PRESEASON TRAINING: Wednesday 20th November 2024

[waynewussell 5,748]

43 minutes ago, biggestred said:

how is clarry moving @Demonland? he was a touch overweight (pot kettle from me here) and unfit at the end of last year. and im not blaming him at all by the way

Clarry is miles ahead of post-Christmas, opening of 2024 season. Fitter, Lighter looking (more muscle) and happier by comparison. He has the opportunity to reach his own peak fitness (2021) before round 1. Is on track!

[waynewussell 5,748]

3 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

How's Kynan Brown going?

I didn't notice Kynan as much today, mainly because I seemed to be on the opposite side of the ground on most occasions. He is certainly putting in full effort in every session. I place him in the group of young improvers... Brown, Verrall, Kentfield, Jefferson, Adams & Sestan. We will learn more about this group when the full list returns and they are doing full match sim.

[BLWNBA 1,007]

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

Reigning Keith Bluey Truscott champion Jack Viney is the first one out on the track. 

Jack’s wearing the red version of the new training guernsey which is the only version available for sale at the Demon Shop *

* not an advertisement 

Just had a look at this online, magnificent guernsey! 

[Slartibartfast 17,297]

1 hour ago, Nascent said:

Any observations of Jefferson, Turner and Laurie would be appreciated.

Turner looks really good.  Very good in the contested marking drill and prominant in the handball drill which were both in front of me.

Jefferson was pitted against Petts in the contested marking drill and was beaten in the first three and looked despondent.  He then took a ripper in the fourth.  He's looking much more involved and comfortable at the level this year compared to last year.

Didn't notice Laurie much, sorry.

[Deebymistake 779]

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

Back to the keeping’s off handball drill with a different set of players. No one can catch Windsor. Verral tackling ferociously.  AMW just crunch Viney in a tackle. Almost took him down. 

Windsor.  Run like the wind.  Winner.  His name is extremely fitting.  Love this kid.  One who made me excited to watch our games this year when other aspects of our game seemed so dull.  I can't wait to see his development over the next 12 months.  

[#11-TonyAnderson 778]

You'd think they might spellcheck before putting training pictures up! 

 

[waynewussell 5,748]

Didn't see Sparrow today.

 

[Fritta and Turner 4,421]

A pleasant day at training, for me that is, not the players who were working hard and with some aggro i might add.  Some of the tackles lasted somewhat long.

Viney first out having shots on goal.  I reckon heaven for Viney would be footy all year round.

Campbell has his team strip and was running the boundary.  Also did that strengthening exercise where the trainers lies on top of you and you have to get up.  Then they swap over.  Looks happy to be here and has the look of someone who wouldnt be out of place in Game of Thrones wielding an axe.

Lever doing that weird stretching exercise again.  The last time I tried anything like that I was actually tripping over.  Spent most of his time running.

Howes and Sestan, who both had niggles last time, moved freely running the boundary.

TMc was in the drills and running very well for November, with some pace.

Turner looking really strong in the contest.

Spargo still doing rehab.

Loved AMW in the contest.

Petty and Hore very good at reading the flight of the ball.  Marty always looks taller than I expect.

Clarrie moving very well and no sign of a sore hand.  Breaks the tackles with those magnicient hips.

Roo doesnt like to get beaten.

Ghost Writer in excellent form.

 

 

[Demonland 72,213]

1 hour ago, waynewussell said:

Didn't see Sparrow today.

 

He wasn't there.

[Wells 11 5,406]

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

He wasn't there.

…. and he didn’t do it. 

[Rolling Stone 157]

Surprised that nobody has asked about Shane McAdam today. Was he out and about?

[Ditcha 524]

7 minutes ago, Rolling Stone said:

Surprised that nobody has asked about Shane McAdam today. Was he out and about?

No appearance as yet.

[Hawk the Demon 1,005]

8 minutes ago, Rolling Stone said:

Surprised that nobody has asked about Shane McAdam today. Was he out and about?

No.

[dazzledavey36 54,947]

Thank you to all the track waters that get down.

Us country folks are certainly appreciative of the efforts you all out in.

[waynewussell 5,748]

Who has not appeared yet?

Gawn, May, Petracca, Billings, Langdon, Melksham, McAdam, Fullarton, Kossie, Langford & Allan

Edited November 20 by waynewussell

[Demonland 72,213]

3 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

Who has not appeared yet?

Gawn, May, Petracca, Billings, Langdon, Melksham, McAdam, Fullarton, Kossie, Langford & Allan

Who is Allan?

 

[Katrina Dee Fan 3,706]

Ghostwriter report -

Hey Katness,

Some tidbits…

Tom Campbell finally has his kit. Doesn’t know his jumper number yet. Incidentally, he’s 6ft7 (204cm)!!!

Selwyn takes perverse pleasure in making the boys run… A LOT (his words not mine, and said with a smile and a wink as in joking but at the same time totally not joking).

Tmac didn’t train on Monday because he was sick as a dog. He became unwell on Friday and was put on antibiotics. He was much improved by Monday but they advised against training because he’d lost a significant amount of weight. He weighed himself before and after today’s session as ordered by Peter, the head physio, who needs to insure he’s re-gained what he lost. 

Tmac’s baby girl is due around Xmas time but he’s sure she’ll come earlier than that because she’s “tracking well ahead of time.” Such a footy player way to put it. 😁

Goody said Jeffo to definitely debut early in the season. Sesto still a while off since he’s not quite ready yet, but is close. Sesto’s hammy nothing to worry about, they’re just being super cautious. 

Roo likes being described as having a bit of mongrel but he doesn’t think he has and hopes to develop it.

Despite being listed as 195cm on the MFC website, Jeffo is actually 197cm. 

All-time favourite songs:
Jeffo- Thunderstruck, AC/DC
Bill Laurie- Californication, RHCP
Marty Hore- You Were Right, Rufus
Roo- (needs more time to think but for now)  Black Betty
Pup Brown- any and everything Drake
Will V- Back In Black, AC/DC

Future training (at this stage)…

This Friday Gosch’s 10am-midday

Next week Mansfield

The following week beginning Monday 2nd December Gosch’s on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with the final session on Weds 18th December.

Post-Xmas training begins on either the 7th or the 14th of January (yet to be announced). 

Note: no training at Casey Fields for now because the surface is being worked on.

That is all 👍🏽

[Katrina Dee Fan 3,706]

15 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Who is Allan?

 

Wasn't Ed Langdon there last week?

[Jaded No More 68,922]

16 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

Who has not appeared yet?

Gawn, May, Petracca, Billings, Langdon, Melksham, McAdam, Fullarton, Kossie, Langford & Allan

I wouldn’t worry about Max and Ed. They’re cycling thru the Sahara desert like a couple of unwell fitness freaks. They’ll be at negative body fat next week. 

[Winter Dan 466]

7 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

😁 Despite being listed as 195cm on the MFC website, Jeffo is actually 197cm. 👍🏽

Thank you for this update, I've been curious since being drafted as I understood his dad is 199cm so though he wld have some growth left in him. 

[Redleg 40,926]

13 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

 

Goody said Jeffo to definitely debut early in the season. 

Hey Pickett time to crack open the champers.

[DeeZone 9,848]

Thanks Demonland, WayneWussell, Ditcha,Startibart, Fritta and Turner, Katrina and Ghost Writer and all posters, loving the reports, whose training, humour and the special comments makes it a great read.👍😁

ps( Jeffo at 197cm is getting to be a really good size for a key forward)✅

Edited November 20 by DeeZone
Added Jeffo comments

[Fritta and Turner 4,421]

24 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Roo likes being described as having a bit of mongrel but he doesn’t think he has and hopes to develop it.

Sure trains like he has got it.

[Gorgoroth 12,955]

28 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

 

All-time favourite songs:
Jeffo- Thunderstruck, AC/DC
Bill Laurie- Californication, RHCP
Marty Hore- You Were Right, Rufus
Roo- (needs more time to think but for now)  Black Betty
Pup Brown- any and everything Drake
Will V- Back In Black, AC/DC

 

Seriously who has just one all time fav song...
Nice to see two AC/DC songs there tho (even if they arent AC/DC's best songs :P )

[Brownie 5,981]

2 hours ago, Deebymistake said:

Windsor.  Run like the wind.  Winner.  His name is extremely fitting.  Love this kid.  One who made me excited to watch our games this year when other aspects of our game seemed so dull.  I can't wait to see his development over the next 12 months.  

I'm with you. He's an incredible talent and as tough as nails. What a fantastic year he had