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Preseason Training Week commencing - 22/01/18

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Just left training, was there for 90 mins, Petracca was a standout for mine, strong, great skills, moving well set for a big year. 

Gawn looks great, running well. 

Lever, taller and leaner than I thought. 

New draftees fitting in well. 

Salem strong in running also. 

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    G'day all! First post in a while but I was around the vicinity this morning before work and dropped into training for the first 40 minutes or so. It's the first time I've managed to get a session this pre-season, so I was excited to see how the new recruits look in red and blue.

    I arrived at Gosch's at the same time as the lads and was surprised with their first warm up exercise. It appeared to be a variation of musical chairs where the players would run in a circle and would be required to place themselves in groups of 5-6 at certain points. Those left out would then be required to do a series of push-ups. Plenty of laughter out there.
     
    Joel Smith running laps. It'll be interesting to see if he factors in our best 22 this season. Vaned berg, Weideman, McKenna and Smith were those who I noticed in rehab.
     
    Standard stretches, jogging, and some handball activities followed. A late Tom McDonald then arrives and joins the boys to the shouts of "Tommy!" Players then continue their warm up with a standard kicking drill. Nothing too flash, but I'm delighted to see that one of the players closest to me is Jake Lever. Like nearly every other player in the history of game, I'm stunned to observe how good he looks in the Demon colours. Although he lacks a bit of muscle when compared to Sam Frost (who looks like he could snap Bailey Fritsch in half with a snap of his fingers) who happened to be standing next to him, I've read plenty of encouraging reports that he's been quite vocal on the track. 
     
    Some sprinting exercises then followed. Our 2km champions Bugg, ANB and T.Mac all leading the way. No surprises here. Also, just saw the number 4 guernsey being worn by James Harmes. That one is still taking some getting used to.
     
    Unfortunately, that was about all I was able to see before I had to leave. Hopefully someone was able to pick up a few more details I'll try and come down again of the boys are training later in the week.
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    1 hour ago, Demon Jack said:

    G'day all! First post in a while but I was around the vicinity this morning before work and dropped into training for the first 40 minutes or so. It's the first time I've managed to get a session this pre-season, so I was excited to see how the new recruits look in red and blue.

    I arrived at Gosch's at the same time as the lads and was surprised with their first warm up exercise. It appeared to be a variation of musical chairs where the players would run in a circle and would be required to place themselves in groups of 5-6 at certain points. Those left out would then be required to do a series of push-ups. Plenty of laughter out there.
     
    Joel Smith running laps. It'll be interesting to see if he factors in our best 22 this season. Vaned berg, Weideman, McKenna and Smith were those who I noticed in rehab.
     
    Standard stretches, jogging, and some handball activities followed. A late Tom McDonald then arrives and joins the boys to the shouts of "Tommy!" Players then continue their warm up with a standard kicking drill. Nothing too flash, but I'm delighted to see that one of the players closest to me is Jake Lever. Like nearly every other player in the history of game, I'm stunned to observe how good he looks in the Demon colours. Although he lacks a bit of muscle when compared to Sam Frost (who looks like he could snap Bailey Fritsch in half with a snap of his fingers) who happened to be standing next to him, I've read plenty of encouraging reports that he's been quite vocal on the track. 
     
    Some sprinting exercises then followed. Our 2km champions Bugg, ANB and T.Mac all leading the way. No surprises here. Also, just saw the number 4 guernsey being worn by James Harmes. That one is still taking some getting used to.
     
    Unfortunately, that was about all I was able to see before I had to leave. Hopefully someone was able to pick up a few more details I'll try and come down again of the boys are training later in the week.

    I'm imagining someone in the MCC who's not aware of the trade and will be shocked to find that Jack Watts has tatts.

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    For all the critics of Oscar McDonald, I have one observation which I think is a reasonable/uncontroversial one in the circumstances.

    If we can maintain a relatively healthy list this year, competition for a regular spot in the 22 will be fierce. Only our very best players will be guaranteed a spot each week, and they are all the obvious names. Beyond these players, you will have to be playing very well (i.e. be in form) and, relevantly, actually be a properly decent AFL player to be regularly selected in this side in 2018.

    If Oscar plays most games this year, I think the current vocal critics here should be obliged to concede that:

    1. Oscar is actually a decent AFL player; and

    2. their assessment of him as a player is not shared by the professionals within the club, and their views might be based more on some personal bias/prejudice rather than a proper assessment of his performance each week.

    Just sayin’.

     

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    1 minute ago, martin said:

    Does anyone know if there is training on Wednesday morning? If so, what time?

    Yes there is,  should be 9.30 but closed session so not advertised, last session before they head off to Maroochydore

    Having a long weekend off with Australia Day, so no training Friday        horror!!!!   tut tut tsk tsk???

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    58 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

    Yes there is,  should be 9.30 but closed session so not advertised, last session before they head off to Maroochydore

    Having a long weekend off with Australia Day, so no training Friday        horror!!!!   tut tut tsk tsk???

    Thanks for  that.?

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    31 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Joel Smith has been in the rehab group for a while so it's not wise to predict huge improvement from him early in the year.

    I spoke to him today, only 2 weeks away from full training, absolutely monstered by Crossy in rehab today, fitter than he has ever been, his words not mine

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    2 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

    Petracca as mentioned

     

    Reminds me of a Corvette in cruise mode! Looking a million dollars and faster than reality and with plenty of acceleration in reserve if needed. 

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    2 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

     

    Hope he's not working on this winning move...

     

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    1 hour ago, Satyriconhome said:

    I spoke to him today, only 2 weeks away from full training, absolutely monstered by Crossy in rehab today, fitter than he has ever been, his words not mine

    Thanks Saty, that's good news. Kent and Jones out of the rehab group now right? Tim Smith? Weeds?

    Was it another hamstring for Paddy McKenna? Nice to see him outside.

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    1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

    Thanks Saty, that's good news. Kent and Jones out of the rehab group now right? Tim Smith? Weeds?

    Was it another hamstring for Paddy McKenna? Nice to see him outside.

    Weed should be back after Maroochydoor, Jones did full session today, gives me nothing so asked how his calf, neck, back, being 30 were   all good

    Tim Smith back in main group as is Kent

    McKenna hamstring issues now sorted solid month of rehab awaits

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