TRAINING: Monday 19th August 2024

[Guest]

Luker is an awesome kid. Settling well in Melbourne (he always gives me updates). He’s rapidly filling out and is “giving it everything” re training and fitness. He told me he copped an elbow to the face during play on Saturday. He still has the lumps and bruises to show for it. I told him I was there and saw it happen. He said, “and did you think now he’s not a pretty face?” I said, “Luker, you could have all your facial features smashed in and you’d still be a gorgeous boy.” He smiled and actually blushed. I said, “Geez, if I was a hundred years younger!” 😂😂😂

[Salems Lot 2,518]

Thanks WCW...have our training reports ever been more wholesome??

[Hawk the Demon 987]

28 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

I see Sesto in the back of that video? Any info on why he didn’t play for Casey on the weekend?

VFL guys still on deck? Obviously the young guys have to be but if I was BBB, Hunter or Schache and not getting a fair well I’d skip the training. 

I suspect that the entire playing group was required for the team meeting (re Trac and BBB) immediately prior to training. It was a very gentle "flush" run so why not have  a run around to show "institutional  happiness"?

[Viscount Cardwell 181]

I do not understand why all the players are called by their Nick names, imagine if Tom Morris reported Spaz in a moonboot . Claz is ill, Spaz is also in a boot, Chin running laps, people on here would go spare.

[Guest]

19 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

So I'm led to believe Tracc is staying and all is right in the world? If so he really needs to come out and say it.

Give him time. He only just addressed the boys this morning. I’m guessing the situation is unexpectedly good, judging by the way the boys were loving the fact he was there. It’s hard to explain, especially in texting, the undeniable sense of unity, of turning over a new leaf. It was palpable. Even the trainers and property stewards and physios were in great spirits. Hell, if there was a boot-studder there I’m sure he’d be happy too. 

[Dee*ceiving 1,674]

Great work WCW (as always)...You've set some hearts and minds at ease, for now at least! 

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39 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Speaking of height, no Claz today so I walked to AAMI with KFW. I asked him what his official height is and he said he still hasn’t been measured but he thinks he’s 6ft10 😳 He said when he stands next to Max he feels like he’s the same height as him, “sometimes a little taller.” Again… 😳 And yes, I said that might just be because of his hair coupled with Max’s lack of.

 

 

WCW enjoy the reports.

If you get the opportunity, could you ask KFW if the club has organised special training/advice for him to add muscle, to give him his best chance at competing with the stronger bodied ruckmen?

 

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1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Me… scared? Pfff. That word’s not in my vocabulary. 

Me neither. 
I usually spell it with a ‘t’. 
‘Pffft’

Now ‘confelicity’ is definitely a word that’s not in my vocabulary. 
But maybe it should be.

Who’s next?

[Guest]

Discussed Clarrie with Troy (Chaplin). Started by saying how much I appreciate the Club sticking by him. Troy said it goes both ways , that the Club appreciates Clarrie wanting to get back to where he was prior to last year. He said Clarrie has had a tougher time than folks know. He said they love how hard he’s working and how dedicated he is. 

[Guest]

10 minutes ago, DiscoStu17 said:

Me neither. 
I usually spell it with a ‘t’. 
‘Pffft’

Now ‘confelicity’ is definitely a word that’s not in my vocabulary. 
But maybe it should be.

Who’s next?

I also spell it with ‘t’…  when the sun’s not in my eyes and Melky’s not five metres away topless.

Edited August 19 by WalkingCivilWar
Meters not feet… that’d be too much 😝

[ElDiablo14 4,998]

5 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Discussed Clarrie with Troy (Chaplin). Started by saying how much I appreciate the Club sticking by him. Troy said it goes both ways , that the Club appreciates Clarrie wanting to get back to where he was prior to last year. He said Clarrie has had a tougher time than folks know. He said they love how hard he’s working and how dedicated he is. 

How close is Clarry with his family?

I feel like one of his issues is feeling a bit isolated? No Partner, that I know of, or kids like most of his mates.

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37 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Apologies to @dazzledavey36 who said the boys call Judd “Silk” to which I replied “No they don’t, they call him Knuckles.” The large-knuckled boy himself said he gets called both names, he likes both names and wait for it… he doesn’t mind either name, he’s just “happy to be in the team.” Blesssssss 🥹 I can sense Luci tearing up right now. 😁

Is it your gut feeling from your interactions that Judd is happy where he is, considering he has yet to sign on after 2025?

Edited August 19 by djr

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1 minute ago, ElDiablo14 said:

How close is Clarry with his family?

I feel like one of his issues is feeling a bit isolated? No Partner, that I know of, or kids like most of his mates.

The club is his family

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57 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I was talking to Chocco who told me No Spaz, No Leb this week. He said Leb is probs right to play but they’re “looking after him for next year.” Then he said, “Maysie’s looking good though.” I said, “Will he be playing this week?” He says, “Should be. Here we go, let’s see what he thinks!” Maysie happened to be approaching us. Chocco says, “WCW here wants to know if you’re playing on Friday. Maysie very eloquently said, “fckn oath I am!!!” 😂

I

 

If I ever manage to leave Seattle and get back to Melbourne, I am so hanging with you at training.  Last I was able to get to training was when we were down at the Junction oval, which is a wee while ago.  I was also too shy to talk much to anyone.

 

Thanks for the reports, things seem much happier now in Demonland.

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42 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

Will he report on the scary looking lady that approached him during filming? 🤣🤣

let's hope he didn't file a report with the police for hate speech 😮

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1 hour ago, biggestred said:

Ummmm who is Spaz?

Mmmmm people using that term still.....thought this site was woke....

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22 minutes ago, Viscount Cardwell said:

I do not understand why all the players are called by their Nick names, imagine if Tom Morris reported Spaz in a moonboot . Claz is ill, Spaz is also in a boot, Chin running laps, people on here would go spare.

In still trying to work out who KFW is? King F Wit?

[Guest]

To be clear… I’m not saying I’m sure Tracc has decided to stay and everything’s hunky dory. What I am saying is he was very much enjoying being with his teammates, they were rapt he was there, it felt like “old times” when they were clearly a very close unit and I’d be shocked to hear he does wanna go.

 

Something else I found very telling… I heard Tracc say to at least four different people, “Hey (insert name), I’m sorry, I haven’t been on my phone, that’s why I haven’t replied to your texts” or a variation of this. He didn’t seem to mind saying it aloud, and he was genuine in his apology. One of the people was Jake, the property manager, and he received the apology with an understanding smile and nod. As did the others. 

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2 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

In still trying to work out who KFW is? King F Wit?

The initials are a bit of a giveaway.  Kyah Farris-White.

[DeeSpencer 25,671]

28 minutes ago, Viscount Cardwell said:

I do not understand why all the players are called by their Nick names, imagine if Tom Morris reported Spaz in a moonboot . Claz is ill, Spaz is also in a boot, Chin running laps, people on here would go spare.

As long as it’s not rude and especially if it’s their actual nickname you can call a player whatever you like. It’s a training report by a poster on a forum. They aren’t journalists. If you don’t know a nickname just ask and someone will let you know. WCW and I don’t often get along but I’m glad for her reports and I don’t expect her to be spelling out surnames. 

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Best training report ever, had a good chuckle and great to hear the updates with CP5. Thanks @WalkingCivilWar 👏👏👏❤️💙

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36 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Luker is an awesome kid. Settling well in Melbourne (he always gives me updates). He’s rapidly filling out and is “giving it everything” re training and fitness. He told me he copped an elbow to the face during play on Saturday. He still has the lumps and bruises to show for it. I told him I was there and saw it happen. He said, “and did you think now he’s not a pretty face?” I said, “Luker, you could have all your facial features smashed in and you’d still be a gorgeous boy.” He smiled and actually blushed. I said, “Geez, if I was a hundred years younger!” 😂😂😂

Does he live on the second floor?

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6 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

Mmmmm people using that term still.....thought this site was woke....

well, you know what thought thought

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3 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Something else I found very telling… I heard Tracc say to at least four different people, “Hey (insert name), I’m sorry, I haven’t been on my phone, that’s why I haven’t replied to your texts” or a variation of this. He didn’t seem to mind saying it aloud, and he was genuine in his apology. One of the people was Jake, the property manager, and he received the apology with an understanding smile and nod. As did the others. 

My best guess is that post leak, he was told to keep a low profile and not get on his phone. Makes a lot of sense.

[Guest]

36 minutes ago, djr said:

Is it your gut feeling from your interactions that Judd is happy where he is, considering he has yet to sign on after 2025?

100% confident he’ll re-sign.