Training - Wednesday, 12th December 2018

[Demonland 72,169]

@Satyriconhome

Any word on Hannan? Was he out there today?

[CBDees 3,167]

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

Probably winding down if not already finished. The club does not list the Wednesday sessions as they are officially closed sessions on an open field. I get that the team need closed sessions to work on "plays/drils" and keep these away from prying eyes or reports on Demonland and other platforms that then can be seen by prying eyes. It would be great to have a closed off venue that could facilitate this.

Maybe we should borrow Punt Road a few times midweek? After all, we have allowed Richmond to play their home matches on our ground (the MCG) for decades!

[deebug 1,754]

Does anybody know the reason why we left the MCG, and why we can't get to even train there any more?

[Red and Blue realist 2,051]

12 minutes ago, deebug said:

Does anybody know the reason why we left the MCG, and why we can't get to even train there any more?

Check out the C part of the MCG name, heavy use during the season would prevent us using it then,  

[Red and Blue realist 2,051]

Just going off photo's but Hibberd seems in ripping shape. He hasn't had much of a preseason since he joined us so I'm expecting huge things from him if he gets the bulk of the summer in.

[Demonland 72,169]

1 minute ago, Red and Blue realist said:

Just going off photo's but Hibberd seems in ripping shape. He hasn't had much of a preseason since he joined us so I'm expecting huge things from him if he gets the bulk of the summer in.

[buck_nekkid 5,858]

I love the fact that there is so much competition for spots, that you have to start now and go hard to get a spot in the team.  We have competition at all lines in the squad now (although Gawn is a cert for 1st Ruck).  Great environment to take it to the next level.  Lets see what we do with the new rules (666).  Thanks to all for the training reports and pics!

[Diamond_Jim 12,569]

1 hour ago, buck_nekkid said:

I love the fact that there is so much competition for spots, that you have to start now and go hard to get a spot in the team.  We have competition at all lines in the squad now (although Gawn is a cert for 1st Ruck).  Great environment to take it to the next level.  Lets see what we do with the new rules (666).  Thanks to all for the training reports and pics!

With only two pre season games and the VFL season starting 3 weeks after the AFL round 1, "training form" takes on another level compared to past years for the players ranked between say best 14 and 30.

[brendan 3,437]

4 hours ago, The Chazz said:

I asked for further clarification on Gus' state last week as "sick" didn't sit with me, especially as he was at training, and was actually doing some form of exercise.  @brendan @TeamPlayedFine39 any latest news that's not from the Herald Sun?

My doubts were that if he was actually sick (ie cold, gastro, etc), he'd be better off spending a couple of days away from the club, and definitely with his feet up.  He's been rehabbing for well over a week now, so my suspicions are growing.

 

I don’t have any inside word just rely on media and demonland for info 

[binman 42,903]

1 hour ago, Red and Blue realist said:

Just going off photo's but Hibberd seems in ripping shape. He hasn't had much of a preseason since he joined us so I'm expecting huge things from him if he gets the bulk of the summer in.

....and doesn't have any interruptions 

[Willmoy1947 4,085]

6 hours ago, Demonland said:

Officially it's a "Closed" session today but if anyone is attending training we'd appreciate an unofficial report.

Thanks in advance.

Could be just about our toughest front row group photo

[Demon Disciple 12,120]

3 minutes ago, willmoy said:

Could be just about our toughest front row group photo

No Clarry, Viney, Jetta, Brayshaw or VandenBerg. Sorry, but doesn't even come close.

[Willmoy1947 4,085]

13 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

No Clarry, Viney, Jetta, Brayshaw or VandenBerg. Sorry, but doesn't even come close.

Wrong, but i still share the love........

[Satyriconhome 10,871]

5 hours ago, Demonland said:

@Satyriconhome

Any word on Hannan? Was he out there today?

No haven't seen him for a while, got nothing when I asked, Viney was missing as well

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[Neil Crompton 5,535]

Great series of photos Saty. 

Thank you

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[Moonshadow 17,676]

8 hours ago, The Chazz said:

I asked for further clarification on Gus' state last week as "sick" didn't sit with me, especially as he was at training, and was actually doing some form of exercise.  @brendan @TeamPlayedFine39 any latest news that's not from the Herald Sun?

My doubts were that if he was actually sick (ie cold, gastro, etc), he'd be better off spending a couple of days away from the club, and definitely with his feet up.  He's been rehabbing for well over a week now, so my suspicions are growing.

 

If he was/is sick, it's possible that the condition isn't contagious. Just sayin...

[Demonland 72,169]

4 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

 

What's the height difference between these two?

TMac listed as 194cm and J Smith listed as 191cm.

J Smith has excellent reach even without his leap.

[dworship 3,342]

7 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Just did everything to an excellent level, got praised out loud by coaches at least 4 times

Him and Weid seemed to have done a heap of extra work, think he was paired with Weid for a reason, like Billy Stretch, Weid is fastidious with his preparation

I forgot to mention this after attending on Monday but I've been told during the exit interviews this year the players had to nominate their best trainer/preparer (is that a word) and a not so good trainer/preparer. Some of these were then "paired up" during the off season as a "learning" opportunity. Saty, have you heard about this?

[Demonland 72,169]

4 minutes ago, dworship said:

I forgot to mention this after attending on Monday but I've been told during the exit interviews this year the players had to nominate their best trainer/preparer (is that a word) and a not so good trainer/preparer. Some of these were then "paired up" during the off season as a "learning" opportunity. Saty, have you heard about this?

Just for clarification are you saying that the players have been allegedly paired up with the trainers/preparers that they nominated as "not so good"?