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Just now, Fat Tony said:

How far away are Hunter, Turner and McAdam?

I thought they all looked fine, fitness wise. Ball handling was up to the standards. 

My guess is they would have to get some competitive sims into them.

Given it was a short session, the Wednesday full training would be the better place to judge.

McAdam is the best prepared of them, Hunter still needs more conditioning, and Turner looking ready, though only gliding without full effort. 

 
1 hour ago, Jeremy said:

Why are we flying to Adelaide on Wednesday for a Saturday game? 

Because you have to give the players time to adjust to the time difference.

Adelaide is 30 minutes, and 25 years, behind Melbourne.

11 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Light? I’ve seen mummies with lighter strapping. 😜

You are right, from that picture it looks like they are holding it together with tape and bandage.

I thought he was wearing one of those elastic stockings.

 

Super fine morning / early arvo at Gosch's for the boys to blow out some cobwebs.

Choco initially had the light duties / rehab group consisting of Chandler, BBB, Lever & Spargo.

The boys started on their own.  Then Choco joined the fray, initially as an observer.

He wasn't happy with their frivolity & banter and told them so ..."stop talking you blokes & watch what you're doing!"

They were initially doing HB drills then 15 - 20 meter stab passes where Choco asked them to place their kicking foot down after the kick and toward the target.  Everyone followed instructions except Chandler (knee issue? Or just didn't listen lol).

The main group (as listed by Kev earlier) went off too the boundary to do their bungy stretchy thingies before blowing some webs out with some half oval runs

They then split into approx 3 diff forward focussed drills.  Much of it connection boased with kicks coming inside and / or shooting for goal on the run after transversing obstacles etc.

Choco was overseeing much of it including the short 30 meter (ish) passing drills into 50.  His main emphasis was on accuracy with one instruction "Perfect kicks!  Every one of them is a potential goal assist.  Perfect kicks!"

Choco always driving and asking for high standards never grows old 👏🏼

All in all, outside the light duties group and Bowey (on his own program), all involved in the main group looked to be in tip top shape albeit some were no doubt carrying the usual bumps / bruises from previous encounters.

Smacca looks super fit to me and suggested such mentioning he is roughly two weeks away.

First time i've seen him live and looks alot rangier than i figured.  His reels suggest he can play tall on the lead which makes sense.  How is he at ground level i wonder?

Hunter is one more week away and then a likely starter for Casey the following week apparently (all going well).

Melk is in fine shape and very happy with his progress so far and according to WCW on track for a second half appearance (touch wood)

As already noted, BBB while obviously on a light program, appeared to be moving / kicking (short passes) without hindrance.

Lever same and no way he is continuing through the high knee lift stepping drills if he was uncomfortable in any way imho.

Spargo & Chandler restricted to light stuff and probably safe to assume Chin may not make the cut although there's another four full days before Saturday so who knows.

Sestan doing alot of work both with the main group, then the lap work after plus additional stuff after everyone except Bowey had left.  The FD must have high hopes for the young fella and see something special here.

Sparrow very happy with Saturday and playing back in the middle.  Lovely fella to speak to is Tom.

Windsor said he pulled up fine after Saturday also and is right to go.

Had the pleasure of meeting WCW (bonus hugs!).  Great gal who i'm sure has red & blue running through her veins.

Fingers crossed for Saturday.

Carn the Mighty Demons!

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2 hours ago, Demonland said:

That's some heavy strapping on Chin's knee. If he's out who replaces him?

mozie


2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I’ve now heard from three separate people that AMW is this far *holds thumb and forefinger half a millimeter apart* from getting a call -up. He’s working so hard and has been for ages. Really happy for him. 

replacing who tho?

to allow salem to move back into the midfield?

51 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

It could be either:

(a) the club got an excellent rate on hotel rooms for the week, saving money given Adelaide hotel prices for Gather Round

(b) to effectively deal with jet lag

(c) to allow time for a barossa valley tour

(d) all of the above

A few days at an upmarket hotel in Elizabeth training at the home of the Bulldogs would be wonderful preparation.

46 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Spargo & Chandler restricted to light stuff and probably safe to assume Chin may not make the cut although there's another four full days before Saturday so who knows.

Great reports all.

Hopefully Chandler does make the cut. Been impressed with his goal kicking the last 2 weeks, both from the snaps and the set shots.

 

Who are Schmacka and WCW ?

12 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

Who are Schmacka and WCW ?

Mcadam and WCW is a chookkeeper in the north subs


1 hour ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Sestan doing alot of work both with the main group, then the lap work after plus additional stuff after everyone except Bowey had left.  The FD must have high hopes for the young fella and see something special here.

 

I hope they do, but his training program is reflective of missing the Casey game with concussion. Skill session and extra work because he hasn't played on the weekend.

4 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Smacca (McAdam), Melk & Sestan with the main group

This news smells like a conspiracy is about to occur - for the interim better.

 

Just now, Deemania since 56 said:

This news smells like a conspiracy is about to occur - for the interim better.

 

I am just here to say I told you so!! Melky will be back sooner than you think.

1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Great reports all.

Hopefully Chandler does make the cut. Been impressed with his goal kicking the last 2 weeks, both from the snaps and the set shots.

I thought Chandler's first goal on the weekend might have been just beyond his range, just outside 50; but he made the distance quite easily. Never happier to be wrong!


25 minutes ago, Longsufferingnomore said:

I am just here to say I told you so!! Melky will be back sooner than you think.

If you follow his recovery he seems further forward than the usual time frame by a fair bit.

9 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

I thought Chandler's first goal on the weekend might have been just beyond his range, just outside 50; but he made the distance quite easily. Never happier to be wrong!

also noticed the dorks player cribbed an extra 3 metres from where he marked

stupid ump let him get away with it, forcing chin to kick from 50. umps really need to pay more attention to setting the mark properly

48 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

I hope they do, but his training program is reflective of missing the Casey game with concussion. Skill session and extra work because he hasn't played on the weekend.

Yes that's correct although he was also in the main group training plus after for laps before doing the extra work on his own

1 hour ago, DeeZee said:

Who are Schmacka and WCW ?

Smacca - Shane McAdam

WCW - Walking Civil War (Demon Army fanatic, regular track attendee-watcher,  Demonland Unofficial Mod and good source of regular insider knowledge via Fritta's mum etc)

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A big thanks to WCW, Kev Martin, DD and all posters for your entertaining and informative posts.!!


3 hours ago, forever demons said:

Mcadam and WCW is a chookkeeper in the north subs

It’s actually the western suburbs, fd. I hail from the stabbing capital of Victoria. But you got the chook part right. 👍🏽

WCW

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9 hours ago, Its Time for Another said:

Incredible training innovation by the Dees. Leaving no blade of grass unturned to get an edge. 

She would have used a whipper snipper to get the edge I reckon

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10 hours ago, kev martin said:

Light duties include, BBB, Lever, Chandler, Spargo.

McAdam is in the main squad, as is Melky, Turner, and Hunter. 

TMac in runners, though full training.

No May.

Soft.

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3 hours ago, picket fence said:

WCW

AKA DEMONLANDS VERSION OF COMBO

AGENT 99

LADY PENELOPE

GINGER

MAE WEST

JEANNIE

AND OF COURSE ...... DAME EDNA EVERAGE

 

 

What an impressive array of badass women. Except for one, and no it’s not Dame Edna. It’s Mae West… she’s a trashy old tart! Can I swap her out for Nurse Ratched? Please and thanks. 👍🏽


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