PRESEASON TRAINING: Friday 15th December 2023

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VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

EPISODE XI “ ZZENON CODEX

 

Admiral Nelson: Leigh, can you come to the bridge I have decoded a message from the pentagon!

Capt Crane: On my way! Chip take over the helm.

Chip Morton : Aye Aye skip

Admiral Nelson: Leigh, I have just unscrambled a code Black call from the pentagon, here read it yourself.

“ Dear Harriman, hope you and Seaview crew are well, Harry we have an intelligence report that has uncovered some kind of Alien Cyborg machine that can duplicate people which is in Australia in a Lagoon in Melbourne called Casey Fields. It is called the ZZENON CODEX. Your job is to find and destroy this machine before it replicates all life as we know it. Just think what another 100,000 extra Feral supporters running around would do. The world would be plunged into Armagedon! Intelligence also suggests that a person known to frequent Casey Fields by the name of Picket Fence can be of assistance, he hates anything that relates to ferals and would be a worthy ally! Good luck” Marshal James Pentagon Marshal”

Capt Crane: Jeepers Admiral isn’t this more a case for the Star Trek Crew or even Lost in Space?

Admiral Nelson: Yes, probably but Fence has already used them in another episode, so it looks light its down to us!

Capt Crane: Whats our plan of action!?

Admiral Nelson: Simple set a course for Australia and pilot the minisub underneath Port Philip Bay and find this machine and destroy it!

Capt Crane: Understand! Chip Capt Crane here, please set a course for these coordinates, oh and Chip, please equip the sub with photon torpedoes and Harpoons apparently there are giant snakes and alligators and maybe the odd Feral Collie’s about!

Chip Morton: Harpoons I can do but aren’t Photon Torpedoes for “Star Trek” I’ll have to ask Capt Kirk if that’s ok?

Capt Crane: Should be fine as Star Trek ratings were through the roof last week after the Klingons got a fare spanking! Capt. Kirk’s ego will be sky high so he will agree to anything plus he owes me a favor!

 

 

PICKET FENCE TRAINING REPORT 15/12/2023

NO SHOWS

Didn’t notice J.V and Chandler, Bailey Fritsch but they may have been there!

 

INJURIES MODIFIED DUTIES

MAX, CLARRY, GUS ( Although he was doing plenty of Running, THOLSTRUP, PETTY ( Who also ran for the first time!

 

SKILLS , DRILLS AND MANOUVERS

After warmups and Run Throughs, players broke of into  Groups doing a variety of

• Close in Handball through traffic to hit clean target with players pressuring.
• One on one Groundhog Day ground ball gets.
• Telescopic Talls in Marking contest situations
• Pressure the ball carrier, two meters away closing fast to kick to a lead.
• Match sims ( See below for details)
• Half ground transitioning including stoppage work on both boundary side wings and emphasizing manned positioning and quick breakaways using precise handballs to break out of traffic and finding leading player on lead or further handball, chip kicks to favored positions to free up play and present scoring options closer to goal. Red vs Whites, this also had an element of keeping the ball in forward line and using lateral movements and handball before finding a target. So, it was as much about forwards and positioning and defense creating a chess like impenetrable phalanx!

PLAYER WATCH AND MATCH SIM

TOM SPARROW I mean wow just wow this guy is ready to launch, has confidence picks great options and really will excite through the midfield this year.

LACHY HUNTER Has lost weight and dare I say it has picked up a yard of pace, was involved in plenty and looked rejuvenated and classy.

JACK BILLINGS, Classy ball user who always hits targets and linked up beautifully today, will play major parts in games.

SHANE MC ADAM The missing piece in the forward line puzzle, just oozes class, goal sense and links up magnificently, can also take a hanger and a half

KOZZY, Just mesmerizing today total excitement machine

SPARGO Yeah righto , he was really good today involved linked up and kicked a few goals and was busy.

MONIZ-WAKEFIELD Starting to find his feet was involved in a lot of link ups and used his pace and skills to great effect and could be a surprise early inclusion if he keeps this form up.

ADAM TOMLINSON Used his pace to run of the back half and set up many plays.

JED ADAMS, I took notice of him a couple of times with great run of Half back and also astute ball use. Looks a player.

MARTY HORE Looked right at home of half back, is an intercept king and used the ball to advantage. He could also get an early look in.

CHRISTIAN SALEM I’m sure it was him ( remember I’m on the other side of the fence) and he looked really good unhampered by recent injuries and looked fresh, pacey and involved with effortless and crisp disposal.

JOSH SHACHE, Took a couple of really good, contested marks and converted effortlessly, I hope he has improved enough to make the difference and looked particularly good today.

KYAH FARRIS WHITE Rucked well today and looks like if he develops a bit of mongrel could be a hell of a find.

TRENT RIVERS Looks like Mr. Universe with his swagger and relentless attack on the ball.

FINAL THOUGHTS

T. Mac wasn’t bad in defense and training levels were up from last week I thought. Ball movement was quick , precise and forward entries were purposeful and effective. Given some of the exhilarating  and exotic weaves out of defense and forwards moving to effective scoring positions this training session said a lot to me about the increased pace and intent to rectify past deficiencies which have sabotaged our last two years of finals performances. Better get going I er think I’m seeing things Better go to get my eyes checked two people that look uncannily like Admiral Nelson and Capt. Leigh crane are moving towards me!

Cheers all at Demonland  P.F

Edited December 15, 2023 by picket fence

[Jeremy 660]

CHRISTIAN SALEM I’m sure it was him ( remember I’m on the other side of the fence) and he looked really good unhampered by recent injuries and looked fresh, pacey and involved with effortless and crisp disposal.
 

Noticed Jack Viney was wearing #3 today in instagram posts so possibly was him? 

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20 minutes ago, Jeremy said:

CHRISTIAN SALEM I’m sure it was him ( remember I’m on the other side of the fence) and he looked really good unhampered by recent injuries and looked fresh, pacey and involved with effortless and crisp disposal.
 

Noticed Jack Viney was wearing #3 today in instagram posts so possibly was him? 

Yes possibly so but had the Salem short stride and beautiful disposal but retrospectivly could have been J.V remember it aint easy being outside the ground and again multiple numbers were sometimes doubled up on. Sheesh how hard can it be for the players to wear correct numbers eh??

[Jeremy 660]

9 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Yes possibly so but had the Salem short stride and beautiful disposal but retrospectivly could have been J.V remember it aint easy being outside the ground and again multiple numbers were sometimes doubled up on. Sheesh how hard can it be for the players to wear correct numbers eh??

No worries, appreciate the report. Have you got any idea what Tholstrup’s niggle might be? Was he in any drills at all?

[DeeZone 7,946]

Thanks PF another great report for the archives, did you notice Verrall and Fullarton during match simulations as I am hoping that both will feature in the team in 2024. You should get a permanent pass into the ground, someone should raise it at the AGM on Tuesday night or maybe we should email Kate Roffe?

[djr 1,071]

Sestan. Was he noticeable?

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6 minutes ago, Jeremy said:

No worries, appreciate the report. Have you got any idea what Tholstrup’s niggle might be? Was he in any drills at all?

Ran laps at good pace so no idea!? Also Clarrie had his jumper of doing some drills and crickey he looked ripped and very very fit!😁

[rjay 24,046]

14 minutes ago, Jeremy said:

No worries, appreciate the report. Have you got any idea what Tholstrup’s niggle might be? Was he in any drills at all?

With the new kids they often hold them back a bit with a modified program...

Edited December 15, 2023 by rjay

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 4,081]

Great report (and story!) @picket fence👍

As conveyed, ditch the house; sounds like they're training the suburb down!

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34 minutes ago, rjay said:

With the new kids they often hold them back a bit with a modified program...

Tend to agree as Im not sure Windsor was there either. Carryst how hard is it to open a gate and let those supporters, ( especially paid up members ) in??🤯

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51 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

Thanks PF another great report for the archives, did you notice Verrall and Fullarton during match simulations as I am hoping that both will feature in the team in 2024. You should get a permanent pass into the ground, someone should raise it at the AGM on Tuesday night or maybe we should email Kate Roffe?

Fullarton yes and rucked reasonably well, but didn't notice Verrall

Edited December 15, 2023 by picket fence

[WalkingCivilWar 33,315]

@picket fence A friend of mine from the DA was there this morning and she said they’re spending an extraordinary amount of time on goal kicking. She didn’t have a great vantage point, could you see from where you were how the accuracy was?

[Nascent 7,455]

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

 

VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

EPISODE XI “ ZZENON CODEX

 

Admiral Nelson: Leigh, can you come to the bridge I have decoded a message from the pentagon!

Capt Crane: On my way! Chip take over the helm.

Chip Morton : Aye Aye skip

Admiral Nelson: Leigh, I have just unscrambled a code Black call from the pentagon, here read it yourself.

“ Dear Harriman, hope you and Seaview crew are well, Harry we have an intelligence report that has uncovered some kind of Alien Cyborg machine that can duplicate people which is in Australia in a Lagoon in Melbourne called Casey Fields. It is called the ZZENON CODEX. Your job is to find and destroy this machine before it replicates all life as we know it. Just think what another 100,000 extra Feral supporters running around would do. The world would be plunged into Armagedon! Intelligence also suggests that a person known to frequent Casey Fields by the name of Picket Fence can be of assistance, he hates anything that relates to ferals and would be a worthy ally! Good luck” Marshal James Pentagon Marshal”

Capt Crane: Jeepers Admiral isn’t this more a case for the Star Trek Crew or even Lost in Space?

Admiral Nelson: Yes, probably but Fence has already used them in another episode, so it looks light its down to us!

Capt Crane: Whats our plan of action!?

Admiral Nelson: Simple set a course for Australia and pilot the minisub underneath Port Philip Bay and find this machine and destroy it!

Capt Crane: Understand! Chip Capt Crane here, please set a course for these coordinates, oh and Chip, please equip the sub with photon torpedoes and Harpoons apparently there are giant snakes and alligators and maybe the odd Feral Collie’s about!

Chip Morton: Harpoons I can do but aren’t Photon Torpedoes for “Star Trek” I’ll have to ask Capt Kirk if that’s ok?

Capt Crane: Should be fine as Star Trek ratings were through the roof last week after the Klingons got a fare spanking! Capt. Kirk’s ego will be sky high so he will agree to anything plus he owes me a favor!

 

 

PICKET FENCE TRAINING REPORT 15/12/2023

NO SHOWS

Didn’t notice J.V and Chandler, Bailey Fritsch but they may have been there!

 

INJURIES MODIFIED DUTIES

MAX, CLARRY, GUS ( Although he was doing plenty of Running, THOLSTRUP, PETTY ( Who also ran for the first time!

 

SKILLS , DRILLS AND MANOUVERS

After warmups and Run Throughs, players broke of into  Groups doing a variety of

• Close in Handball through traffic to hit clean target with players pressuring.
• One on one Groundhog Day ground ball gets.
• Telescopic Talls in Marking contest situations
• Pressure the ball carrier, two meters away closing fast to kick to a lead.
• Match sims ( See below for details)
• Half ground transitioning including stoppage work on both boundary side wings and emphasizing manned positioning and quick breakaways using precise handballs to break out of traffic and finding leading player on lead or further handball, chip kicks to favored positions to free up play and present scoring options closer to goal. Red vs Whites, this also had an element of keeping the ball in forward line and using lateral movements and handball before finding a target. So, it was as much about forwards and positioning and defense creating a chess like impenetrable phalanx!

PLAYER WATCH AND MATCH SIM

TOM SPARROW I mean wow just wow this guy is ready to launch, has confidence picks great options and really will excite through the midfield this year.

LACHY HUNTER Has lost weight and dare I say it has picked up a yard of pace, was involved in plenty and looked rejuvenated and classy.

JACK BILLINGS, Classy ball user who always hits targets and linked up beautifully today, will play major parts in games.

SHANE MC ADAM The missing piece in the forward line puzzle, just oozes class, goal sense and links up magnificently, can also take a hanger and a half

KOZZY, Just mesmerizing today total excitement machine

SPARGO Yeah righto , he was really good today involved linked up and kicked a few goals and was busy.

MONIZ-WAKEFIELD Starting to find his feet was involved in a lot of link ups and used his pace and skills to great effect and could be a surprise early inclusion if he keeps this form up.

ADAM TOMLINSON Used his pace to run of the back half and set up many plays.

JED ADAMS, I took notice of him a couple of times with great run of Half back and also astute ball use. Looks a player.

MARTY HORE Looked right at home of half back, is an intercept king and used the ball to advantage. He could also get an early look in.

CHRISTIAN SALEM I’m sure it was him ( remember I’m on the other side of the fence) and he looked really good unhampered by recent injuries and looked fresh, pacey and involved with effortless and crisp disposal.

JOSH SHACHE, Took a couple of really good, contested marks and converted effortlessly, I hope he has improved enough to make the difference and looked particularly good today.

KYAH FARRIS WHITE Rucked well today and looks like if he develops a bit of mongrel could be a hell of a find.

TRENT RIVERS Looks like Mr. Universe with his swagger and relentless attack on the ball.

FINAL THOUGHTS

T. Mac wasn’t bad in defense and training levels were up from last week I thought. Ball movement was quick , precise and forward entries were purposeful and effective. Given some of the exhilarating  and exotic weaves out of defense and forwards moving to effective scoring positions this training session said a lot to me about the increased pace and intent to rectify past deficiencies which have sabotaged our last two years of finals performances. Better get going I er think I’m seeing things Better go to get my eyes checked two people that look uncannily like Admiral Nelson and Capt. Leigh crane are moving towards me!

Cheers all at Demonland  P.F

How'd your mate Laurie look? Reckon he's in for a solid year.

[stinga 475]

In the MFC Gallery for today they have a picture and named it Hogan????

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3 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

@picket fence A friend of mine from the DA was there this morning and she said they’re spending an extraordinary amount of time on goal kicking. She didn’t have a great vantage point, could you see from where you were how the accuracy was?

Thanks WCW might have got there after that but last week lots of goal kicking practice!

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5 minutes ago, Nascent said:

How'd your mate Laurie look? Reckon he's in for a solid year.

Didn't overly notice him in match sims

[adonski 9,281]

5 minutes ago, stinga said:

In the MFC Gallery for today they have a picture and named it Hogan????

[DeeZone 7,946]

27 minutes ago, stinga said:

In the MFC Gallery for today they have a picture and named it Hogan????

I noticed that had a laugh with my wife, Windsor wouldn’t have been amused.🤣

[Nicko 1,271]

3 hours ago, picket fence said:

 

VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

EPISODE XI “ ZZENON CODEX

 

Admiral Nelson: Leigh, can you come to the bridge I have decoded a message from the pentagon!

Capt Crane: On my way! Chip take over the helm.

Chip Morton : Aye Aye skip

Admiral Nelson: Leigh, I have just unscrambled a code Black call from the pentagon, here read it yourself.

“ Dear Harriman, hope you and Seaview crew are well, Harry we have an intelligence report that has uncovered some kind of Alien Cyborg machine that can duplicate people which is in Australia in a Lagoon in Melbourne called Casey Fields. It is called the ZZENON CODEX. Your job is to find and destroy this machine before it replicates all life as we know it. Just think what another 100,000 extra Feral supporters running around would do. The world would be plunged into Armagedon! Intelligence also suggests that a person known to frequent Casey Fields by the name of Picket Fence can be of assistance, he hates anything that relates to ferals and would be a worthy ally! Good luck” Marshal James Pentagon Marshal”

Capt Crane: Jeepers Admiral isn’t this more a case for the Star Trek Crew or even Lost in Space?

Admiral Nelson: Yes, probably but Fence has already used them in another episode, so it looks light its down to us!

Capt Crane: Whats our plan of action!?

Admiral Nelson: Simple set a course for Australia and pilot the minisub underneath Port Philip Bay and find this machine and destroy it!

Capt Crane: Understand! Chip Capt Crane here, please set a course for these coordinates, oh and Chip, please equip the sub with photon torpedoes and Harpoons apparently there are giant snakes and alligators and maybe the odd Feral Collie’s about!

Chip Morton: Harpoons I can do but aren’t Photon Torpedoes for “Star Trek” I’ll have to ask Capt Kirk if that’s ok?

Capt Crane: Should be fine as Star Trek ratings were through the roof last week after the Klingons got a fare spanking! Capt. Kirk’s ego will be sky high so he will agree to anything plus he owes me a favor!

 

 

PICKET FENCE TRAINING REPORT 15/12/2023

NO SHOWS

Didn’t notice J.V and Chandler, Bailey Fritsch but they may have been there!

 

INJURIES MODIFIED DUTIES

MAX, CLARRY, GUS ( Although he was doing plenty of Running, THOLSTRUP, PETTY ( Who also ran for the first time!

 

SKILLS , DRILLS AND MANOUVERS

After warmups and Run Throughs, players broke of into  Groups doing a variety of

• Close in Handball through traffic to hit clean target with players pressuring.
• One on one Groundhog Day ground ball gets.
• Telescopic Talls in Marking contest situations
• Pressure the ball carrier, two meters away closing fast to kick to a lead.
• Match sims ( See below for details)
• Half ground transitioning including stoppage work on both boundary side wings and emphasizing manned positioning and quick breakaways using precise handballs to break out of traffic and finding leading player on lead or further handball, chip kicks to favored positions to free up play and present scoring options closer to goal. Red vs Whites, this also had an element of keeping the ball in forward line and using lateral movements and handball before finding a target. So, it was as much about forwards and positioning and defense creating a chess like impenetrable phalanx!

PLAYER WATCH AND MATCH SIM

TOM SPARROW I mean wow just wow this guy is ready to launch, has confidence picks great options and really will excite through the midfield this year.

LACHY HUNTER Has lost weight and dare I say it has picked up a yard of pace, was involved in plenty and looked rejuvenated and classy.

JACK BILLINGS, Classy ball user who always hits targets and linked up beautifully today, will play major parts in games.

SHANE MC ADAM The missing piece in the forward line puzzle, just oozes class, goal sense and links up magnificently, can also take a hanger and a half

KOZZY, Just mesmerizing today total excitement machine

SPARGO Yeah righto , he was really good today involved linked up and kicked a few goals and was busy.

MONIZ-WAKEFIELD Starting to find his feet was involved in a lot of link ups and used his pace and skills to great effect and could be a surprise early inclusion if he keeps this form up.

ADAM TOMLINSON Used his pace to run of the back half and set up many plays.

JED ADAMS, I took notice of him a couple of times with great run of Half back and also astute ball use. Looks a player.

MARTY HORE Looked right at home of half back, is an intercept king and used the ball to advantage. He could also get an early look in.

CHRISTIAN SALEM I’m sure it was him ( remember I’m on the other side of the fence) and he looked really good unhampered by recent injuries and looked fresh, pacey and involved with effortless and crisp disposal.

JOSH SHACHE, Took a couple of really good, contested marks and converted effortlessly, I hope he has improved enough to make the difference and looked particularly good today.

KYAH FARRIS WHITE Rucked well today and looks like if he develops a bit of mongrel could be a hell of a find.

TRENT RIVERS Looks like Mr. Universe with his swagger and relentless attack on the ball.

FINAL THOUGHTS

T. Mac wasn’t bad in defense and training levels were up from last week I thought. Ball movement was quick , precise and forward entries were purposeful and effective. Given some of the exhilarating  and exotic weaves out of defense and forwards moving to effective scoring positions this training session said a lot to me about the increased pace and intent to rectify past deficiencies which have sabotaged our last two years of finals performances. Better get going I er think I’m seeing things Better go to get my eyes checked two people that look uncannily like Admiral Nelson and Capt. Leigh crane are moving towards me!

Cheers all at Demonland  P.F

So much to love about this! Thank you 

[bing181 8,226]

4 hours ago, Jeremy said:

effortless and crisp disposal.

Sorry, but doesn't sound like Jack Viney - much as we love him of course.

[Demon Dynasty 15,960]

Thanks again Mr Fence.  I hope you took a few frothies with you on your trek out to the Casey everglades.

Glad to see you didn't feel the need to refer to Series 3, episode 4... "The Day The World Ended", even though i personally feel this to be the more appropiate reference whenever i've ventured out there over the years!

 

[monoccular 16,394]

Many thanks Mr Fence.   No serpents today?

I heard a rumor that Angus had some sort of scare in a semi competitive drill earlier in the week.   Was he doing non contact stuff at all?

From your comments, it seems that there could be quite a few selection table late nights at either end of the ground, and quite a few disappointed players running around at Casey.   A nice problem to have mind you.  

[Demon Dynasty 15,960]

4 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

@picket fence A friend of mine from the DA was there this morning and she said they’re spending an extraordinary amount of time on goal kicking. She didn’t have a great vantage point, could you see from where you were how the accuracy was?

If the usual Nor'wester gale was blowing WC they could spend every minute of every training session practicing goal kicking and still end up with a zero sum gain on our second half of 2023 accuracy i reckon.

Just my view but i'm guessing it would be a shizen ground for any kicking skills / kicking execution type training or anything where the air conveyance needs to be air borne and hit a.target or get anywhere near it!

I'd take Gosch's almost every day over Casey from this perspective.

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40 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Thanks again Mr Fence.  I hope you took a few frothies with you on your trek out to the Casey everglades.

Glad to see you didn't feel the need to refer to Series 3, episode 4... "The Day The World Ended", even though i personally feel this to be the more appropiate reference whenever i've ventured out there over the years!

 

MAGNIFICENT DEMON DYNASTY

THANK YOU🤩

[jayceebee31 687]

Thanks Picket fence for your time and effort, very much appreciated