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16 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Have we decided we're far too good for the comp and no longer need to train? I haven't seen a report since Saturday.

I need another hit.

I've split this post into it's own thread.

The official site only has this Saturday's Open Casey training listed.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/Team/training-times

The last Open session was last Saturday's Maroochydore session. Presumably there has been a session since then.

What's the deal?

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

I've split this post into it's own thread.

The official site only has this Saturday's Open Casey training listed.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/Team/training-times

The last Open session was last Saturday's Maroochydore session. Presumably there has been a session since then.

What's the deal?

I think they get a few days off after the trip north. How many? I don't know!

 

I’m concerned Petracca is going to come back out of shape from this mini break.

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5 minutes ago, Wrecker45 said:

I’m concerned Petracca is going to come back out of shape from this mini break.

Exactly. I've heard he's trying to break the record for the most Maltesers and Maxibons in a single preseason.

As it stands, I guess we wait until Saturday for the next report. Just have to deal with the shakes and fidgeting until then.


28 minutes ago, Wrecker45 said:

I’m concerned Petracca is going to come back out of shape from this mini break.

Apparently he downed 37 beers on the flight home, and stopped over in Munich for Octoberfest

They had a very early morning training session before they left QLD, Wednesday off and country visits today, then training on Saturday, probably do indoor work tomorrow and then maybe another outdoor on Monday

 
1 hour ago, old dee said:

I think they get a few days off after the trip north. How many? I don't know!

I'm going in the draft - the amount of time off these guys get in unbelievable.

1 hour ago, chook fowler said:

I'm going in the draft - the amount of time off these guys get in unbelievable.

Chook, the only draft you'll be involved in will be the one you yourself will create after having a curry.

Take the week off.


4 hours ago, pineapple dee said:

Chook, the only draft you'll be involved in will be the one you yourself will create after having a curry.

Take the week off.

I just might surprise you.

9 hours ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

Fair bit of water to go under the bridge between now and the next "public session" thinking-face_1f914.png

Perhaps the other sessions are closed sessions. Getting close to the start of the season perhaps they want to keep some things from prying eyes on the open to the public training oval.

18 hours ago, pineapple dee said:

Chook, the only draft you'll be involved in will be the one you yourself will create after having a curry.

Take the week off.

I think Chook was meaning Draught, as in the Carlton variety...


Any training dates for the week of 11th Feb to 15th Feb as I will be down in Melbourne for the week? I'd love to catch a session and give any report I can.

On 2/7/2019 at 2:01 PM, FireInTheBelly said:

As it stands, I guess we wait until Saturday for the next report. Just have to deal with the shakes and fidgeting until then.

Absence, makes the heart grow fonder.

On 2/8/2019 at 8:40 AM, Kelpien said:

Perhaps the other sessions are closed sessions. Getting close to the start of the season perhaps they want to keep some things from prying eyes on the open to the public training oval.

You could bet on it - that would be a smart decision given our 'acquired' new depth and playing options. 

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