Training - Friday 1st May, 2015

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Most of the squad trained, including Viney who did a bit of rehab running and drills with Nev Jetta, Sam Frost appeared on the Trengove trolley, only missing Petracca, Trengove, Kent

Nev Jetta is totally [censored] off he can't get a crack at Ballantyne

The drills were as per the norm now, lots of ball movement, with more or less defenders, then a few stoppage drills where tackling was encouraged

At the end Watts did a bit more tackling practice

When rucks trained separately with Stafford, it was only the recognized rucks, Jamar, Spencer, Gawn, Fitzpatrick and King

Towards the end squad was split into groups, McKenzie was with the backs, as was Hunt, the rest as it says on the tin

Tyson trained strongly, Dawes had a bit of running repairs done with physios, but finished strongly also

McCartney didn't seem to be there today

I asked Ben Mathews how many players would we put on Fyfe, answer 18

For those who like the look of him, ANB has pulled up really well from his first two runs, looking forward to Sunday

Any questions, feel free, pics on Twitter Demonpk soon

[rjay 24,599]

Most of the squad trained, including Viney who did a bit of rehab running and drills with Nev Jetta, Sam Frost appeared on the Trengove trolley, only missing Petracca, Trengove, Kent

Nev Jetta is totally [censored] off he can't get a crack at Ballantyne

The drills were as per the norm now, lots of ball movement, with more or less defenders, then a few stoppage drills where tackling was encouraged

At the end Watts did a bit more tackling practice

When rucks trained separately with Stafford, it was only the recognized rucks, Jamar, Spencer, Gawn, Fitzpatrick and King

Towards the end squad was split into groups, McKenzie was with the backs, as was Hunt, the rest as it says on the tin

Tyson trained strongly, Dawes had a bit of running repairs done with physios, but finished strongly also

McCartney didn't seem to be there today

I asked Ben Mathews how many players would we put on Fyfe, answer 18

For those who like the look of him, ANB has pulled up really well from his first two runs, looking forward to Sunday

Any questions, feel free, pics on Twitter Demonpk soon

Good news.

edit: forgot my manners...thanks for the report 'TDI', always appreciated.

Edited May 1, 2015 by rjay

[Jaded No More 67,643]

Thank god Tyson is OK.

I guess if Jetta feels right, he will only miss the one?

Just tell him he'll be fresher for taking him on in the finals!

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Thank god Tyson is OK.

I guess if Jetta feels right, he will only miss the one?

Just tell him he'll be fresher for taking him on in the finals!

Nev told Jade Rawlings he was right to go this weekend on Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday, club is being ultra cautious, exactly the same as they did with Roh Bail, Nev just has to wear it, but understands

[daisycutter 29,336]

Thank god Tyson is OK.

I guess if Jetta feels right, he will only miss the one?

Just tell him he'll be fresher for taking him on in the finals!

what if we lose by 1 point and ballantyne is bog and we go on to miss the finals by one game?

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Sucks that Nev can't play. He's one of the reasons I love watching the new-look Dees.

The best parts are when his opponents get frustrated and start doing stupid [censored]. You just KNOW he'd do it to Ballantyne.

[Chook 14,998]

what if we lose by 1 point and ballantyne is bog and we go on to miss the finals by one game?

Then Nev won't get brain damage by the time he's 30.

[demon-4-life 467]

what if we lose by 1 point and ballantyne is bog and we go on to miss the finals by one game?

What if we don't?

[DeeSpencer 24,753]

When rucks trained separately with Stafford, it was only the recognized rucks, Jamar, Spencer, Gawn, Fitzpatrick and King

I find this strange. Maybe they will give Dawes and Pedersen some training privately.

Or we are actually planning to play Spencer and Jamar in the same side (yikes).

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

I find this strange. Maybe they will give Dawes and Pedersen some training privately.

Or we are actually planning to play Spencer and Jamar in the same side (yikes).

I tried my best with quite a few to see which way we were going to go, and got a straight bat from everybody, loved it, no idea

What if Spencer does play, he has the tank to run around all day with Sandilands, he just has to compete, which he is capable of, even Sandilands would get a bit tired with over 100k bashing into him the whole game

Same with McKenzie, if he gets a role, would give it everything he had

[Maggot 1977 263]

Thanks TDI

Would be interested in your gut feel on who your pick is to join Grimes in this weeks team based on todays training ?

Or have you been sworn to secrecy ?

[Young Dee 1,303]

what if we lose by 1 point and ballantyne is bog and we go on to miss the finals by one game?

Talk of finals outside of pre-season? Can we do that on here?

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Thanks TDI

Would be interested in your gut feel on who your pick is to join Grimes in this weeks team based on todays training ?

Or have you been sworn to secrecy ?

As I put above, tried to glean who it was, got straight bat from both Spencer and Pedo, nothing for Pig and missed Jordie, asked a couple of others, nada, wouldn't expect anything less

Personally whatever way the FD go they will be doing it for a reason, I am not bothered, I know from the last couple of weeks, the 22 we send out will go out determined to play the same brand of aggressive footy coz it works, and even though everybody tends to denigrate the 4, at least all 4 are pretty agressivve in their game

Edited May 1, 2015 by The Devil Inside

[praha 11,120]

Talk of finals outside of pre-season? Can we do that on here?

Who talks about finals during the pre-season?

Pre-season is reserved for talk about the following year's draft.

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

what if we lose by 1 point and ballantyne is bog and we go on to miss the finals by one game?

I'll take that at this time of our journey..

I'd be [censored] off if it happened in the GF.

[DeeSpencer 24,753]

I tried my best with quite a few to see which way we were going to go, and got a straight bat from everybody, loved it, no idea

What if Spencer does play, he has the tank to run around all day with Sandilands, he just has to compete, which he is capable of, even Sandilands would get a bit tired with over 100k bashing into him the whole game

Same with McKenzie, if he gets a role, would give it everything he had

They have Clarke.

The issue isn't Spencer in the ruck. I'd love to see 2 rucks. They can then both play a really physical game and run and spread giving us a marking option around the ground.

The issue is that one or both of Jamar or Spencer would have to play multiple minutes forward and neither of them offer much attacking or defending up forward.

[Young Dee 1,303]

Who talks about finals during the pre-season?

Pre-season is reserved for talk about the following year's draft.

Oh I thought that officially started half way through our round 1 match

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

They have Clarke.

The issue isn't Spencer in the ruck. I'd love to see 2 rucks. They can then both play a really physical game and run and spread giving us a marking option around the ground.

The issue is that one or both of Jamar or Spencer would have to play multiple minutes forward and neither of them offer much attacking or defending up forward.

They have really been working with them over the pre season on the very thing, Jamar hasn't been that bad when resting forward and Spencer has been getting better at it for Casey, even had 2 goal assists on Sunday, one from a strong mark in the 50

[Young Dee 1,303]

Thanks TDI

Would be interested in your gut feel on who your pick is to join Grimes in this weeks team based on todays training ?

Or have you been sworn to secrecy ?

Yes will be interesting to see who comes in given the oppositions ruck. I think Spencer Jamar combo is a double liability. I have my doubts over Spencer although Pedo proved himself last year so maybe Spencer can do the same. I think Pedo is less of a liability as he can play a genuine forward role and just relieve Jamar a few times however not sure if he can 2nd ruck against Freo. Could Spencer maybe be sub and come on at half time. Dawes and can relieve Jamar a couple times and that means we don't have two Ruckman on the ground the whole game.

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

Talk of finals outside of pre-season? Can we do that on here?

Who talked about finals during the season. Ban him.

[Damo 3,244]

I think Spencer Jamar combo is something Id like to see us live with this year.

If we can win in the middle and provide another, admittedly mediocre, tall option forward, its a team that would be tough to play against for many teams.

We cant keep hoping the Russian can do it on his own.

Spencer is as ready as he is going to get. Exciting.

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Only thing I am really [censored] off about, will be at the G on Sunday, so miss the chance to see Stretch, Toumpas, ANB and Harmes working together for the first time

[Its Time for Another 4,084]

Yes will be interesting to see who comes in given the oppositions ruck. I think Spencer Jamar combo is a double liability. I have my doubts over Spencer although Pedo proved himself last year so maybe Spencer can do the same. I think Pedo is less of a liability as he can play a genuine forward role and just relieve Jamar a few times however not sure if he can 2nd ruck against Freo. Could Spencer maybe be sub and come on at half time. Dawes and can relieve Jamar a couple times and that means we don't have two Ruckman on the ground the whole game.

Too risky if you get an injury.

My guess is because it's Sandilands and Clarke they'll go with Spencer. If it rains they might go for Riley. Brute contested ball winner in the wet.

[The Devil Inside 2,147]

Gee everybody is so excited about Sunday they missed another important bit, Viney is only a week away from a return to footy

[Ted Lasso 18,783]

Tdi, do you know if Trengove is back running?