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44 minutes ago, rjay said:

If he's had asthma then it's almost impossible for anyone to comment on his aerobic fitness. It's no wonder he was off the pace according to some on here, if you've ever suffered from it you will know why.

This is true, but reports of him struggling in some running sessions were made before last Monday.

Posted
1 hour ago, joeboy said:

Actually yes.

As those who attended training would attest, Hogan actually smiled ( many times ) and they weren't grimaces. 

I'd also imagine that the fact he has made his contract decision has eased his mind a bit.

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Posted
58 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

This is true, but reports of him struggling in some running sessions were made before last Monday.

I think I got some pics of Clarry in action, have a look at Instagram later tonight, it may give a better idea

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Thanks all for reports and perspectives, greatly appreciated. Go Dee's!!!

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1 hour ago, DemonDave said:

Thanks for the training reports, much appreciated!

Did we ever find out what Oliver's punishment was from the club for his drink driving offence?

One of BBOs jolly good floggings I heard.

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5 hours ago, joeboy said:

Standout observations:

Hogan looks amazingly fit and content.

Petracca has slimmed down remarkably.

Tim Smith regularly outmarked anyone he was up against.

Tyson, Jones, and Watts were standouts.

Ox said on SEN this morning that Trac had shed 6-7 kg. Said he'd be amazed if he didn't win the Brownlow.

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Posted
10 minutes ago, Steve13 said:

Ox said on SEN this morning that Trac had shed 6-7 kg. Said he'd be amazed if he didn't win the Brownlow.

Only the Ox's mind could put those 2 sentences together.

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Posted
5 hours ago, joeboy said:

Standout observations:

Hogan looks amazingly fit and content.

Petracca has slimmed down remarkably.

Tim Smith regularly outmarked anyone he was up against.

Tyson, Jones, and Watts were standouts.

Who's role does Smith play?

Are he and Weideman fighting for the same spot? (assuming Hogan and Watts are walk-ups to forward line).  

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Posted
9 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Only the Ox's mind could put those 2 sentences together.

I reckon I could too, but more to wind up a work mate with my petracca love :)

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4 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Who's role does Smith play?

Are he and Weideman fighting for the same spot? (assuming Hogan and Watts are walk-ups to forward line).  

It is not taking a role as such, I reckon Goody wants every player ready to go, so he can pick the 22 fit and in form each week, and fierce competition for spots in that 22, we have coverage everywhere now

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3 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Last year Hogan was noticeably heavy, not running as well as he had previously and spent a lot of the time scowling. Saty told me he was fine but I think it's now clear he wasn't. I wouldn't be making comments about his overall happiness but hardly a shock that being fitter and running on top of the ground would have you enjoying training more.

I can recall people saying he was made heavier last year by Misson et al in an effort to combat the heavier defenders.

Obviously this was not of benefit.

Posted
6 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Found out what was wrong with Clarry, one of the victims of the asthma/hay fever storm a couple of weeks ago, on medication, trained strongly, highlight his one on one battles with Jonesy

......

Well thank goodness he has survived - truly tragic for those who didn't or who were so severely affected.

Should he be on Clarrytine?

6 hours ago, DeeZee said:

Never seen Hogan smile so much

Further - has he shown any signs of having seen a (set shot) kicking coach?

 

 

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7 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Found out what was wrong with Clarry, one of the victims of the asthma/hay fever storm a couple of weeks ago, on medication, trained strongly, highlight his one on one battles with Jonesy

Goody had them doing a lot of contact work today, most came off complaining of sore forearms, obviously the first serious hitting in a while

Paraphrasing

Me "Goody, they are all whinging anout sore arms"

Goody "Good, it won't do them any harm"

Interesting innovation in tackling drill, they have to hold tennis ball in each hand, so they have to use arms and body and not grab

Agree Hogan is in a really good place.

So is Watts, had a handball drill where player has back turned and has to spin and handball  to one player out of three who isn't holding a ball, with his basketball skills, Watts turned this into comedy routine, particularly when Gus Brayshaw was the 'piggy' resulting in a quick headlock on Watts by Brayshaw

Mitch King is not far off had him rucking against Greg Stafford

I have to work now, got some good pics Including newbies will put them on Instagram and Twitter tonight, any questions feel free

 

Give us a clue about how to find you on Instagram/Twitter please.

Posted
2 hours ago, olisik said:

How did Trenners go? Has he made it to the main group yet 

I know you don't rate Trenners 'olisik' but maybe you could save it until the season gets going.

Here's hoping some humble pie might be on the table.

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6 hours ago, DemonDave said:

Thanks for the training reports, much appreciated!

Did we ever find out what Oliver's punishment was from the club for his drink driving offence?

 

 

You seen the head on that kid. He's been punished enough

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Posted
55 minutes ago, rjay said:

I know you don't rate Trenners 'olisik' but maybe you could save it until the season gets going.

Here's hoping some humble pie might be on the table.

I rate him, just disappointed he hasn't come back ready to join the main group when he wasn't coming off an injury at the end of last year 

Posted
1 hour ago, olisik said:

I rate him, just disappointed he hasn't come back ready to join the main group when he wasn't coming off an injury at the end of last year 

It is not his decision to not be with main group, not sure which bit you don't get, hate to tell you but one Jordan Lewis has been in rehab group for last 3 sessions   panic!!!!!!

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Posted
9 hours ago, DemonDave said:

Thanks for the training reports, much appreciated!

Did we ever find out what Oliver's punishment was from the club for his drink driving offence?

 

 

Dinner with Saty!

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Posted
10 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Anyone notice a certain bloke wearing the MFC #8 jumper?

Jordan Lewis only wore the #8 jumper on his first session WJ, now in the correct #6.

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Posted
10 hours ago, olisik said:

I rate him, just disappointed he hasn't come back ready to join the main group when he wasn't coming off an injury at the end of last year 

you do realise the amount of work that goes into the legs in preseason ?

It would surprise me with what Trengove has gone through over the last 2-3 seasons if he wasn't handled gently.

Different players are loaded differently and I sure that there is a special roadmap for Trengove.

Also  - for the record - Being in the rehab group, running laps, being in the gym only does not necessarily indicate injury. The sports scientists have individually mapped out programs for each player and being in the rehab group could mean nothing more than a light load session.

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