Training - Thursday 25th February, 2016

[Whispering_Jack 29,812]

I'm grateful that the club has gone back to the 9.45 am starting time.

Beats having to turn up at Gosch's Paddock in the middle of the night and discovering the place is inhabited by bats and Victory fans.  

[Je Roos Salem 661]

I wonder if the Monday afternoon sessions will continue or if they're just a preseason thing?

[AzzKikA 2,371]

10 hours ago, Je Roos Salem said:

I wonder if the Monday afternoon sessions will continue or if they're just a preseason thing?

I'm guessing it's a preseason thing, they also mentioned that they are now resuming "in season" training.

 

[CBDees 3,167]

Five people and a dog there today. One wonders where all the tragics are on the eve of our first hit out? Trengrove looked particularly smart and l can see him regaining his spot in our starting 22 earlier rather than later (but possibly not for the NAB Challenge). Kennedy also looks like he can play and nice to see Petracca moving well (although he confirmed that he also is not a starter in the nab).   Hogan was Hogan and will star on Saturday! Good session with skill levels improving as the session developed. No injuries and the boys all seem raring to go. Go Dees! 

[CBDees 3,167]

Also Nathan seemed to be training well today so I don't know why he wouldn't play, especially when Roos stated that we would be fielding our best side?

[PaulRB 6,351]

I reckon the Coach(es) will be focused on refining and deciding on the final half dozen spots in our starting 22 for round 1. Jones and Bernie would be best playing the last two NABs with this NAB game focused on seeing which of the new Kids grabs their spot...

[Its Time for Another 4,196]

21 minutes ago, CBDees said:

Five people and a dog there today. One wonders where all the tragics are on the eve of our first hit out? Trengrove looked particularly smart and l can see him regaining his spot in our starting 22 earlier rather than later (but possibly not for the NAB Challenge). Kennedy also looks like he can play and nice to see Petracca moving well (although he confirmed that he also is not a starter in the nab).   Hogan was Hogan and will star on Saturday! Good session with skill levels improving as the session developed. No injuries and the boys all seem raring to go. Go Dees! 

Did Trenners do the full main group session?

[ManDee 7,125]

25 minutes ago, CBDees said:

Five people and a dog there today. One wonders where all the tragics are on the eve of our first hit out? Trengrove looked particularly smart and l can see him regaining his spot in our starting 22 earlier rather than later (but possibly not for the NAB Challenge). Kennedy also looks like he can play and nice to see Petracca moving well (although he confirmed that he also is not a starter in the nab).   Hogan was Hogan and will star on Saturday! Good session with skill levels improving as the session developed. No injuries and the boys all seem raring to go. Go Dees! 

Was this them?

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

8 minutes ago, ManDee said:

Was this them?

Sorry mandee there is 6 people on the bike. Can't be them.

Edited February 25, 2016 by Devil is in the Detail

[ManDee 7,125]

4 minutes ago, Devil is in the Detail said:

Sorry mandee there is 6 people on the bike. Can't be them.

No way! that one on the front is ventriloquists doll and the puppy is a hand puppet..

[CBDees 3,167]

31 minutes ago, It's Time said:

Did Trenners do the full main group session?

He seemed to and was moving comfortably. He stood out, particularly on skills.

[Salems Lot 2,493]

53 minutes ago, CBDees said:

He seemed to and was moving comfortably. He stood out, particularly on skills.

I guess that speaks volumes for the adage that class is permanent.  Sounds like from a skills perspective he is living up to a #2 draft pick

[In Harmes Way 7,741]

1 hour ago, Devil is in the Detail said:

Sorry mandee there is 6 people on the bike. Can't be them.

They don't call you Devil is in the detail for nothing!

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

30 minutes ago, small but forward said:

They don't call you Devil is in the detail for nothing!

Can't be letting posters get away with in accurate gifs.

[Outside fifty 967]

Was one of the five who went today, and ironically went on the motorbike, although I left the family and the dog behind. Missed most of the early match sims so didn't see Trenners train. From what I saw a pretty light session. Couple of things I noticed. The sheer size of Petracca is impressive, especially across the shoulders. Gawn has become the Heart and the Soul of this group. At the end of the session he was whooping and hollering, "We got a game on this Saturday boys". Revving up the whole group. Took some happy snaps http://imgur.com/a/ac5UL

Edited February 25, 2016 by Outside fifty
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[ManDee 7,125]

7 minutes ago, Outside fifty said:

Was one of the five who went today, and ironically went on the motorbike, although I left the family and the dog behind. Missed most of the early match sims so didn't see Trenners train. From what I saw a pretty light session. Couple of things I noticed. The sheer size of Pettracca is impressive, especially across the shoulders. Gawn has become the Heart and the Soul of this group. At the end of the session he was whooping and hollering, "We got a game on this Saturday boys". Revving up the whole group. Took some happy snaps http://imgur.com/a/ac5UL

Nice photos O50 thanks.

[nutbean 8,838]

7 minutes ago, Outside fifty said:

Was one of the five who went today, and ironically went on the motorbike, although I left the family and the dog behind. Missed most of the early match sims so didn't see Trenners train. From what I saw a pretty light session. Couple of things I noticed. The sheer size of Pettracca is impressive, especially across the shoulders. Gawn has become the Heart and the Soul of this group. At the end of the session he was whooping and hollering, "We got a game on this Saturday boys". Revving up the whole group. Took some happy snaps http://imgur.com/a/ac5UL

great pics !

(From my very distant vantage point, Max Gawn comes across as a ripping bloke)

[Dockett 32 1,239]

15 minutes ago, Outside fifty said:

Was one of the five who went today, and ironically went on the motorbike, although I left the family and the dog behind. Missed most of the early match sims so didn't see Trenners train. From what I saw a pretty light session. Couple of things I noticed. The sheer size of Pettracca is impressive, especially across the shoulders. Gawn has become the Heart and the Soul of this group. At the end of the session he was whooping and hollering, "We got a game on this Saturday boys". Revving up the whole group. Took some happy snaps http://imgur.com/a/ac5UL

Tks for the Photos. Good article on Barrass on the MFC website. I couldn't help looking at the size and build of Christian Pettracca  at 186cm. and then remembering the amazing concrete structure that was Barass at his prime at 179cm. Always dangerous to look for comparisons early in a young players career, but it would be lovely having a modern day  tank like player who could grab a game by the neck as Barass so often did. 

[ManDee 7,125]

32 minutes ago, Devil is in the Detail said:

Can't be letting posters get away with in accurate gifs.

 Petracca and Jack Watts practicing the new forward line structure.

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

1 minute ago, ManDee said:

 Petracca and Jack Watts practicing the new forward line structure.

Come on mandee. Another in accurate gif. That joey has at least 15 kg on Watts.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

34 minutes ago, Outside fifty said:

Was one of the five who went today, and ironically went on the motorbike, although I left the family and the dog behind. Missed most of the early match sims so didn't see Trenners train. From what I saw a pretty light session. Couple of things I noticed. The sheer size of Petracca is impressive, especially across the shoulders. Gawn has become the Heart and the Soul of this group. At the end of the session he was whooping and hollering, "We got a game on this Saturday boys". Revving up the whole group. Took some happy snaps http://imgur.com/a/ac5UL

Great photos.

How does Jack Grimes look younger now than he did five years ago?

[beelzebub 23,313]

3 hours ago, CBDees said:

Five people and a dog there today. One wonders where all the tragics are on the eve of our first hit out?

working

[3183 Dee 2,853]

43 minutes ago, Outside fifty said:

Was one of the five who went today, and ironically went on the motorbike, although I left the family and the dog behind. Missed most of the early match sims so didn't see Trenners train. From what I saw a pretty light session. Couple of things I noticed. The sheer size of Petracca is impressive, especially across the shoulders. Gawn has become the Heart and the Soul of this group. At the end of the session he was whooping and hollering, "We got a game on this Saturday boys". Revving up the whole group. Took some happy snaps http://imgur.com/a/ac5UL

Thanks for the photos. I sense a growing belief amongst this group of young men.

[ManDee 7,125]

14 minutes ago, Devil is in the Detail said:

Come on mandee. Another in accurate gif. That joey has at least 15 kg on Watts.

But Petracca scares the sheet out of that young roo.

[Devil is in the Detail 883]

2 minutes ago, ManDee said:

But Petracca scares the sheet out of that young roo.

That is why I made the initial assumption that Watts was the roo. Petracattack wouldn't run away.