I've spoken to him a few times at training. Jordie has a sore achilles. He is running well now but still in the rehab group. These things sometimes take a long time to go away. I doubt that he will be playing NAB Cup. I have not seen him do any ball work either before and after Xmas. Just laps laps laps.

Achilles is it, thanks Theo.

I agree with this. It is true that Jurrah's touch is natural and will come quickly and aerobic capacity is key for Jurrah but pre-season is about learning and repeat applications of the learning until it comes second nature. What is the old saying" you should play like you train". It doesnt always apply. However last year we constantly moaned that there was no one in the forward to kick to - players running to the wrong spots. Repetition of training drills is important so doing things as per instruction are second nature. Anyone who does not participate is disadvantaged.

I strongly agree with all that nutbean, but last year we also constantly moaned that LJ didn't have the engine to do the repeat chases and run-downs etc. that are expected of modern-day AFL footballers. His aerobic capacity should be improved with all the running he has done this pre-season, so hopefully this will be a case of an ill wind ...........