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12 hours ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Might be a silly question, but seeing as Goschs is a public park, what's stopping him from going for a run there accidentally at the same time as our training sessions?

Insurance for one.  He won't be covered by the AFL's health and indemnity insurance until he's officially allowed to train in December.  That means any injury he sustains if he tries to train with the club prior to that is on Medicare.  I don't doubt that the club has already discussed his fitness program with him for the interim, but he can't do any official work with us until he's on the books. 

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16 hours ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Might be a silly question, but seeing as Goschs is a public park, what's stopping him from going for a run there accidentally at the same time as our training sessions?

I don't think he's running yet

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On 11/9/2019 at 8:24 PM, daisycutter said:

except od, mr leg. he's not drinking enough malt whiskey or eating enough bananas

My god that is true DC. Had a little interruption to things and have not had a single malt in 10 weeks. Banana consumption is down as well. 

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1 hour ago, old dee said:

My god that is true DC. Had a little interruption to things and have not had a single malt in 10 weeks. Banana consumption is down as well. 

your consult invoice is in the mail as we speak

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6 hours ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

Insurance for one.  He won't be covered by the AFL's health and indemnity insurance until he's officially allowed to train in December.  That means any injury he sustains if he tries to train with the club prior to that is on Medicare.  I don't doubt that the club has already discussed his fitness program with him for the interim, but he can't do any official work with us until he's on the books. 

I'd imagine even a smallish AFL club could cover any medical bill arising from training out of its own funds.  Surely he just needs to be given written instructions on what training to do elsewhere, memorise it, and then borrow the EFC shredder.

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Posted
18 hours ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Might be a silly question, but seeing as Goschs is a public park, what's stopping him from going for a run there accidentally at the same time as our training sessions?

 

6 hours ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

Insurance for one.  He won't be covered by the AFL's health and indemnity insurance until he's officially allowed to train in December.  That means any injury he sustains if he tries to train with the club prior to that is on Medicare.  I don't doubt that the club has already discussed his fitness program with him for the interim, but he can't do any official work with us until he's on the books. 

 

2 minutes ago, sue said:

I'd imagine even a smallish AFL club could cover any medical bill arising from training out of its own funds.  Surely he just needs to be given written instructions on what training to do elsewhere, memorise it, and then borrow the EFC shredder.

He's only just recently had surgery again so would think he wouldn't be doing much training now even if he could anyway.

 

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19 hours ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Might be a silly question, but seeing as Goschs is a public park, what's stopping him from going for a run there accidentally at the same time as our training sessions?

There is likeable logic in this.

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Will definitely be interesting to see what they have him doing his first day of training with the club. Good to hear he's got a positive attitude, one step at a time.

Posted
5 minutes ago, Pates said:

Will definitely be interesting to see what they have him doing his first day of training with the club. Good to hear he's got a positive attitude, one step at a time.

12 steps at a time maybe!

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Harley’s in town. Currently sitting across from him in the corporate boxes at the basketball. He’s sitting in between May and Jetta.

Waters all round for those interested.

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22 minutes ago, ben russell said:

Harley’s in town. Currently sitting across from him in the corporate boxes at the basketball. He’s sitting in between May and Jetta.

Waters all round for those interested.

Hope that puts to bed the rumour that Bennell and May don’t get on.

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23 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Hope that puts to bed the rumour that Bennell and May don’t get on.

Can definitely put that to bed. When not looking at their phones, the two of them have been chatting and laughing the whole game. 

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45 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Hope that puts to bed the rumour that Bennell and May don’t get on.

Had not heard that, I'm aware May and Martin don't get on but not May and Bennell

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10 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Had not heard that, I'm aware May and Martin don't get on but not May and Bennell

Yeah I wasn’t aware either but can confirm they are getting along like a house on fire.

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18 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Had not heard that, I'm aware May and Martin don't get on but not May and Bennell

I'm pretty sure Redleg has got them mixed up here. 

I think someone may have mentioned here that Bennell is staying with May for a few weeks before he starts training with us. On his first day here he was hanging out with May.

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2 minutes ago, Watts the matter said:

I'm pretty sure Redleg has got them mixed up here. 

I think someone may have mentioned here that Bennell is staying with May for a few weeks before he starts training with us. On his first day here he was hanging out with May.

There have been a few Insta stories with May and Bennell hanging out. Pretty sure they are pretty good mates

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7 minutes ago, Good Lord George said:

There have been a few Insta stories with May and Bennell hanging out. Pretty sure they are pretty good mates

Hopefully they end up premiership mates.

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Posted
33 minutes ago, Watts the matter said:

I'm pretty sure Redleg has got them mixed up here. 

 

Yes I have. That is my second mix up today.

I guess I shouldn’t be drinking so much on the cruise I am on.

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Posted
12 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Yes I have. That is my second mix up today.

I guess I shouldn’t be drinking so much on the cruise I am on.

Go your hardest Leg. It's not like you have to drive home. Bung on a life jacket if you get a bit wobbly !

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2 hours ago, ben russell said:

Harley’s in town. Currently sitting across from him in the corporate boxes at the basketball. He’s sitting in between May and Jetta.

Waters all round for those interested.

On the waters untill Jetta goes home.

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On 11/17/2019 at 2:21 PM, FireInTheBelly said:

Might be a silly question, but seeing as Goschs is a public park, what's stopping him from going for a run there accidentally at the same time as our training sessions?

Further to the point, what’s stopping any of US going and training with our favourite football team? 

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1 hour ago, Redleg said:

Yes I have. That is my second mix up today.

I guess I shouldn’t be drinking so much on the cruise I am on.

Drinking seems legit. But you probably shouldn't be Demonlanding so much if you're on a cruise. 

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