STOP IT PLEASE 

"OH YOU MAKE MY MOTOR RUN, MY MOTOR RUN MYYYYY SHARONAAAAA! 

Just cannot get this song outa my head! Why??? Well it was one of the Classic songs playing whilst the players were training today. Booming over the P.A

Others were "Working Class Man, "Stop Draggin my heart around", Run to paradise", "Country Road" and timeless classic, Sweet Caroline!

Speaking of classic, I witnessed another "Classic" training session today  staring... MFC 2021

Here is my report

Maintenance group, rehab Ben Brown, Sam Weiderman, Jack Viney and I think Mitch Brown Pleasantly surprised to see Ben Brown doing short 15-25 metre kicks and he looks on track to step up training shortly. Ditto the others

On lighter duties running , Hibbo, Melksham

Main, Skills, Drills and Maneuvers!

DRILL 1   GROUNGHOG DAY SHUFFLE

Whole ground utilized which involved players coming out of defence in droves and giving passes by hand or foot to creative space player, then overlapping to recieve back and kick to leading forward option 

This showcased explosive run and carry of ball carrier and pinpiont precise passing to option, players in orange vests harrasing thus simulating real game pressure

DRILL 2    BALANCED OPTION DISH OF

This was a beauty, Two teams one in blue one in white On ballers in centre , wings and rest in other half of the ground, Ball was centre bounce contested and depending on whole took posession then dicatted whether those in blue became attackers or defenders dependent on which color got possesion. For example if White got possesion then whites became attackers and Blue team defenders. If Blue got possesion then Whites became defenders.

This was intense and replicated the situations which arise in games when to run and create and when to man up and defend. Disposal and chioces again was very good with limited congestions and stoppages

DRILL 3    KAMIKAZE GAME SIMULATIONS WHOLE GROUND

This again was classic game day simulations which saw two teams chosen Whites vs Blues. Plenty to like regarding intensity and skill levels

OVERALL OBSERVATIONS POSITIVES

1 Clayton Oliver. In Drill 2 and 3 he was "PEERLESS" He just could not be stopped, usual crisp desicive handballs , picked out targets with kicks and pace was exilerating.

2 Majak Daw. Well I will be astounded if we do not pick him up. He was good again today and was involved in some excellent ball movement, can clunk a mark and his kicking was precise ,also makes good decisions

3 Ed Langdon, just does not stop running to create options

4 James Harmes thank heavens he is now back where he belongs in the midfield

5 Gus Brayshaw, some pivotal moments in match simulations , his run and carry were excellent

6 Luke Jackson, belongs!!! Just looks ready to blossom

7 Jayden Hunt showed dash and importantly measure in disposals

8 Nev and Chunk, still not quite done as yet

9 Goody, Choco, vocal and involved 

10 The invisable man, There was a huge bloke in a grey t shirt who was instructing and moving among the players displaying how to block where to stand, how to execute various maneuvers, He looked vaguely familiar but have no idea who has was!??

OTHER OBS

Kye Deglace If he was training I didn't notice him unless he looks like Deakyn Smith who I did notice and who did some good things. Not sure if Kobe Farmer is in the frame at this time, 

Recruits looking promising Fraser Rosman, Jake Bowey , Bailey Laurie all had moments. 

Have to say if Training is an indication of match day and is replicated, then team looks very well prepared, Fit, Quicker, and with more Precicity of skills executed.

Will leave on this note........ M, M M My SHARONNNAAA,,,, There, I think I've got "THE KNACK "of it!!

PF

 

Edited March 5, 20214 yr by picket fence

What were there more of. Gang gangs or Galahs ?

10 The invisable man, There was a huge bloke in a grey t shirt who was instructing and moving among the players displaying how to block where to stand, how to execute various maneuvers, He looked vaguely familiar but have no idea who has was!??

Greg Stafford ?

 

Thx for the report much appreciated

5 minutes ago, picket fence said:

STOP IT PLEASE 

"OH YOU MAKE MY MOTOR RUN, MY MOTOR RUN MYYYYY SHARONAAAAA! 

Just cannot get this song outa my head! Why??? Well it was one of the Classic songs playing whilst the players were training today. Booming over the P.A

Others were "Working Class Man, "Stop Draggin my heart around", Run to paradise", "Country Road" and timeless classic, Sweet Caroline!

 

 

Uncle Chocco was definitely in charge of the music.

 Thanks for the report PF.

1 minute ago, Sydee said:

10 The invisable man, There was a huge bloke in a grey t shirt who was instructing and moving among the players displaying how to block where to stand, how to execute various maneuvers, He looked vaguely familiar but have no idea who has was!??

Greg Stafford ?

 

Thx for the report much appreciated

At first I did think Greg Stafford but I don't think it was!

9 minutes ago, picket fence said:

STOP IT PLEASE 

"OH YOU MAKE MY MOTOR RUN, MY MOTOR RUN MYYYYY SHARONAAAAA! 

Just cannot get this song outa my head! Why??? Well it was one of the Classic songs playing whilst the players were training today. Booming over the P.A

Others were "Working Class Man, "Stop Draggin my heart around", Run to paradise", "Country Road" and timeless classic, Sweet Caroline!

Speaking of classic, I witnessed another "Classic" training session today  staring... MFC 2021

Here is my report

Maintenance group, rehab Ben Brown, Sam Weiderman, Jack Viney and I think Mitch Brown Pleasantly surprised to see Ben Brown doing short 15-25 metre kicks and he looks on track to step up training shortly. Ditto the others

On lighter duties running , Hibbo, Melksham

Main, Skills, Drills and Maneuvers!

DRILL 1   GROUNGHOG DAY SHUFFLE

Whole ground utilized which involved players coming out of defence in droves and giving passes by hand or foot to creative space player, then overlapping to recieve back and kick to leading forward option 

This showcased explosive run and carry of ball carrier and pinpiont precise passing to option, players in orange vests harrasing thus simulating real game pressure

DRILL 2    BALANCED OPTION DISH OF

This was a beauty, Two teams one in blue one in white On ballers in centre , wings and rest in other half of the ground, Ball was centre bounce contested and depending on whole took posession then dicatted whether those in blue became attackers or defenders dependent on which color got possesion. For example if White got possesion then whites became attackers and Blue team defenders. If Blue got possesion then Whites became defenders.

This was intense and replicated the situations which arise in games when to run and create and when to man up and defend. Disposal and chioces again was very good with limited congestions and stoppages

DRILL 3    KAMIKAZE GAME SIMULATIONS WHOLE GROUND

This again was classic game day simulations which saw two teams chosen Whites vs Blues. Plenty to like regarding intensity and skill levels

OVERALL OBSERVATIONS POSITIVES

1 Clayton Oliver. In Drill 2 and 3 he was "PEERLESS" He just could not be stopped, usual crisp desicive handballs , picked out targets with kicks and pace was exilerating.

2 Majak Daw. Well I will be astounded if we do not pick him up. He was good again today and was involved in some excellent ball movement, can clunk a mark and his kicking was precise ,also makes good decisions

3 Ed Langdon, just does not stop running to create options

4 James Harmes thank heavens he is now back where he belongs in the midfield

5 Gus Brayshaw, some pivotal moments in match simulations , his run and carry were excellent

6 Luke Jackson, belongs!!! Just looks ready to blossom

7 Jayden Hunt showed dash and importantly measure in disposals

8 Nev and Chunk, still not quite done as yet

9 Goody, Choco, vocal and involved 

10 The invisable man, There was a huge bloke in a grey t shirt who was instructing and moving among the players displaying how to block where to stand, how to execute various maneuvers, He looked vaguely familiar but have no idea who has was!??

OTHER OBS

Kye Deglace If he was training I didn't notice him unless he looks like Deakyn Smith who I did notice and who did some good things. Not sure if Kobe Farmer is in the frame at this time, 

Recruits looking promising Fraser Rosman, Jake Bowey , Bailey Laurie all had moments. 

Have to say if Training is an indication of match day and is replicated, then team looks very well prepared, Fit, Quicker, and with more Precicity of skills executed.

Will leave on this note........ M, M M My SHARONNNAAA 

 

Training the house down PF?

Thanks PF; this enthusiasm may just be catching.

Thanks Picket great reading. Also great news re Oliver. Sounds ridiculous to talk of him "breaking out" as he broke out in  his first few games lol. But I just get the sense that he may be about to take another step up into some rarefied air in 2021. Good also to hear your thoughts on Majak  as I think he may have an important role early this season if fit.

I really want Harmes back to his best, so I was glad to read your thoughts there also. 

Any errors you can point out @picket fence, just want to make sure you are not Saty in disguise.

Appreciate the efforts to get down there and give us something to get excited about.

It's interesting you keep bringing up Daw, yet the club and everyone around keeps talking him down.

 

 

10 minutes ago, BW511 said:

Any errors you can point out @picket fence, just want to make sure you are not Saty in disguise.

Appreciate the efforts to get down there and give us something to get excited about.

It's interesting you keep bringing up Daw, yet the club and everyone around keeps talking him down.

 

 

Talk him down until you sign him up.

You've got "the Knack" picket! Thanks for the report. Now I've got that song in my head too fcs.

48 minutes ago, picket fence said:

10 The invisable man, There was a huge bloke in a grey t shirt who was instructing and moving among the players displaying how to block where to stand, how to execute various maneuvers, He looked vaguely familiar but have no idea who has was!??

Any chance Austin's old man was down for the day to teach the boys some offensive blocking moves? 

Don’t ever miss a Wednesday session again

Good to see The Black Crowes getting a run.

44 minutes ago, ManDee said:

Talk him down until you sign him up.

Clever, MD.

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

STOP IT PLEASE 

"OH YOU MAKE MY MOTOR RUN, MY MOTOR RUN MYYYYY SHARONAAAAA! 

Just cannot get this song outa my head! Why??? Well it was one of the Classic songs playing whilst the players were training today. Booming over the P.A

Others were "Working Class Man, "Stop Draggin my heart around", Run to paradise", "Country Road" and timeless classic, Sweet Caroline!

Speaking of classic, I witnessed another "Classic" training session today  staring... MFC 2021

Here is my report

Maintenance group, rehab Ben Brown, Sam Weiderman, Jack Viney and I think Mitch Brown Pleasantly surprised to see Ben Brown doing short 15-25 metre kicks and he looks on track to step up training shortly. Ditto the others

On lighter duties running , Hibbo, Melksham

Main, Skills, Drills and Maneuvers!

DRILL 1   GROUNGHOG DAY SHUFFLE

Whole ground utilized which involved players coming out of defence in droves and giving passes by hand or foot to creative space player, then overlapping to recieve back and kick to leading forward option 

This showcased explosive run and carry of ball carrier and pinpiont precise passing to option, players in orange vests harrasing thus simulating real game pressure

DRILL 2    BALANCED OPTION DISH OF

This was a beauty, Two teams one in blue one in white On ballers in centre , wings and rest in other half of the ground, Ball was centre bounce contested and depending on whole took posession then dicatted whether those in blue became attackers or defenders dependent on which color got possesion. For example if White got possesion then whites became attackers and Blue team defenders. If Blue got possesion then Whites became defenders.

This was intense and replicated the situations which arise in games when to run and create and when to man up and defend. Disposal and chioces again was very good with limited congestions and stoppages

DRILL 3    KAMIKAZE GAME SIMULATIONS WHOLE GROUND

This again was classic game day simulations which saw two teams chosen Whites vs Blues. Plenty to like regarding intensity and skill levels

OVERALL OBSERVATIONS POSITIVES

1 Clayton Oliver. In Drill 2 and 3 he was "PEERLESS" He just could not be stopped, usual crisp desicive handballs , picked out targets with kicks and pace was exilerating.

2 Majak Daw. Well I will be astounded if we do not pick him up. He was good again today and was involved in some excellent ball movement, can clunk a mark and his kicking was precise ,also makes good decisions

3 Ed Langdon, just does not stop running to create options

4 James Harmes thank heavens he is now back where he belongs in the midfield

5 Gus Brayshaw, some pivotal moments in match simulations , his run and carry were excellent

6 Luke Jackson, belongs!!! Just looks ready to blossom

7 Jayden Hunt showed dash and importantly measure in disposals

8 Nev and Chunk, still not quite done as yet

9 Goody, Choco, vocal and involved 

10 The invisable man, There was a huge bloke in a grey t shirt who was instructing and moving among the players displaying how to block where to stand, how to execute various maneuvers, He looked vaguely familiar but have no idea who has was!??

OTHER OBS

Kye Deglace If he was training I didn't notice him unless he looks like Deakyn Smith who I did notice and who did some good things. Not sure if Kobe Farmer is in the frame at this time, 

Recruits looking promising Fraser Rosman, Jake Bowey , Bailey Laurie all had moments. 

Have to say if Training is an indication of match day and is replicated, then team looks very well prepared, Fit, Quicker, and with more Precicity of skills executed.

Will leave on this note........ M, M M My SHARONNNAAA,,,, There, I think I've got "THE KNACK "of it!!

PF

 

Well done Picko great report you made my day,which has been crap

54 minutes ago, Skuit said:

Any chance Austin's old man was down for the day to teach the boys some offensive blocking moves? 

whos austin

Picket your ‘training reports’ are now the weekly highlight up here on DL!

Entertaining, enlightening and elucidating.

And accompanied by the ‘sensational’ sounds of the seventies and eighties.

Keep up the excellent work!

1 hour ago, Skuit said:

Any chance Austin's old man was down for the day to teach the boys some offensive blocking moves? 

Bradtke did a few agility drills back when we signed Austin, so could be. 

When I first read your post I thought of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Would love to have him involved. 

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

STOP IT PLEASE 

"OH YOU MAKE MY MOTOR RUN, MY MOTOR RUN MYYYYY SHARONAAAAA! 

Just cannot get this song outa my head! Why??? Well it was one of the Classic songs playing whilst the players were training today. Booming over the P.A

 

 

Thanks for the report.

So a song about a Los Angeles real estate saleswoman. Very inspriring for the boys  I guess.

Very happy to read about Gus. I still believe he can be real important for us going forward. 

45 minutes ago, forever demons said:

whos austin

Austin Bradtke, the son of former Boomer Mark Bradtke and former Tennis Player Nicole Provis.

Great report, horrible music. 

7 minutes ago, Deestroy All said:

Great report, horrible music. 

Agree, I reckon it was Choco's turn to supply the song list

4 hours ago, picket fence said:

STOP IT PLEASE 

"OH YOU MAKE MY MOTOR RUN, MY MOTOR RUN MYYYYY SHARONAAAAA! 

Just cannot get this song outa my head! Why??? Well it was one of the Classic songs playing whilst the players were training today. Booming over the P.A

Others were "Working Class Man, "Stop Draggin my heart around", Run to paradise", "Country Road" and timeless classic, Sweet Caroline!

Speaking of classic, I witnessed another "Classic" training session today  staring... MFC 2021

Here is my report

Maintenance group, rehab Ben Brown, Sam Weiderman, Jack Viney and I think Mitch Brown Pleasantly surprised to see Ben Brown doing short 15-25 metre kicks and he looks on track to step up training shortly. Ditto the others

On lighter duties running , Hibbo, Melksham

Main, Skills, Drills and Maneuvers!

DRILL 1   GROUNGHOG DAY SHUFFLE

Whole ground utilized which involved players coming out of defence in droves and giving passes by hand or foot to creative space player, then overlapping to recieve back and kick to leading forward option 

This showcased explosive run and carry of ball carrier and pinpiont precise passing to option, players in orange vests harrasing thus simulating real game pressure

DRILL 2    BALANCED OPTION DISH OF

This was a beauty, Two teams one in blue one in white On ballers in centre , wings and rest in other half of the ground, Ball was centre bounce contested and depending on whole took posession then dicatted whether those in blue became attackers or defenders dependent on which color got possesion. For example if White got possesion then whites became attackers and Blue team defenders. If Blue got possesion then Whites became defenders.

This was intense and replicated the situations which arise in games when to run and create and when to man up and defend. Disposal and chioces again was very good with limited congestions and stoppages

DRILL 3    KAMIKAZE GAME SIMULATIONS WHOLE GROUND

This again was classic game day simulations which saw two teams chosen Whites vs Blues. Plenty to like regarding intensity and skill levels

OVERALL OBSERVATIONS POSITIVES

1 Clayton Oliver. In Drill 2 and 3 he was "PEERLESS" He just could not be stopped, usual crisp desicive handballs , picked out targets with kicks and pace was exilerating.

2 Majak Daw. Well I will be astounded if we do not pick him up. He was good again today and was involved in some excellent ball movement, can clunk a mark and his kicking was precise ,also makes good decisions

3 Ed Langdon, just does not stop running to create options

4 James Harmes thank heavens he is now back where he belongs in the midfield

5 Gus Brayshaw, some pivotal moments in match simulations , his run and carry were excellent

6 Luke Jackson, belongs!!! Just looks ready to blossom

7 Jayden Hunt showed dash and importantly measure in disposals

8 Nev and Chunk, still not quite done as yet

9 Goody, Choco, vocal and involved 

10 The invisable man, There was a huge bloke in a grey t shirt who was instructing and moving among the players displaying how to block where to stand, how to execute various maneuvers, He looked vaguely familiar but have no idea who has was!??

OTHER OBS

Kye Deglace If he was training I didn't notice him unless he looks like Deakyn Smith who I did notice and who did some good things. Not sure if Kobe Farmer is in the frame at this time, 

Recruits looking promising Fraser Rosman, Jake Bowey , Bailey Laurie all had moments. 

Have to say if Training is an indication of match day and is replicated, then team looks very well prepared, Fit, Quicker, and with more Precicity of skills executed.

Will leave on this note........ M, M M My SHARONNNAAA,,,, There, I think I've got "THE KNACK "of it!!

PF

 

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