Training - Wednesday 2nd April, 2014

[old dee 23,873]

Training today - did anyone go or have we all basically lost interest?

Any news?

[daisycutter 29,754]

lost interest basically

try again next year

LOL

[old dee 23,873]

lost interest basically

try again next year

LOL

Yes guess so dc

The best time of a dees supporter year ended two weeks ago.

[stuie 7,374]

If anyone went, I'd love to hear how these players are looking:

Gawn, Garland, Viney - right for AFL this week?

Salem - how's he looking fitness wise

Cheers

[binman 43,867]

lost interest basically

try again next year

LOL

I'm already looking for an off season period full of hope, positive training news and the number 1 draft pick.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Be nice if we were informed what was happening, all sessions closed on website. Thought of going down and checking but have wasted time doing this before when they didn't appear

[Deez 298]

off topic, just didn't think it was worthy of an entire thread, nath jones is currently the leading player in fantasy footy i believe.

Maybe with this high possession footy jonesy can become one of the best this year. something to brighten your day. lol

late edit 'food' to 'footy'

Edited April 2, 2014 by Deez

[Slartibartfast 17,653]

On Jonesy there is an excellent article on him in the Age today.

He is a warrior/champion person.

[whatwhat say what 22,964]

Yes, even if the article basically said why stay at Melbourne after his contract is up at the end of 2015!

[T-34 409]

Just saw a short grab on MFC training today on Fox sports news.

Showed Roos addressing the group and then in one on one discussions with several ( Toumpas was one ) during training.

Also mentioned Viney and Garland were training with main group but Gawn wasn't.

Best I can offer on today's training.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Be nice if we were informed what was happening, all sessions closed on website. Thought of going down and checking but have wasted time doing this before when they didn't appear

Just saw the website now advertises today's (but didn't have it last night) and Fridays sessions.

That they couldn't have included Today's session on the website until this morning is just pathetic. Understand if they are wanting a closed session but turns out it was just incompetence.

PJ talks about things changing, but little things like this make me question how much is changing

[DeeSpencer 26,090]

Just saw the website now advertises today's (but didn't have it last night) and Fridays sessions.

That they couldn't have included Today's session on the website until this morning is just pathetic. Understand if they are wanting a closed session but turns out it was just incompetence.

PJ talks about things changing, but little things like this make me question how much is changing

I wont get too upset about that because at least I know we have Roos coaching and PJ running the club but I do sometimes wonder about a lot of the people we have getting paid (not usually big bucks I will add) to do all the things like website, membership, promotion,logistics etc. I am hoping that PJ and Roos' level of excellence spreads throughout the club and all staff are happier but also working harder and smarter.

[DeeSpencer 26,090]

Just saw a short grab on MFC training today on Fox sports news.

Showed Roos addressing the group and then in one on one discussions with several ( Toumpas was one ) during training.

Also mentioned Viney and Garland were training with main group but Gawn wasn't.

Best I can offer on today's training.

Thanks anyway. Hope Viney is back this week and Garland in the VFL.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

I wont get too upset about that because at least I know we have Roos coaching and PJ running the club but I do sometimes wonder about a lot of the people we have getting paid (not usually big bucks I will add) to do all the things like website, membership, promotion,logistics etc. I am hoping that PJ and Roos' level of excellence spreads throughout the club and all staff are happier but also working harder and smarter.

PJ is doing a great job, says all the right things etc etc. I hear the same BS about each administration until the leave us in a diabolical state.

Until I see the club ran in a professional manner in all areas, I will worry about how the club is run.

My first hand experience late last year left me disgusted with the behaviour of staff at the MFC.

[jumbo returns 6,741]

If Garland is fit, he must play.

[beelzebub 23,383]

I'm already looking for an off season period full of hope, positive training news and the number 1 draft pick.

its what be a Demon supporter is really about

[jumbo returns 6,741]

its what be a Demon supporter is really about

Except for the tennis

[hardtack 10,646]

Just saw the website now advertises today's (but didn't have it last night) and Fridays sessions.

That they couldn't have included Today's session on the website until this morning is just pathetic. Understand if they are wanting a closed session but turns out it was just incompetence.

PJ talks about things changing, but little things like this make me question how much is changing

You get a Friday session in Melbourne, but there is nothing for us here in Sydney which is very disappointing. I was hoping that my son would get a chance to meet a few of the players again, but alas, it looks as though it's not to be (we can't afford to attend the brunch... and besides, my son has his first game of the season with his team the Newtown Swans Under 12's that morning (game day), so time would be a bit tight. (they had a Gala Day last Saturday and won 3 of 4 games, ending up 3rd overall - made me a proud dad).

Edited April 2, 2014 by hardtack

[Deemotivated 550]

If garland is fit we might as well play him...if GE blows up from no match fitness sub him.

[Yossarian 1,820]

If garland is fit we might as well play him...if GE blows up from no match fitness sub him.

That'd work out well if Fitzy gets concussed and McDonald gets a corky.

[old dee 23,873]

So I think the Nett result of training today is no one went and who gives a stuff?

Correct?

Time to close the thread mods please.

[beelzebub 23,383]

all secret squirrel shlt !!!

[dpositive 1,719]

Opened the thread hoping to see that MFC had an on field training session following an all player and coaching staff meeting where video analysis of other clubs were watched.

The analysis showed that players attacking the ball were given the benefit of free kicks and were able to make mistakes because they were supported by their teammaates who provided outlets or shepherding to allow space. Players were alerted to the fact that players ran to space and their teammates kicked to that space where numbers gathered to repeat the above actions. When marks or free kicks were given they were taken quickly and directed at a player in space. Players ran onto balls that were kicked into space and closed down opponents who were running into space.

Players were able to witness the team characteristics where players were acknowledged by their teammates not ignored

Players were directed to take their first initiative option their teammates were directed to understand what any teammate would do and act on that.

I know its difficult but Roos has stated its a confidence thing and I reckon if they watch other teams they might see that they too make mistakes but also have persistence . We have been used to persisting with too few resources . We now have better resources although we have obvious injuries but it is time for those that we have to step up to their potential.

The training session was not so much a skill session but a fun session where players tried to match the endeavour of Jones and tried to anticipate what Jack Watts would do when they gave him the ball. There was constant movement the whole session as players created space. There was a renewed intensity that was maintained for the whole session after which the players stayed together and discussed their relationships. Players became teammates and understood Why and How they must work together. External issues were solved through working together so that concentration on the matter of playing elite football was possible

No such luck

[Satyriconhome 10,879]

RGRS and the master - you must remember to hit the refresh button, with today's tracking cookies, the site will open with the page you last looked at, both training sessions ie Wednesday and Friday were there on Monday morning, I know because I checked to see if I could take the morning off again to get away from work. don't mind the constant criticism if it is based on fact

[rpfc 28,800]

Calm down, saty, but yeah, if someone has written something that seemingly refers to something as if it happens in the future but it appears a few days after the fact - it is most likely your own cache issues.

Press F5 and thrive.