20 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

Got a feeling BBB will play next Saturday.

Goodwin in an article today: "He looks like he's on track to be back around round three or round four, but we won't push that"

Why injured recruit 'can become an even better player' at Dees
 

23 hours ago, picket fence said:

Q 1 When is a stick not a stick?? (Answer at the end)

Q Does a Picket Fence standing behind a Cyclone Fence constitute an oxymoron?

"Try not to stay too static or cute, bananna's decay to brown, squashy fruit! Change is the seed to personal growth, a call to seek your directional oath. And submit to lifes challenges those on the field, results in success a valuable yield!"  PF 2021

What a magnificent day to be at training. Reminded me of........ Thursday 4th September 1987 venue JUNCTION OVAL at 4.00 pm approx. 34 years ago. There were thousands there watching the John Northey coached Demons emabark on there last training session before the elimination final vs Nth Melbourne. Why do I bring this up now? Read on.....

Training summary, Drills, Skills and Manuevers

All drills simulated match conditions and particularly handball run and carry, precise use of the football, taking the game on, pace, pressure and class. All the BIG GUNS were there, Robby, Jim, Big Earl, Yeata, Bails, Strawbs, Danny, Stretcha, Warren Dean, Stephen Newport, Balls Grinter, Dirty Dave Williams, Willo, and what do you know, training was exemplary, exciting, flashy, and done at 100% There were no errors, players were just sublime and skills was the highest I have seen ever! I will never forget it, Nor will anyone else who was also there . Ah sweet dreams are made of these! Who am I to disagree!? 

Segue Friday 12/3/2021

Perfect day perhaps a tad hot and every known flying insect was also on hand witnessing proceedings, here is my report.

ALERT DRONE AHEAD 

Yep thats right first thing I saw was a drone hovering above players training of course obligatory house music was a Tad better than previous sessions with Jazz influenced seductive grooves emanating from the cavernous sound system. Ahhh that's better 

NO SHOWS

Quite a list Steven May,  Majak Daw, Adam Tomlinson, Kossie, Rosman, Weeds, and I also didn't see Vanders or Hibbo, they may have been there but did/nt see them. Also didn't see Bowey but did see Deakyn Smith and I think Baily Laurie walking laps. Also not sure if Gus was in attendance

REHAB 

Ben Brown, Joel Smith , Christian Salem

SKILLS DRILLS AND MANEUVERS

1 HOT POTATO/DODGEBALL

Consisted of two teams orange and blues all creating options for handball under extreme pressure close in

2 KAMIKAZE RUN AND CARRY 

Players in criss cross formation choosing cotrect option and giving of with precise handball and or kick

3 TACKLE -GRAPPLE

Close in contact ball in flight and grabbing player at moment he gets ball

4 CORRIDOOR MATCH SIMULATION

Two teams orange/whites shirts vs Blues in whole ground almost with rectangle boundaries running the ball up and down corridor.

5 QUARTER CORRIDOOR MATCH SIM

Same as above but using a 20 meter rectangle to work in

OBSERVATIONS 

Probably the best thing for me was Ben Brown stepping up his training routines he ran laps kicked the footy and looked unhampered and pretty darn fit. His legs look definitively muscly

Best trainers today were Nibbler, Clarry, Jacko , Max, Langdon and special mentions to Melky who looks over his injuries. Jack Viney also looked good and although apparently he has been ruled out match 1 he does look almost ready to go. Mitch Brown also joined in main group and moved well but left training slightly early. The intensity of training was better today than wednesday and the integrity and intent seemed to be quick movement, choosing best options and delivering the ball seamlessly. As we know though you can train the house down and still be found wanting in the cauldron of real match pressure. The downsides were the players missing. I think Steve May would have to be doubtful and I'm not sure I would risk Christian Salem at this piont.

Thats about it and before I forget the answer to above question 

When is a stick not a stick? 

when its a 

Given I saw one today I broke my personal best 100 m dash time and beat a hasty retreat

P.F

 

Now I am worried about a possible latest Bizarre injury to a MFC player, being bitten by a stick at training. 

Now I know why BB came to us.

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"Ben's been super since he came into our club," Goodwin said.

"He trained really hard, got himself felt, was executing some things within our training that was really exciting. "

5 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Now I know why BB came to us.

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"Ben's been super since he came into our club," Goodwin said.

"He trained really hard, got himself felt, was executing some things within our training that was really exciting. "

Really hard and got himself felt. Hmm. Concerning.

2 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Really hard and got himself felt. Hmm. Concerning.

Haha my thoughts exactly.