Training - Monday, 4th January, 2016

[waynewussell 6,922]

Bernie, Vanders, Dom & Brayshaw still working out away from main group Quite strenuous now

[waynewussell 6,922]

Melksham with Mids now after stint with Backs

[waynewussell 6,922]

Bernie & Brays back on main oval now to do longer runs Vanders and Tyson still out back joined by Storm boys now

[waynewussell 6,922]

Main group goal kicking from 40 meters now... No pressure all impressive Dom and Vanders finally back on main oval Getting overcast and rain threatening nowHang around, we'll have some Autumn in about 10 minutes!

[P-man 13,367]

34 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

Bernie, Vanders, Dom & Brayshaw still working out away from main group Quite strenuous now

My MFCSS is acting up with these four training away from the main group. It's basically our midfield core.

[waynewussell 6,922]

Whole group now doing running stuff to finish with Watts impressive in Yo-yo run throughs Jack Grimes & Stretch impressive in 200m runs Signing off now, leaving at 3:30pm Cheers

[old dee 24,040]

20 minutes ago, P-man said:

My MFCSS is acting up with these four training away from the main group. It's basically our midfield core.

It is the 4th of Jan P-man put the MFCSS away for a couple of months.

[joeboy 3,185]

Petracca not training?

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

12 minutes ago, joeboy said:

Petracca not training?

too much birthday cake.

[DubDee 26,473]

thanks for the live updates Wayne

[DubDee 26,473]

3 hours ago, waynewussell said:

Arrived at1:40pm. Tyson, Brayshaw, Vince, Spencer, Vandenburg, Jetta, Dawes, Frost in Rehab group doing short run-throughout slow pace

I reckon Dawes should sponsor the Rehab group.  Will he ever get his body right?  must be so frustrating for him.  I think if he was fully fit he would be a decent player but these injuries/niggles get rid of whatever agility he has.  

He hasn't ever been fully fit since he joined us

[old dee 24,040]

9 minutes ago, DubDee said:

I reckon Dawes should sponsor the Rehab group.  Will he ever get his body right?  must be so frustrating for him.  I think if he was fully fit he would be a decent player but these injuries/niggles get rid of whatever agility he has.  

He hasn't ever been fully fit since he joined us

Not sure how injuries to his legs effects his hands when he goes for marks DD.

he is a support player who we may get a dozen games from in 2016.

if he is around in 2017 it should be at a very much reduced salary.

IMO he is not the future that will see us playing finals football.

[jumbo returns 6,741]

Thanks WW. Really appreciated.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,481]

2 hours ago, waynewussell said:

Melksham with Mids now after stint with Backs

This pleases me most from today's reports. Melksham training with mids and backs along with Salem. This gives us great flexibility. 

 

 

[Deespicable 2,886]

Just got back home from training.

While overall standard was up, there was an increase in size to our rehab group with Dawes and Frost now joining the other pre-Xmas regulars - but given what they were doing with running, I suspect they are not major issues.

The big disappointment was no CP5 - although someone did say they saw him on the bike.

Brayshaw, Trengove and Dom Tyson looked like they must be getting close to rejoining the main group, while Spencil, Dawes and Jetta did plenty of running so not major concerns I think and Vince has to wait a couple more weeks for finger to heal properly. Only Frosty looked to be given a very limited program, so he's one that now appears unlikely for first pre-season game, although we still have almost two months.

A fair bit of running was done and not that much hard tackling work - overall it was more of a fitness session, so it was hard for players to stand out - Watts still wins the short sprints though, while T-Mac had trouble containing Grimes, Jones, Melksham and a few others in the 150m repetitions. Salem was in the best group with T-Mac, which is a good sign.

The highlight for me was watching Gawny smash the remedial runners group across the other side of the ground. That group included Dunny, Jeffy, Kent, so big Maxy is looking the part.

 

 

[joeboy 3,185]

Dawes WAS in rehab group today but was running a series of 800 metre sprints at an impressive speed and easily accounted for Jetta and Spencer ( no surprise ) who were doing the same manouvres

Of more significance to me was that Dawes was noticeably bigger and muscular than his leaner ,paleo-inspired body last year.

He actually looked amazing?

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

55 minutes ago, joeboy said:

Dawes WAS in rehab group today but was running a series of 800 metre sprints at an impressive speed and easily accounted for Jetta and Spencer ( no surprise ) who were doing the same manouvres

Of more significance to me was that Dawes was noticeably bigger and muscular than his leaner ,paleo-inspired body last year.

He actually looked amazing?

 

Yes, but can he take a mark yet? Once he does that, then i'll agree that he, "looks amazing."

[drdrake 3,203]

Ive seen a couple of preseason pictures and on the Herald sun site today, are we going back to royal blue instead of navy

[McQueen 17,867]

1 hour ago, Deespicable said:

 

Brayshaw, Trengove and Dom Tyson looked like they must be getting close to rejoining the main group...

 

How was JT's kicking looking, Deespicable?

[dazzledavey36 56,000]

5 minutes ago, drdrake said:

Ive seen a couple of preseason pictures and on the Herald sun site today, are we going back to royal blue instead of navy

I noticed that too..

[Matt Demon 1,593]

I was pretty impressed with Oliver in some of the drills today. He likes tackling & is extremely evasive. I'm looking forward to seeing him in the pre season games.

[dazzledavey36 56,000]

2 minutes ago, Matt Demon said:

I was pretty impressed with Oliver in some of the drills today. He likes tackling & is extremely evasive. I'm looking forward to seeing him in the pre season games.

Can you do a quick brief on how the other young recruits are going MD?

Cheers

[Emerald 1,744]

Caught the first hour of training today.It looked like a pretty solid session,skills were looking sharp and Gawn's beard is looking better than ever.

[Matt Demon 1,593]

3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Can you do a quick brief on how the other young recruits are going MD?

Cheers

Sure

Weideman - Looks to be a smooth mover with good hands. I'm still trying decide if he'll be physically ready for senior footy. He's got a big frame & looks strong already through his core but lacks upper body strength. He doesn't look out of place.

Hulett - I'm going out on limb here, this guy can play. I can see him playing the lead up forward working up and down the ground. He impressed me today with speed, size & attack on the ball.  I also work with a guy who was involved with his junior club and says he's a freak who's been incredibly unlucky with injury.

King - Not sure yet, obviously big ruckman take time.

[Clintosaurus 7,936]

3 minutes ago, Emerald said:

Caught the first hour of training today.It looked like a pretty solid session,skills were looking sharp and Gawn's beard is looking better than ever.

Full packet of smokes hidden in there?