Training - Wednesday, 20th March 2019

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It's the last Open Session before the 2019 season kicks off. If anyone is heading down we'd love to hear a report particularly regarding who is or more importantly isn't training.

Look out for Aaron vandenberg.

Upcoming Men's Training Sessions

Date: Wednesday, 20 March
Session start time: 10.00am
Location: Gosch's Paddock, Olympic Bvd, Melbourne

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I have checked Edwins, Richmond Station and the new horrendous P turn on Olympic Blvd, no sign of AVB at the moment

[Lefty 412]

10 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Look out for Aaron vandenberg.

My mail is is that AVB will spend an extended period on the sideline.

[david_neitz_is_my_dad 4,083]

The sky has well and truly fallen

[McQueen 17,864]

1 minute ago, Lefty said:

My mail is is that AVB will spend an extended period on the sideline.

That’s really disappointing news. He’d had a great pre season and looked primed. 

The feet issues continue. 

[Demonland 71,614]

9 minutes ago, Lefty said:

My mail is is that AVB will spend an extended period on the sideline.

 

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

Damn shame. Just when Vanders seems to have his issues under control, bang, misses another chunk of football. He was flying in the preseason of 2017 also before the foot issue. 

Although not ideal, a month or so on the sidelines is better than the 18 months it took him to get back previously. Hopefully it’s not the latter again. 

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Just get AVB right. His grunt and pressure are exactly what we need out there.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Another one bites the dust.

[Demon Jack 6,862]

Garlett, Lever, Smith (of the Tim variety) and May in rehab.

Edited March 19, 2019 by Demon Jack

[Demon Jack 6,862]

Jones, Viney, Harmes, Preuss and Melksham with the main group.

EDIT: Also just saw KK training with the main group.

Edited March 19, 2019 by Demon Jack

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Just now, Demon Jack said:

Garrett, Lever, Smith (of the Tim variety) and May in rehab.

I assume you mean Garlett.

Why is May in the rehab group?

[daisycutter 29,604]

harmes?

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Just now, daisycutter said:

harmes?

?

Just now, Demon Jack said:

Jones, Viney, Harmes, Preuss and Melksham with the main group.

 

[Demon Jack 6,862]

Keilty and Hunt training with the forwards with the latter just nailing a flat drop punt at goal from 50m. Sounded good off the boot!

[Wiseblood 24,637]

 

4 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

Jones, Viney, Harmes, Preuss and Melksham with the main group.

This is a good sign at the very least.  If they get through most of it you would assume they'll be right for Saturday.

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

9 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

Jones, Viney, Harmes, Preuss and Melksham with the main group.

EDIT: Also just saw KK training with the main group.

Joel Smith?

[Demonland 71,614]

9 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

EDIT: Also just saw KK training with the main group.

This is great news.

[Megatron 886]

10 minutes ago, Demonland said:

I assume you mean Garlett.

Why is May in the rehab group?

I’m here as well standing where the rehabbers are. He just looks sore. He’s just mainly standing around doing some short kicks with the physio. 

Just as I say that he’s doing some laps

[Demon Jack 6,862]

3 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Joel Smith?

Haven't seen him yet.

Also, May now running laps. Doesn't seem too hindered by anything. Can only presume the club is making sure he's 100% for Round 2 against Geelong.

Edited March 19, 2019 by Demon Jack

[Demon Jack 6,862]

I like the look of Jordan. Just saw him training with the likes of Jones, Petracca and Oliver at the moment in some one on one contested ball drills and can hold his own. Lovely kick as well.

EDIT: And of course as I say that, Clarry nails him in a dynamite tackle. Holding the ball!

 

Edited March 19, 2019 by Demon Jack

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Can anyone tell me who's wearing the #43? Definitely not Guy Walker.

Whoever it is, I can't say he'll get a game soon. Just accidently nailed one of the trainers in the hip with a lace out drop punt. That'll leave a bruise.

EDIT: Now that I think of it, there's every chance it could be Lockhart.

Edited March 19, 2019 by Demon Jack

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3 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

EDIT: Now that I think of it, there's every chance it could be Lockhart.

Did he look like this?

[Demon Jack 6,862]

Just now, Demonland said:

Did he look like this?

Yep, that's definitely him. Welcome to the club Jay!

[Demon Jack 6,862]

Lever looks closer than 12-16 weeks. Just saw him running at full tilt and snapping at goal. He's also competing comfortably one on one with Tim Smith. 

The club is probably just being very conservative in his progress considering its his second ACL.

Edited March 19, 2019 by Demon Jack