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8 minutes ago, Red and Blue Flame said:

Can anyone confirm if Windsor is full training or injured/rehab grouP?

I'd describe it as full training with occasional easing down for his own good! (just a spindly pup at this stage).

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46 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

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)

All I can say is there will need to be an apology book available for many D/Landers and Demon fans to sign after Jeffo is selected and played for a year or two.

Great to see his physical development along with his mental resolve plus ability over the journey.

His career may well be the perfect way for a recruit to approach AFL adaptation.

Lets hope he can fulfil his promise in spades. 

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1 hour ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

 😁

All-time favourite songs:


Jeffo- Thunderstruck, AC/DC
Bill Laurie- Californication, RHCP
Roo- (needs more time to think but for now)  Black Betty
Pup Brown- any and everything Drake
Will V- Back In Black, AC/DC

Exhibit A why I don't like to meet my heroes.

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27 minutes ago, 58er said:

All I can say is there will need to be an apology book available for many D/Landers and Demon fans to sign after Jeffo is selected and played for a year or two.

Great to see his physical development along with his mental resolve plus ability over the journey.

His career may well be the perfect way for a recruit to approach AFL adaptation.

Lets hope he can fulfil his promise in spades. 

This is Demonland and MFC supporters, they will have a new whipping boy to sneer at, my money is on either McAdam or Fullarton if they don't make the AFL team by mid season.

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Great day for it. The drills were done at a high skill level. The boisterous vocals continued, as was the running to the sheds side when the drills/sims finished.  

The drills seemed to emphasise handball, tackling and fighting through the tackle, working in crowded areas, and releasing the receiver into space. 

The sims had a very compressed field, forcing them into short kicking and defending those short kicks. Looks like we are going to use a high press at times. Goody was giving regular instructions about how he wants them to defend those short hit ups. A bit of zoning the centre and quick close down, if the ball is delivered to the boundary side. 

AMW is training well ground balls tackling positioning.

Bowey is starring.

 Rivers is building.

 Verrall is making a few mistakes when rushed, though never two in a row as he continues to learn.

Hore must be a chance for the big dance.

Chaplin, was instructing JVR with his leading patterns and body work to create separation. Troy was happy with what he was creating. 

Jefferson was getting some explosive leads happening. 

McVee is hitting his straps, lovely mover and delivery. 

Turner is impressive, he has a bit of X-factor happening. 

Laurie is having a mass of involvement. Getting to many contests.

Windsor was a touch low key. 

Kentfield has the occasional fumble, though showing some agility at the ground ball.

Woey is a bit inconsistent with the disposals, he is looking strong and big.

Tholstrup working on getting separation and moving off the defenders blind side. 

 Brown looking a bit bigger, moving well and getting plenty of involvement. 

Oliver is going about second gear, having to work with plenty of pressure and minimal space, that's what Viney puts onto him when they match up (got away from him a few times).

Had a chat to Richardson about tonight's draft. He reckons they usually know what the other clubs are probably going do. Tonight they are relying on hope, as they are unsure who will go where, but are very happy to be getting the two high picks.

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Some individual observations. Due to some of the drills being on the other side of the ground I didn't get to eyeball everyone for the whole session.

JVR - Great set of hands. Gets into good position for one on one marking drills and uses his body well. Uses the ball well in general play. A bit more vocal every preseason.

Judd McVee - just oozes class with ball in hand. Trains like he plays. Very professional. Kid is a gem.

Windsor - Classy, evasive, fast

Viney - First one on the track, last one to leave. Hard nut. Tackles hard. Hard to tackle. Leads by example. Doesn't need to be there yet. Wouldn't be anywhere else.

Lever - obviously getting over a niggle. Not far off returning to full training once the full squad is back. Otherwise looks in good nick.

Spargo - heard that they are being cautious with his return but doesn't look like it will be before Christmas but that is just a guess. Didn't do anything other than stationary warmup stuff with the footy. Not running at the moment.

Oliver - Physically in much better condition than in the preseason last season. Has trimmed down. Looks to be in good spirits and doesn't appear to be in discomfort with ball in hand or with tackling which seemed to be a problem during the season this year. Looks to be back to some of his best work in gathering and dishing off the footy. Good signs.

Laurie - like every preseason I barely notice him so there is nothing much I can report on at this stage.

Bowey - the best user of the ball in the team at the moment. After a disappointing season with injury and form I am very bullish about Jake for season 2025.

Jefferson - does appear to have filled out a little bit. Has a good pair of hands and uses the ball well. Can find the big sticks. Will be interesting to see what he can do this year. Could be anything.

Howes - also seems to have filled out a little bit. Is currently in the rehab group with a little niggle but doesn't seem far off from returning to the main group. In previous sessions this preseason before rehab he was one of the standouts. Should return to the seniors this year.

Rivers - Great to see him out on the track from day one with the 1st to 4th years. Future leader of the club.

TMac - Also good to see TMac out with the rookies. First preseason I can remember that he is out on the park in boots. Still has more to give the club in what could be his last season. Looks fit and is moving well.

Adams - Like others I often confuse him with Petty. The resemblance is uncanny. Not sure how close he is to a debut but spots in a defence are scarce and he is good depth to have.

Hore - will not die wondering whether he gave it his all. Looks in good nick.

Petty - has been training with the defenders but as I mused the other day I am not sure whether it is due to lack of senior defenders at this early stage of the preseason. We will get a better picture in the new year. Looks in good nick and is not rehabing. Was in a moon boot at this stage last season I think so it will be great for him to get a full preseason under his belt.

Tholstrup - Very vocal, hard as nails. Looks like he is loving being out there. Good user of the footy. Looks like he will be wearing #12 this season.

Woey & Brown - Like Laurie I didn't really notice either of them. Like what I see from both of them but I'm not overly bullish on either of them as more than depth. Happy to be very wrong.

Turner - one of the standouts of this preseason for mine. Excellent pair of hands. Has definitely filled out. Attacks the ball with ferocity and uses it well. Looking forward to him taking his game to the next level.

Kentfield - A big unit. Needs to work on his fitness but this is his first full preseason at the level. Will be a fixture at Casey so hopefully he hones his craft there. Is a long way off at the moment.

AMW - Another stand out. Attacks the ball and the man fiercely. Tackles hard and rarely looses a one on one when the ball hits the deck. Should be a more permanent fixture in the ones this season.

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Posted (edited)
1 hour ago, Satyriconhome said:

This is Demonland and MFC supporters, they will have a new whipping boy to sneer at, my money is on either McAdam or Fullarton if they don't make the AFL team by mid season.

Both are VFL standard Saty, only way they will get senior games will be because of injury. 

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8 hours ago, Demonland said:

One curious onlooker has arrived. 

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Some big player from Collingwood wants a trade to us, but who do we want

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Anyone training that resembles Rod Grinter and Ray Biffin?

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3 hours ago, Demonland said:

Adams - Like others I often confuse him with Petty. The resemblance is uncanny.

So thats why I thought Petty was everywhere

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Posted
7 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Nice to see two AC/DC songs there tho (even if they arent AC/DC's best songs :P )

Yes, why haven’t these kids heard of Bon Scott??!!

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7 hours ago, Demonland said:

Some individual observations. Due to some of the drills being on the other side of the ground I didn't get to eyeball everyone for the whole session.

JVR - Great set of hands. Gets into good position for one on one marking drills and uses his body well. Uses the ball well in general play. A bit more vocal every preseason.

Judd McVee - just oozes class with ball in hand. Trains like he plays. Very professional. Kid is a gem.

Windsor - Classy, evasive, fast

Viney - First one on the track, last one to leave. Hard nut. Tackles hard. Hard to tackle. Leads by example. Doesn't need to be there yet. Wouldn't be anywhere else.

Lever - obviously getting over a niggle. Not far off returning to full training once the full squad is back. Otherwise looks in good nick.

Spargo - heard that they are being cautious with his return but doesn't look like it will be before Christmas but that is just a guess. Didn't do anything other than stationary warmup stuff with the footy. Not running at the moment.

Oliver - Physically in much better condition than in the preseason last season. Has trimmed down. Looks to be in good spirits and doesn't appear to be in discomfort with ball in hand or with tackling which seemed to be a problem during the season this year. Looks to be back to some of his best work in gathering and dishing off the footy. Good signs.

Laurie - like every preseason I barely notice him so there is nothing much I can report on at this stage.

Bowey - the best user of the ball in the team at the moment. After a disappointing season with injury and form I am very bullish about Jake for season 2025.

Jefferson - does appear to have filled out a little bit. Has a good pair of hands and uses the ball well. Can find the big sticks. Will be interesting to see what he can do this year. Could be anything.

Howes - also seems to have filled out a little bit. Is currently in the rehab group with a little niggle but doesn't seem far off from returning to the main group. In previous sessions this preseason before rehab he was one of the standouts. Should return to the seniors this year.

Rivers - Great to see him out on the track from day one with the 1st to 4th years. Future leader of the club.

TMac - Also good to see TMac out with the rookies. First preseason I can remember that he is out on the park in boots. Still has more to give the club in what could be his last season. Looks fit and is moving well.

Adams - Like others I often confuse him with Petty. The resemblance is uncanny. Not sure how close he is to a debut but spots in a defence are scarce and he is good depth to have.

Hore - will not die wondering whether he gave it his all. Looks in good nick.

Petty - has been training with the defenders but as I mused the other day I am not sure whether it is due to lack of senior defenders at this early stage of the preseason. We will get a better picture in the new year. Looks in good nick and is not rehabing. Was in a moon boot at this stage last season I think so it will be great for him to get a full preseason under his belt.

Tholstrup - Very vocal, hard as nails. Looks like he is loving being out there. Good user of the footy. Looks like he will be wearing #12 this season.

Woey & Brown - Like Laurie I didn't really notice either of them. Like what I see from both of them but I'm not overly bullish on either of them as more than depth. Happy to be very wrong.

Turner - one of the standouts of this preseason for mine. Excellent pair of hands. Has definitely filled out. Attacks the ball with ferocity and uses it well. Looking forward to him taking his game to the next level.

Kentfield - A big unit. Needs to work on his fitness but this is his first full preseason at the level. Will be a fixture at Casey so hopefully he hones his craft there. Is a long way off at the moment.

AMW - Another stand out. Attacks the ball and the man fiercely. Tackles hard and rarely looses a one on one when the ball hits the deck. Should be a more permanent fixture in the ones this season.

Love Petts. Really hoping he and the dream team are back for 2025 (May, Lever and Petty).

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8 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

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 )

Probably just what they heard this morning. 
So many ways for them to find and hear music these days…

I better stop before I sound too old.

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7 minutes ago, Adam The God said:

Love Petts. Really hoping he and the dream team are back for 2025 (May, Lever and Petty).

It was interesting to hear goody predicts Jefferson will get a chance pretty early in the season.

Petts go back when Jefferson comes in?

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1 minute ago, binman said:

It was interesting to hear goody predicts Jefferson will get a chance pretty early in the season.

Petts go back when Jefferson comes in?

I wonder if TMac slides forward again?

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