Training - Friday 28th March, 2014

[Cards13 9,117]

Just drove past Goschs and noticed Dawes running at a reasonable pace which was good to see!

Away from Gosch's or towards it?

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

Gee you can see blood in muscles

Thanks for the report

Yeh GT we call it bruising.

[old dee 22,944]

Away from Gosch's or towards it?

One guess!

[Satyriconhome 9,986]

Hello, back at my desk.

Housekeeping first, Clark, Nicholson and Gawn were no shows.

Dawes was there early training by himself, left the track like a rocket so didn't get a chance to speak to him, asked the trainer who had worked with him (Spin Detectors Engaged Please), said he had completed everything he was supposed to in the session and was feeling good, so still on track.

Good news on the height front, both Jamar and Garland completed the full session, Russian told me he had to get through training this week and next and he will probably shirt up for Casey's first game, same with Garlo.

Fitzy being Fitzy pretended to be concussed as he walked towards the doctors and physios at the end of his training, he was wobbling, much to everybody's amusement, gave me thumbs up, so assume he should be right.

Both Tommy Mc and Fitzy didn't do last main drill with the group.

After the main group had finished, the players not in the squad for Sunday joined with the Casey guys for more training, simulated match drill, interestingly after the teams had set up both Blease and Kent joined them but Evans didn't.

A lot of the main group went to the adjacent oval and in my opinion messed around with the ball for another 15 mintues, bombling, outrageous kicks etc, nobody seemed that bothered so obviously a bit of fun after training.

Interesting point of how the players are managed these days, Christian Salem was not allowed to play in the match sim, was told he had done his load for that day (sounds rude), bit [censored] off, which is a good sign ... watched him during main session, his kicking skills are sublime.

Tyson also came off just before the main group finished but did some reflex and hand/eye coordination with a trainer.

Jamar, Spencer, King spent the end of the session with Greg Stafford.

Hogan - came out, did two laps of the track walking, sat in golf cart watching and left.

Jack Watts (SDEP) told me was fine and was looking forward to Sunday, no physio, no bandages, no pressure sock, no crutches, no worries?

Tommy Mc - had a good chat to him, first got a corkie in Alice Springs, first one on Saturday in exactly the same spot, then got a bit of a knock behind the thigh, he was wearing a protector on his thigh under his shorts, said he was a bit proppy but once warmed up it felt better and better, was going to recover and unless it reacts, he should play.

Think that's about it, any questions as per norm feel free.

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,315]

Hang what is going on.

This is supposed to be a training report.

I was only there about 45min after having a knee procedure at AAMI park imaging centre.

Not many spectators in attendance.

The training didn't really get underway until after 10am

Misson called the boys into a huddle to talk about Match day.

The talk lasted about 10 min. There was a bit of back slapping going on.

Jetta was the point of concern I thought.

(Surely he hasn't been upgraded to the Senior List) Who would be in line for LTI.

Maybe I'm wrong.

Watts looked good moved well _ No compression bandage around the calf.

Dawes was running well.

Hogan didn't look too happy when he eventually turned up. He had a face like a smacked bottom as my mum would say.

Everyone was in good spirits. Fitzy who was last to join the ranks,looked switched on.

Tommy McD's corkie still looked as if there was still quite a bit of blood in the muscle.

The training looked like it was heading into typical Friday Session before a Sunday Game.

Pretty light and making sure everyone is fit.

At that point I decided to go home.

I hope someone can report on what happened after 11am

This post doesn't seem appropriate for the training thread.

Too much information and not enough random crap.

Edited March 28, 2014 by Bring-Back-Powell

[old dee 22,944]

Thanks Saty

[sue 8,463]

Good to see a post about the actual training. But surely you were just being fed spin by the players.

[Deez 298]

Hello, back at my desk.

Housekeeping first, Clark, Nicholson and Gawn were no shows.

Dawes was there early training by himself, left the track like a rocket so didn't get a chance to speak to him, asked the trainer who had worked with him (Spin Detectors Engaged Please), said he had completed everything he was supposed to in the session and was feeling good, so still on track.

Good news on the height front, both Jamar and Garland completed the full session, Russian told me he had to get through training this week and next and he will probably shirt up for Casey's first game, same with Garlo.

Fitzy being Fitzy pretended to be concussed as he walked towards the doctors and physios at the end of his training, he was wobbling, much to everybody's amusement, gave me thumbs up, so assume he should be right.

Both Tommy Mc and Fitzy didn't do last main drill with the group.

After the main group had finished, the players not in the squad for Sunday joined with the Casey guys for more training, simulated match drill, interestingly after the teams had set up both Blease and Kent joined them but Evans didn't.

A lot of the main group went to the adjacent oval and in my opinion messed around with the ball for another 15 mintues, bombling, outrageous kicks etc, nobody seemed that bothered so obviously a bit of fun after training.

Interesting point of how the players are managed these days, Christian Salem was not allowed to play in the match sim, was told he had done his load for that day (sounds rude), bit [censored] off, which is a good sign ... watched him during main session, his kicking skills are sublime.

Tyson also came off just before the main group finished but did some reflex and hand/eye coordination with a trainer.

Jamar, Spencer, King spent the end of the session with Greg Stafford.

Hogan - came out, did two laps of the track walking, sat in golf cart watching and left.

Jack Watts (SDEP) told me was fine and was looking forward to Sunday, no physio, no bandages, no pressure sock, no crutches, no worries?

Tommy Mc - had a good chat to him, first got a corkie in Alice Springs, first one on Saturday in exactly the same spot, then got a bit of a knock behind the thigh, he was wearing a protector on his thigh under his shorts, said he was a bit proppy but once warmed up it felt better and better, was going to recover and unless it reacts, he should play.

Think that's about it, any questions as per norm feel free.

Good report.

Thanks.

[DeeZee 6,779]

Worried about hogan

[old dee 22,944]

Worried about hogan

The kid is at the brink of achieving what he has wanted probably all of his life and he cannot.

Expect I would feel a little glum too in his position.

It means nothing to him right now but he has years to go, I doubt that there is anyone who could cheer him up at present.

If his injury is such that he needs to take off 2014 so be it.

It is not as though his absence will cost us a finals appearance where as it might in the future.

[nutbean 8,837]

Wow.

This is absolutely lyrical. I just found myself trying to add a catchy tune to it as I was reading it.

I just sampled "Achy breaky heart" and made a really good hip hop tune.

[nutbean 8,837]

I don't mind if you don't agree with me and you may be correct

But is the "Old man" bit necessary?

Seems superfluous to me.

old old dee ?

[nutbean 8,837]

I was only there about 45min after having a knee procedure at AAMI park imaging centre.

How's the knee ? Will you be up and running in 2 4 6 8 weeks ?

[Ted Lasso 16,905]

The kid is at the brink of achieving what he has wanted probably all of his life and he cannot.

Expect I would feel a little glum too in his position.

It means nothing to him right now but he has years to go, I doubt that there is anyone who could cheer him up at present.

If his injury is such that he needs to take off 2014 so be it.

It is not as though his absence will cost us a finals appearance where as it might in the future.

Really feel for the kid, this sort of injury right before his AFL debut would be devastating, i have no doubt he is 100% more frustrated than us and that's saying something

[Redleg 37,890]

When the injuries resolve themselves we will start winning a few games. I can assure you.

Agree.

[old dee 22,944]

old old dee ?

Really old dee!

[Redleg 37,890]

We are not alone in being frustrated by injury reports.

Saints coach said he was unsure of when Fisher would be back and agreed he had a 1 week injury as told to supporters each week for the last 5 weeks. Sometimes they just don't know.

Yes it would be nice to get definite accurate assessments, but sometimes, obviously for a host of different reasons, it just can't be achieved.

[Redleg 37,890]

Really old dee!

I was going to say cranky old dee, but thought it might stir you up and make you regurgitate your warm milk before bedtime.

[Ted Lasso 16,905]

Hello, back at my desk.

Housekeeping first, Clark, Nicholson and Gawn were no shows.

Dawes was there early training by himself, left the track like a rocket so didn't get a chance to speak to him, asked the trainer who had worked with him (Spin Detectors Engaged Please), said he had completed everything he was supposed to in the session and was feeling good, so still on track.

Good news on the height front, both Jamar and Garland completed the full session, Russian told me he had to get through training this week and next and he will probably shirt up for Casey's first game, same with Garlo.

Fitzy being Fitzy pretended to be concussed as he walked towards the doctors and physios at the end of his training, he was wobbling, much to everybody's amusement, gave me thumbs up, so assume he should be right.

Both Tommy Mc and Fitzy didn't do last main drill with the group.

After the main group had finished, the players not in the squad for Sunday joined with the Casey guys for more training, simulated match drill, interestingly after the teams had set up both Blease and Kent joined them but Evans didn't.

A lot of the main group went to the adjacent oval and in my opinion messed around with the ball for another 15 mintues, bombling, outrageous kicks etc, nobody seemed that bothered so obviously a bit of fun after training.

Interesting point of how the players are managed these days, Christian Salem was not allowed to play in the match sim, was told he had done his load for that day (sounds rude), bit [censored] off, which is a good sign ... watched him during main session, his kicking skills are sublime.

Tyson also came off just before the main group finished but did some reflex and hand/eye coordination with a trainer.

Jamar, Spencer, King spent the end of the session with Greg Stafford.

Hogan - came out, did two laps of the track walking, sat in golf cart watching and left.

Jack Watts (SDEP) told me was fine and was looking forward to Sunday, no physio, no bandages, no pressure sock, no crutches, no worries?

Tommy Mc - had a good chat to him, first got a corkie in Alice Springs, first one on Saturday in exactly the same spot, then got a bit of a knock behind the thigh, he was wearing a protector on his thigh under his shorts, said he was a bit proppy but once warmed up it felt better and better, was going to recover and unless it reacts, he should play.

Think that's about it, any questions as per norm feel free.

Thanks Saty for another great report, i think i speak for everyone when i say we really appreciate your effort in posting these every week!

[Generation dee 1,336]

Cheers saty, you cop a lot on this site but I think I speak for most people when I say we would rather read your training reports than go without! Here's hoping they continue!

[old dee 22,944]

I was going to say cranky old dee, but thought it might stir you up and make you regurgitate your warm milk before bedtime.

two comments Redleg

Terms don't worry me it is how some people choice to use them that annoys me.

Bit early and I hate warm milk, single malt now that is a different story

[Machsy 2,858]

I just sampled "Achy breaky heart" and made a really good hip hop tune.

Tautology..?

[Generation dee 1,336]

Forgot to ask, was gawn about today? Seemed he was a lock to come in, then not named. Not sure if I missed something.

[T-34 409]

Thanks for the training report, seemed out of place even though this is a training report thread.

[Tim 2,878]

Hello, back at my desk ...

Ditto, and thanks for comprehensive report, Saty.

The best bit for me was seeing Col G out and about in main training.

One thing that I did notice was that Michael Evans to my eye looked leaner than he did earlier in the season - at which time I thought that he looked that he had got to a point where he was significantly bulked up compared to his appearance in his earlier days. The first few times I saw him in action this morning I couldn't see his number, and couldn't work out who he was from his build. Maybe I've got this all wrong, but if he has fined down, it will be interesting to see how this plays out on the field in terms of what attributes he brings to the team.