Training - Monday 7th January, 2013 @ Casey Fields

[Whispering_Jack 30,580]

It's on again this morning.

Hope some posters can make it out for the benefit of those of us who are overseas, interstate or just can't make it.

[Whispering_Jack 30,580]

The AFL is conducting its annual induction of new players today so don't expect any of the newbies to be in attendance.

[daisycutter 29,711]

The AFL is conducting its annual induction of new players today so don't expect any of the newbies to be in attendance.

I suppose this is where the teach them to be nice to girls, avoid racist slurs and keep away from drugs

i wonder if they will teach them not to make inflammatory comments about other clubs or players unless they have the proof to back it up (a'la Mr UnClean)?

[beelzebub 23,382]

A cool day for them by comparison to NT .

Should be interesting to see how today transpires.

[hardtack 10,612]

A cool day for them by comparison to NT .

Should be interesting to see how today transpires.

I'm wondering if any penalties will be handed down over the Boxing Day Test incident... if nothing happens today, I assume it is done with?

[beelzebub 23,382]

I'm wondering if any penalties will be handed down over the Boxing Day Test incident... if nothing happens today, I assume it is done with?

You'd have to think so.

[CBDees 3,167]

I suppose this is where the teach them to be nice to girls, avoid racist slurs and keep away from drugs

i wonder if they will teach them not to make inflammatory comments about other clubs or players unless they have the proof to back it up (a'la Mr UnClean)?

Hopefully it is also going to explain the definition of tanking and/or how they interpret it!

[Guest Deemand]

Did anyone get down there today?

[Eugene23 8]

Hi All,

I went down to have a look today, and as we should expect, they were all in pretty good condition.

Pretty light session on the whole, they split into FWD's, Mid's/Rucks and Back's. Taggert and J Watts trained away from the group, focussing on playing on after a marking situation.

No newbies at all, they were in the Induction. No Mark Neeld either.

T-Mac and Nicholson lead the running as always, Gawn was running 800's (recovering from hamstring issues), and Big Mitch was on the bike the whole time.

Positives:

Lynden Dunn, Col Sylvia, Nathan Jones and Luke Tapscott look in really good nick.

Negatives:

Chris Dawes was 2-grabbing everything (not competitive either), seems like he is still having wrist/thumb issues. Knee heavily strapped and he has slimmed down, looks too light.

Backline kicking drill, Troy Davis could not hit the side of a barn.

[whelan45 203]

I went down there today, got there about 9.50, so a little late. Bear in mind this was the first time I've attended training, so I have nothing to compare on.

I'll just jot some points down of things I noticed:

• Tapscott looks as fit as I've seen him, and has good disposal.

• Tom McDonald's disposal looked good in a few backline drills that were run, in which there was a significant emphasis on hitting targets (good to see as this area hurts us). At one point he asked Neil Craig whether what he'd just done was better, and Craigy relayed a couple of tips, mainly to make sure he's hitting targets between their eyes, rather than at their feet.

• I was pleasantly surprised with Josh Tynan's kicking disposal, which I thought was scratchy, however it looked very good in a couple of drills. He looks fit and a great size too.

• Although Grimes has had some niggles, he looks in great nick.

• Dunn and Watts (both in some sort of rehab group, although no apparent injuries were noticeable as the drills they were completing still required full body movement) were constantly yelling encouragement to the boys in the main group. It was impressive as they had their own drills to complete.

• Watts has great disposal, let's hope his competitiveness is getting better as he matures.

• Blease and Davey were putting in with the running drills. I don't expect these boys to eventually be better than the others at the endurance stuff as I would hope the others are also improving. Blease and Davey are not physically gifted at the endurance stuff, and are unlikely to become better at it than James Magner for instance who in turn is unlikely to become faster at the short stuff than these two. I only expect them to work hard to improve their own PB's. I could not fault their attitude on today.

• Troy Davis lacks confidence with his kicking.

• Evans looked pretty fit as well.

Does anybody know if they are training at Gosch's paddock on Wednesday? I live close and wouldn't mind having a look.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Hi All,

I went down to have a look today, and as we should expect, they were all in pretty good condition.

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Negatives:

Chris Dawes was 2-grabbing everything (not competitive either), seems like he is still having wrist/thumb issues. Knee heavily strapped and he has slimmed down, looks too light.

Thanks for the report.

Give Dawes a bit of time... this was his first session with the main group since joining the Dees.

[Salems Lot 2,621]

Thanks for the reports guys

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,935]

Can someone please confirm the contract status of Troy Davis?

[1858 285]

Can someone please confirm the contract status of Troy Davis?

Contracted to the end of this year. Would want to make inroads or his name will be one of the first mentioned for delisting come October.

[mjt 640]

Can someone please confirm the contract status of Troy Davis?

Not sure, but i wasat training this morning and thought his kicking was pretty good, was also very impressed by Blease and Strauss, thought they were outstanding.

[Alcho Dee 269]

Anything on frawls and Howe?

[mjt 640]

Anything on frawls and Howe?

Yeah they were up and about, very vocal, i get down to training a fair bit living so close to Casey Fields, Howe is clearly the best player on that list.

[Whispering_Jack 30,580]

Thanks for the reports. You learned a lot more than Redleg and I learned at http://demonland.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27162-the-no-t-no-b-thread/page-150#entry682289'>Port Adelaide from today's training there.

* warning - the thread is not intended for serious readers.

[Eugene23 8]

Not sure, but i wasat training this morning and thought his kicking was pretty good, was also very impressed by Blease and Strauss, thought they were outstanding.

MJT,

I was impressed with the backline drill of short, sharp kicks to the flanks. Big emphasis on it.

Of the guys who were involved in that particular drill, he clearly brought up the rear IMO.

Agree with you re Blease and Strauss. Particularly Strauss, he could be anything.

[rpfc 28,734]

Went down and it was a light session so I can't really give you anything of any worth, and every arguably important insight is previously mentioned in the thread.

I will say that Cam Pedersen's grandad is already a Demon and very proud of his boy an excited about the size of Dawes.

And he is big, someone mentioned he was light - he is not.

He will be good value.

Everyone looked pretty fit and happy. No reason to be depressed or elated really.

Really great to see Evans doing all of an albeit light session.

Trengove and Clark didn't train. Gawn running. Watts, Garland, Dawes, and Taggert did less running.

Oh, and Casey is in terrible nick. Very sandy.

[Pennant St Dee 13,301]

Cheers for all the updates Dlanders very much appreciated. Heading into the home straight now before NAB Cup thank christ for that the off season can't end quick enough for me.

God I miss the footy

[Sir Why You Little 37,120]

Thanks for all the news guys. We are in good shape thus far. A year with minimal injury....please.

[Guest Deemand]

Thanks for the reports guys! Things are sounding very positive for 2013, I have a feeling Cam Pederson is going to be a great pick up for the mighty Dee's.

[640MD 3,426]

Many Many thanks to all who went, watched and for the reports,

I am sure makes us others feel well, except its the dejavu thing

Hope its just a little different in 2013

Go Dees !!

[FNQ Demon 180]

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a good Christmas and I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year.

I flew down from FNQ and attended training today. It was a beautiful day in Melbourne and the training was intense and very productive.

AFL Induction New recruits, Mark Neeld.

Rehab group (Indoors on bikes) - Clark, Trengove and Magner

Rehab group (outdoors running drills) Gawn, Garland, Watts, Taggert, Dunn and Dawes

Main Group Everyone else

I spoke at length with everyone in the rehab group and they gave me some insight to what was happening with the players.

AFL Induction the new recruits were at AFL Induction with Mark Neeld and did train at 0600 to-day. They told me the new recruits are fitting in very well and training very hard.

Rehab group (Indoors on bikes)

(Clark), his foot is progressing better than expected however they are sticking to the program as advised by the doctors and physio. He did make an appearance on the ground near the end of training and he looked very happy and was kicking the ball beautifully.

(Trengove), Is still on crutches and not putting pressure on his foot. He did not come out the whole session.

(Magner), was going very hard on the bike, he was on the bike because he pulled up a little sore after Darwin and Christmas.

Rehab group (outdoors running drills)

(Gawn), he said he was feeling 100% and it is now a decision for the physio team to get him back in the main group. He is looking forward to the intra-club match,

(Garland), precautionary as he has the flu,

(Watts & Taggert), both joined the rehab group after the first training drill. They both pulled up with a slight calf strain after Darwin, however both feeling 100% now and will resume full training after their scans to-day.

(Dunn & Dawes), both joined the rehab group after warm ups and the first training drill. Both pulled up sore after Darwin. Dawes has trimmed down big time and moves very nicely to the ball.

Main Group The session started with warm-ups; (stretching, run throughs, kick to kick). They then broke of into random groups and did some triangular kicking drill. Three (stationary) players kicking to each other and three other (mobile) players applying pressured to the three kickers. It was good for fitness and kicking under pressure. Standouts Davey and Watts (Sublime kicking), Nicholson (Missing targets on a number of occasions)

They then moved into groups and conducted individual skills with each of their coaches. Backs Split into two groups and conducted clearing drills by foot and punching the ball away from the pack. Standouts T McDonald kicking was outstanding. Mids Split into two groups and conducted centre bounce clearance drills. Standouts Grimes, Rodan.

All activities are strictly timed by DM and his support staff. After hydration they then moved into a sprint session conducted by DM. Four groups, two groups running at one time and the other two groups resting. The drill consisted of full length sprints of the oval and back around the boundary back to the same goal square. This consisted of about 8 sprints each. Very Intense.

They then split into Fwds, Mids and Backs for more of the same sprints.

Fwds Pederson, Blease, Howe, Davey, Byrnes, & Bail.

Mids Grimes, Jamar, Rodan, Spencer, McKenzie, Evans (Very quick), Couch, & Sylvia.

Backs Strauss, Seller, Frawley, Nicolson, MacDonald, McDonald, Jetta, Gillies, Davis & Nicholson

Training then finished after these last sprint drills. The whole session was split into short team drills, individual skills and fitness training. Most noticeable The amount of talk and positive feedback to each other was fantastic. Not one negative word was said. There was some funny one liners at the end of training directed at Howe about a trip to the G to watch the cricket. It was very funny and very relaxed. Dawes and Dunn had a kick off at goal from 50m on the boundary and all I can say is I am glad Dunn has found his position in the back line and we recruited someone that can kick goals Nice to watch Dawes kick at goal, he had no problem kicking from 50 with the ball soaring over the goal posts and he was very accurate.

The boys then went inside for stretching, massage, lunch (Recovery session) and then off to AAMI for a weights session.

FNQ Demon