On 01/04/2024 at 07:50, Demonland said:

lol. I interpreted it the other way and at the time was wondering why Schache and Kolt were mentioned at all not thinking there were coming over particularly because they just played at Casey.

Poor Casey might need to pick some Demonlanders to play for them this week.

Like that country ad

  On 01/04/2024 at 07:43, Bendigo_Demon said:

When the team bus arrived, there was a heap of whooping and hollering in the rooms, then lots of love for McAdam on the field

Could it be a debut for Tholstrup?

  On 01/04/2024 at 07:57, dee-tox said:

If Chandler is in doubt would they consider AMW? Has been consistent in the VFL and seems a like for like?

McAdam still seems a week or two away. 

Didnt fly to Adelaide with Schache, McAdam and Kolt so I wouldn’t have thought. 
 

has also been playing off half back in the 2’s so don’t really see that role being needed.

 

koltyn would be the perfect replacement for chin in the pressure aspect. 

  On 01/04/2024 at 08:34, 12345_54321 said:

Didnt fly to Adelaide with Schache, McAdam and Kolt so I wouldn’t have thought. 
 

has also been playing off half back in the 2’s so don’t really see that role being needed.

 

koltyn would be the perfect replacement for chin in the pressure aspect. 

Fair enough. Thanks for the info.

  On 01/04/2024 at 02:27, Demonland said:

There was one point in the 3rd that Trac pulled up sore in a contest.

Grabbed his knee/hamstring. I had a mild apoplectic fit until I saw him running minutes late. 

  On 01/04/2024 at 08:43, Roost it far said:

Grabbed his knee/hamstring. I had a mild apoplectic fit until I saw him running minutes late. 

We all did.

  On 01/04/2024 at 08:34, 12345_54321 said:

Didnt fly to Adelaide with Schache, McAdam and Kolt so I wouldn’t have thought. 
 

has also been playing off half back in the 2’s so don’t really see that role being needed.

 

koltyn would be the perfect replacement for chin in the pressure aspect. 

Am i reading the tea leaves correctly?

If the Kolt gets a gig this week, he has effectively leap frogged Sestan, Laurie & Moniz in a matter of one pre-season and a few games (Rnd 1 & 2 plus Praccys) at Casey.

Edited April 1, 20241 yr by Demon Dynasty

  On 01/04/2024 at 06:11, Billy said:

I can’t see Shcache playing in the senior side again 

 

  On 01/04/2024 at 06:48, Redleg said:

I don’t see Tom going forward now he has slotted in down back, BUT that is obviously a possibility.

I am just unsure who Goody has less faith in now, Tommo or Schache.

God help me if we have more faith in Schache v Tommo

Schache is uncompetitive at Casey, please never again 

  On 01/04/2024 at 08:54, Demon Dynasty said:

Am i reading the tea leaves correctly?

If the Kolt gets a gig this week, he has effectively leap frogged Sestan, Laurie & Moniz in a matter of one pre-season and a few games (Rnd 1 & 2 plus Praccys) at Casey.

I don't find that too surprising given he was a first round pick, and Sestan and AMW were both rookie draft players, and as such probably don't have the raw talent of Kolt. (That being said I understand that Sestan probably has a lot of raw talent including kicking skills, it's more a question of fitness capacity/ceiling).

Leap frogging Laurie is notable, but I suspect they see Laurie as more of a mid/forward, whereas Kolt and Sestan are both power forwards in the Petracca mode and are probably capable of playing closer to goal as a forward in Chins role.

  On 01/04/2024 at 04:34, Redleg said:

BBB may be rested for Schache, as no point in destroying what's left of his knee, with a 5 day break.

Crows are not strong in key backs, so Schache could go ok.

Given the training reports of Chin looking upset, it could be Kolt in for his first.

I think Woey will get a full game, as he was sub and is fresh from Saturday.

As usual, I think you are right on the money, Red

Perfect time to rest BBB, if there is a perfect time 

  On 01/04/2024 at 09:40, Moonshadow said:

As usual, I think you are right on the money, Red

Perfect time to rest BBB, if there is a perfect time 

Perfect time to rest BB sure, not for Schache though😂

Wild stuff but I heard yesterday that Trac was sore. Is Kolt there for him? Laurie or Woewodin would step in for Chandler.

Side note; I loved Chandlers game. It’s exactly the type of game I think he can play consistently if healthy. He’s a tough little bugger.

  On 01/04/2024 at 09:47, 12345_54321 said:

Perfect time to rest BB sure, not for Schache though😂

Are you suggesting a debut for Jeffo, or just go with Fritter and JVR, who hasn't had great impact of late?

  On 01/04/2024 at 09:57, Moonshadow said:

Are you suggesting a debut for Jeffo, or just go with Fritter and JVR, who hasn't had great impact of late?

Petty can play forward….. 

  On 01/04/2024 at 03:54, Diamond_Jim said:

Crows played Friday in Perth.

It's fair

Look on the bright side. We are playing Adelaide when they are in a slump and the same with the Lions. Win those two and we are setting up a solid launchpad for top 4.

Five weeks ago few if any would have thought we could win all three

Yeah I didn’t expect us to start so well. The next two games are no walk in the park. Both clubs winless and with the ability to play finals based on talent.

  On 01/04/2024 at 09:57, Moonshadow said:

Are you suggesting a debut for Jeffo, or just go with Fritter and JVR, who hasn't had great impact of late?

No. Petty can go forward as May will come in and if he doesn’t Tomo can come in to let Petty forward. As for Chandler, Koltyn could replace him or Woewodin could taking Billings wing/half forward role and push Billings further into the F50. 

  On 01/04/2024 at 01:06, Bendigo_Demon said:

Slow start, Melk working really hard with trainers, looks super fit, players wandering out now. Tom Mc is in runners with left knee strapped. May and Clarry with main group. Clarry wearing hand guard, 

Can I just say that I'm loving the commitment and spirit that Jake Melksham has shown since his ACL. He could've proudly retired last year, but has the hunger for one last shot. His professionalism in rehab is showing the rest of the list that we must not take winning for granted, this is our time. He's going to be an asset in the back half of the season

Edited April 1, 20241 yr by Moonshadow

Thanks Bendigo D, Jibroni and all posters great training updates and you have thrown up some interesting scenarios regarding who will come in for who on Thursday night. Looking forward with great anticipation.!!

I completely forgot about training today at Richmond Oval, 🤦 i went and played mini golf with my kids instead.

Won't be able to make it Wednesday unfortunately.

Sound like a lot of sore bodies floating around will be interesting what sort or performance we get Thursday night.

The Crows will throw the kitchen sink at this one, they always do against us, they view us as the benchmark.

 

  On 01/04/2024 at 10:07, Moonshadow said:

Can I just say that I'm loving the commitment and spirit that Jake Melksham has shown since his ACL. He could've proudly retired last year, but has the hunger for one last shot. His professionalism in rehab is showing the rest of the list that we must not take winning for granted, this is our time. He's going to be an asset in the back half of the season

He is one of the best "team" players at the Club. He is in super condition and ready to go as soon as the medical staff give the go ahead. It was great to see him in Adelaide with his family. A great innovation by the Club to have all the families together for Easter.

  On 01/04/2024 at 11:04, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

I completely forgot about training today at Richmond Oval, 🤦 i went and played mini golf with my kids instead.

Won't be able to make it Wednesday unfortunately.

Sound like a lot of sore bodies floating around will be interesting what sort or performance we get Thursday night.

The Crows will throw the kitchen sink at this one, they always do against us, they view us as the benchmark.

 

After listening to a number of players speak about how they prep for short turnarounds vs standard weeks over the years, i suspect this week will be mostly about recovery, skills/touch, a bit of gym and ye olde strategy / match ups.

Certainly very little stuff, if any, that resembles the usual match sim or scrimmage / tackle type work.

Some very tapered tailored running / training loads (for some)

A significantly lighter week all round., especially for the more senior guys.  And also a focus on freshening the mind by not keeping the boys on the track for long and instead letting them do other freshener upper recreational activities that still keeps them exercising like a golf day / swimming or similar non-footy track stuff.

Obviously 5 days is a very short turnaround.

For me a win by any margin will be a super result, especially after the effort given on Sat night.

Edited April 1, 20241 yr by Demon Dynasty

Someone in the Facebook comments on the training report mentioned that Marty Hore was not training either getting an injury assessed. 

  On 01/04/2024 at 11:48, Demonland said:

Someone in the Facebook comments on the training report mentioned that Marty Hore was not training either getting an injury assessed. 

Sounds like it might be Tommo time.

  On 01/04/2024 at 11:46, Demon Dynasty said:

After listening to a number of players speak about how they prep for short turnarounds vs standard weeks over the years, i suspect this week will be mostly about recovery, skills/touch, a bit of gym and ye olde strategy / match ups.

Certainly very little stuff, if any, that resembles the usual match sim or scrimmage / tackle type work.

Some very tapered tailored running / training loads (for some)

A significantly lighter week all round., especially for the more senior guys.  And also a focus on freshening the mind by not keeping the boys on the track for long and instead letting them do other freshener upper recreational activities that still keeps them exercising like a golf day / swimming or similar non-footy track stuff.

Obviously 5 days is a very short turnaround.

For me a win by any margin will be a super result, especially after the effort given on Sat night.

With a normal 5-day break during the season, teams need to consider the next run of games. Thankfully for us, we have this game, then the Lions 7 days later, followed by a 13-day break into the Tigers game. 
 

It means we can be especially light on the track this week and not worry about long term fitness, given the larger break from our bye after round 5. 
 

@Bendigo_Demon’s insight about how light todays session was, makes me think the players will look pretty fresh on Thursday come the first bounce. 

  On 01/04/2024 at 10:07, Moonshadow said:

Can I just say that I'm loving the commitment and spirit that Jake Melksham has shown since his ACL. He could've proudly retired last year, but has the hunger for one last shot. His professionalism in rehab is showing the rest of the list that we must not take winning for granted, this is our time. He's going to be an asset in the back half of the season

I would really love to see Jake with a premiership medallion around his neck on the last Saturday in September this year. He could retire knowing he helped will the team to the holy grail with his dedication and persistence.