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56 minutes ago, kev martin said:

No posting on MFC websites of any training photos today.

Was there anything on the social pages?

I would guess they have had a couple of days off, so as to freshen up before they get ready for the Big Show.

Chances are they will train down at Gosch's Wednesday 8th, 9.30am. Nothing has been posted on the website yet.

I was assuming players had the week off from all training. This mandatory week break before the start of the season was negotiated by the Players Association some years ago. So it wouldn’t mean much if the players keep training as usual. It’s all odd to me, the players haven’t played for 6 months and are chomping at the bit to play a real match for points! 

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    49 minutes ago, Earl Hood said:

    This mandatory week break before the start of the season was negotiated by the Players Association some years ago

    With this, then the next training is more likely to be Monday the 13th, unless they have a weekend session. 

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    Fritta and Viney update.

    I was at Gosch's, Saturday morning, beautiful down there.

    A group of under 15's playing a half field game. 8 Blokes have a training drill. Storm having a captain's run, and Fritta and Viney doing their rehab.

    Looks like Fritta has ticked the boxes. Runs of various lengths, and the sharp start/stop, using hats. Finished off with numerous 70 meter sprints. 

    Jack running laps, some parts, going 3/4 pace and the occasional walk. He had some knee strapping on, which he took off and finished more runs. Appears unhindered.

    I ask the trainer how they were. She said they “have finished”. Could be, they have finished their rehab, or just the session.

    All looked very positive. 

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    @Demonland

    I noticed there is a new Forum for Training reports.  Have I just not been observant or is this a new Fortum?

    Just not too sure in which Forum to look for new training reports.

    Thanks.

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    49 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    @Demonland

    I noticed there is a new Forum for Training reports.  Have I just not been observant or is this a new Fortum?

    Just not too sure in which Forum to look for new training reports.

    Thanks.

    On a different subject LH what is the go with Ticketing next Sat is it back to our Membership Cards, mob  in les or something more difficult?

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    1 minute ago, DeeZone said:

    On a different subject LH what is the go with Ticketing next Sat is it back to our Membership Cards, mob  in les or something more difficult?

    As far as I know it is either membership card (reinstated by AFL this year, I think) or barcode on mobie app as last year.

    Other posters might be able to clarify further.

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    Thanks LH.

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    1 hour ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    @Demonland

    I noticed there is a new Forum for Training reports.  Have I just not been observant or is this a new Fortum?

    Just not too sure in which Forum to look for new training reports.

    Thanks.

    The training reports forum is just a place where I can compile all the training reports on a given day into one place. It is mainly for packaging the actual reports without the other posts in the thread mainly to link to our social media channels.

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    Is MFC training on Casey?

    I saw a trainer marking distances down at Gosch's.  Perhaps they have an after midday run?

    Any inside info @WalkingCivilWar

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    48 minutes ago, kev martin said:

    Is MFC training on Casey?

    I saw a trainer marking distances down at Gosch's.  Perhaps they have an after midday run?

    Any inside info @WalkingCivilWar

    Seems they are, Kev. Short-ish session this arvo. 

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    On 3/11/2023 at 10:56 AM, kev martin said:

    Looks like Fritta has ticked the boxes. Runs of various lengths, and the sharp start/stop, using hats. Finished off with numerous 70 meter sprints. 

    I saw Fritta run to the men’s room on Friday night, if that’s any help. Doesn’t necessarily mean his foot is fully healed, might’ve just been busting for the loo.  😂

    Seriously though, if he’s not right for Round One it’s through absolutely no fault of his own. He heals faster than the average person, he abides by everything the experts tell him and he has an unwavering determination to be 100%.

    And for all the Fritta fans… he even forewent drinking at his mum’s birthday party because players in rehab can’t have alcohol whatsoever. He is a coach’s dream in this respect. 

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    47 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    I saw Fritta run to the men’s room on Friday night, if that’s any help. Doesn’t necessarily mean his foot is fully healed, might’ve just been busting for the loo.  😂

    Seriously though, if he’s not right for Round One it’s through absolutely no fault of his own. He heals faster than the average person, he abides by everything the experts tell him and he has an unwavering determination to be 100%.

    And for all the Fritta fans… he even forewent drinking at his mum’s birthday party because players in rehab can’t have alcohol whatsoever. He is a coach’s dream in this respect. 

    Would you have told us had it been otherwise, though, WCW?

    #classicmoraldilemma

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    6 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    Would you have told us had it been otherwise, though, WCW?

    #classicmoraldilemma

    Of course not!!! 😂

    Incidentally, I didn’t ask him about his foot for several reasons…

    1) I’ve been getting around on a fractured foot for over three months now and he’s never once asked me about how my injury’s coming along. 🙃

    2) I’d get donuts from him anyways. His mum on the other hand…

    3) I never ask players footy-related questions. I’ll ask, for example, what’s your all-time favourite song? Or, Neapolitan ice cream: vanilla, chocolate or strawberry? Or, who’d win in a fistfight: Bec Maddern or Samantha Armytage? (I asked this of one of our coaching staff and he answered, “I don't know who’d win, but I’d love to watch it!” 😁)

     

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    3 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Seems they are, Kev. Short-ish session this arvo. 

    Yes, it was a bit of a photo shoot.

    The media was there.

    Most of the players having shots over the manequins, many hanging them from the shaded area on the boundary.

    Fritta doing laps, had one kick at goal, and wearing his normal training jersey (the one with their number on it) .

    Viney still in rehab, pushing himself in the laps. He did a few with Salem,  half ways, and more full laps. Looks like he is working to be match fit. As he ended up bent over a couple of times.

    Oliver was working closely with Moniz-wakefield.

    J.Smith was in his training jersey as well, looking free to go and happy.

    BBB was kicking long 40 m goals from straight out. He and Vines the last on the paddock

     

     

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    I guess that they will be at Gosch's tomorrow morning before 9.30 am.

    No training times posted on the website.

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    So could we assume Fritta is right to go for Saturday? Assume Viney and Salem a week or two away?

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    2 hours ago, kev martin said:

    I guess that they will be at Gosch's tomorrow morning before 9.30 am.

    No training times posted on the website.

    That would be the main session yeah Kev? My guess would be Casey

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    1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    That would be the main session yeah Kev? My guess would be Casey

    You could be right.

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    Port Melbourne FC had a training run at Gosch's Monday afternoon. 

    Why doesn't Casey come up to Gosch's for a run?

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    1 hour ago, dee-tox said:

    So could we assume Fritta is right to go for Saturday? Assume Viney and Salem a week or two away?

    I hope so tox, but if he's not really kicking the footy yet... no so sure

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    On 2/17/2023 at 5:04 PM, dazzledavey36 said:

    The media department has been extremely poor this off season.

    Media coverage could well be an uptake by Demonland itself, in the future. It would 'exceed' what has been offered to date, no doubt. It may also stimulate change, greater commitment by the Club and set worthwhile precedents and less irrelevancies now that we are the 'talk of the town' amongst footy clubs. 

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    11 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    That would be the main session yeah Kev? My guess would be Casey

    no training set up.at Gosch's.

    Good chance at Casey, or Port 

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