Six and his Camera travelled down the highway in the hope that it might be open session. Alas not, until the back gate was opened for Gawny, Gus and a few others to head over to one of the other ovals for some special training. I took the opportunity to meander on in for a closer look but was swiftly told to stop taking pictures, go figure. So, I headed back out behind the fence a took a few more.

Enjoy ==> https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-h9VFff/i-MLzjBHb/A

 

A few more from Thursday = >https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-h9VFff/i-KdGnrDT/A

Edited January 13, 20241 yr by george_on_the_outer
fix link

Thanks for your work, gives us a lot better insight than anything the club has / will post 

Any ideas who was running around in #13, #34 and #46?

Current players or train on players?

Edited January 11, 20241 yr by Gouga
Typo.

Six another ripper production. This time with an infectious and (very apt) south of the border dance beat. Fortunately Fidel is passé, as a basement ‘debrief’ at Casey is not an enticing prospect.

Petty up and jumping for the ball. Nice.

1 hour ago, Gouga said:

Any ideas who was running around in #13, #34 and #46?

Current players or train on players?

13 was Viney

46 Yze Jnr

Not sure about 34

Thanks Six that is brilliant footage and I also enjoyed the upbeat background music. I am going to have to brush up on the player numbers as we have a lot of changes. Petty is way ahead of my expectations.

I suppose the Premiers inevitably get copied when it comes to tactics and players. Who's the Nick Daicos lookalike?

The lack of a welcoming environment re enticing supporters down to watch training at Casey is both mesmerising and a total disgrace! I am growing tired of venturing down there, ( and navigating slithera city) trying to see behind the fence and the mesmerising  view of players wearing wrong numbers almost does my head in!. A Closed training session FFS. I pride myself on accurate reports with banter and candour and dialogue to boot. WHAT IS THE CLUB TRYING TO PROTECT?? Top secret training form and rocket science that no other club is aware of of our style of play?? Crikey give me a break! Every club knows how we play, this lack of support for us hard core supporters that venture out to support and watch training pionts to a ........ Culture problem of cold war significance. OH I FORGOT WE DONT HAVE A CULTURE PROBLEM🤯

 

Edited January 11, 20241 yr by picket fence

39 minutes ago, picket fence said:

The lack of a welcoming environment re enticing supporters down to watch training at Casey is both mesmerising and a total disgrace! I am growing tired of venturing down there, ( and navigating slithera city) trying to see behind the fence and the mesmerising  view of players wearing wrong numbers almost does my head in!. A Closed training session FFS. I pride myself on accurate reports with banter and candour and dialogue to boot. WHAT IS THE CLUB TRYING TO PROTECT?? Top secret training form and rocket science that no other club is aware of of our style of play?? Crikey give me a break! Every club knows how we play, this lack of support for us hard core supporters that venture out to support and watch training pionts to a ........ Culture problem of cold war significance. OH I FORGOT WE DONT HAVE A CULTURE PROBLEM🤯

 

Devils advocate. This is the time of the year to practice new game plans and tactics.

We obviously don't want to share that in the wrong hands early and it would be pretty easy for an opposition club to have someone wear a dees cap on the premise of taking photos yet they could get heaps of cracking vid of plans,  payers, training techniques etc Heaps of stuff.

Or is your will to share more important? Just saying.

 

5 hours ago, Six6Six said:

Six and his Camera travelled down the highway in the hope that it might be open session. Alas not, until the back gate was opened for Gawny, Gus and a few others to head over to one of the other ovals for some special training. I took the opportunity to meander on in for a closer look but was swiftly told to stop taking pictures, go figure. So, I headed back out behind the fence a took a few more.

Enjoy ==> https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-h9VFff/i-MLzjBHb/A

Fantastic shots 66 cant believe the club cant provide better cover. They should just let you in and use selected shots.

You do display the different muscle definition of the younger players which is great but may be valuable to opposition if they get on the field. Its been an issue with me for years that we seem slightly built but i am delighted that we have so many solidly built players. In saying that Lever has and still seems to show little muscle depth and yet he I enjoy every shot you have of him .

Read an interesting article in the age about how ballet dancing has improved physical performance. It aint all about muscles  and strength but how you use what you've got.

6 out of this world with the media work club could throw a few $$$ your way for photography like this.

8 hours ago, John Demonic said:

I suppose the Premiers inevitably get copied when it comes to tactics and players. Who's the Nick Daicos lookalike?

Could it Noah Yze?

Super job by six.  Poor effort by the club.  Thx to those who venture out.  I was going to do a tour on Monday, but it is no longer at Gosch’s.

A thought= maybe we will see a shift to more elite ball users to get out contested + transition concept going.  Would mean the likes of Laurie, Sestan, McAdam etc will be more prized.  With Clarry on a break it opens the path for sparrow and Gus in the guts.

Also, BBB, TMAc and Tommo almost look like new recruits!  Certainly moving better than last year!

10 hours ago, John Demonic said:

I suppose the Premiers inevitably get copied when it comes to tactics and players. Who's the Nick Daicos lookalike?

It is Noah Yze. He has been traing with the club this preseason.

Edited January 11, 20241 yr by Six6Six
Correction

The only reason the club lets us see training at Goschs is because they have no choice. The AfL clubs that can look fans out do 90% of the time. They allow fans in for promotional events. Try getting into training at Geelong. Get used to it because come Caufield it will be lock out.

I wouldn't hold your breath re Caulfield. It's Casey or the paddock for the foreseeable future and Caulfield is supposed to be public space so cant see a big fence being part of the deal. Collingwood has no way of locking out supporters and with their attitude towards their fans I'm not sure the would.

Not sure how you can be locked out of multiple use public parkland -Caulfield

Edited January 11, 20241 yr by Jontee

14 hours ago, Matt Demon said:

13 was Viney

46 Yze Jnr

Not sure about 34

34 is K Chandler

3 hours ago, Six6Six said:

It is Noah Yze. He has been traing with the club this preseason.

Looks physically ready which is impressive for his age.

Love seeing Gus without the fluro vest!!!

There should be no pressure or expectations on Gus after what happened last year. But if he can manage to get his mind and body right he might just be the most important piece for us as full-time midfielder this year.

I know this is a discussion that will be had on this forum in future weeks and months, but I really liked Gus' impact through the period Clayton was out last year. It was a small sample size but I thought the change in dynamic in the midfield was refreshing and gave us a different look with more versatility. In no way am I saying our midfield will be better without Clayton (potentially) but provides different opportunities and dynamics to be really effective IMO.

Edited January 12, 20241 yr by Young Blood

It’s not all about you Pickett!!!!

I have met many VFL/AFL coaches over the years. Most would take 2 hours to watch 60 minutes.

Supporters are locked out of training sessions so that the coaching group can pretend that they have something special.

In my opinion.

2 hours ago, Six6Six said:

I wouldn't hold your breath re Caulfield. It's Casey or the paddock for the foreseeable future and Caulfield is supposed to be public space so cant see a big fence being part of the deal. Collingwood has no way of locking out supporters and with their attitude towards their fans I'm not sure the would.

Caulfield will be a massive blunder, throwing good money after bad.

The music makes me want to limbo.