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I've come across some info suggesting there will be an open training session at Bellerive Oval 330pm.

I haven't been able to confirm through any of the normal sources. Anyone know anything about it?

 

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    3 minutes ago, dworship said:

    I've come across some info suggesting there will be an open training session at Bellerive Oval 330pm.

    I haven't been able to confirm through any of the normal sources. Anyone know anything about it?

     

    There definitely is a Captain’s Run at Bellerive today. It’s an open session and it begins at either 3pm or 3:30pm. The North cheer squad told us this but aren’t sure about the starting time, so getting there at 3pm is probs wisest. 

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    15 minutes ago, dworship said:

    I've come across some info suggesting there will be an open training session at Bellerive Oval 330pm.

    I haven't been able to confirm through any of the normal sources. Anyone know anything about it?

     

    SESSION DETAILS

    Saturday 5 August, From 3:30pm

    Blundstone Arena, Bellerive TAS

    Gates open at 3:30pm, Enter from the Western Gate

    FREE ENTRY

     

    As the players are on a tight schedule preparing for the game, unfortunately there will be no player signing at the session

     

    Please note the training is now from 3:30pm not the original 3:00pm time.

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    Didn't make it to training, but did bump into a few Dees supporters at a wine tasting on the Derwent.  Our supporters also seemed in force at Salamanca markets this morning!  I can report on general good spirits!

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    6 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

    Didn't make it to training, but did bump into a few Dees supporters at a wine tasting on the Derwent.  Our supporters also seemed in force at Salamanca markets this morning!  I can report on general good spirits!

    Now that's just asking for a hangover.

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    7 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

    Didn't make it to training, but did bump into a few Dees supporters at a wine tasting on the Derwent.  Our supporters also seemed in force at Salamanca markets this morning!  I can report on general good spirits!

    Just So Melbourne ( been in the wine game all my life!)

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    3 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

    Now that's just asking for a hangover.

    Fear not, we were only popping in to buy a pinot noir after enjoying a bottle over lunch at the winery restaurant.  Extreme cheering still on the schedule for tomorrow amongst the rest of the Demon Army!

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    So we did adventure around to Bellerive at 330 and watched the boys run around for about an hour. When we arrived the Nort side were just finishing up. They would have had 20 supporters vs our 400.

    It was a bit of the standard drills with emphasis on the turnover, contest and transition parts of the game. Goody was very vocal and driving a lot of the drills. At one stage he was shouting at the backs regarding their positioning and I really noticed how May is really pressing high and Lever is patrolling across the last line. I think this use to be Petty's role but Lever is the obvious choice now as he reads the play so well. In a one hour session I was pleasantly surprised about the emphasis placed on goal kicking. For those who have suggested Bowey should be used more forward I can say he is  certainly practicing that part of his game. I can see it being something we will develop and it might be a plan C at some stage that will surprise many.

    The best thing I can say about this one hour is; they looked sharp, focused and relaxed, all at the same time. That might not seem to make sense but they looked super confident and the laughter and fun they showed at the end said more to me than anything.

     

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