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Training - Tuesday 11th September, 2018

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2 minutes ago, layzie said:

Did Jetta look alright with his shoulder issue? Moving freely?

Looked fit and well.

Loved the little banter between him and Salem right in front of me though!

Salem sprayed a kick on his right foot with Jetta right on his backside and Jetta yelled "ahh thats the pressure right there"

Salem: "[censored] off mate!" ?

He also pulled Dion Johnstone aside to do some one on one body positioning and contest work too.

Ready to go.

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    28 minutes ago, ManDee said:

    Training thread in mid September! Love it.

    I have visions of a random Melbourne supporter whos been living in the jungles of Bolivia for the last 12 months logging on here and wondering why preseason training is starting so early this year.

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    7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    Salem: "[censored] off mate!"

     

    At least hes yelling that at Jetta for once and not at Saty.

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    Woo hoo, they were looking good. Clean and doing the basics well in challenging conditions with a gusty wind a-blowing.

    Rehab had Lachlan Filopovic and Corey Maynard.

    Michael Hibberd was late on the track. He was running laps with effort, then did a little ball work but finished early.

    No sight of Dean Kent or Oskar Baker.

    The emphasis for the drill work was definitely goal kicking, with some tackling thrown in. The basics during ball work was very good, clean by foot and hand as well as decision making.

    No surprises for the line squads (Cam Pederson remains with the forwards).

    The simulations were based around rebounds off the halfback. Angus was a bit out of sorts. Goody dragged him and when he participated again he was switched on (responded well),

    Simulations included Joel Smith, Jayden Hunt and Jay Kennedy-Harris.

    After simulations the players gathered around with Jordan Lewis leading the talk.

    Bernie Vince on track. Stayed with the Casey Squad when they split during simulations, as did Jeff Garlett, Cam Pederson, Tom Bugg and Josh Wagner.

    A little physio on the field for Oscar McDonald and Angus Brayshaw, they will be right to go.

    Jack Viney, fitting in as if he had been there all year. Aaron vandenBerg, vocal and training well. Max Gawn doing everything right. Sam Wiedeman kicking beautifully, getting to the ball, marking and crumbing well.

    Christian Petracca at last kicking goals at practice (the coaches putting some extra time into helping him).

    Last to leave were Tom Mcdonald (kicking goals) and some backs including Neville Jetta (working with Dion Johnstone).  

    Go Dees.

    From Kev Martin

     

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    May i just add that it is [censored] ridiculous how big Aaron Vandenberg is.. i have absolutely no doubt these blokes that get crushed in tackles by this brute would be feeling it the next day.

    Hes ours and i love it!!

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    40 minutes ago, ManDee said:

    Nash you left out dwarf tossing. Perhaps that should be throwing, either way inappropriate. 

    Small statured person throwing please.

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    Any issues with maxy?

    Did he train ok and move freely?

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    24 minutes ago, binman said:

    Any issues with maxy?

    Did he train ok and move freely?

    No issues.

    Moved fine and looks raring to go.

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    24 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

    Small statured person throwing please.

    reduced statured person relocating

    you'd never get a job in the public sector, jnr

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    44 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    May i just add that it is [censored] ridiculous how big Aaron Vandenberg is.. i have absolutely no doubt these blokes that get crushed in tackles by this brute would be feeling it the next day.

    Hes ours and i love it!!

    Whilst he is mature-aged (26), he has played only 33 games. Tonnes of development left in him!

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    1 hour ago, ManDee said:

    Training thread in mid September! Love it.

    Sweating bullets in scarf & beanie today also. How does one show love, yet retain their freshness?

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    14 minutes ago, Monocology said:

    Sweating bullets in scarf & beanie today also. How does one show love, yet retain their freshness?

    Certainly not scarf weather today is it!

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    Just reported on SEN thatHibberd is doubtful for Friday’s game with a knee injury?‍♂️

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    3 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Vandenberg just brushed Viney aside with ease..

    The man cannot be stopped!

    I just want to see Vanders go seriously through a couple of highlighted Hawk players on the day - take possession and play on....

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    2 minutes ago, joeboy said:

    Just reported on SEN thatHibberd is doubtful for Friday’s game with a knee injury?‍♂️

    Joel the mole Smith in, then? Saw Hibbs grab at a knee cap area in the Geelong match but seemed to be OK after seconds of recovery. Hope he is OK for the game this week - Mr very handy Take no Sheete.

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    3 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

    Dazzle, does the Weid have a slight more aura of self confidence about himself? 

    I truly hope he gets a slight swagger from a Friday night, belief in himself should be high.

    Weid was last off the rack after completing some extra ruck simulation with a group of 5 which included Viney and Oliver. Other midfielders left a bit earlier.

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    16 minutes ago, joeboy said:

    Just reported on SEN thatHibberd is doubtful for Friday’s game with a knee injury?‍♂️

    Hibberds lap running was strong, and not idling by. Was taken out of main group early.  His running strength suggest its precautionary.

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    3 hours ago, Nasher said:

    Hibberd is partial to a bit of soreness, so it’s probably just general management. Fingers crossed. While losing him wouldn’t be ideal, half-back also happens to be where we’re best equipped to cover anyway with the likes of J.Smith and Hunt primed and ready. It wouldn’t be a game changer.

    Great to hear Bernie’s firing. If he’s ready it’s hard to see him getting selected in the firsts, but Casey have a huge PF this week and having him in would help enormously.

    Disagree mate. An enormous out if he doesn't get up. Smith can tackle and that's about it. Hunt can run and on his day defend quite well, but Hibberd is a mile ahead of either player. He refuses to be beaten in the contest and is one of our better kicks. With Hawthorn's small brigade, I reckon we'd miss him massively, not to mention the drive we get from him.

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    3 minutes ago, A F said:

    Disagree mate. An enormous out if he doesn't get up. Smith can tackle and that's about it. Hunt can run and on his day defend quite well, but Hibberd is a mile ahead of either player. He refuses to be beaten in the contest and is one of our better kicks. With Hawthorn's small brigade, I reckon we'd miss him massively, not to mention the drive we get from him.

    Totally agree, he is our most important defender.

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    2 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

    I have visions of a random Melbourne supporter whos been living in the jungles of Bolivia for the last 12 months logging on here and wondering why preseason training is starting so early this year.

    My niece actually does live in the jungle in Bolivia.  Saves monkeys. 

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    22 minutes ago, A F said:

    Disagree mate. An enormous out if he doesn't get up. Smith can tackle and that's about it. Hunt can run and on his day defend quite well, but Hibberd is a mile ahead of either player. He refuses to be beaten in the contest and is one of our better kicks. With Hawthorn's small brigade, I reckon we'd miss him massively, not to mention the drive we get from him.

    Not disputing that we’d miss him and that Smith is a downgrade - that’s why Hibberd is a lock 22 and Smith is on the fringe. Just that I doubt it would be the difference between losing and winning as the loss of other players who are completely irreplaceable would be. The gap between Oliver and our next available midfielder is nowhere near as large as the gap between Hibberd and Smith, for example. 

    If for your life, you had to choose one from the following players to get injured, which would you choose?

    a) Jetta (best small)

    b) Hibberd (best flanker)

    c) Oliver (best mid)

    d) Gawn (best ruck)

    e) TMac (best tall)

    ?

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    19 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    Not disputing that we’d miss him and that Smith is a downgrade - that’s why Hibberd is a lock 22 and Smith is on the fringe. Just that I doubt it would be the difference between losing and winning as the loss of other players who are completely irreplaceable would be. The gap between Oliver and our next available midfielder is nowhere near as large as the gap between Hibberd and Smith, for example. 

    If for your life, you had to choose one from the following players to get injured, which would you choose?

    a) Jetta (best small)

    b) Hibberd (best flanker)

    c) Oliver (best mid)

    d) Gawn (best ruck)

    e) TMac (best tall)

    ?

    Hmm. We'll have to agree to disagree then. In a tight finals game, the difference between Hibberd and potentially Smith is so critical it could be the difference between 2 or 3 goals.

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    10 minutes ago, A F said:

    Hmm. We'll have to agree to disagree then. In a tight finals game, the difference between Hibberd and potentially Smith is so critical it could be the difference between 2 or 3 goals.

    I'm still keen on your answer to my quiz though :-) (You're not allowed to say d) though or I'll have to slap you)

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    1 hour ago, ProDee said:

    My niece actually does live in the jungle in Bolivia.  Saves monkeys. 

    With the SSB?

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