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I imagine we will have a very light week on the training track given the short turnaround, and then another interstate trip.

0 stars for the AFL fixturing. First time all year we've had two consecutive games at home all season, and it's coming off a 5 day break. Cheers Gil. 

At least after the bye we only travel twice.

 

 
7 minutes ago, kev martin said:

Spargo stayed firmly on the ground.

In general that's what I am used to.

The first quarter against the Swans was a show stopper 

1 hour ago, hemingway said:

That’s the worry. He has missed a lot of footy, both high intensity training and matches. We need him back but we need him back all guns blazing and playing 4Q of footy. Half fit or limited game time is not what the team needs. I would rather go with a fully fit alternative defender like a Turner than a player not 100 percent ready. 

Goody clearly stated on the weekend that Salo had had an excellent pre season before his injuries about Round 1 and afterwards.  Yes some fitness would be down but not to use your expressions not "half fit or limited game time". 

Salo would /should have at least 2 Casey games and not be rushed like last year before he was fully fit and ready. 

He might be available for AFL straight after the bye if 4 weeks is realistic time for resumption in VFL. 

 
3 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Goodwin said Salem was a month away. Glad they are going to take their time with him. Need him for the back half of the season. 
 

3 weeks Gorg but with Goody's 'no risk' policy he might be adding the extra week.

What's the old Irish saying... 

1 hour ago, Roost it far said:

So Salem is in full training but Goodwin says he's 4 - 5 weeks away, what am I missing? I'd so love a fit Salem at HB for the last 10 weeks of the season

3 weeks away Roost according to Salo

  • Whispering_Jack changed the title to TRAINING: Wednesday 26th April, 2023

8 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Did Fritsch train?

If Chanel 10 is accurate apparently not...

Edit:  See below 😂 (thanks Kev)

Edited by Demon Dynasty

 
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9 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Did Fritsch train?

He was on light duties.

The light duties players (Hibbo, McVee, Fritsch) were on the field for about 30 minutes 

Edited by kev martin

17 minutes ago, kev martin said:

He was on light duties.

The light duties players (Hibbo, McVee, Fritsch) were on the field for about 30 minutes 

I think Fritter was on light duties on Monday night 

Edited by chook fowler


1 hour ago, Demon Dynasty said:

3 weeks Gorg but with Goody's 'no risk' policy he might be adding the extra week.

What's the old Irish saying... 

whale oil beef hooked

18 minutes ago, kev martin said:

He was on light duties.

The light duties players (Hibbo, McVee, Fritsch) were on the field for about 30 minutes 

Was today full training day?

Wonder how they had the forward set up? If so was Petty still there working with the forwards?

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5 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Was today full training day?

Wonder how they had the forward set up? If so was Petty still there working with the forwards?

No very far from a full training. Just a quick, boisterous run which had a bit more intensity then normal.

They didn't split into the lines.

It has been suggested to me that they won't have a main training session this week.

Next one is the captain's run on Friday, 9.30 am Gosch's paddock. (Probably)

Thanks Kev and all posters difficult to get any serious training in with a five day break when coming off so much travel and a hard tough Monday night game.!!

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