Open Training - Friday 8th June, 2018

[Demonland 71,639]

Who's going?

[Demonland 71,639]

Open training is this morning at 9:30am.

We'd appreciate any reports from those attending.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,294]

Was going to head down but weather is pretty ordinary... Shame, I'm sure it will affect the turnout 

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,706]

It's very dark in Melbourne at the moment. Will they be training under lights?  

[Guest]

Will be interesting to see who takes Lever's spot. The Bear is a cert considering his form in the twos and Smith being dropped but Lever's replacement considering the ins listed last night is a little more unclear.

If anyone can give us any insights from training that night clear this up then it would be appreciated.

 

 

[Mickey 4,647]

I hope they avoid debuting Petty this week. From the reports it sounded like he had a poor week last week, and I rather a young guy coming in to be playing well. We might be flying but can't flirt with form against an in-form Collingwood

 

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

Ben Guthrie reporting Pedersen, J Smith, Stretch and Garlett are training with the AFL squad.

Hannan has strapping on his knee and is on light duties with Gus. Some rumours circulating Gus is carrying a sore calf.

[Demonland 71,639]

 

[Demonland 71,639]

 

[Demon Jack 6,873]

Was still a great crowd considering the weather. Sausage sizzle and hot coffee easily best afield in these conditions

- Cam Pederson looked in ripping touch. Beat TMac at least three times in some one on one drills. Looks a lock for Monday.

- Joel Smith did some nice things although disposal was a tad ordinary at times. Don't mind the coaching group backing him in for the Lever role as I think he has more upside than Frost.

- Mitch Hannan had his knee strapped and rotated between rehab and the main group. Didn't seemed too restricted by his injury. Obviously, expect Jeff Garlett to get the call up should he not feel 100% for QB. Speaking of Jeffy, seemed to be doing most things right aside from a bullet pass that landed directly in the hands of the opposition player (Charlie Spargo) during some match simulation. Sort of sums up Jeff's season so far

- Kent looks very close to rejoining full training. Participated in a couple drills with the main group.

- Jetta was Jetta. Good lord, he is a marvel to watch in one on one drills. Never gets beaten, even when he was matched up against the likes of Hogan and McDonald. Always broke even at the bare minimum.

Happy to fill in any blanks if anyone has any questions.

 

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

2 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

Was still a great crowd considering the weather. Sausage sizzle and hot coffee easily best afield in these conditions

- Cam Pederson looked in ripping touch. Beat TMac at least three times in some one on one drills. Looks a lock for Monday.

- Joel Smith did some nice things although disposal was a tad ordinary at times. Don't mind the coaching group backing him in for the Lever role as I think he has more upside than Frost.

- Mitch Hannan had his knee strapped and rotated between rehab and the main group. Didn't seemed too restricted by his injury. Obviously, expect Jeff Garlett to get the call up should he not feel 100% for QB. Speaking of Jeffy, seemed to be doing most things right aside from a bullet pass that landed directly in the hands of the opposition player (Charlie Spargo) during some match simulation. Sort of sums up Jeff's season so far

- Kent looks very close to rejoining full training. Participated in a couple drills with the main group.

- Jetta was Jetta. Good lord, he is a marvel to watch in one on one drills. Never gets beaten, even when he was matched up against the likes of Hogan and McDonald. Always broke even at the bare minimum.

Happy to fill in any blanks if anyone has any questions.

 

Did Brayshaw join the main group today? Some talk he was on light duties.

[Demon Jack 6,873]

2 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Did Brayshaw join the main group today? Some talk he was on light duties.

I believe Gus was in rehab when I arrived. Was participating in main group drills by the time I left. Don't remember him being too hindered by anything.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,827]

1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Gus is carrying a sore calf.

Confirmed. 

[Demonland 71,639]

1 minute ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Confirmed. 

You've officially won the internet today.

[ManDee 7,127]

1 minute ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Confirmed. 

I saw the photo before I saw who posted it, I knew it was you ET. My kind of humour, well played sir.

[ManDee 7,127]

1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Gus is carrying a sore calf.

Lucky it wasn't a groin

[BigFez 1,440]

6 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Confirmed. 

This is a real work of art.  Well played.

[hemingway 7,615]

3 minutes ago, ManDee said:

I saw the photo before I saw who posted it, I knew it was you ET. My kind of humour, well played sir.

You are one quirky dude, but I guess you are from the Wild West. 

Inbreeding or just humans and creatures living alongside one another in perfect harmony?

[kev martin 9,830]

Training Friday
A morning to harden the team with cold wind and light rain.
The Casey team weren't there. 
An extenened rehab with the light duty group. Mitch Hannan, Angus Brayshaw, Tim Smith, Jake  Melksham, Dean Kent and Corey Maynard. I didn't notice if Melksham or Tim Smith joined the main group. The rest did except for Corey who was increasing his work load.
Simulations played with the slippery ball. Spread was good. Cam Pederson was hitting up well. Joel Smith was round about. Tom Mcdonald looking in shape. Jesse Hogan big and strong around the field. Max Gawn zoning and chasing everyone. 
Some individual goal practice with Bernie Vince, Nathan Jones, Jesse Hogan and Michael Hibberd who joined in later. 
Harrison Petty and Jayden Hunt not on the field. Jeff Garlett doing his stuff.
Petracca and Jesse last to leave field after shots at goal. 
 

Edited June 8, 2018 by kevin martin

[Demonland 71,639]

 

6 minutes ago, kevin martin said:

Harrison Petty and Jayden Hunt not on the field. Jeff Garlett doing his stuff.

Wonder why Petty and Hunt weren't there considering they've both been named?

[kev martin 9,830]

Just now, Demonland said:

 

Wonder why Petty and Hunt weren't there considering they've both been named?

Possibly with the Casey team

[Demonland 71,639]

Just now, kevin martin said:

Possibly with the Casey team

If that's true, not doubting you, then it would seem that neither would be playing on QB. 

[kev martin 9,830]

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

If that's true, not doubting you, then it would seem that neither would be playing on QB. 

Probably emergencies and Monday still away off

[MT64 1,144]

By the end it was freezing but glad of the hot coffee. Really impressed with Oscar who really has some speed. The guys really looked like they were having fun out there.

[Young Blood 2,590]

18 minutes ago, MT64 said:

By the end it was freezing but glad of the hot coffee. Really impressed with Oscar who really has some speed. The guys really looked like they were having fun out there.

Oscar Baker or McDonald?