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Training - Monday 19th January, 2015 at Maroochydore

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A few observations from today's training:

* I'm getting a little tired of training reports so today's is brief, but I'll dig deep Tues/Wed and keep setting the standards. Saturday's reports show that the work I'm putting in is starting to pay off. Focus Bruiser.... last quarter ... push it out mate!

* Another humid one and the sun had a real kick in it when it showed itself today.

* No sign of the coaches for the first 2/3 of training, they showed up for the match sims. First time I've seen Stafford at camp today.

* Skills were a little off I thought early on, with the fumbling a touch contagious. The skills got better though once they cleared out the weekend's cobwebs.

* Earlier part of training not quite as intense as Sat, but it picked up as the session went on.

* Stretch's speed and skills - wow

* Noticed Toump a bit more today.

* Harmes had good intensity and good skills I thought.

* A lot of the players sounded like coaches out there today.

* Tommy Mac back to the change rooms for something.

* Oscar Mac's kicking a little better than Sat - Better than I thought.

* Crossy's kicking does look to have improved.

* Whitey's kicking is right up there with some of the best left footers I've seen - bullets

* Jonesy reckons Newts is going really well. Real happy with him.

* Young guys setting the standards at times in training. (Come on young Demonlanders, got to step up to the mark with some good training reports back in Melbourne)

* Later in training Jonesy really happy with the standard being set.

* Vandenberg stands out the most to me today. Has been in rehab a lot but more involved today. Really sharp hand-balling and strong precise kicking. A good find - Look for him to impress in the NAB cup if fit, but looks right to go right now.

* Garlett 70m Torp goal, makes it look easy.

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    Thanks for the reports RB! Currently I am holidaying in Asia and your reports are the highlight of my trip.

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    Cheers for all the hard work RB. A well earned pale ale or 7 for you at the end of camp

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    Hang in there Bruiser. In the home stretch now. We really enjoy your work.

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    Thanks for the reports RB! Currently I am holidaying in Asia and your reports are the highlight of my trip.

    Fruit...doesn't say much for holidaying in Asia then.

    Thanks for the compliment.

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    A few observations from today's training:

    * I'm getting a little tired of training reports so today's is brief, but I'll dig deep Tues/Wed and keep setting the standards. Saturday's reports show that the work I'm putting in is starting to pay off. Focus Bruiser.... last quarter ... push it out mate!

    * Another humid one and the sun had a real kick in it when it showed itself today.

    * No sign of the coaches for the first 2/3 of training, they showed up for the match sims. First time I've seen Stafford at camp today.

    * Skills were a little off I thought early on, with the fumbling a touch contagious. The skills got better though once they cleared out the weekend's cobwebs.

    * Earlier part of training not quite as intense as Sat, but it picked up as the session went on.

    * Stretch's speed and skills - wow

    * Noticed Toump a bit more today.

    * Harmes had good intensity and good skills I thought.

    * A lot of the players sounded like coaches out there today.

    * Tommy Mac back to the change rooms for something.

    * Oscar Mac's kicking a little better than Sat - Better than I thought.

    * Crossy's kicking does look to have improved.

    * Whitey's kicking is right up there with some of the best left footers I've seen - bullets

    * Jonesy reckons Newts is going really well. Real happy with him.

    * Young guys setting the standards at times in training. (Come on young Demonlanders, got to step up to the mark with some good training reports back in Melbourne)

    * Later in training Jonesy really happy with the standard being set.

    * Vandenberg stands out the most to me today. Has been in rehab a lot but more involved today. Really sharp hand-balling and strong precise kicking. A good find - Look for him to impress in the NAB cup if fit, but looks right to go right now.

    * Garlett 70m Torp goal, makes it look easy.

    Mate thanks for your efforts especially give how hot and humid it has been up here.

    Only a couple to go hang in there.

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    Just how I say things RB, a beer or 2 just doesn't cut it for me - so it became a beer or 7. Just saying thanks

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    Loving the reports RB, refreshingly matter-of-fact and pragmatic. Also great for DL'ers who can't make it up to QLD.

    By the sounds of it we've unearthed two Jason Taylor gems in White and Vandenberg. Shouldn't be surprised, but the club's recruitment being so competent is a strange feeling.

    Also loving that the coaches left players to coach themselves, under the watchful eye of Jonesy and the LG. Another excellent tactic to improve player communication and uncover some more natural leaders amongst the group.

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    So when do the players return to Melbourne?

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    So when do the players return to Melbourne?

    End of this week I believe.

    Then I think they are off to Casey until the Tennis is over in early Feb.

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    End of this week I believe.

    Then I think they are off to Casey until the Tennis is over in early Feb.

    and moreso the asian cup

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    Many thanks for all those that took the time and made the effort to keep all the training reports coming in.

    I think a few of us realise now what its like not being there and have to rely on others interstate for info. well done.

    Sounds like the boys have their heads down and bums up. Now looking forward to seeing it delivered in battle.

    I'm trying to keep the lid on it, but I have to admit, cant wait to get under way. I like what I am hearing.

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    Thanks again Bruiser, hang in there old chum!

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    Many thanks for all those that took the time and made the effort to keep all the training reports coming in.

    I think a few of us realise now what its like not being there and have to rely on others interstate for info. well done.

    Sounds like the boys have their heads down and bums up. Now looking forward to seeing it delivered in battle.

    I'm trying to keep the lid on it, but I have to admit, cant wait to get under way. I like what I am hearing.

    Are you sure you're not confusing AFL with NRL team training? (see page 23 of the Essendon 34 thread for an enlightening discussion about rugby).

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