Friday?

I'd imagine if they were local they would turn up. If they were from interstate, they would be granted time to arrive, move and relocate before starting.

Does anyone know what happens with the players drafted on Thursday night.

Are they already expected to turn up to training on Friday?

There is almost no chance of them training on Friday. If they are local they might come down, otherwise they will need to get here. Even some of the local guys might be away on schoolies or so forth.

I'd expect them to be presented to the group on Monday at the earliest but probably not until later in the week.

They will all start with very basic training until the fitness staff get an idea of their level and what they require in order to improve through the preseason without being run into the ground.

But it's all relative. If we draft Couch who is training with us I expect him to be on the track on Friday. If we draft Manson I'd be surprised to see him on the track by the following Friday.

If they live in Victoria they will be there Friday and if you are any chance of getting drafted the last place you would be is at schoolies and the first place you want to be after you are drafted is at training the next day.

If they live in Victoria they will be there Friday and if you are any chance of getting drafted the last place you would be is at schoolies and the first place you want to be after you are drafted is at training the next day.

Well I know for a fact that a player on our list was at schoolies on draft day. These kids are allowed to have lives, they've had a huge year, I'm sure most clubs wouldn't mind as long as they are keeping fit and being responsible.

Mature age players have been overseas at the time of the draft on many occassions.

if you are any chance of getting drafted the last place you would be is at schoolies and the first place you want to be after you are drafted is at training the next day.

I remember skulling beers on schoolies with Farren Ray, a day or so after he was drafted, but thats another story

I recall Tom MacDonald's marking in an early practice match against the Lions at Carlton. Was really impressed. I haven't seen him much since. Wasn't he picked in the 50's. Just shows you one shouldn't underestimate lower picks.

Jayceebee31, Maybe I'm having a seniors moment but you say Tom MacDonald marked over Brown. Who is Brown? What number?

Jayceebee31, Maybe I'm having a seniors moment but you say Tom MacDonald marked over Brown. Who is Brown? What number?

He must be referring to Leroy Brown, our new forward-line coach.

I love the thought of a closed swimming session. Must be some reallly important structures and strategies in those sessions !!

I guess that means a day off.

So the coaching group and Prenders, Harrington and Co. can sit down and work through the list and strategy for Thursday Night.

Does anyone know who swam well today?

Did anyone train the roof off the swimming pool complex down there are at Casey?

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I heard it on good authority that the boys were "in and about", Jack.

Does anyone know who swam well today?

Did anyone train the roof off the swimming pool complex down there are at Casey?

WJ, it was my understanding that it was a closed pool.

WJ, it was my understanding that it was a closed pool.

Bugger. Neeld & Misson would be spewing it was closed. Should have ventured to MSAC.

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He probably took his surf board, hoping for a few big waves...!

Bugger. Neeld & Misson would be spewing it was closed. Should have ventured to MSAC.

SMARTIE PANTS-Closed pool - meaning it was closed to supporters of the club.

A mate of mine knows Cale Mortons new personal fitness coach. Cale got a personal fitness coach late this year in an endevour to bulk up and improve his endurance. He said he is sick of being undersize etc. The coach is really giving it to him apparently to the point where he is collapsing but says hes enjoying the challenge or words to that effect.

I know it's been said before, but thanks so much to those reporting on the training sessions.

I can't believe our luck - we're talking footy in November!

Does anyone know what happens with the players drafted on Thursday night.

Are they already expected to turn up to training on Friday?

I'd expect them to turn up next Monday although this Friday will be a light training session.

Only got bog slow net access for a couple of days so apologies can't scan through these threads that quickly, can anyone tell me where big jake spencer is at in terms of his rehab after his knee reco. Running stage yet? I know he won't play a big part for us this year but just curious. Thanks

Only got bog slow net access for a couple of days so apologies can't scan through these threads that quickly, can anyone tell me where big jake spencer is at in terms of his rehab after his knee reco. Running stage yet? I know he won't play a big part for us this year but just curious. Thanks

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A mate of mine knows Cale Mortons new personal fitness coach. Cale got a personal fitness coach late this year in an endevour to bulk up and improve his endurance. He said he is sick of being undersize etc. The coach is really giving it to him apparently to the point where he is collapsing but says hes enjoying the challenge or words to that effect.

He shouldn't have a personal fitness coach. Nothing wrong with getting someone to help you out after the season finishes and before Misson and co sent out programs, but now we are in full swing everything should be organised by Misson.

There is such a thing as over training and doing unauthorized sessions is a risk for this. The interesting thing for Morton is how do you balance bulk against endurance. Personally I don't think he plays like a big man so I'd only want to put maximum 5 or so kg's on to give him protection and some power and keep him as a running player with extra height. He's an interesting player for the fitness guys to deal with.

He shouldn't have a personal fitness coach. Nothing wrong with getting someone to help you out after the season finishes and before Misson and co sent out programs, but now we are in full swing everything should be organised by Misson.

There is such a thing as over training and doing unauthorized sessions is a risk for this. The interesting thing for Morton is how do you balance bulk against endurance. Personally I don't think he plays like a big man so I'd only want to put maximum 5 or so kg's on to give him protection and some power and keep him as a running player with extra height. He's an interesting player for the fitness guys to deal with.

What if the coach and the program had been vetted by the club? I would assume that he'd run it by our coaches before he did something like that.

I recall Tom MacDonald's marking in an early practice match against the Lions at Carlton. Was really impressed. I haven't seen him much since. Wasn't he picked in the 50's. Just shows you one shouldn't underestimate lower picks.

My neice's boyfriend played with Tom for the Ballarat Rebels u18 side. He reckons he was the best player he's seen at that level and told me not to be surprised if he turned out really well.

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