Training - Friday 25th November, 2016

[Redleg 41,942]

Well?

[beelzebub 23,390]

Am waiting on a concrete truck....dont look at me 

[dino rover 714]

Im waiting....

[armstrong35 262]

Was working at the Essendon Football club today, let's just say they were very ordinary. Made work a lot better 

[beelzebub 23,390]

2 minutes ago, dino rover said:

Im waiting....

For the t-r or the truck ? Truck's here...unlike  lol

 Am sure theyll be worth the wait ..............

[chook fowler 19,694]

3 minutes ago, armstrong35 said:

Was working at the Essendon Football club today, let's just say they were very ordinary. Made work a lot better 

Please explain

[beelzebub 23,390]

5 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Please explain

Obvious..had to do whatever it took 

[Demon_JB 1,389]

Would love to hear updates on how Mckenna and Hullet are tracking. These two intrigue me.

[Willmoy1947 4,198]

Got my eyes peeled, but can't see anything at the moment...

[Whispering_Jack 31,131]

I think Heritier is a no show again today.

[beelzebub 23,390]

reminds me of waiting for a bus in London... nothing nothing................nothing...........

then they all come at once  ..lol

 

any minute now I'm sure

[Satyriconhome 10,880]

There were a few at training, including me, but lunch date with daughter visiting from Canberra, sorry, later, have update on Clarry and Trenners all good

[Demon Jack 7,140]

Righto, I'll bite. I dropped into training for an hour or so this morning.

I didn't take any notes so I'm just going by memory. 

- The rehab group consisted of Oliver, McDonald Snr, Trengove, Kent, JKH, King and some bloke name Jordan Lewis.

- Garlett was present and ran laps with Hibberd, the latter looking extremely knackered after he finished his set. Meanwhile, Daniel Cross still looks in ripping shape. He ran the same amount of laps and barely looked fazed afterwards.

- The main group warmed up with some general stretches and running exercises. Nothing too special.

- Too my surprise, the soccer balls came out and the boys divided up into groups of five or six where they would try keep the ball in the air for as long as they could without using their hands. The group closest to me which consisted of the Skipper, Gus, ANB, Petracca and Hogan completed a nice set of 30 or so passes using only their heads.

- Next, the boys split into groups of two and the staff brought out a set of harnesses which would be put on a player who would walk forward while the other team member attempted to pull him back. Interesting little exercise that I haven't seen before yet at a Melbourne training session.

- A few kicking drills followed where coaches would attempt to put pressure on the player kicking.

- Noticed a lot of match simulation drills involving the boys splitting up into two seperate groups. Bit like a game of keepings off. Had too leave around this time so I didnt see too much.

A few other bits and pieces

- Oscar McDonald looks more filled out, but he had a couple of shockers in regards to disposal.

- It's a cliche, but plenty of players look in ripping shape at the moment. Stretch, Smith, Salem (looks incredible given the last six months), Hunt and ANB are all players who looked to have bulked up a bit.

- Petracca is so clean. He just doesn't make mistakes.

- Lewis is a beautiful kick. He had a kick to kick with TMac, JKH and Pedders and he didn't miss one target.

Apologies for not taking any notes. Expect a more detailed training report next time I attend a session.

Edited November 25, 2016 by Demon Jack

[old dee 24,001]

For no notes you have done a good job DJ thank you.

[Satyriconhome 10,880]

The soccer drill involved keeping the ball in the air, Jones' group failed miserably with the feet, so went with the head

Garlett did about 2 hours, worked hard and as per the norm looked like he had been for a walk, first session so blow out the cobwebs   pic on Instagram soon  edit maybe later  as forgot to put Garlett pic on phone

Edited November 25, 2016 by Satyriconhome

[Dante 2,739]

9 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

Righto, I'll bite. I dropped into training for an hour or so this morning.

I didn't take any notes so I'm just going by memory. 

- The rehab group consisted of Oliver, McDonald Snr, Trengove, Kent, JKH, King and some bloke name Jordan Lewis.

- Garlett was present and ran laps with Hibberd, the latter looking extremely knackered after he finished his set. Meanwhile, Daniel Cross still looks in ripping shape. He ran the same amount of laps and barely looked fazed afterwards.

- The main group warmed up with some general stretches and running exercises. Nothing too special.

- Too my surprise, the soccer balls came out and the boys divided up into groups of five or six where they would try keep the ball in the air for as long as they could without using their hands. The group closest to me which consisted of the Skipper, Gus, ANB, Petracca and Hogan completed a nice set of 30 or so passes using only their heads.

- Next, the boys split into groups of two and the staff brought out a set of harnesses which would be put on a player who would walk forward while the other team member attempted to pull him back. Interesting little exercise that I haven't seen before yet at a Melbourne training session.

- A few kicking drills followed where coaches would attempt to put pressure on the player kicking.

- Noticed a lot of match simulation drills involving the boys splitting up into two seperate groups. Bit like a game of keepings off. Had too leave around this time so I didnt see too much.

A few other bits and pieces

- Oscar McDonald looks more filled out, but he had a couple of shockers in regards to disposal.

- It's a cliche, but plenty of players look in ripping shape at the moment. Stretch, Smith, Salem (looks incredible given the last six months), Hunt and ANB are all players who looked to have bulked up a bit.

- Petracca is so clean. He just doesn't make mistakes.

- Lewis is a beautiful kick. He had a kick to kick with TMac, JKH and Pedders and he didn't miss one target.

Apologies for not taking any notes. Expect a more detailed training report next time I attend a session.

Thanks for the report.

I was listening to SEN just before and Jake Melksham was on talking about what he'd been doing for the last 10 months, he also mentioned that Hibbered was a little overweight when he rocked up to the club for Pre Season but that didn't seem to surprise him, he said this wasn't the favourite time of the year for his mate Gibbered.

He also said he won't feel like a Melbourne player until he's played his first game but he's looking forward to it and is happy to be under Goodwin who he said for a head coach, is really approachable, he also said we will be playing a much more attacking game this year. As far as position, he was supposed to be originally playing half back but now after talking to Goodwin it will more likely be half forward/Mid.

 

 

 

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Slight aside, but I'd like to see an aerobic running comp between Daniel Cross and 8 or 10 of the fittest guys across the AFL. Reckon Crossy would do quite well. 

[Vagg 2,449]

23 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

- Too my surprise, the soccer balls came out and the boys divided up into groups of five or six where they would try keep the ball in the air for as long as they could without using their hands. The group closest to me which consisted of the Skipper, Gus, ANB, Petracca and Hogan completed a nice set of 30 or so passes using only their heads.

- Next, the boys split into groups of two and the staff brought out a set of harnesses which would be put on a player who would walk forward while the other team member attempted to pull him back.

So, presumably we are either auditioning for a transition from the AFL to the A-League, or we are gonna contract our players out to needy farmers to work as human oxen, pulling the ploughs etc.  Neat!

[deeko 952]

I'm down from Mildura for the weekend and watched my first ever training and took a couple random notes on the phone. First thing I noticed was how windy it was, much like a vfl game on how bloody cold it was. Don't know how you all handle it.

I hovered around the Hoddle St side to firstly see three supporters there in shorts and was instantly thrown

more importantly I saw Crossy (in magic shape) leading Jeffy and Hibb with some decent running around the park while Lewis, King ( I think as he was a tall fella I haven't seen) Viney, Kent, Nev, Tmac, Trenners, Pedo, AVB and JKH were completing some agility, 100m run throughs and sharp skills.  They then did some sharp lane work which showcased the kicking of Kent and Lewis especially. 

Tmac kept flying at the at the ball with one arm to which I instantly got a sense of "hollywood" about him which disappointed me. When he came up close I noticed the huge scar on his shoulder which explained these one armed efforts.... Sorry Tmac.

Other things randomly I noticed from the recovery group:

• Pedo was back and waddling away, he will surely blow out post football. He has fantastic hands out in front
• Lewis has a simple and beautiful kicking style.
• Clarry / Lewis / AVB are huge midfielders. Clarry is also a wonderful kick
• Trenners is moving freely. 

A few of these boys split into groups of three with some triangle kicking. Trenners, a Jeffy and Kent in one group. Kicking was perfect here except for two Kent tried on his right... Filth. Was surprised by how big Trenners leap was. The other group was AVB, Jordy, and Clarry. I'd like to see Clarry kick the pill a lot more this year as it's wonderful. Gee AVB is a massive unit. I understand his role more seeing him in the flesh as he really does demand a tallish defender to watch him.

The rehab group then went into some running while I strolled over to watch the real stuff on the wing. While watching this there was a lot of run throughs by the rehabbers. AVB completes at least a dozen it seems 400m runs and looks redder than Clarry with each one he does. Lewis, Clarry and Pedo complete about a dozen timed 200m sprints in front of me. Pedo is running swinging his head in a massive display of being completely rooted.

Viney and Kent are doing similar together with Jack out pacing Kent but he does his best to catch him. If you didn't know these boys and saw them out you would think they are the cliche case of having short man syndrome as they are both absolute tanks.

Watching the main stuff and it's a lot of full ground stuff at good intensity. Right in front of me, Hunt sprints 40m to make a superman spoil in front of Hoges, gets up, out sprints him to the ball then clears it straight to an opponent... So nearly perfect. He then shanks his next kick. If I was to leave now you could say he doesn't have the skill so I keep an eye on him, his next 7 or 8 are perfect. 

Garland reminds me of Watts the way he moves, so laconic. He's missed a simple handball that would have cost a goal at one stage but other than that he looked ok.

McCartneys in front of me staring at me.... I look away. He then yells at someone, "stop watching the effing play and move" and "dont be dictated to son" not sure who it's aimed at. I go to get a photo but I sense him looking and decide against it.

Tyson has had a few raking long kicks that were magic. Other good kickers as we know we're of course Chunk (beautiful spin, flat and firm), Watts of course and ANB skills looked nice. One who surprised me moving well was Salem. I have never been a huge fan but he stood out to me today. Wishing him well. Watts is always smiling.

Frosty has ran the ball out from defence a couple times, hits a target but they are a bit floaty. He's an incredible athlete with his pace, strength and agility. Surprised me how big a lot of the boys are as I haven't been up close before. Clearly the Woolies have more steroids in there chickens down here.

Hey there's Saty, nice hat mate  oh and the Suns out.... And it's gone.

One play see Max kicking over Watts head running to goal, it's about to run through next to the post where Watts stops it, runs behind the post back into play and soccer kicks it off his heal through while a defender was chasing him. I'm in awe. I'd almost cheer if Macca was around somewhere close.

A one on one contest where Wags and Jesse wrestle. Jesse takes and gets a whack from Wags on the chin as he tries to spoil. Jesse not happy but gets the free and kicks the goal. Trac then gives Wag a friendly bump and laughter starts. Good banter.

Training ends (for me, it's to cold) watching the group in the centre square and a one on one contest. A player is nominated by the coaches. This player then picks a team mate to have a marking contest while someone kicks for  chf 40m away. 

Chunk is up first who picks Brayshaw, everyone roars. Two nil all draws then one drops short and Gus plucks the grab. You'd think we'd just one a flag they went off, was great.

next was Weed who selects OMac in a battle of the baby giraffes. It was a nice friendly contest ending in nil all from 3. Each time Weed got into good position and looked like marking but couldn't. Omac didn't want to mark, only spoil.

Then Salem was picked and chose Trac. It was nil all until Salem took a one handed screamer while being held. Everyone lost it again.

Finally Jesse was up and looked at Gawn, smiled at Gawn, then chose Frost. Talk about a battle of the heavy weights. You could here the slap of the bodies from the wing as these two lions went at it. I think they clunked one each. Good stuff.

Better shoot off into town as was meant to be here looking at wedding bands, not watching footy. Miss Deeko will be a bit grumpy if she finds out.

cheers

 

[daisycutter 29,892]

1 minute ago, Vagg said:

So, presumably we are either auditioning for a transition from the AFL to the A-League, or we are gonna contract our players out to needy farmers to work as human oxen, pulling the ploughs etc.  Neat!

we probably borrowed the harnesses from our nrl neighboours the storm. a popular nrl exercise

[Sir Why You Little 37,307]

1 hour ago, armstrong35 said:

Was working at the Essendon Football club today, let's just say they were very ordinary. Made work a lot better 

Working or casing the joint?

[Satyriconhome 10,880]

Apart from the coordination skills involved with the soccer drills, it is also good for kicking ball off ground etc

Clarry has been crook, sent for tests,  felt better today, I asked him

Trenners, what I thought building load up slowly so foot doesn't play up, all good

[old dee 24,001]

Thanks for the report Deko.

I have no idea how you put up with 40+ degrees for weeks on end.

[DemonOX 8,837]

1 hour ago, armstrong35 said:

Was working at the Essendon Football club today, let's just say they were very ordinary.

And they still beat us this yr which makes it even worse. 

[beelzebub 23,390]

17 minutes ago, deeko said:

I'm down from Mildura for the weekend and watched my first ever training and took a couple random notes on the phone. First thing I noticed was how windy it was, much like a vfl game on how bloody cold it was. Don't know how you all handle it.

.....

 

you Sunraysia lads...lol  You sound like my wife..all Brrrrrr

 

Great report btw..cheers