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2 hours ago, Demon17 said:

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

He's probably got a slight niggle. I doubt it is serious enough for him not to play otherwise he wouldn't be out on the track at all today and they'd have him doing a fitness test on the day of the game to see if he is right. Most likely he has some tightness or they are still managing him after he did his quad a couple of months back. 

 

If it was a fresh knee problem someone would have seen the doctors/physios going through the testing motions. Likely just a 'niggle' as mentioned earlier and not taking risks.

Not concerned at all.

Hibbo is fine

Gawn is fine

Nev is fine

Salem is fine (for an Arsenal supporter)

Nothing to see here

And James Harmes carries off my bowler hat with style

 


22 minutes ago, manny100 said:

If it was a fresh knee problem someone would have seen the doctors/physios going through the testing motions. Likely just a 'niggle' as mentioned earlier and not taking risks.

Not concerned at all.

He was running the straight lines well. Probably only a little discomfort when turning. Precautionary management in my opinion.

6 hours ago, jnrmac said:

Small statured person throwing please.

That dwarf may have been alone in the chook pen, 'jrmc' ?

6 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.

It's an extended pre-pre-season camp in preparation for 2019.

 
4 hours ago, Demon17 said:

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.

Is he getting any taller, 'D17' ? ?

 

4 hours ago, Demon17 said:

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

Did you notice him doing any quick lateral movements?

2 hours ago, Bonkers said:

or they are still managing him after he did his quad a couple of months back. 

???  it may be tendonitis ?


2 hours ago, Bonkers said:

He's probably got a slight niggle. I doubt it is serious enough for him not to play otherwise he wouldn't be out on the track at all today and they'd have him doing a fitness test on the day of the game to see if he is right. Most likely he has some tightness or they are still managing him after he did his quad a couple of months back. 

Sounds like another 'decoy' in operational pre-game mode. If there was a problem, even a niggle, he would not be asked to achieve that workload; it's like owning a GTHO - go fast on the track, not the backstreets of Collingwood.

2 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Hibbo is fine

Gawn is fine

Nev is fine

Salem is fine (for an Arsenal supporter)

Nothing to see here

And James Harmes carries off my bowler hat with style

 

BREAKING NEWS: James Harmes out for the weekend with Nits.....

My wife just told me Hibbo did a very intense training session indoors after leaving the track early. Anyone else hear this?

2 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Hibbo is fine

Gawn is fine

Nev is fine

Salem is fine (for an Arsenal supporter)

Nothing to see here

And James Harmes carries off my bowler hat with style

 

Looks like James has found God.

1 minute ago, chook fowler said:

Looks like James has found God.

Or Saint Peter? 


Good on ya Saty. 

Did you go for a spot of duck hunting after training? 

Edited by Ethan Tremblay

15 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

BREAKING NEWS: James Harmes out for the weekend with Nits.....

Mate I use Jurlique sandalwood shampoo and  L'Oreal beard conditioner, my nits would improve his performance not cause him an issue, as long as ASADA don't do a hair test this weekend he's fine

Moses please, I've climbed the mountain and come back with a message Roosy said Goody is the man

Nathan Brown was the past player this week, still looked really fit, was joking with Wheels who said he prefers a really good paddock

Jordan Lewis on 360 gave a 100% guarantee that Hibbo will play.

11 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Mate I use Jurlique sandalwood shampoo and  L'Oreal beard conditioner, my nits would improve his performance not cause him an issue, as long as ASADA don't do a hair test this weekend he's fine

Moses please, I've climbed the mountain and come back with a message Roosy said Goody is the man

Nathan Brown was the past player this week, still looked really fit, was joking with Wheels who said he prefers a really good paddock

Yes me to I have climbed Mount Sinai but I didn’t get any commandments! No mention of Roosy but then again Swooper was coach back then when I made the ascent and he was blessed. 

Edited by Earl Hood


2 hours ago, DV8 said:

Is he getting any taller, 'D17' ? ?

 

Did you notice him doing any quick lateral movements?

No lateral movements that I saw, just running laps but at high tempo. Looked fit to go to me. 

4 minutes ago, Wolfturdo said:

Is that what you look like? That explains a lot!

Unnecessary.

 
10 hours ago, HBDee said:

I don't think there was ever an issue with Max's calf. The strapping you can see on his calf is to hold a shin guard on for his ruck work, not for his calf. I think this is something the commentators may not have realised Friday night and is being misunderstood...........touch wood.

I have it on very good authority that you are 100% correct - zero issue with his calf. The strapping is definitely to hold the skin guard in position.

6 hours ago, Nasher said:

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)

I'm tempted to say TMac, but I don't want any of them injured.


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