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PRESEASON TRAINING: Monday 11th November 2025

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9 hours ago, demon3165 said:

Was Sparrow there, hope he has slimmed a bit?

One Sparrow does not a summer make…

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    8 hours ago, Palace Dees said:

     

    OMG!  He was there! 🧘🏻‍♀️🙏

    Chin looks like he’s getting ready for preseason on Devils Island. 

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    5 hours ago, Simon Port said:

    I feel like he needs a few chiropractic adjustments to straighten his back up, it doesn't look right

    CRACK CRACK oh look now he’s 7 ft 3 why didn’t we do that earlier?!

    That is just not how the human body works.

     

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    18 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? 

    Any snakes? Asking for a friend. 

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    8 hours ago, kev martin said:

    The kicking drills ran by Choco were quite extensively and the first after the warm-up.

    15 meters apart and in pairs they kick right and left foot. Then variations occur. Spin (360°) to the left, kick, spin again to the right, kick, place the ball on the ground, pick up and kick, place the ball behind, spin and kick. Repeat at 30 meters. At one stage they included two balls, but only one kicking over the top as the other ball is handballed flat. 

    The next kicking drill was more complicated. They had six starting positions. Three on two lines. The middle group in bibs, attempted to intercept the passes, by those in the outside lines. The outside lines would pass to the other line, down the line, or diagonal. I think they had a system going so it wasn't haphazard. It created a variety of kicks.

    Choco empathises that he wants the ball to spin well, and for sharp, direct actions. I think he will create even more drills with a variety of difficulty and skills.

    Thanks for that.

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    14 hours ago, Demonstone said:

    I once phoned up said spiritual leader of Tibet and he sent me a large goat with a long neck.

    Turns out I'd called "Dial-A-Llama" by mistake.

    First rate this and combined with the Norm McDonald bored / board reference has my day off to a positive start.

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    7 hours ago, DiscoStu17 said:

    Chin looks like he’s getting ready for preseason on Devils Island. 

    Strange, Ive never heard of playing at Casey referred to as Devils Island!

    Edited by picket fence

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    Looking at the photos of Taj Woewodin,  the kid is an absolute pro!

    He's come back looking absolutely ripped and fit as a fiddle. You simply don't do that at sitting on your [censored] doing nothing in the off season.

    Really want to see him take his game to another level next year as a two way running midfielder. He's incredibly disciplined so I can't see why he can't play the role that James Jordon did for Sydney this year.

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    10 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Looking at the photos of Taj Woewodin,  the kid is an absolute pro!

    He's come back looking absolutely ripped and fit as a fiddle. You simply don't do that at sitting on your [censored] doing nothing in the off season.

    Really want to see him take his game to another level next year as a two way running midfielder. He's incredibly disciplined so I can't see why he can't play the role that James Jordon did for Sydney this year.

    I can't wait to see what he brings next year.  I've been on the Taj Woewodin fan club for a while now.

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    31 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Looking at the photos of Taj Woewodin,  the kid is an absolute pro!

    He's come back looking absolutely ripped and fit as a fiddle. You simply don't do that at sitting on your [censored] doing nothing in the off season.

    Really want to see him take his game to another level next year as a two way running midfielder. He's incredibly disciplined so I can't see why he can't play the role that James Jordon did for Sydney this year.

    If he doesn't make it as a midfielder, do you think he could make it as a lock down small defender?

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    When TMac, Viney, Fritsch, Campbell, Salem, Petty, Hore & Bowey can turn up for the 1-4 year first session, it would have been a good sign to see McAdam, Billings, and Fullarton do likewise, and equally demonstrate their committment to the team and 2025.

    Edited by george_on_the_outer

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    11 hours ago, kev martin said:

    Choco empathises that he wants the ball to spin well, and for sharp, direct actions. I think he will create even more drills with a variety of difficulty and skills.

    It's been said before that good coaches understand the skills of the game and gameplans. Great coaches, on the other hand, also understand players. While I appreciate you probably meant to say "emphasises", it's a handy reminder that for our team to succeed, we need our coaches to empathise with the players.  

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    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Looking at the photos of Taj Woewodin,  the kid is an absolute pro!

    He's come back looking absolutely ripped and fit as a fiddle. You simply don't do that at sitting on your [censored] doing nothing in the off season.

    Really want to see him take his game to another level next year as a two way running midfielder. He's incredibly disciplined so I can't see why he can't play the role that James Jordon did for Sydney this year.

    kid is built like a brick outhouse, but he needs to improve his disposal significantly to make it imo

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    18 hours ago, Ugottobekidding said:

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

    See my post, a few before yours.

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    43 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    If he doesn't make it as a midfielder, do you think he could make it as a lock down small defender?

    No I personally don't think he can.

    He's a natural midfielder for me who can rotate up forward as well.

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    10 hours ago, Simon Port said:

    Great to see Jeffo a lot bigger and stronger, I have a good feeling about him going forward. He has a lot of natural ability and he just needs to get his body right.

    I feel like he needs a few chiropractic adjustments to straighten his back up, it doesn't look right. Surely the club is suggesting he see a medical professional to help his posture because no doubt it would benefit his footy. It's definitely something you can reverse with the proper treatment.

    A hunch back didn’t seem to hurt one Gary Ablett Snr when he was destroying teams. Even Josh Kennedy had a hunched over posture. As long as he marks and kicks goals, he can stand on his head for all I care.

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    6 minutes ago, Heart Beats True said:

    A hunch back didn’t seem to hurt one Gary Ablett Snr when he was destroying teams. Even Josh Kennedy had a hunched over posture. As long as he marks and kicks goals, he can stand on his head for all I care.

    It’s more to do with a lack of confidence.

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    31 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    you probably meant to say "emphasises

    Yes

    Though Choco does need a bit more empathy, in my opinion. He can be quite abrupt and self indulgent. As a qualifier, he loves giving his time and insights to anyone.

    Edited by kev martin

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    2 minutes ago, stinga said:

    McVee wanted to put on weight.  Anything obvious?

     Judd appears about the same size as last season.

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    20 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Jeffo looks big.

    Kentfield even bigger.

    I hope these two boys can make it and then our key forward positions will be well covered.

    I think Verrall will make it as a forward/ruck backup too, allowing JVR to hone his forward craft and stop rucking.

    If we are bullish on the above, there is no way we take a key forward at 9. 

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    2 hours ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Interested to see when Spargo makes it back on the track

    I was sent a video of him running just yesterday.

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    2 hours ago, Heart Beats True said:

    A hunch back didn’t seem to hurt one Gary Ablett Snr when he was destroying teams. Even Josh Kennedy had a hunched over posture. As long as he marks and kicks goals, he can stand on his head for all I care.

    I remember Greg Parke having a similar posture, never hurt his marking, he even used to emphasise it by crouching before he sprang, it was a thing of beauty

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