Training - Tuesday 9th February, 2016

[beelzebub 23,380]

What was Macca's chat ?

"How about you two @#%$  off !! "

[Karl Stefanovic 107]

1 minute ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Is Liam Hulett a smokey this year? Has hardly played footy in the TAC system and if there is a playing he reminds you please go ahead and explain!

I think Hulett still needs to build a bit more of a fitness base before he gets a call up to the 1's. You can't deny his work rate as it was high but there were a few times during the match simulation when I thought he really looked like he was struggling. He could just have an awkward running style but too me he just didn't seem to have the tank. However I have no doubt that he will get there. 

[Jaded No More 68,966]

19 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

It doesn't have to become a big thing but I am of the view that the Viney tackle was over the line. It was arms pinned and slammed on a shoulder. Better to save those ones for game day.

But I'm also of the opinion that Tom McDonald needs to sharpen up or he'll become a liability. He's still too indecisive with the ball and not up to scratch with his kicking. Maybe a few Viney tackles will sharpen him up.

I loved the little push and shove they had after, which was quickly defused by team mates. 

Viney should definitely not save those tackles for game day either, as it sounds like a 3 week suspension!

[DeeSpencer 25,723]

2 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Great reports lads i just jave a few questions.

How is Sam Weideman going? 

Is Liam Hulett a smokey this year? Has hardly played footy in the TAC system and if there is a playing he reminds you please go ahead and explain!

Seems like it could be Viv Michie or Wagner to replace Melksham? Whos your pick?

Massive rap for ANB.. how he tracking along?

 

Thanks legends

Weideman is a nice size and shape, moves, marks and kicks smoothly but I haven't seen him involved much in the match simulation. 

Hulett is a bit the same, he did the 9-7 stuff and got involved a few times but not nearly as much as others, no mistakes. I think his issue will be his tank.

I was impressed by both, and am still a White fan, although he was a bit fumbly today. I expect the half backs to be closer to a spot in the team than Viv, but if he's covering the ground well he could be picked. All 3 should be heavily involved in the NAB challenge.

ANB covered the ground really well, he kicks nicely when clear in space, his main weakness at this stage would be bombing it when under pressure. I'm keen to see how his tackling and disposal holds up in match day situations. On work rate and reading the play I think he's well placed and he's got the physique to stand up at AFL level.

[Jaded No More 68,966]

12 minutes ago, Good Times Grimes said:

Here's another report from the AFL site. They seem to have been particularly impressed with Gawn.

 

This photo... the smiles... *swoon*

[DeeSpencer 25,723]

9 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

What was Macca's chat ?

"How about you two @#%$  off !! "

Whilst most players stood on the sidelines waiting for their turn, Hoges found a nice seat on a pile of bump bags under a bit of shade. Macca had a few words for him that I don't exactly remember but it was rather entertaining. He's a character for sure.

[Outside fifty 967]

Went today and took some happy snaps,

http://imgur.com/a/7VAEs

My favourite is this one.

[dazzledavey36 55,004]

7 minutes ago, Jaded said:

 

This photo... the smiles... *swoon*

This makes me hard in the lower area.. sorry jaded!

10 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Weideman is a nice size and shape, moves, marks and kicks smoothly but I haven't seen him involved much in the match simulation. 

Hulett is a bit the same, he did the 9-7 stuff and got involved a few times but not nearly as much as others, no mistakes. I think his issue will be his tank.

I was impressed by both, and am still a White fan, although he was a bit fumbly today. I expect the half backs to be closer to a spot in the team than Viv, but if he's covering the ground well he could be picked. All 3 should be heavily involved in the NAB challenge.

ANB covered the ground really well, he kicks nicely when clear in space, his main weakness at this stage would be bombing it when under pressure. I'm keen to see how his tackling and disposal holds up in match day situations. On work rate and reading the play I think he's well placed and he's got the physique to stand up at AFL level.

Brilliant as usual mate cheers!

17 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

What was Macca's chat ?

"How about you two @#%$  off !! "

Why do i seriously believe this.. such a Brendan Mcartney thing lol..

[Karl Stefanovic 107]

3 minutes ago, Outside fifty said:

Went today and took some happy snaps,

http://imgur.com/a/7VAEs

My favourite is this one.

It was sight for sore eyes. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face.

[binman 43,138]

14 minutes ago, Jaded said:

 

This photo... the smiles... *swoon*

Who is the block with Petracca?

[Karl Stefanovic 107]

21 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

What was Macca's chat ?

"How about you two @#%$  off !! "

It looked a bit more like this, "Tony, Tarkyn how are we guys? Now you've been over here hiding in these shadows for about halfa now and Goody is yet to notice you but mark my words once he does I don't think you'll want to be around so I think it might be best if you just left quietly and we'll pretend this never happened. Ok thanks guys, see you in April." 

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

31 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Seems like it could be Viv Michie or Wagner to replace Melksham? Whos your pick?

Mitch White.

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

20 minutes ago, Jaded said:

 

This photo... the smiles... *swoon*

This worries me ... Hogan's jumper looks a lot more purple then the others ... more "Docker" purple ... and why's he the only one wearing zinc cream ... only place I can think of where you need zinc cream is WA or Qld.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

21 minutes ago, Outside fifty said:

Went today and took some happy snaps,

http://imgur.com/a/7VAEs

My favourite is this one.

Great photos, just as good as the Getty ones.

 

[Willmoy1947 4,100]

27 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Whilst most players stood on the sidelines waiting for their turn, Hoges found a nice seat on a pile of bump bags under a bit of shade. Macca had a few words for him that I don't exactly remember but it was rather entertaining. He's a character for sure.

Just a question on "Trackk" Is he that good?

[In Harmes Way 7,796]

21 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Mitch White.

He's fast becoming a beast - check this out 

 

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Just now, small but forward said:

He's fast becoming a beast - check this out 

 

He'll be a player for sure, although the prospect of Wagner sounds good too. I'm hoping he can become our vandenBerg 2.0.

[dee-luded 2,959]

3 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

We need to get our nicknames right. Surely 'truck' should be used for Petracca and 'van' for VandenBerg.

And I'll accept Mack Truck for the two McDonalds.

X-tractor,  DeeBorg,  &  BigMc & JnrMc,  Bull Brayshaw,  'clark' Kent,  Hopper Hogan,  'Mack' Gawn,  'flick' Tyson,  'thorny' Bugg, 

http://www.ranker.com/list/a-bug_s-life-characters/reference

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2 hours ago, Baghdad Bob said:

But I'm guessing while you're disappointed you'd rather they did it at a time and place that was best for the team.

best for the club,  is to look out for its patrons...   thats all she wrote,  before she started to sing.

 

without the patrons there would be no club.

[AzzKikA 2,371]

51 minutes ago, Outside fifty said:

Went today and took some happy snaps,

http://imgur.com/a/7VAEs

My favourite is this one.

Nice photos thanks O50

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1 hour ago, beelzebub said:

What was Macca's chat ?

"How about you two @#%$  off !! "

probably suggesting some kicking drills for Cloke,  to repair his head space..... "now Clokey, get down on you elbows & knees & prey",  & I'll kick it for you.

 

[ManDee 7,162]

Jack Viney and Tom McDonald fight at Melbourne training

[dee-luded 2,959]

1 hour ago, Jaded said:

 

This photo... the smiles... *swoon*

Here Jnrmac >

On 4/2/2016 at 9:06 AM, jnrmac said:

ANyone else notice Jesse wasn't smiling in the team photo?

 

OMG......panic stations....

 

(and Watts was smiling his head off....)

sWYL this do it ???

 

.

 

[Seraph 1,824]

3 hours ago, ManDee said:

Jack Viney and Tom McDonald fight at Melbourne training

"Fight"

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59 minutes ago, Ted Fidge said:

This worries me ... Hogan's jumper looks a lot more purple then the others ... more "Docker" purple ... and why's he the only one wearing zinc cream ... only place I can think of where you need zinc cream is WA or Qld.

yeah , he could be training in 50degree heat & swimming a berley trail out to the white pointers.