PRESEASON TRAINING: Friday 15th December 2023

[Stiff Arm 4,419]

Surely our training drills and match sims aren't so unique and secret that they must lock out fans?

Seems odd that any AFL club would prevent keen fans from observing training, regardless of spying eyes from other clubs.

I mean, people can still se through the fence, so it's hardly top secret. 

Poor old Picket Fence...

[picket fence 16,800]

7 hours ago, Stiff Arm said:

Surely our training drills and match sims aren't so unique and secret that they must lock out fans?

Seems odd that any AFL club would prevent keen fans from observing training, regardless of spying eyes from other clubs.

I mean, people can still se through the fence, so it's hardly top secret. 

Poor old Picket Fence...

Not sure I can make the AGM Can a question be put by a member to Kate Roffey re this please? Agree entirely!

[Sick2deeath 15]

16 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

 

[Sick2deeath 15]

1 minute ago, Sick2deeath said:

 

Ok that previous post didn’t seem to work 

as a Sydney sider for last 20 or so years, the snippets of training by you and other reporters  are like nuggets of gold to those north of the border 

so thank you

 

[640MD 3,327]

15 minutes ago, Sick2deeath said:

Ok that previous post didn’t seem to work 

as a Sydney sider for last 20 or so years, the snippets of training by you and other reporters  are like nuggets of gold to those north of the border 

so thank you

 

Ditto. Not so far but ditto great stuff to read

[Roost it far 7,623]

Were you looking through rose coloured siding by any chance? 

[Tarax Club 3,805]

Picket we’re wondering if you observed these ‘boys’ training on your recent ‘voyage’ ? Rumours ‘suggest’ they are cognisant with the latest version of the revised game plan for next season. 

Edited December 16, 2023 by Tarax Club

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 4,830]

12 hours ago, Stiff Arm said:

Surely our training drills and match sims aren't so unique and secret that they must lock out fans?

Seems odd that any AFL club would prevent keen fans from observing training, regardless of spying eyes from other clubs.

I mean, people can still se through the fence, so it's hardly top secret. 

Poor old Picket Fence...

Does @picket fence have Clarry's number on his duffel coat? (Think about it...)

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

5 hours ago, picket fence said:

Not sure I can make the AGM Can a question be put by a member to Kate Roffey re this please? Agree entirely!

I’ll be at the AGM with a small posse repping the DA. And while I’d love to ask this question of Kate, I’m probs the last person who should as I’m already on the radar as a stalker. No player is safe. 🤭 In fact, if I ask this question it would likely backfire, they’d be prompted to build 12-foot high barbed-wire fences around Casey. 😁

[Neil Crompton 5,324]

15 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I’ll be at the AGM with a small posse repping the DA. And while I’d love to ask this question of Kate, I’m probs the last person who should as I’m already on the radar as a stalker. No player is safe. 🤭 In fact, if I ask this question it would likely backfire, they’d be prompted to build 12-foot high barbed-wire fences around Casey. 😁

So true!

[Demonland 70,462]

 

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 4,830]

9 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

In non-social-media-platform form, pretty please?

[Demon Dynasty 17,108]

On 15/12/2023 at 23:03, Stiff Arm said:

Surely our training drills and match sims aren't so unique and secret that they must lock out fans?

Seems odd that any AFL club would prevent keen fans from observing training, regardless of spying eyes from other clubs.

I mean, people can still se through the fence, so it's hardly top secret. 

Poor old Picket Fence...

 

17 hours ago, picket fence said:

Not sure I can make the AGM Can a question be put by a member to Kate Roffey re this please? Agree entirely!

Your curiosity need look no further gents.

I have it on good authority that the club refers to this as anti-WC (C for cyclone... so that's Walking Cyclone) fencing!!

12 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I’ll be at the AGM with a small posse repping the DA. And while I’d love to ask this question of Kate, I’m probs the last person who should as I’m already on the radar as a stalker. No player is safe. 🤭 In fact, if I ask this question it would likely backfire, they’d be prompted to build 12-foot high barbed-wire fences around Casey. 😁