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Training - Thursday 9th July, 2015

MadAsHell
in Melbourne Demons

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Headed in this morning as 200m from home.

Not much to report early. Gus & H are out there and are looking good. Dunny has a heavily strapped knee. And during their first jog around the ground,

Jesse was at the back of the pack and not smiling.

Should I be worried???

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    Headed in this morning as 200m from home.

    Not much to report early. Gus & H are out there and are looking good. Dunny has a heavily strapped knee. And during their first jog around the ground,

    Jesse was at the back of the pack and not smiling.

    Should I be worried??

    Hard to tell. One of Demonland's rules is that if a player is smiling, he doesn't care enough or feel the pain of Melbourne supporters and should be traded. On the other hand, if he's not smiling that means he's unhappy and likely to leave at the end of the year.

    I suggest you watch them train from behind.

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    Headed in this morning as 200m from home.

    Not much to report early. Gus & H are out there and are looking good. Dunny has a heavily strapped knee. And during their first jog around the ground, Jesse was at the back of the pack and not smiling. Should I be worried??

    Since when does the hulk ever smile?

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    Couple of groups of contested ball work going on while Miller and Gus doing kick to kick and ground ball work.

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    Should have worn my glasses today, hard to make out who everyone is as some players wearing different numbers.

    H & Grimes training strongly during match simulation drills. Gus still mainly training alone, currently doing goal kicking practice. And i haven't spotted Watts, but that could be my eye sight.

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    Jesse rarely smiles, it's part of his charm haha

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    Hard to tell. One of Demonland's rules is that if a player is smiling, he doesn't care enough or feel the pain of Melbourne supporters and should be traded. On the other hand, if he's not smiling that means he's unhappy and likely to leave at the end of the year.

    I suggest you watch them train from behind.

    I would hope he takes training seriously... very seriously... If he was just drafted & didn't smile at the camera in his first ever club photograph in the Red & Blue jumper: then YES, I would be worried, very worried...

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    Gus in the main drills now. Looks set to play. Haven't spotted Vanders since first thing either.

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    Chris Dawes doing a little ruck work with Greg Stafford. A sign we may only have 1 ruck this week?

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    Chris Dawes doing a little ruck work with Greg Stafford. A sign we may only have 1 ruck this week?

    Good.

    It also shows that the club will go with Gawn as the number 1 ruck this week... i hope

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    Good.

    It also shows that the club will go with Gawn as the number 1 ruck this week... i hope

    Would have to surely, he wasn't spectacular against WC but was sensational against Geelong. That number on his back is a clear sign where the club see him, hopefully he repays the faith.

    Really glad to here Gus is up and about, this match on Saturday is made for him and Viney.

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    Word is that Watts is missing, can anyone confirm? Also, club tweeted that Vanders was going through test at training, you are saying you havent spotted him at all? Any info from guys out at Casey?

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    Jesse rarely smiles, it's part of his charm haha

    Imagine trying to be his manager.

    "Fremantle are offering 10 million for 10 years Jesse"

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    Spotted Vanders right towards the end, so he must have been one of the players in a high vis vest, which is why i couldn't make him out without my glasses.

    No sign of Watts, but was a good session with Gus,H, Grimes & Vanders all getting through. A lot of work on quick ball movement/transition from the defensive 50.

    Went to the Casey Demons breakfast there this morning where both Roos & Plapp spoke. Plapp mentioned they could have up to 16 Melbourne listed players playing this weekend. Makes sense given the above named all getting through this morning.

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    Jeez are people [censored] for real!? Watts has arguably had his best 4 games of his career and people want him dropped because of a little bit of rain? FMD wake up people seriously the guy is one of our most classiest and best ball user along with Vince and theres no better hands to have the ball in when its wet then these guys.

    Also last i looked footy is played outdoors.

    Some posters do make me laugh! I have been Watts biggest critic but he has been awsome the last couple of weeks.

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    Want him dropped? You're putting words in my mouth mate. I said I don't mind if he's injured, given the conditions.

    Given the conditions, I don't mind if Watts is out.

    Where have you mentioned injuries.
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    so Watts the story with Watts? no explaination from the club? Maybe he was doing light duties indoors? Would be nice to know from the club..

    I'm sure that we'll hear details (if there's anything to hear) once the team is announced.

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    Get a grip about Hogan..all smiles here... https://www.facebook.com/MELBOURNEfc/photos/a.10151939167012317.1073741839.285839797316/10153520912502317/?type=1&theater

    Have we lost our man on the ground at Casey? Any updates on Vanders/Watts/Gus

    Yes sorry. My two year old was getting to frightened of checker the mascot, so had to head home.

    As mentioned H and Grimes did the whole session and after spending tbe first half of the session doing his own work, Gus joined the main group for the 2nd half and got through without issue.

    Vanders i only spotted at the beginning and end of the session, but i forgot my glasses today, so i'd say he got through without issue.

    Never saw Watts at any stage and there was a bit of banter between Viney & Harmes, so very strong chance we'll see him saturday.

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