On 10/18/2021 at 9:32 PM, DubDee said:

Driven blokes like T Mac and Viney have plenty of mates now. 

good to see everyone is fit and doesn’t need time off legs. 

I like the idea, maintain fitness rather than have to get it back. Train hard now and have a good break over Xmas 

im expecting a more impressive H&A season next year. With some smashings 

Happy to keep the smashings for the finals.

I thought the 2021 H&A was very impressive.

30 minutes ago, adonski said:

T Mac, Weid, ANB & Clarry all doing a session today (footage on Ivy Elite Sports Group Instagram)

Don't get stale, boys! And Tommy, for God's sake rest that back.

46 minutes ago, Jontee said:

TBH I reckon they should have a holiday.

I'm inclined to agree, Jontee (and others) but I realise I'm seeing it from the perspective of an old fart whose work life was generally one of obligation. It's entirely likely the boys are doing what youngsters, used to being very fit, would be doing anyway while 'on holiday' (at least when the tempting alternative of 'seeing the world' is off the agenda!)

On 10/19/2021 at 10:53 AM, The heart beats true said:

The training away from the club thing is to do with the AFLPA contracts and the stipulation that they have a mandated time away from their employer.

So, contractually speaking, what you’re actually looking at in the video is ‘The Artist Formally Known as Petracca’.

This was his second goal, I think?

On 10/18/2021 at 8:50 PM, Beetle said:

Yes….stems from the David Cloke management book of genius. 

Yeah makes perfect sense ..to put out all the spot fires his BIL will be a part of😂

Scene: an inner suburban house in Melbourne, late at night. Two men are drinking beer.

One of them, JORDAN DE GOEY, holds a cattle prod to the other one's genitals. There is a loud CRACK.

Jordan de Goey's brother in law: OW!!! That [censored] hurt!

They both laugh and scull another beer.

JDGBIL: My turn.

He takes the cattle prod and holds it to JDG's genitals. There is a loud CRACK.

JDG: OW!!!! [censored]!!!!

They both laugh and scull another beer.

JDG: My turn.

He takes the cattle prod and holds it to JDGBIL's genitals. There is a loud CRACK.

JDGBIL: OW!!! That hurt! No more! I give up!

JDG: I win. Awright then ... ya gotta ... lemme think ... ya gotta be me manager for a year.

JDGBIL: Awright. What's a manager gotta do?

JDG: I dunno. I think it means ya gotta keep me out of fights an that.

JDGBIL: OUT of fights? No punch ons?

JDG: Yeah. Like if I'm in a nightclub or sumthin', and there's a punch on--

JDGBIL: You [censored]' beauty! Where? Let's go boys!

JDG: No mate. There's no punch on. I'm just sayin', IF there's a punch on--

JDGBIL: There's no punch on?

JDG: No mate.

JDGBIL: I thought you said there's a punch on?

JDG: I'll give yez a [censored]' punch on if ya don't shuddup an listen.

JDGBIL: I'll [censored]' shut up you up ya [censored]!

They start to fight.

 JDGBIL: Wait! Wait! Wait!

They stop fighting. JDGBIL sculls a beer.

JDGBIL: Awright. Let's go.

They resume fighting.

JDG: *thinks* Maybe this manager thing isn't such a good idea. Ah, [censored] it. She'll be right.

JDG: Wait! Wait! Wait!

They stop fighting. JDG sculls a beer.

JDG: Awright. Let's go.

They resume fighting.

(fade ...)

20 hours ago, Jontee said:

TBH I reckon they should have a holiday.

They did

11 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

They did

I dont call a day out against Footiscray a holiday.

Nor training in the local park and getting harassed by the fans.

They need a complete break from footy....

16 minutes ago, Jontee said:

I dont call a day out against Footiscray a holiday.

Nor training in the local park and getting harassed by the fans.

They need a complete break from footy....

I wonder if there's a bit of them still coming down off the whole month of Septemeber and GF.  And not going cold turkey emotionally, just a few catch ups and reminisce?

Few options in Melb lockdown so why not meet somewhere familiar and have a few laughs.

I don't mind the Demons players training while on holidays.

 

They are athletes and professional AFL players that get paid alot more than the average person on the street. Plus routine is definitely important to maintain.

 

All, I ask is that they have a bit of extra time off during the Christmas break to mentally recharge and not think about football for a while.

 

Then come back happy and hungrier than ever to win more Premierships! It's time for a new Demons Dynasty!

On 10/22/2021 at 3:16 PM, Jontee said:

TBH I reckon they should have a holiday.

There would hardly be an Olympic gold medalist that didn't train on Xmas day. 

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Interviewer: what separates the really good players from the champions?

Paul Roos: The champions train on Xmas day. 

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Aren’t we over this chit of training too hard or not? We had a dream run this season, if Selwyn and co and the players have learnt anything from Darren B then it shouldn’t be in anyone’s mind to be nervous about a few run arounds. 

12 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

There would hardly be an Olympic gold medalist that didn't train on Xmas day. 

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Interviewer: what separates the really good players from the champions?

Paul Roos: The champions train on Xmas day. 

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Um I am not talking about stopping training....I am talking about having a holiday. Different environment, relaxed but keeping fit.

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Admittedly covid makes that hard.

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Friday in the park

Who was there WJ?

36 minutes ago, CBDees said:

Who was there WJ?

Sent to me by my brother-in-law who received it from a friend who runs at that park most mornings.

On 10/22/2021 at 3:16 PM, Jontee said:

TBH I reckon they should have a holiday.

Everybody's different. Some will need a longer break than others, either to allow for physical recovery or a mental recharge. Hopefully, those that need a bit longer don't feel compelled to cut short their allowable break. 

On 10/22/2021 at 2:52 PM, adonski said:

T Mac, Weid, ANB & Clarry all doing a session today (footage on Ivy Elite Sports Group Instagram)

Btw in the 10 sec snippet of Oliver, he marked freely overhead on a highball. Hopefully no shoulder surgery this off-season?

10 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Friday in the park

Max , gus , milkshake , mitch brown plus one other

 

 

27 minutes ago, adonski said:

Hopefully no shoulder surgery this off-season?

I believe that is the case, which is great news for Clarry and the MFC.

BTW, shouldn't your name be ademonski?