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TRAINING: Monday 18th November 2019

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Positive to hear that there were big numbers in participation. 

Less positive that a second year small forward ran second in a time trial in front of a host of midfielders coming into their prime. 

Oliver, Harmes, Brayshaw and Petracca (wants to play more mid). 

Quite alarming really. 

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    I'd similarly be interested to hear where Gus ran. 

    Massive year ahead for him. Someone who looked cooked far too often in games last year. 

    Going by photos, he doesn't exactly cut a super lean shape. 

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    1 hour ago, Demonland said:

    According to @Satyriconhome all the boys are back.

    We'd love a report from those attending. Are Tomlinson and Langdon there?

     

    I'd assume Tomlinson starts training on Monday 2 December if timing follows last year's break requirements for the grand finalists.

     

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    2 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

    Positive to hear that there were big numbers in participation. 

    Less positive that a second year small forward ran third in a time trial in front of a host of midfielders coming into their prime. 

    Oliver, Harmes, Brayshaw and Petracca (wants to play more mid). 

    Quite alarming really. 

    Bedford was second, always been a good runner, didn't participate last year

    Interestingly Preuss beat Gawn home

    Jones' pride wouldn't let him finish anything less than top five

    Nibbler looked like he had been for a job at the end of 3k

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    4 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

    Positive to hear that there were big numbers in participation. 

    Less positive that a second year small forward ran third in a time trial in front of a host of midfielders coming into their prime. 

    Oliver, Harmes, Brayshaw and Petracca (wants to play more mid). 

    Quite alarming really. 

    Marc McGowan reported they ran the time trials in smaller groups, maybe just be happy that Bedford looks to have really worked hard over the pre-season, rather than in-correctly potting others.

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    8 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

    Positive to hear that there were big numbers in participation. 

    Less positive that a second year small forward ran third in a time trial in front of a host of midfielders coming into their prime. 

    Oliver, Harmes, Brayshaw and Petracca (wants to play more mid). 

    Quite alarming really. 

    They weren’t all in the same running groups so unless you have exact times everyone ran you can take nothing from it 

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    2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Demonland should come first.

    Difference is I know where my bedroom door is????

    Some of the ball movement drills went up a notch with all the good kicks on the park

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    19 minutes ago, Red and Blue realist said:

    Marc McGowan reported they ran the time trials in smaller groups, maybe just be happy that Bedford looks to have really worked hard over the pre-season, rather than in-correctly potting others.

    It's impossible to talk sense with supporters like you. 

    I started with a positive and ended with a negative. It's obviously a huge wrap for Bedford and super impressive. It's equally disheartening that he beat 4th and 5th year starting midfielders to the line though. 

    There is absolutely zero potting in my post. 

    The sensitivity around here is ludicrous at times. 

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    4 minutes ago, brendan said:

    They weren’t all in the same running groups so unless you have exact times everyone ran you can take nothing from it 

    I stand corrected then and good to hear. 

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    Just now, stevethemanjordan said:

    It's impossible to talk sense with supporters like you. 

    I started with a positive and ended with a negative. It's obviously a huge wrap for Bedford and super impressive. It's equally disheartening that he beat 4th and 5th year staring midfielders to the line though. 

    There is absolutely zero potting in my post. 

    The sensitivity around here is ludicrous at times. 

    But you have no idea if they were running in the same group, so you instantly had an unnecessary crack at a few guys. The overreacting from you and others on here is ludicrous at times.

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    1 minute ago, Red and Blue realist said:

    But you have no idea if they were running in the same group, so you instantly had an unnecessary crack at a few guys. The overreacting from you and others on here is ludicrous at times.

    Look above. 

    That's good news if it's the case. 

    But if it wasn't, I wasn't potting anyone. 

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    7 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

    The sensitivity around here is ludicrous at times. 

    You'd think we went 17-5 last year instead of 5-17...

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    Can’t say I’m a fan of these man-bras players wear nowadays. 

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    41 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

    Positive to hear that there were big numbers in participation. 

    Less positive that a second year small forward ran second in a time trial in front of a host of midfielders coming into their prime. 

    Oliver, Harmes, Brayshaw and Petracca (wants to play more mid). 

    Quite alarming really. 

    Really? How many 3kms are they running in a game? It is a relative measure of fitness: not an absolute. I would be more concerned if no improvement in individuals time come Feb. 

    You need to look at combination of results to get even a moderate view of their overall fitness/endurance/speed. Would prefer a midfielder who was quick in repetitive 20/50m's and a 13:45-14m Tan than a 12-13min Tan runner...

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    1 minute ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

    That's quite a six pack Petracca is wearing. Looks to have dropped some weight.

    Noticed he finished right in the midfield pack and well ahead of Gus. As said by another great to see Preuss finishing ahead of Maxy. We don't know what else Maxy did this morning but whatever, this is a great sign how hard he's worked in the off season. 

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    27 minutes ago, Demonland said:

     

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    Gotta love the smiles, Trac looks really fit. 

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    It's on, day one under a beautiful Melbourne morning. They trained from 9 to 12 o'clock.

    10 to fifteen support staff wait for the 8 to 10 coaches who are led to the field by Goody. No Bernie Vince or Jordan Lewis yet. The committee members including Barrett are also there and are making themselves available to discussions.

    The squad come out as one, 5 minutes later.

    They are brought together by Burgess who gives them the run down to today's work. He is a good communicator and all get his message and an opportunity to respond.

    In the rehab is Sam Wiedeman, Josh Wagner, Austin Bradke, Mitch Hannan, Aaron Vandenberg, Harrison Petty, Kade Kolodjasni and Neville Jetta. Some participated in the Tan run and  the non-contact drills.

    Missing from today were Joel Smith, Oskar Baker and I think Kade Chandler.

    Adam Tomlinson was in kit but didn't train. Charlie Spargo in a moon boot and on crutches.

    Ed Langdon wearing number 15, he looked a bit nervous, struggling with skills though understandable as he gets comfortable with his new club.

    They start with running drills that stretch the legs. Then there off to a 3/4 lap of the Tan. They set of a startling pace. I was on bike and could just keep up. Probably gliding off at above 20 km/hr. The times are about 10.30 minutes. I followed at the back of the first pack with Jay Lockart and Tom Sparrow. Jake Lever led the second pack over the line.

    Back on the paddock, and they are into drills and simulations. Bayley Fritsch and Christian Salem setting up with great stab passes. A lot of the drills performed without much defensive pressure.

    The squad was divided into two groups for simulations. One in a confined area developing the short, congested game and the other working on defensive spread and zoning with offensive midfield turnovers to kick to the leading forwards. the two groups moved between both stations. It appears the positions for players arn't set yet as they all seemed to rotate with different plays.

    I would suggest that Tom Sparrow given his youth and being down on endurance at the moment is looking to be an attacking back flanker who can break the lines and deliver a good release.

    I believe Nathan Jones will play back flanker as well, he is also being very vocal out there.

    Could Marty Hore be used up forward? Thought he is also developing as a leader.

    Jake Melksham received a welcome back to training by Steven May. A hard fair collision.

    They finished the session with several 80 meter sprints in 17 – 18 seconds.

    A few stayed on the track. Braydon Preuss working Corey Wagner, Jack Viney kicking goals and Christian Salem working with James Jordan and I think Kyle Dunkley.

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