Training - Thursday 15th May, 2014

[Gorgoroth 12,951]

I truly hope Salem plays a full game. The kid looks ready.

[Machsy 2,858]

Pig dog = Aiden Riley

[The Chazz 4,077]

Couple of more scientific bits

The GPS is now used at every training session

At the end of each session each player has to rate the session, ie easy, average hard, if the majority are different from the coachs view it is investigated why

Each morning the players have to fill in a wellness questionaire, how did they sleep, are they feeling stressed, are they feeling fatigued, unwell or injured

Most of the emphasis at the moment is on DI's (defensive indicators) and pressure acts, surprise surprise

Just realised Shannon Byrnes wasn't there either

I'm told he is already on the MCG trying to get a headstart for his possession count.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,829]

Frawley a no show,

He was also a no show last week and ended up playing. So fingers crossed.

[Satyriconhome 10,878]

He was also a no show last week and ended up playing. So fingers crossed.

I could get nothing about Frawley from anybody when I asked, so who knows

One thing that might cheer up some, although it could just be for training or for Richmond's benefit, when they were doing the length of the field drills, there was a bearded giant coming out of the goal square alongside Dawes and Pedersen

One other thing I found interesting, in this drill, Roos had them kicking with the strong wind and the receivers looking into the sun, some really good adjustments to kicking were made during the drill

[chookrat 4,250]

who the hell is pigdog

He goes by the codename Aiden Riley

[The Chazz 4,077]

I'm told he is already on the MCG trying to get a headstart for his possession count.

Update from the MCG - Byrnes has been out there for just over 2 hours now for 2 kicks, 1 handball, 3 clangers, 1 behind and 1 out on the full.

If he keeps this form up he should reach double figures by game time on Saturday, which should see an approx 800% improvement on his season average.

[stuie 7,374]

Update from the MCG - Byrnes has been out there for just over 2 hours now for 2 kicks, 1 handball, 3 clangers, 1 behind and 1 out on the full.

If he keeps this form up he should reach double figures by game time on Saturday, which should see an approx 800% improvement on his season average.

Wasn't funny the first time.

[Adam The God 30,259]

I truly hope Salem plays a full game. The kid looks ready.

IMO, he's not ready. He had three touches in three quarters against Adelaide. I think he'll be a beautie, but Roos is doing the right thing by working him in slowly. He might get a full game once we're back from the bye.

[What 18,810]

IMO, he's not ready. He had three touches in three quarters against Adelaide. I think he'll be a beautie, but Roos is doing the right thing by working him in slowly. He might get a full game once we're back from the bye.

Agree with this

He may even go to Casey this week to play a full game before the bye

I wouldn't be against that, its great to see our young kids finally being managed professionally

[Deeoldfart 8,033]

Agree with this

He may even go to Casey this week to play a full game before the bye

I wouldn't be against that, its great to see our young kids finally being managed professionally

Agree. Reading between the lines, Roosy may have a similar view.

[Oneday 248]

Agree with this

He may even go to Casey this week to play a full game before the bye

I wouldn't be against that, its great to see our young kids finally being managed professionally

And not only are they being managed professionally now, but also there seems to be the understanding from the majority that these early draft picks are not the answer to our success. That guys like Salem will have a far greater impact if they are given time to develop without bearing the weight of expectations of everyone that they are the answer. Our more senior listed guys (N. Jones, Vince, Cross, Dawes, Jamar, etc) realize it is up to them to set the standard and take the focus off our young and developing kids.

[DemonOX 8,791]

who the hell is pigdog

He's half pig and half dog!

[Elusive Tunbridge 795]

A good pig dog never squibs it. It attacks ferociously and holds on like a wheel clamp.

[Dinosaur Rover 197]

Update from the MCG - Byrnes has been out there for just over 2 hours now for 2 kicks, 1 handball, 3 clangers, 1 behind and 1 out on the full.

So long as he plays his team role that is the thing - getting a kick just gets in the way

If he keeps this form up he should reach double figures by game time on Saturday, which should see an approx 800% improvement on his season average.

[Satyriconhome 10,878]

A good pig dog never squibs it. It attacks ferociously and holds on like a wheel clamp.

So you watched his game at Visy on Saturday, he really was like a pig in mud, watched him decide that to get past two defenders the easiest way was just to barge straight between them, hopefully could be another piece of inspired recruiting alongside Tyson and JKH

Training is interesting for the calls, we have Pig, Chin, Chunk, Sal, Toump, Killa, Jets, Rush and Pedo to name a few

[Gorgoroth 12,951]

IMO, he's not ready. He had three touches in three quarters against Adelaide. I think he'll be a beautie, but Roos is doing the right thing by working him in slowly. He might get a full game once we're back from the bye.

His return v Adelaide was better than some others. He looked good in the time he covered for Georgiou, not as good after but by then Adelaide were dominating.

[chookrat 4,250]

He's half pig and half dog!

Kind of like a chookrat

[nutbean 8,838]

who the hell is pigdog

one of my ex wives ( is it any wonder I can't hold onto them)

[DeeSpencer 25,709]

His return v Adelaide was better than some others. He looked good in the time he covered for Georgiou, not as good after but by then Adelaide were dominating.

That's the problem, his initial burst when he comes on as the sub is really good. Bring him on late in the 3rd and from then on he's good for 5-10 quality touches and finds a way to get a goal most weeks as well. But the Adelaide game he lacked that burst when he came on the second time. Although you could argue the strange circumstances of coming on then going back off would effect a lot of players. And he only played 45% game time, hardly 3/4.

So much to consider with the first year guys. Resting. Fitness. Development. If a full game at Casey is the best way for him to get a full game at AFL level then that's a positive.

[CityDee 738]

Cmon MAXY !!!!!!

[The Chazz 4,077]

Wasn't funny the first time.

It's a slow news day Stuie.

Lighten up.

[Thrice 216]

Nevermind pig dog, who's Chin?

[rjay 24,928]

That's the problem, his initial burst when he comes on as the sub is really good. Bring him on late in the 3rd and from then on he's good for 5-10 quality touches and finds a way to get a goal most weeks as well. But the Adelaide game he lacked that burst when he came on the second time. Although you could argue the strange circumstances of coming on then going back off would effect a lot of players. And he only played 45% game time, hardly 3/4.

So much to consider with the first year guys. Resting. Fitness. Development. If a full game at Casey is the best way for him to get a full game at AFL level then that's a positive.

Must be difficult coming on for 20mins then going off for another q or so. Get into it then cool down and out of the action, I think even senior players would have trouble with this and don't think it is an indication of fitness at all.

[DemonOX 8,791]

Kind of like a chookrat

Just doesn't have the same mongrel about it chook.

Sorry mate.