13 hours ago, Heisenberg said:

From the MFC website:

"He's training fully with the group and he's essentially recovered from the toe injury but he's only done two weeks of training coming off an ACL," Misson said.

"We want him to have at least four weeks of full training before we let him play."

I took that to mean 4 weeks back-dated to when he recommenced full training. Wishful thinking perhaps, but based on all reports I struggle to believe that right now he's a month away from senior football. 

What the hell is this?? 'But he's only done two weeks of training after coming of an ACL?

He did this last year, would have done all the rehab and should be totally over the Knee reconstruction. Two weeks full training ? I dont get this!

Anyone else smell a Rat?

Not exactly a rat but there might be an element of the application of discipline because he didn't follow the rules during his recovery. If so, I don't have a problem with that.

17 minutes ago, picket fence said:

What the hell is this?? 'But he's only done two weeks of training after coming of an ACL?

He did this last year, would have done all the rehab and should be totally over the Knee reconstruction. Two weeks full training ? I dont get this!

Anyone else smell a Rat?

No, he has been rehabbing since Xmas, he now has to continue the rest of his full pre season training

When you look at the TV vision of CP 5, he looks anything but an AFL footballer. Thick legs, heavy body and floppy arms. 

However, from speaking to those who have seen him play, we are in for a treat. He is special.

9 minutes ago, Redleg said:

When you look at the TV vision of CP 5, he looks anything but an AFL footballer. Thick legs, heavy body and floppy arms. 

However, from speaking to those who have seen him play, we are in for a treat. He is special.

What does this mean ?

44 minutes ago, Redleg said:

When you look at the TV vision of CP 5, he looks anything but an AFL footballer. Thick legs, heavy body and floppy arms. 

However, from speaking to those who have seen him play, we are in for a treat. He is special.

You're confusing Petracca with Toumpas.

20 hours ago, Die Hard Demon said:

Lets hope not ! .. Jack is a [censored] of the highest order. Has a face you just wanna punch.

Thanks for the report though Dee!

I love this comment and it is exactly what we as a club have been lacking... A match winner that other supporters want to punch in the face because he has swagger and takes the best defender every week!

We are on the way people.... This year is going to be fun! 

8 minutes ago, KrazyJay said:

I love this comment and it is exactly what we as a club have been lacking... A match winner that other supporters want to punch in the face because he has swagger and takes the best defender every week!

We are on the way people.... This year is going to be fun! 

Does that mean they would have to let go of something else to do that?

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

When you look at the TV vision of CP 5, he looks anything but an AFL footballer. Thick legs, heavy body and floppy arms. 

 

I've never said this because it's simply inviting ridicule but he reminds me of a young Buddy Franklin . . .

 

On 18 March 2016 at 2:29 PM, Deespicable said:

The only other thing worth commenting on is that Hoges was sporting long white socks - not quite the same as doing a Fabulous Phil with white boots, but not far off. He was typical Hoges - quite a character who is starting to remind me more of Jack Riewoldt. I didn't stay till the end so I can't comment on how many goals he slotted or whether he was doing his Kennedy stutter impersonation. 

Sadly, I couldn't agree more, although I'd be tempted to throw a Kyrgios comparison into the equation to RE the Schwarz comments.

5 hours ago, picket fence said:

What the hell is this?? 'But he's only done two weeks of training after coming of an ACL?

He did this last year, would have done all the rehab and should be totally over the Knee reconstruction. Two weeks full training ? I dont get this!

Anyone else smell a Rat?

Interchange cap, expect players to need longer blocks of training coming back from long injuries to 1. be able to run out the games and 2 being able to run them out so comfortably that they aren't risking injuries, CP5 is a gun and definitely worth the wait.

12 hours ago, picket fence said:

What the hell is this?? 'But he's only done two weeks of training after coming of an ACL?

He did this last year, would have done all the rehab and should be totally over the Knee reconstruction. Two weeks full training ? I dont get this!

Anyone else smell a Rat?

I'm not sure what you're smelling (or looking to smell), I would say they are taking an extremely cautious approach with him. ACLs appear to be a knee injury that has a higher reoccurrence rate than others so we want to get this right the first time. Also we are in a bit of a luxurious position where we are doing (touch wood) well with injuries so there is no need to rush him. Don't forget, the toe injury happened during his rehab for his knee injury. This means he had to rehab both injuries which pushed him back.

I think you're hearing hoofbeats and thinking zebras. 

6 hours ago, picket fence said:

What the hell is this?? 'But he's only done two weeks of training after coming of an ACL?

He did this last year, would have done all the rehab and should be totally over the Knee reconstruction. Two weeks full training ? I dont get this!

Anyone else smell a Rat?

Has little to do with the knee, more to do with missing so much footy and training.

Any player coming off a long term injury usually has to do 4 weeks of full training before they play. It's been a constant of the Misson era. 

Without it they are a big risk of cramping early/not being fit, soft tissue injuries and other injuries from lack of game style training. Not to mention they need it for touch. 

8 hours ago, picket fence said:

Two weeks full training ? I dont get this!

What is there to get? He's only been in full training with the group for 2 weeks.

6 hours ago, Clint Bizkit said:

You're confusing Petracca with Toumpas.

 

LOL  exactly what I was thinking

And Petracca looks like a well oiled machine

11 hours ago, ProDee said:

What does this mean ?

His arms seem to go all over the place, when he walks or runs. It is a funny look to me. However, they are long, which gives him a good reach and obviously help him with marking.

I am more excited to see him play, than any other player I can recall, in the last several years. One of my workmates has seen him play several times and describes him as a freak.

His comment after the draft to me was, "you should thank God the Saints needed a key forward".

44 minutes ago, bing181 said:

What is there to get? He's only been in full training with the group for 2 weeks.

He still won't get it. 

Just now, Redleg said:

When you look at the TV vision of CP 5, he looks anything but an AFL footballer. Thick legs, heavy body and floppy arms. 

That's what they said about a young skinny kid that rocked up to training. They gave him No2, and the rest is history.

When I 1st saw Petracca in the flesh and I made mention in a training report, that he was built like a brick outhouse ,,,  etc

Now for a few comparsions.

A.Jakovich 187cm 98 kgs      

Some noting how big Hulett is already 194 cm 94 kgs

Petracca 186 cm 94 kgs

And the best tree trunk legs ever, Brad Hardie 181 cms 88 kgs

It all comes down to what the player thinks or plays best at whatever weight he prefers. 

I won't be expecting Petracca to be pushed off the ball too easy. In fact I hope he comes up and runs through a skinny runt who;s name we no longer mention around here. If Petracca lives up to the hype and stays fit. There will be more than one player running off for a change of shorts in what we hope will be a long and successful career in the red and blue.

 

 

 

I watched training yesterday and Pettacca in particular do some pretty freakish things.

He took a couple of really great contested marks against Garland. He just totally out-bodied him. 

I saw Jonesy's reaction. He was standing on the boundary and grabbed the teammate next to him and pointed with excitement at what he just witnessed.

I seriously can't wait.

Excitement is growing!!!

Gary Ablett Snr? ?

 

1 hour ago, Tex said:

I watched training yesterday and Pettacca in particular do some pretty freakish things.

He took a couple of really great contested marks against Garland. He just totally out-bodied him. 

I saw Jonesy's reaction. He was standing on the boundary and grabbed the teammate next to him and pointed with excitement at what he just witnessed.

I seriously can't wait.

Excitement is growing!!!

Gary Ablett Snr? ?

 

That might also say more about Col unfortunately.

21 hours ago, Redleg said:

When you look at the TV vision of CP 5, he looks anything but an AFL footballer. Thick legs, heavy body and floppy arms. 

However, from speaking to those who have seen him play, we are in for a treat. He is special.

Daicos like? 

21 hours ago, ProDee said:

What does this mean ?

bingo wings ??

8 hours ago, AdamFarr said:

That might also say more about Col unfortunately.

 

It doesn't.

Barney Rubble ... 171 cm ..92kg .... Gunnnn.

17 hours ago, Redleg said:

His arms seem to go all over the place, when he walks or runs. It is a funny look to me. However, they are long, which gives him a good reach and obviously help him with marking.

I am more excited to see him play, than any other player I can recall, in the last several years. One of my workmates has seen him play several times and describes him as a freak.

His comment after the draft to me was, "you should thank God the Saints needed a key forward".

DNA Redleg ?