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TRAINING: Thursday 8th September 2022

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2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

They’re doing a 3/4 field drill where they’re marking on the wing but then progressively bringing in into the middle and kicking up the guts into the forward line rather than going to the pockets. Hmmmm

That is how we played Brisbane at the Gabba recently.  Delivery was deep i50 and we scored freely and accurately. 

Couldn't understand why we didn't try it last week in the 4th when the game was on the line.

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    I agree with David King's comments on 360.

    I think we can win tomorrow night without Petracca and we need him at 100% against Geelong.

    We saw what happened last time he said he was 'right to go'. He was absolutely useless against Freo when he was crook.

    This is where the coach needs to step in and think about what's best for the team on the night as well as going forward.

    I'd rest him, then load up and throw everything at Geelong.

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    Players practicing shots at goal now.

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    Just told goody to put kozzie in the middle for 5 when he and the team need a spark ... completely ignored me 🤣

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    No Dunstan and Tommo suggests Tracc and Rick will play.

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    May has a wild shot at goal that lands about 30cm away from Trac's head.

    Close one...

    Edited by Demon Jack

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    3 minutes ago, JimmyGadson said:

    I agree with David King's comments on 360.

    I think we can win tomorrow night without Petracca and we need him at 100% against Geelong.

    We saw what happened last time he said he was 'right to go'. He was absolutely useless against Freo when he was crook.

    This is where the coach needs to step in and think about what's best for the team on the night as well as going forward.

    I'd rest him, then load up and throw everything at Geelong.

    Dr. Laura's explanation of the bone injury gives me confidence he'll play and worth a listen.  Its the cork to the calf that's clearly the issue re: pain and movement.

    Lever saying at a presser earlier this week that "... Trac trained well for someone with a broken leg..."  isn't helpful, although as Whateley said this week it could become the stuff of legend if we win, and Trac plays at least well or better.

     

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    19 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Frisch doesn’t have any strapping on his knee but seems to be sitting out of the drill. 

    someone asked him if he’s playing. He said hopefully not very confidently on my opinion. 

    Fritta would believe he still has to be selected despite 53 goals. Or he has been told to play doubtful!! 

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    Sounds a bit like the walking wounded! So we have Trac limping, Fritsch only hopeful of playing, Spargo doubtful, Jackson with a knee injury that requires surgery, Brown with a knee, Gawn NQR (ankle?), Lever with a foot concern, Oliver with a recently fractured thumb. Have I missed anyone? What was that old adage about taking injured players into finals?

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    2 minutes ago, bobby1554 said:

    Sounds a bit like the walking wounded! So we have Trac limping, Fritsch only hopeful of playing, Spargo doubtful, Jackson with a knee injury that requires surgery, Brown with a knee, Gawn NQR (ankle?), Lever with a foot concern, Oliver with a recently fractured thumb. Have I missed anyone? What was that old adage about taking injured players into finals?

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    15 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Whole team doing goal kicking practice. 

    Was there a score? Don’t tell me, 8.15?

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    28 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Correct. No Bowey or Dunstan. 

    gee thats disappointing

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    33 minutes ago, Demons1858 said:

    Everyone from the week before seems out there and participating ... bowey the exception ... tracc is hobbling a little still although Dunstan isnt out there so hopefully he is ready to go by tomorrow

    Just to be clear, TMac and Lever didnt train at all? Or did they join late?

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    3 minutes ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

    Any good news?

    Brisbane out to $3.15

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    25 minutes ago, Demons1858 said:

    Just told goody to put kozzie in the middle for 5 when he and the team need a spark ... completely ignored me 🤣

    I told Paul Roos to give Colin Garland a go in the midfield. He didn't seem to agree with it. Two weeks later Garland got rotated through the midfield. He was a better Backman. But he did try it.

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    28 minutes ago, Demons1858 said:

    Just told goody to put kozzie in the middle for 5 when he and the team need a spark ... completely ignored me 🤣

    Dont worry...Subliminal messages usually play out 36 hours later 1858 👍🏻

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    8 minutes ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

    Any good news?

    Sausages in bread were outstanding.

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    1 hour ago, Demon Jack said:

    First time I've seen JVR in person.

    He's a seriously big unit.

    Yes he looks bigger framed than on the box.  Still plenty of room for some extra muscle in the next few years.  Has a good leap on him.  In marking contests there's a glimpse of Robbo at times.

    44 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    They’re doing a 3/4 field drill where they’re marking on the wing but then progressively bringing in into the middle and kicking up the guts into the forward line rather than going to the pockets. Hmmmm

    Penny's finally dropped or is this a common theme at training?

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    50 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    They’re doing a 3/4 field drill where they’re marking on the wing but then progressively bringing in into the middle and kicking up the guts into the forward line rather than going to the pockets. Hmmmm

    Shhhhh don't give away our tactic :-)

     

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