4 hours ago, picket fence said:

The intel I have is that Clarry won't be risked next week!

Hope you are correct.

Not taking things for granted but with Richmond’s injuries, even with having Oliver and Salem out I am not just expecting us to win but am hoping to see a ‘statement game’ and getting a percentage boost.

Following week is the big game against the cats.  Carlscum five days later unfortunately is a bit problematic. Want three wins, will settle for two, nothing less.

1 hour ago, Bendigo_Demon said:

I spoke to Clarry last night. Said he is a stone cold certainty to play. 

Which means he wont😅

1 hour ago, Demon17 said:

We should do this with Clarry against the Tiges for sure with cats coming up the week after.  We play Kangas once and Eagles twice. Will be interesting to see our approach to players needing to be nursed.

100%

Regardless of what player says, for his own good (and the Club's) he should not be risked against the Tigers.

There's literally no upside to do so but plenty if we don't.

He might also need to be held back against the Cats.  Whatever it takes,  need to get his hand 95%-100% right and coming back in ripping nick.

1 hour ago, Bendigo_Demon said:

All I can do is tell you exactly what the actual player said when I asked him if he was playing against Richmond. He then again stated it to the assembled group at a function. 

He may well have. These guys don’t let much out and if it’s in DL then everyone knows. So I. Hand he does play and in the other he doesn’t… Perfect headache for Yze and the Tigers

4 hours ago, kev martin said:

Just realised I am a year behind @Demonland 

Put 2023, instead of 2024 in the title.

It seems that @Demonland has been lurking around in his DMC DeLorean again. I have elicited a promise from him that he won’t get ahead of himself or go back in time for now. We’re back to taking things one week at a time.

4 hours ago, kev martin said:

Just realised I am a year behind @Demonland 

Put 2023, instead of 2024 in the title.

Based on my very extensive experience kev, confusing dates is a sure sign of being a [censored] pot!

Saw the DeLorean beam in and out of Code footy on their Facebook post.

 @Demonland is entertaining himself again.

Can we trust him to take it a week at a time  @Whispering_Jack?

I didn't even know I became the ride along, @Bitter but optimistic could be right.

Edited April 19, 2024Apr 19 by kev martin

Many thanks as always @kev martin. 
Two questions please?  Did you sight ‘Disco’, and if so, was he back or forward?  Thanks.

51 minutes ago, Deeoldfart said:

Many thanks as always @kev martin. 
Two questions please?  Did you sight ‘Disco’, and if so, was he back or forward?  Thanks.

Yes looking good, bonding well with the team. Showing some confidence and moving well. Turner had the bib on a few times during sims, and because it was 9 v 18 he was mainly chasing and having to play a defensive role, though more up the field around the wings, than deep in the backline.

Had a feeling he is not the next for a call up. I think they are looking closely at Fullarton. 

Edited April 19, 2024Apr 19 by kev martin

7 hours ago, rjay said:

It's pretty normal from my experience.

The difficult part is getting back to full pace.

I did my hammy when I was 14.

Still waiting to get back to full pace.

9 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Sensible decision - he can be relied upon to get himself 'match fit', working through injuries and related negativities to his form. On several occasions, I have seen him training (and he has done so at far greater effort, concentration and work rate than any other team member), so we should have confidence in his training philosophy and method(s). It is also time for Trac to slow down his external commitments and appearances; from his recent Adelaide adventures, he must have been 'almost' exhausted, as suspected during the Brizzy game, giving public addresses and forums, cooking demonstrations, travel to and from locations, preparations for the public domain whilst still meeting Club/Team commitments and preparations. 

Huh?

Are you saying Trac should not do a cooking demonstration or talk in public because he's too exhausted?

Comedy gold!

4 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

100%

Regardless of what player says, for his own good (and the Club's) he should not be risked against the Tigers.

There's literally no upside to do so but plenty if we don't.

He might also need to be held back against the Cats.  Whatever it takes,  need to get his hand 95%-100% right and coming back in ripping nick.

If Jim Stynes can play with 2 broken legs and a fractured arm Oliver should be able to play, if not he's a sook and should swallow some concrete and harden the .... up

3 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

If Jim Stynes can play with 2 broken legs and a fractured arm Oliver should be able to play, if not he's a sook and should swallow some concrete and harden the .... up

 

9 hours ago, demon3165 said:

If Jim Stynes can play with 2 broken legs and a fractured arm Oliver should be able to play, if not he's a sook and should swallow some concrete and harden the .... up

Love you history mention on the great Jimmy. 

Oliver's one wood is his lighting hands plus others so if clean handling is slightly off so is clarry.

He must be 100% to go for his own sake I reckon

10 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

Huh?

Are you saying Trac should not do a cooking demonstration or talk in public because he's too exhausted?

Comedy gold!

Not exactly, but it was a busy week outside, yet amid, a short schedule of three critical games - match preparations included - and as we all know, candles burning at both ends expire relatively quickly.  

19 hours ago, Wells 11 said:

Players have got to have their lives too. I doubt a cooking demo does anything but make him happy. 

Fairy Nuff.

Additional: I cannot remember seeing Kossie at the training.

I've been known for not observing some when they were out there.

Did anyone see any club photo's or media look ins?

If I am right, my guess would be some extended leave, possibly at home.

(Nothing like some unsubstantiated rumours.) 

18 hours ago, Wodjathefirst said:

Hope you are correct.

Not taking things for granted but with Richmond’s injuries, even with having Oliver and Salem out I am not just expecting us to win but am hoping to see a ‘statement game’ and getting a percentage boost.

Following week is the big game against the cats.  Carlscum five days later unfortunately is a bit problematic. Want three wins, will settle for two, nothing less.

That's just the sort of quote where we lose....percentage booster..

23 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I am happy with that. 

Agree. Clarry has been well below his influential best recently (obviously hampered by his injury).

Dont bring him back until his hand is fully recovered

6 hours ago, Demon17 said:

Love you history mention on the great Jimmy. 

Oliver's one wood is his lighting hands plus others so if clean handling is slightly off so is clarry.

He must be 100% to go for his own sake I reckon

Was sarcasm but I guess some people missed that....

1 hour ago, demon3165 said:

Was sarcasm but I guess some people missed that....

I love sarcasm even though it's the lowest form of humour.

I'll keep an eye out for it in future.

 

 

On 19/04/2024 at 12:51, Fat Tony said:

Salem being able to run just over a week after doing a hamstring is a good sign.

So did Clarry, then missed most of the season

15 hours ago, Demon17 said:

I love sarcasm even though it's the lowest form of humour.

I'll keep an eye out for it in future.

 

 

I wouldn’t say it’s the lowest.

 

Not sure where to post this but next Saturday the 27th April we have Oakleigh Chargers Vs GC Academy.

We have Noah Yze and Kalani White on show.

No doubt we will have recruiting staff present.