TRAINING: Thursday 8th September 2022

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,909]

30 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?

Tom McDonald's foot, Salem's groin, Jordon's foot (but, to be fair, he's definitely not going to be an injured player taken into finals)

[layzie 34,011]

Sounds like we really could have used the week off 😐

[Willmoy1947 4,140]

48 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 🤣

Did you have your 1858 guernsey on

[Demonland 73,140]

31 minutes ago, Damo said:

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

Lever was out on the field in full kit and marking and kicking the ball around and on the periphery of drills.

TMac was not even out there.

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Demon Jack said:

First time I've seen JVR in person.

He's a seriously big unit.

And he’s still growing!

[Brownie 5,988]

47 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?

I was watching Kozzy limp around at the Gabba the other week too. I don't think he's quite himself either.

[Guest]

1 hour 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.

Tracc actually looked fine. He trained just as everyone else. You wouldn’t know he was carrying any injury. 

[Ben 222]

No VFL boys there today. I guess they’ll do a captain’s run at Casey tomorrow for the Saturday prelim. The guys out there today strongly suggests there’ll be no changes, though JVR a very minor chance. Bowey wasn’t there so he’s definitely not replacing Salem.

A couple of guys murmured that number 5 was looking good for having a broken leg. Feeding into the stereotype by calling him number 5!

I met a 50-year member called Greg, who was telling me the future and importance of having a home base right near the MCG. Said that we might build something when the GSS/Warne Stand gets replaced and a social club and facilities could be built over the rail line. Good to meet you mate, in the off chance you’re on here.

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41 minutes ago, Winners at last said:

What were the crowd numbers like? 

Decent, but very quiet.

[hemingway 7,631]

1 hour 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.

The risk of playing Petracca. 

High risk of further injury.

High risk of not getting through the game.

High risk that any movement through the hips and legs will be severely compromised. In a game that is likely to be intense and frenetic his fitness he will be fully tested by Brisbane. There will be nowhere to hide. He will be targeted. 

If we win, a high risk that he will not play in the Prelim. 

With a number of players under an injury cloud, with some doubt about their fitness to play, playing an injury impaired Petracca only worsens the overall team strength and balance. 

Watching a slow limping footballer will not help anyone’s morale or confidence, in particular that of his teammates. However, I’m sure Brisbane players will be delighted. 

Coach and staff definitely need to step in and say No.  

 

[kev martin 10,416]

They came out looking confident and serious, head down and into the warm up.

Williams gets the volume and talking going ("hit your target"), as they go into little kick modes. Then, they use 3/4 of the oval, to move 4 players off the line, pass the ball around and deliver to a player leading the 4 off the other end. Looked good with clean footy and hard running.

They split into their line groups. Mids clear a stoppage and follow up with bringing the ball back. plenty of talk and support to each of them.

Forwards don the bibs and put a bit of pressure on the ball carrier from the arc and then pass to a lead.

Backs, move the ball between them all, within the 50 arc.

Sims, like last time, squad against the coaches. On the coaches side wearing bibs were all the emergencies. I expect given that, we will go into tomorrows game unchanged.

Finished with goal kicking. Plenty of inside out snaps from the boundary, with most kicking using their set shot routine, generally chaotic. 

Finally the signings and mingling with the crowd, behind the white rope as they walk back to AAMI.

Tracc moved reasonably well. I noticed his change of direction steps were still a bit hampered. At one stage he was tackled repeatedly by Sparrow and I think, Vines. Passed through that test, easily and happily. 

 Last thought, as the session moved on I could see a nervousness about their work.

Go Dees

 

Edited September 8, 2022 by kev martin

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38 minutes ago, layzie said:

How's Spargo's voice looking?

looks like his voice has finally broken.

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1 hour 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?

Every player was moving freely. Petracca’s kicking for goal was a bit off, but it always is! I’d imagine his kicking with his injured right leg will be a bit off for a couple of weeks at least. Fritsch and Spargo looked absolutely fine, as did Jackson and Ben Brown. I would guess that they’ll play Petracca and take him off at the first sign of sluggishness to be replaced with Van Rooyen who looks ready to go.

[Guest]

The highlight of my day was when Gussy thanked me for coming. HE thanked ME! GUSSY THANKED ME FOR COMING!!!!!! 

edit: so excited I forgot to tell y’all my response: I said, “All good Gussy, I’ll see you here again next week” 😃

Edited September 8, 2022 by WalkingCivilWar

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2 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

The highlight of my day was when Gussy thanked me for coming. HE thanked ME! GUSSY THANKED ME FOR COMING!!!!!! 
 

ima not touching that 😑

[Ben 222]

Particular shoutout to Gus, Mayzie, Fritta, Salo, Viney and Brown for being so generous with their time and signing and taking photos with the fans.

[deelusions from afar 1,861]

51 minutes ago, layzie said:

How's Spargo's voice looking?

Looks great but the volume is minimal

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Ben said:

Particular shoutout to Gus, Mayzie, Fritta, Salo, Viney and Brown for being so generous with their time and signing and taking photos with the fans.

Right? They weren’t in any hurry to get away. Stopped at every request for a photo and/or autograph. Not surprised though, especially BBB: he is always keen to interact with fans. 
PS: not sure if I mentioned this already, and it’s no biggie, but GUSSY THANKED ME FOR COMING!!!

[The Jackson FIX 3,210]

2 hours ago, Doug Reemer said:

JVR just ran out with a shirt that says “I am debuting in a final and will be the next Dermott Brereton” 

I knew it. There’s no way he is wearing that t-shirt and not actually playing.

[Guest]

Also, Hunty came to the boundary to fetch a ball and I said, “heya Jayden!”

He said, “hey, how're goin?” I said, “I’m good, how are you?” He said, “yeah, I’m alright” and now we’re best friends. In my head anyways. 
I was standing with a lovely fellow DL-er at the time who can vouch for me that JH and I are now BFFs. 

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6 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Right? They weren’t in any hurry to get away. Stopped at every request for a photo and/or autograph. Not surprised though, especially BBB: he is always keen to interact with fans. 
PS: not sure if I mentioned this already, and it’s no biggie, but GUSSY THANKED ME FOR COMING!!!

Love feeling startstruck. Still stoked that Chrissy Amphlett once called me 'handsome' - overly generous to the extreme.

[Demons1858 1,766]

1 hour ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

Any good news?

No new injuries

[Demons1858 1,766]

59 minutes ago, willmoy said:

Did you have your 1858 guernsey on

l actually have a retro one that l didn't bring ... told anyone that would listen about the kozzie move including Mark Williams and Wheels. They atleast have me some positive affirmation and a smile

[Dingo 1,126]

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

Re: Lever

 someone near me mentioned they heard he had an issue with his foot. 

i reckon he plays just not training. No need to exacerbate anything. 

Towards the end of training he and Petts were standing 2 metres away from me .He was in good spirits and showed no sign of discomfort.Kicking the ball too.

[Demons1858 1,766]

1 hour ago, Demon Dynasty said:

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

If they make the move in the next few week's l can rightly claim credit