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FNQ, you are a beauty.

Thanks to all for their training reports. I live on this stuff...sad as that is...

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Great report FNQ thanks

Though some will still be concerned by lack of detail :-) notably

"Dave Misson arrived with his team at about 0935 and they commenced the set-up of some different training areas designated by small coloured markers. " You didn't say how many markers and what colour they were.

Otherwise a great report

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I would implore all those discussing Spencers lack of technique in regard to his kicking to review some ealry footage of Dean Cox, absolutley terrible and couldn't get a kick in a street fight.

Cox had great heart and work ethic which is the main reason he got himself to where he is

So whilst I'm not saying Spencer will end up being a 4 time All Australian Ruckman, very early to call on where he will end up but he obviously has the work ethic given the size he is putting on

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Thanks everyone for the fantastic reports, very much appreciated!

Quick question, would we be paying the umpires to appear at todays training session? Or would it be an edict from

the umpires coaches to get out there at a club to 'train' at the umpiring discplines rather than their fitness base?

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Not sure whether or not it's the best off-season we've (ever) had, but definitely the best training reports of the off-season we've ever had.

Impressive work from all who contributed ... not just the players stepping up.

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Guys thank you for your insightful comments! Very constructive and heart-warming!

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I would implore all those discussing Spencers lack of technique in regard to his kicking to review some ealry footage of Dean Cox, absolutley terrible and couldn't get a kick in a street fight.

Cox had great heart and work ethic which is the main reason he got himself to where he is

So whilst I'm not saying Spencer will end up being a 4 time All Australian Ruckman, very early to call on where he will end up but he obviously has the work ethic given the size he is putting on

There's always an exception to the rule mate, but for every Cox there are 10 Paul Johnson's.

Spencer's been in the system now for 4-5 years. At what point do you stop using the same old dean cox example and start to question how much longer this project runs? After all, when you get into a premiership window you can always take a Ben Hudson very cheaply as back up. It just doesn't seem worth a six year investment to get, best case, a handy back up ruck.

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Terrific stuff from everyone and a particular thank you to FNQ for spending 2 mornings of his trip down south attending training and compiling those great reports.

The Dees are moving on to the NT in the next week or so. I don't suppose FNQ has the time to make the short hop over to Darwin for a few days?

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There's always an exception to the rule mate, but for every Cox there are 10 Paul Johnson's.

Spencer's been in the system now for 4-5 years. At what point do you stop using the same old dean cox example and start to question how much longer this project runs? After all, when you get into a premiership window you can always take a Ben Hudson very cheaply as back up. It just doesn't seem worth a six year investment to get, best case, a handy back up ruck.

He's been in the system for 4 years, the first 2 as a rookie. Due mainly to injuries, he has played just 16 games, the last occurring just as he was starting to show some real form and consistency. Since his return this year he has been steadily improving and it would seem by all reports that he is really taking to the Neeld training regime and starting to show results. I believe we should persevere with him.

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I take it you were the gent sitting in the shade with the nice camera?

With the red shirt. and a mean looking camera that takes very superb photos.

can I book you for my 5th Wedding? Sorry that aint gunna happen.

One slight disagreement. I think Bail was trying to avoid Tappy

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He's been in the system for 4 years, the first 2 as a rookie. Due mainly to injuries, he has played just 16 games, the last occurring just as he was starting to show some real form and consistency. Since his return this year he has been steadily improving and it would seem by all reports that he is really taking to the Neeld training regime and starting to show results. I believe we should persevere with him.

As do the FD. We've just had a major clearout ... yet the pencil holds his spot. For a (just) 23 year old ruck, coming along nicely I would have thought.

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