Training - Monday 23rd February, 2015

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

I was there again, how tragic

Only no show was Trengove, I think, Max King made a brief appearance and went inside to siwm, said he was off legs today, the Hammy Twins Vince and Howe ran laps, so did Neal Bullen, all said they are tracking as they should be, no timeframe on return as yet

Gus Brayshaw didn't do much, said he didn't shine in the concussion test after the two knocks, he said both Viney and Tommy Mc got him in the praccy match, so has been given a light week, said he would be lucky to pass some of the tests unconcussed.

Petracca was out there, handballing, coaching, encouraging, helping to get the padding down from around the goalposts at the end (I kid you not)

Emphasis was on ball movement again, standouts today Tyson, Pedersen, Stretch, Bail

Roos had one explosion, lack of support when Nathan Jones got a clearance

New nickname for those that like them, Harmes is now Nut, both he and Vandenberg trained with the forwards

Salem did a bit more one on one work at the end

From Jade Rawlings, the time and location of the Intraclub was part of the program schedule, had been for a while

Another interesting bit, JKH played as an inside mid for the Indigenous All Stars, said he enjoyed every minute of it, because of the lack of height in the IAS, they tried to read Eagles ruck taps, said he learned a lot

Nev Jetta suitably modest about being in the best, said he was just doing his job, played on both Wellingham and Gaff

Any questions feel free, pics will be on Twitter Demonpk soon

[old dee 23,513]

Hi Saty thanks for that.

Any idea if there will be a practise game on Friday?

MFC site lists training there but no other info so far.

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Hi Saty thanks for that.

Any idea if there will be a practise game on Friday?

MFC site lists training there but no other info so far.

No idea OD, they are doing something different on Wednesday, today they had some match sim as the last drill anyway, most training is all about ball movement now

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Roos had one explosion, lack of support when Nathan Jones got a clearance

I find this difficult to believe...

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

I find this difficult to believe...

Everybody decided to clear out Clint and left Nathan Jones surrounded by 3, obviously the talk wasn't there, Roos stopped the drill and spent about 30 seconds pointing etc

[the grint 71]

Thanks TDI, appreciate it. How was Watts today?

[hardtack 10,430]

As usual, thanks Saty... if I can be arsed, I'll see if I can post a review of tomorrow evening's Newtown Swans Under 13's first fitness/skills training session of the year

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Thanks TDI, appreciate it. How was Watts today?

He was Watts today, moments of sublime skill, great speed and agility, dropped easy mark, etc etc, he did the whole session

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Everybody decided to clear out Clint and left Nathan Jones surrounded by 3, obviously the talk wasn't there, Roos stopped the drill and spent about 30 seconds pointing etc

My tongue was firmly planted in my cheek, I don't doubt you for a second.

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

My tongue was firmly planted in my cheek, I don't doubt you for a second.

Sorry chap, just read it and typed, Roos was not a happy camper though, of course after the spray, next ball up, there were blockers and runners everywhere

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Sorry chap, just read it and typed, Roos was not a happy camper though, of course after the spray, next ball up, there were blockers and runners everywhere

Better (seven years) late than never.

Edited February 23, 2015 by Clint Bizkit

[Maggot 1977 263]

Am really interested to know how Vandenberg is travelling TDI.

You say he trained with the forwards , how is his marking ability and his kinging skills deep into the forward line.

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Am really interested to know how Vandenberg is travelling TDI.

You say he trained with the forwards , how is his marking ability and his kinging skills deep into the forward line.

Vandenberg is ticking all the boxes, he is now back training fully, spoke to him at Casey on Thursday, all his GPS numbers are AFL level, he is the third fastest or so at the club for sprint speed, he is up to his playing weight of 92k and is feeling like he belongs, the more I see of him the more I can see why the club took the punt on him. His kicking for goal is very good, he makes the occasional clanger but so does every player

Can see why Harmes is being looked at up there as well, he is an aggressive bugger, can take a mark and is fast, and can kick goals, I would say we will get to see both at some stage playing forward in the NAB Cup

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,664]

He was Watts today, moments of sublime skill, great speed and agility, dropped easy mark, etc etc, he did the whole session

Is this the first time this year that Watts has joined in actual training rather than just running laps?

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Am really interested to know how Vandenberg is travelling TDI.

You say he trained with the forwards , how is his marking ability and his kinging skills deep into the forward line.

On Vandenberg - I think he has all the tools of being the guy to come in for Petracca this year. This won't guarantee him any senior games but he has body to stand up to AFL footy and knows how to win the pill. If he can impress early in the season then I could see him knocking on the door of a debut game within the first 6 rounds of the season.

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Is this the first time this year that Watts has joined in actual training rather than just running laps?

No, he has done a few full sessions, as I have said previously the whole fitness/medical side of things is handled really professionally now, when they were having a drinks break they checked on him, he waved them away, so obviously he is fine now, fingers and everything crossed

[AzzKikA 2,371]

Thanks for the report, hope you didn't get drenched.

Is Watts going to be fit enough?

Edited February 23, 2015 by AzzKikA

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,469]

So Howe did his hammy on January 21 an they still haven't set a return date.

I find that very concerning.

I've come to the realisation that Vince won't be in the side for round 1. He hasn't had any pre season to speak of which is very disappointing for him.

[Pates 9,625]

So Howe did his hammy on January 21 an they still haven't set a return date.

I find that very concerning.

I get the feeling that the club may have learnt from past pre-season mistakes about putting timeframes on players who are coming back from injuries. There are no games at the moment so they may feel that just letting things tick along at their own pace is a better way to go than putting time on it.

That said it is a shame that Howe is having a limited pre-season, I really feel this could be a big year for him if things fall our/his way.

[tappysquads 618]

I get the feeling that the club may have learnt from past pre-season mistakes about putting timeframes on players who are coming back from injuries. There are no games at the moment so they may feel that just letting things tick along at their own pace is a better way to go than putting time on it.

That said it is a shame that Howe is having a limited pre-season, I really feel this could be a big year for him if things fall our/his way.

He got the bulk of the fitness done, has really only missed out on the simulation stuff over the last 4 weeks, still running every session so the fitness isn't going away. He will be taking screamers before we know it (hopefully around the half forward line this year)

[Robbie57 2,003]

Everybody decided to clear out Clint and left Nathan Jones surrounded by 3, obviously the talk wasn't there, Roos stopped the drill and spent about 30 seconds pointing etc

Good to hear Roos is demanding this kind of accountability; from the reports there has been less talk of game plan this year and more focus on how we clear and move the ball as a team.

[beelzebub 23,239]

Everybody decided to clear out Clint and left Nathan Jones surrounded by 3, obviously the talk wasn't there, Roos stopped the drill and spent about 30 seconds pointing etc

still got a long way to go obviously before it all becomes second nature, but its progress

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

He got the bulk of the fitness done, has really only missed out on the simulation stuff over the last 4 weeks, still running every session so the fitness isn't going away. He will be taking screamers before we know it (hopefully around the half forward line this year)

Howie is pounding out the laps and so is Bernie , both are frustrated but understand the caution, I am not a fitness guru , perhaps somebody who is can explain, they seem to be doing a lot of swimming as well, what benefit does that have to overall fitness levels?

With Watts, he did the whole session today without looking behind everybody else in fitness, so they must be getting it right

Another little bit of info, complimented both Garlett and Stretch on their efforts in the intra club, Garlett again just said "doing what I am supposed to do" and Stretch thought he was ok, but still a long way off

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

still got a long way to go obviously before it all becomes second nature, but its progress

Roos only pulled them up once today, which is a good sign, think there was just a lack of talk, as I said after the spray it was a lot better which it should be

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

That said it is a shame that Howe is having a limited pre-season, I really feel this could be a big year for him if things fall our/his way.