Training is Back from Midnight Tuesday

[Demonland 73,266]

AFL training will resume from Wednesday morning, Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed.

Speaking today, Andrews gave the green light to gatherings of up to 10 people from 11:59PM on Tuesday night.

[Diamond_Jim 12,642]

The big question of course is whether Saty going to training is a permitted activity??

[640MD 3,482]

Isn’t he employed by the MFC

[Demonland 73,266]

28 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

The big question of course is whether Saty going to training is a permitted activity??

I'd assume no one from the public would be allowed to attend but it is on public land so as long as people maintain social distancing we will gladly accept any training reports.

[Diamond_Jim 12,642]

10 minutes ago, Demonland said:

I'd assume no one from the public would be allowed to attend but it is on public land so as long as people maintain social distancing we will gladly accept any training reports.

Must say that was what I was thinking but tbh not sure that hanging around in a park is even allowed these days. So many rules in so many States and countries it's impossible to keep up with the finer nuances.

Edited May 11, 2020 by Diamond_Jim

[Moonshadow 17,678]

The rule is that clubs cannot share any indoor facilities. I would assume this means only one of MFC, Storm or Victory can use AAMI facilities.

Also, would a group of 10 (which includes FD staff) mean at any one training location? That prevents backs at one end of Goschs, mids in the centre and forward at the other end. May have to separate off to different locations.

This is probably why Andrews said it wasn't effective immediately, as they have to nut it out on a case by case basis

[Caligula's cohort 1,014]

I'd imagine they'll be training at Casey for the next few weeks so as to limit contact with the general public. 

[DubDee 26,191]

Have to say I have some level of excitement at this news. my life is so dull at the moment, I'd tune in to watch them train!

even if they are fairly meaningless games, I'll be tuning in for some entertainment

[MyFavouriteMartian 572]

6 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

The big question of course is whether Saty going to training is a permitted activity??

[Little Goffy 14,668]

If the players aren't one the track at 12.01 I'll be bitterly disappointed.

[Satyriconhome 10,880]

There are no goalposts up at Goschs, I expect training to be at Casey, with maybe a staggered schedule, so all the players can train

[Diamond_Jim 12,642]

there's a bit of confusion over the ten player limit.

My understanding is that the Victorian protocol for professional teams allows for the full team (Community teams are limited to ten)

OTOH other states such as WA are limiting numbers to ten

so,,,,,, who knows

[Deemented Are Go! 3,692]

39 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

there's a bit of confusion over the ten player limit.

My understanding is that the Victorian protocol for professional teams allows for the full team (Community teams are limited to ten)

OTOH other states such as WA are limiting numbers to ten

so,,,,,, who knows

Indeed, still a bit to play out here. Apart from different group limits in each state, the issue is also around players in WA and SA who have returned from interstate and are still in a quarantine period. 
In any case, there will be a uniform AFL policy for all 18 clubs to follow until everything’s eventually aligned between state jurisdictions. 
It was mentioned on Classified tonight there will be an announcement on this tomorrow. 

[MyFavouriteMartian 572]

On 5/12/2020 at 12:05 AM, Deemented Are Go! said:

Indeed, still a bit to play out here. Apart from different group limits in each state, the issue is also around players in WA and SA who have returned from interstate and are still in a quarantine period. 
In any case, there will be a uniform AFL policy for all 18 clubs to follow until everything’s eventually aligned between state jurisdictions. 
It was mentioned on Classified tonight there will be an announcement on this tomorrow. 

Is anyone at training,  'DmAG'?

[Satyriconhome 10,880]

13 minutes ago, MyFavouriteMartian said:

Is anyone at training,  'DmAG'?

I walked down to Goschs, bit too dark to see, passed a couple of blokes on Victoria street who were practicing shooting though

[darkhorse72 1,925]

On 5/11/2020 at 6:24 PM, Little Goffy said:

If the players aren't one the track at 12.01 I'll be bitterly disappointed.

beat me too it  

[Deemented Are Go! 3,692]

9 hours ago, MyFavouriteMartian said:

Is anyone at training,  'DmAG'?

My 5 yo kids are doing children’s yoga in front of the telly right now, does that count? 

[Demonland 73,266]

 

[Little Goffy 14,668]

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that Petracca has not slacked off too much from his preseason.

[Pates 9,661]

You would have to imagine that when full training resumes the club would be using Casey as the primary training base. May not have the same access to facilities, plus it's a decent distance from the city but it would be the best opportunity for the club to have a controlled environment.

[MyFavouriteMartian 572]

11 hours ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

My 5 yo kids are doing children’s yoga in front of the telly right now, does that count? 

Ha Ha,  i guess that'll have to do,  Deem.

[MyFavouriteMartian 572]

4 hours ago, Demonland said:

 

Fritzel looks like one of the stars from Harry Potter.

 

Grow some facial hair Fritta.   A 'stache',  or a demonic Go-Tee.    You still look like an under 19.

 

Tracca actually looks more like a man,  with his do.

[MyFavouriteMartian 572]

2 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that Petracca has not slacked off too much from his preseason.

Well,  his lower arms look trim,  too trim.

 

But he does appear to be putin in,  the fitness work.   Lets all hope that translates into more endurance,  and more running both ways.

[ManDee 7,239]

11 hours ago, MyFavouriteMartian said:

Well,  his lower arms look trim,  too trim.

 

But he does appear to be putin in,  the fitness work.   Lets all hope that translates into more endurance,  and more running both ways.

Edited May 13, 2020 by ManDee

[binman 44,195]

4 minutes ago, ManDee said:

No wonder he is such a great leader. Can do infinite military lifts.