28 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Is it just me, or does Chunk look happy as a pig in mud to be back?  That photo with Fritta is priceless!!

2 hours ago, old dee said:

I am here at Caulfield but cannot find the training ground. Lots of horse manure but not much else. Am I at the right spot? 

Stay there, you might see three of mine running saturday.

6 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

 

• Goody looks like the absolute weight of the world has been lifted off his shoulders, it seems the break and release of some pressure has done him an enormous amount of good. 

 

This.  Just this.  I can only imagine what the whole situation has been doing to him stress wise.  So good the club and Goody can put it all to bed and focus on the team.

1 minute ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Is it just me, or does Chunk look happy as a pig in mud to be back?  That photo with Fritta is priceless!!

Like he never left.

1 hour ago, kev martin said:

Beautiful morning.

Joy all round, they look like they wanted to be there. 

21 in the squad. Looks like the leadership group is TMac, Viney Chandler and Petty. They have slimmed down, especially the top half. Perhaps less upper-body work in the gym. Viney's thigh are huge.

Nathan Jones brought the exuberance to many in his interactions. 

Chaplin was stamping his method into the forward work. Three across the line, the flankers staying wide, though with some synchronising as they turn and run. The delivery, then getting a flanker to be front and centre, as the other stays wide. Appears he wants them to turn quickly and make angles or direct/sharp runs at the ball carrier.

Bassett going about it quietly, working on getting the outside run happening at the stoppages. 

Gus (the training assistant), led the Remembrance (lest we forget) ceremony for the minutes silence. Teared up as the RAAF jets overflew us on there way to the shrine, good timing.

The squad was doing the basics well. In a few of the drills barely a ball hit the ground.

 I was impressed with the camaraderie, vocal noise and connection, we have a good lot of youngsters.

Jed Adams looks like a leader, learnt some lessons from the Lever in the shape of being vocal.

TMac was in boots, that's the first time in ages I have not seen him start the pre-season in runners. Foot problems are well behind him. 

The only one who looked little rusty was, Windsor. 

Jefferson is my tip as a big improver. Often led the running group he was in. Some of his handballing was great, with the ball being delivered 10 meters out, with precision to running players

Sestan has slimmed down and looking good.

Turner and Howes are getting bigger, and as was pointed out by another tracky, so is Verrall. 

None of the new players, Campbell or Sharp were there.

There were 6 technicians lining around the computer screens.

Seemed like many of the Administrators and powers that be, turned up (No Green).

When they did some contact drills, both Tholstrup and Bowey disengaged from the group.

The main effort in tackling drills, was as Choco called out, 'drive them low and keep going at the arms'.

Salem and Fritsch were running laps. Fritta was looking fantastic as he out did Salo, who was straining at times.

Goody was watching them very carefully, I had the impression he liked what he saw, as did I.

Was Sparrow there, hope he has slimmed a bit?

3 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Stay there, you might see three of mine running saturday.

any tips?

Be careful anyone at training, there are houses falling everywhere.

Edited November 11, 20241 yr by Redleg

5 hours ago, Slartibartfast said:

Dali running laps. 

Looking in good nick.

Can someone please help me out with confirming who these blokes are?

2 hours ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Are the board meeting today?

God help us if any of those Year 8s are on the board!!!

Put it this way, three of them were on detention for mucking around during the minute's silence today...🥴

Edited November 11, 20241 yr by Katrina Dee Fan

3 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Can someone please help me out with confirming who these blokes are?

Kentfield, Verrall, Jeffo, Howes

2 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Can someone please help me out with confirming who these blokes are?

Top Left - Kentfield, Top right Verrall ... I think

Bottom left - Jeffo? Bottom Right - Adams?

3 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Can someone please help me out with confirming who these blokes are?

Luker Kentfield

Will Verrall

Matt Jefferson

Blake Howes

Edited November 11, 20241 yr by Mickey

Probably a bit early but is anyone training the house down yet.

2 minutes ago, adonski said:

Kentfield, Verrall, Jeffo, Howes

Thanks guys

Jeffo looks like a big meaty Unit!

There's a write-up in 'The Age' online.

Key points include:

-  The training camp will be held at Bright in two weeks time

-  Clarrie absent from training and dealing with a "family issue"

-  Tracc absent from training but expected to be at the training camp

-  Tom Campbell did running drills 

 

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/petracca-ready-for-demons-camp-as-forgotten-magpie-impresses-20241111-p5kpi8.html

Report from Ghostwriter went to Gosch’s this morning and sent me this report…

1st - 4th year players today. Some seniors chose to attend: Viney, Salo, Fritta, Tmac, HP35.

The vibe was amazing. The sunshine and lack of wind made it even better. They all look great; trim and toned and not one of them is out of shape. You thought Vines couldn’t possibly get any musclier? Think again. Good luck trying to tackle him, oppo chumps, see you in the broken bones ward at the Royal Melbourne! 

Nathan Basset already commanding much respect from the boys as well as Goody and Chocco. Very professional.

Troy Chaplin confident and decisive when addressing his charges. 

Idk if Tom Campbell is any good at footying but believe me, he’s a lovely person. It’s no wonder he and BBB are besties, carbon copy right there.

 Chin Chandler rocking a dramatic buzzcut. First reaction: WTF?! Immediately followed by It actually looks good. 

No easing into training this preseason. No siree Bob. Straight into serious, physical drills. A lot of practice at baulking a couple of players while running into open goal. Leb puts the “Win” in “Windsor.”
He absolutely nailed it.

Woey junior super impressive when tackling, the boy simply does not let up. Brings one to ground, springs back up and takes down another one. So good to see. 

Jed Adams was wearing #19 (shack attack’s body isn’t even cold yet) but it’s probably only because he didn’t have a clean #26. 

Ollie Sestan looks great. Clearly hasn’t missed a single day in the gym. Seems super confident when talking about a potential debut in the offing.

Jeffo also appears way more confident compared to last season. Not afraid to go in hard. Seems more agile as well. Still needs to straighten tf up but the Quasimodo is no longer as prominent.

A slightly deranged regular was there. She gave Goody a big ‘ol bear hug and told him she’s so happy now that all that shhiitt is behind him after years of having to listen to the nasty allegations and that she’s even happier that he’s still our coach. He genuinely appreciated her sentiment then went on to praise the Demon Army. Love that guy.

Chocco the complete opposite. He showed the slightly deranged one a video he took at Ikon during the last W H&A match. He took it from above and behind the cheer squad and said the CS is too noisy and raucous and extremely annoying, in particular the slightly deranged one and that next time he’s gonna bring a bottle of water to tip on her head. She told him to GAGF. 🤣

‘Til next time, Kat. Lotsa love, your friend xxx

21 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

Was Sparrow there, hope he has slimmed a bit?

No Sparrow's present.

3 hours ago, old dee said:

I am here at Caulfield but cannot find the training ground. Lots of horse manure but not much else. Am I at the right spot? 

Thought that was you O.D.  Looks like we were dudded... Lotta space here eh ...

2 minutes ago, kev martin said:

No Sparrow's present.

There was a starling and seagul

2 minutes ago, Ugottobekidding said:

There was a starling and seagul

As long as there were no swooping magpies!!

I'll be happy to get a certain crow back, though.....

Wow how good to get back to real footy, huge thanks to Kev, Demonland, Startibart, DemonWheels, Katrina ( Mrs Walker Ghost who walks) and all posters for the great reports and comments. Geez Jefferson and Verrall have really put on size and how happy was Jonesy to be back with his boys.

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

 

 

6 hours ago, chook fowler said:

Dali Lama - new recruit?

OMG!  He was there! 🧘🏻‍♀️🙏

2 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

 

OMG!  He was there! 🧘🏻‍♀️🙏

Best compliment Chin could ever get :)