A question for anyone that attended this year and last year. The commentary coming from WW seems to suggest the session is mainly skills and match simulation, whereas last year (memory ain't what it used to be) was all about fitness. Does there seem to be a greater emphasis being placed on skills now that the fitness levels are up to par?

WW great report, re the question, Misson has had his 3 years and now has a regimen in place, if you have a niggle you rehab until you can join in everything, where the emphasis is now on skills, hence Bernie Vince doing lap after lap and Brayshaw's 4 weeks in rehab

 

WW great report, re the question, Misson has had his 3 years and now has a regimen in place, if you have a niggle you rehab until you can join in everything, where the emphasis is now on skills, hence Bernie Vince doing lap after lap and Braydhaw's 4 weeks in rehab

Thanks Saty. To me this is the most telling factor in how far we've come as a football team, and a real indicator of positive things ahead.

I've been cautiously optimistic at the start of recent seasons, but this year I'm all in. It's going to be a fun year for MFC supporters.

It's a long day for the players ... The club has just tweeted that the players have split up into groups this afternoon and are getting started for their massages.

I'm not certain about this but I have a feeling that we have a bigger rehab group at this point in time than we did this time last year. I seem to recall that Jack Trengove was out but not many others had anything more than a niggle.

Anyone know?

 

 

Max Gawn 500-1 

Jack Viney 151-1

Bernie Vince 80-1

 

Brownlow get on the Gawn train.

 

yeah nah?

Maxy no hope. Only mids are a chance which gives Bernie a decent shot if we can win 10 or more games. I might have a nibble. Betfair will give much better odds than 80s i'm guessing

This time last year Bernie was running laps, Vandenberg was recovering from a shoulder I think

 

It's a long day for the players ... The club has just tweeted that the players have split up into groups this afternoon and are getting started for their massages.

I'm not certain about this but I have a feeling that we have a bigger rehab group at this point in time than we did this time last year. I seem to recall that Jack Trengove was out but not many others had anything more than a niggle.

Anyone know?

 

Last year: Vince (hammy), Howe (hammy), Trengove (foot), Petracca (ACL), Dawes (something!), Spencer and Terlich were recovering from surgeries.

This year: Trengove, Petracca, Vince, Dawes, Frost, Newton, Lumumba, Jetta

Pretty similar from what I can recall. Vince is just a finger so he should be ahead of where he was last year. Hopefully Jetta, and Dawes aren't far off full health and Petracca is back on his feet quickly after the 4 weeks. That would drop the numbers down.

 

Why, you are the boss?

It's called leadership Red!

 

 

I'm impressed with how cut vandenBerg  is looking too, he's really dropped that bit of weight he was carrying last year. 

vandenBrute!

 

vandenBrute!

Not Vanderbilt

 

A much cooler morning than last year. Already about 100 here. Noticed Petracca's boot and Tyson without any tape on legs for a change! More to come...

tractor's boot,  colour,  smell,  moon,  was he running bare foot? 

                                                                                   

Edited January 16, 201610 yr by dee-luded

 

we'll have to rename the rehab group to the dawes group 

swinging,,, or rotating dawes ?

 

FireInTheBelly... You're spot-on, big emphasis on fitness last year... Major focus on match-play this year

learning to compete & defend last year.... fit to chase & tackle... & not elevate too high as we still rebuild.

I guess now the time is prime to start to attack, & to win,,,  as long as the defensive side of habits are retained as well.

 

all systems 'a go go' .... retro thrusters all firing,  & its back to the future to remedy those things they went wrong back den.  And put things right.  This feels akin the the Apollo Missions from 1961... some wins,  & many flops,  till finally we get things right... but which mission are we currently up to at this time?

 

Edited January 16, 201610 yr by dee-luded

 

swinging,,, or rotating dawes ?

sliding

Not as good as 666's but some good straining shots here:

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-01-16/qld-preseason-camp-day-two-training

There's a picture on the MFC website (Day 2 training photos) of Mr. Hulett (I think). I call him Mister, because I would genuinely run the other way if I met him in a darkened alley....

 

And I can't believe he's only 18 years old and put on 4KG's since being drafted....

Edited January 16, 201610 yr by Buffalo
Forgot a couple of things...

Thats some mean pipes on Hulett. Kid will be a beast by the time he is 21.

 

There's a picture on the MFC website (Day 2 training photos) of Mr. Hulett (I think). I call him Mister, because I would genuinely run the other way if I met him in a darkened alley....

 

And I can't believe he's only 18 years old and put on 4KG's since being drafted....

Doesn't look the type to be intimidated.

 

It's a long day for the players ... The club has just tweeted that the players have split up into groups this afternoon and are getting started for their massages.

I'm not certain about this but I have a feeling that we have a bigger rehab group at this point in time than we did this time last year. I seem to recall that Jack Trengove was out but not many others had anything more than a niggle.

Anyone know?

More in sole rehab last year I'd say. Especially noticed that a lot of the guys in the rehab group integrated into the matchplay a lot more than last year.

How's Tyson going?

The Maroochydore experience through the eyes of the MFC:-

Return to Maroochydore: Day 1

As I said earlier, Tyson was free of all tape (apart from regulation ankle strapping). He took part in all the drills and is looking fit and ready to fire!

 

As I said earlier, Tyson was free of all tape (apart from regulation ankle strapping). He took part in all the drills and is looking fit and ready to fire!

Because of his ongoing knee issues last year, his fitness base dropped, so he has had to rehab and rehab as above

Clearly, training for AFL footballers has become a science. Oh I suppose I shouldn't mention that word. 

Iin the old days players, would train for 2 afternoons a week, for about 2 months, interspersed with beer and smokes.

Now every activity is programmed and every measurement detailed and recorded.

Even diet is now a major part of training.

Game plans involve countless meetings and hours of practice.

Training is over many sessions at all times of the week.

No wonder players,have no time for a job outside of football.

 

 

Now every activity is programmed and every measurement detailed and recorded.

 

Unless yr the Bombers, that is...

 

Clearly, training for AFL footballers has become a science. Oh I suppose I shouldn't mention that word. 

Iin the old days players, would train for 2 afternoons a week, for about 2 months, interspersed with beer and smokes.

Now every activity is programmed and every measurement detailed and recorded.

Even diet is now a major part of training.

Game plans involve countless meetings and hours of practice.

Training is over many sessions at all times of the week.

No wonder players,have no time for a job outside of football.

 

But is it any better for us spectators?