I asked Nibbler whether he was a chance to be pipped by the new special KK

Answer Not a chance ?

Will have some pics on Insta tonight

Any questions will answer tonight

 

6 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Conspiracy theorists start your engines:

The training tops for Neal-Bullen and KK have a huge, blank space on the back with some smaller writing which I can't decipher at the top. The training top for Steven May has iSelect in a prominent location on the back. 

Is this a sign of anything?

3 hours ago, Demonland said:

More photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was scrolling through hoping to see a pic of Petracca,  as I wanted him to show dedication and come back early to join the 1-4 year players.

Then I remember hes only played three seasons, not including the debut year which was a total write off.

14 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

I asked Nibbler whether he was a chance to be pipped by the new special KK

Answer Not a chance ?

Will have some pics on Insta tonight

Any questions will answer tonight

 

Would love a detailed report.

25 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Conspiracy theorists start your engines:

The training tops for Neal-Bullen and KK have a huge, blank space on the back with some smaller writing which I can't decipher at the top. The training top for Steven May has iSelect in a prominent location on the back. 

Is this a sign of anything?

Using the remainder of last (2018) seasons stock whilst awaiting for the new kit?

16 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

I was scrolling through hoping to see a pic of Petracca,  as I wanted him to show dedication and come back early to join the 1-4 year players.

Then I remember hes only played three seasons, not including the debut year which was a total write off.

The injured year still would've counted towards his years of service. He's there by choice, but whether players turn up early or not says very little about their level of dedication. In fact I'm more impressed by the guys who do the whole offseason by themselves and turn up in good condition. That said, Tracc looks in decent shape from that picture. It's crazy to expect him to be super lean, he's a power player who relies on his strength, but he does need to take another solid step forward in fitness this offseason.

15 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Would love a detailed report.

This one you posted earlier was pretty detailed... 

Training report from Facebook:

TRAINING REPORT: It's training time - and what a time of year it is, especially if you're just coming off an impressive year that saw us make a prelim! Hard to believe it's only been around 10 weeks since then, yet so much has changed.

First off - it's quite different going to training knowing that Dom Tyson, Dean Kent, Jesse Hogan, Bernie Vince and Cam Pedersen won't be there. All five have been mainstays since I was a relative regular at training. At the same time, it's exciting knowing that the likes of Braydon Preuss, Kade Kolodjashnij and Steven May will potentially join us on the track. As is the possibility of Jake Lever also joining us on the track - Lever might have already been with us but his presence was so sorely missed during the back end of the season.

Anyway, the boys show up 20 minutes larer than expected, but a few guys worth keeping an eye on who is here:

-Preuss: Like holy [censored] he's a big unit. I could tell who he was from the other side of the ground. He is bloody tall and still has a bit of development to do. Exciting times.

-Viney: has returned early, which is good, genuinely wants to set more of a standard which he set during the finals.

-Lever: back up and running and on track to return early in the season if early signs are to go by. Rather light workload at the moment - not that it's much of a surprise - but just a good boost to see him out there. Doing light stuff with Oscar McDonald.

-Jones: Chunk is out there likewise, which again I think makes the younger lads a fair bit more comfortable settling back in with his influence.

-Gawn: Famously set the track alight last year and is back for another go at maintaining his status as the best ruckman in the game.

-ANB: The marathon man is back to set the track on fire again as he always does. As good a runner as I have ever seen in football.

-Brayshaw: Fresh off 3rd in the Brownlow in 2018, he's also here to try and win it from the outset.

-May: On track for the first time in a Melbourne jumper which is fantastic. 

The boys start off with a few running drills - small groups are the order of the day as they just run around the ground, doing small sprints here and there and just general 'keep running' stuff.

A few of the impressive runners early (even though it's pretty straightforward stuff until the footy's come out - which is what I'm generally more interested in seeing who has kept sharp) - Kolodjashnij leads a group of runners, Gawn - in a group including Salem, Jones, JKH and others - stays up the front of his group. In a genuine group of runners, Preuss and May bring up the rear, but when you have an athletic group including KK, ANB, Smith, Brayshaw and the like that's no bad thing. Anyway, say what you like about May being at the back - he isn't here for his long-distance running ability.

In any case - ANB genuinely takes the [censored]. He stays up front the whole time, before turning the jets on and putting about 40m on second-placed Joel Smith over the last lap alone. He really is a running freak of nature. Never seen anyone like him running around.

Looks like the footy's are out. The first genuine test of pre-season is here (never mind the running) - let's see who is clean. Early doors sees a little 20m kicking drill - it is largely clean save for a few sloppy kicks here and there.

Another drill happens at the other end of the ground - one of the groups has a chain of handballs before finishing with a goal, while the other group does likewise but it's a clearing kick from defense in effect.

Skills seem quite sharp at the moment - all handballs are hitting the target, no loose balls on the ground, the running patterns are flowing and the kicks are hitting their targets on the run.

Keeping a close eye on Kolo for a bit, given his status as a clean ball-user. He shows it early on. His second shoe - off a step, gloriously hits JKH straight on the chest. It's a bullet.

Marking/one-on-one drill going on afterwards. Group nearest to me has Preuss and May in a one-on-one and it's clear that you can see May's one-on-one ability when it's his time to get it as he expertly creates space for himself. He is most certainly going to be an asset.

The group is split into three for more running drills - with the time trial done and dusted, it's clear they split the group into top-tier runners (ANB, Smith, Kolo, Brayshaw, Wagner), mid-tier runners (Fritsch, Spargo, Maynard, Petty) and bottom-tier runners (Weideman, Keilty, Frost, Preuss, May). Meantime, the senior players have made their way off, content with their work.

Running goes to schedule, Nibs leads the way of course, boys are done with their work but it's been a solid session nevertheless

4 hours ago, Demonland said:

Any reports? @DeeSpencer

 

Didn't get there today DL, will attempt to be there soon.

Impressed that KK and Joel Smith were up the front of the 3km time trial, although it is a concern we don't have more fit and ready to go midfielders/running flankers right up there as well. 

1 minute ago, Wiseblood said:

This one you posted earlier was pretty detailed... 

Training report from Facebook:

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I like multiple reports from different sources and different points of view. 

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1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

Didn't get there today DL, will attempt to be there soon.

Impressed that KK and Joel Smith were up the front of the 3km time trial, although it is a concern we don't have more fit and ready to go midfielders/running flankers right up there as well. 

Without full results that's a little unfair. 

You don't need to be a "midfielder" to excel at the 2km time trial. 

 

15 minutes ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

Using the remainder of last (2018) seasons stock whilst awaiting for the new kit?

I was hoping for a theory that was far more creative. Nevertheless, your sensible suggestion is noted.

 

1 hour ago, John Demonic said:

As a non-footballer, i could say the same thing about Harrison Petty or Charlie Spargo!

I think you got my drift. 

Some more photos.

 

Where are your photos coming from Andy?

56 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

The injured year still would've counted towards his years of service. He's there by choice, but whether players turn up early or not says very little about their level of dedication. 

I thought Petracca (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) counted as a fourth year player and therefore required today. And would not a first year player be a Charlie Spargo (2018)?

I could be wrong.

And agree with your last point. Watts showed up early to training at Port and he's probably one of the least dedicated player to ever to pull on an AFL jumper.

Edited November 19, 20186 yr by Bring-Back-Powell

2 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I thought Petracca (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) counted as a fourth year player and therefore required today. And would not a first year player be a Charlie Spargo.

I could be wrong.

 

Yes Charlie is a first year player, the draft is always after when preseason starts, so your first season is after your first full year on  the list.

 

On 11/18/2018 at 1:16 PM, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Mitch Clark is back and still having his name mis-spelled on Demonland?

Autocorrect for Clarrie 

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

I like multiple reports from different sources and different points of view. 

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One different point of view  Preuss is ginormous  he completely blocked the sun out when I was taking his pic for Insta ??

A lot more muscles out there nowadays. Long gone are the days of Watts and Morton.

Another note  got there early to have my egg an bacon roll and coffee before the start   watched AVB run laps by himself for about 20 minutes

Was Austin Bradtke there?