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  On 06/12/2024 at 06:13, DeeSpencer said:

I understand we are all frustrated with Shane’s first year but he’s contracted for 2 more and at least deserves the benefit of the doubt for this year to go out and play his best.

Exactly. It would be unfair (and potentially unwise) to write him off now when he’s working harder than he ever has and is fitter and more determined than he’s ever been. 

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      On 06/12/2024 at 09:21, Ghostwriter said:

    He said this has always been an issue for him and this is the furthest he’s come in terms of achieving peak fitness (and with that comes the other benefits in the form of increased confidence and faith in himself)

    Not to mention the other other benefits of reduced (soft-tissue) injuries.

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      On 06/12/2024 at 10:37, bing181 said:

    Not to mention the other other benefits of reduced (soft-tissue) injuries.

    … which further adds to his confidence level. It’s psychosomatic. 

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    Love the new avatar and comeback née wcw. Caspar the ghost was one of my favourite comic book characters of my boyhood. Plently of fun back than without tamagotchi’s, PlayStations or whatever. Get outside and play kick to kick in the street! 
     

    Pleased Uncle Roy’s got his own thread and Shane has returned in ripping shape. Looking forward to seeing how all this plays out. Feeling  optimistic about the season ahead.

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    Hopefully however it’s done, we get Roy onto our list.

    I just get the feeling that with a strong pre season in the AFL system, he will improve significantly.

    Also with Kozzie, Shane, Ricky, Steve and Roy we will have a good group of indigenous boys supporting each other in their footy careers and making the MfC a better club and team.

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    Doesn't yesterday's herald sun state that we have no spot for Roy. Other recruiters watching progress etc etc???

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      On 06/12/2024 at 12:11, Tarax Club said:

    Love the new avatar and comeback née wcw. Caspar the ghost was one of my favourite comic book characters of my boyhood. Plently of fun back than without tamagotchi’s, PlayStations or whatever. Get outside and play kick to kick in the street! 

    Righto mate haha it's not 1996. 🤣

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      On 07/12/2024 at 06:05, Adam The God said:

    Righto mate haha it's not 1996. 🤣

     

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      On 07/12/2024 at 08:32, Tarax Club said:

     

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    Not 1996 mate but it must of been a good year for school boy ‘humour’. 

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      On 06/12/2024 at 09:21, Ghostwriter said:

    Shane’s on an individual training schedule, totally separate from the others and has been since preseason began. It’s fitness-based. He said this has always been an issue for him and this is the furthest he’s come in terms of achieving peak fitness (and with that comes the other benefits in the form of increased confidence and faith in himself). This is exactly where he’s at.

    Therefore the fact that he wasn’t in attendance from the start with the 1 - 4 year players is a non-issue. He’s on a tailored program, so it hasn’t been necessary for him to be training at the same time and place as the others.

    Selwyn and Tom (Couch) and assistants have got him in the great condition he’s in by catering for his needs, so to speak. I don’t know the specifics and I’d never ask, but what I do know is that whatever they’re doing… it’s working.

    He’s also in a great place mentally as well. He admits he’s been down on himself in the past. He’s turned a corner and it shows in everything he does. I don’t need to ask him how he’s going, he’s keen to share and does so more and more with every session.

    Bottom line: He has been working just as hard and for just as long as the others.

    Thanks GW - appreciate the response.

    I'm so fascinated by what he's been doing and what his needs are to continually see him on a tailored training session and still not assimilating into the main group.  Obviously I don't expect (or want) you to pry.

    The couple games I remember him at Adelaide I was so impressed with his speed and chase down tackling and opportunistic scores.  I really rate him but do worry if he'll be able to get his body right again for that to happen.

    Anyways, apologies to all about de-railing the Roy George thread.

    Is Roy on the track again today?

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    If this lad finds a way on the list, might need to change my username accordingly. 

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      On 09/12/2024 at 04:32, At Least I Saw a Flag said:

    Roy George ... I thought he was a singer ... Karma Chameleon?

    Bert Newton got 'Boy' and 'Roy' mixed up also (for those old enough to remember). One minute mark:

     

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      On 06/12/2024 at 21:29, whatwhat say what said:

    @Ghostwriter - if you could, I would appreciate finding out if Couch has left the wta behind and is with us permanently, or if he’s going back to tennis fitness roles once the circuit gets underway again in 2025

    I’ll find out on Wednesday and post the info. I’m guessing he’s leaving the WTA since he no longer coaches Danielle now that they’ve broken up. But that’s just my guess. 

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      On 09/12/2024 at 04:43, M_9 said:

    Bert Newton got 'Boy' and 'Roy' mixed up also (for those old enough to remember). One minute mark:

     

    I am old enough.

    Mohammed Ali tried to give Newton an out. Don Lane called out "he said Roy".

     

     

     

     

     

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      On 06/12/2024 at 11:26, Ghostwriter said:

    … which further adds to his confidence level. It’s psychosomatic. 

    Absolutely spot on!!!

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    This guy gives me an Aaron Davey at Port Melbourne vibe.

    But don't listen to me because I'm usually wrong about everything. 

     

     

     

     

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      On 09/12/2024 at 00:34, Deeko2 said:

    Thanks GW - appreciate the response.

    I'm so fascinated by what he's been doing and what his needs are to continually see him on a tailored training session and still not assimilating into the main group.  Obviously I don't expect (or want) you to pry.

    The couple games I remember him at Adelaide I was so impressed with his speed and chase down tackling and opportunistic scores.  I really rate him but do worry if he'll be able to get his body right again.

    Hate to be a pessimist but I can't see a 30 year old, who averages 11 games a year suddenly overcome his fitness & injury history & become a gun player.

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      On 10/12/2024 at 22:29, Roost it far said:

    Does anyone have an inside word of how the club hopes to get this kid on the list?

    I think if there is a long term injury in pre season we could possibly sign him. Unsure of the dates for cut-off of this though.

    Then the other chance would be the mid season draft, again if we have a spot available due to a long term injury.

    I think we also have a Cat B rookie spot available as well, but he doesn't qualify for that.

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      On 10/12/2024 at 22:32, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    I think if there is a long term injury in pre season we could possibly sign him. Unsure of the dates for cut-off of this though.

    Then the other chance would be the mid season draft, again if we have a spot available due to a long term injury.

    I think we also have a Cat B rookie spot available as well, but he doesn't qualify for that.

    Can another player go on the cat B list so we can take him?

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      On 10/12/2024 at 22:36, Roost it far said:

    Can another player go on the cat B list so we can take him?

    Well we moved AMW to the Cat A list from B, so I'm guessing that this had to occur due to how many years he's been at the club.

    We can't move someone from Cat A to B though. Cat B is only for NGA rookies or overseas/non AFL background players such as basketballers

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      On 09/12/2024 at 06:32, At Least I Saw a Flag said:

    I am old enough.

    Mohammed Ali tried to give Newton an out. Don Lane called out "he said Roy".

     

    Yes, a famous night on Australian TV.

     

     

     

     

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      On 10/12/2024 at 22:29, Roost it far said:

    Does anyone have an inside word of how the club hopes to get this kid on the list?

    We had plenty of opportunities to create a list spot.

    Maybe we just didn't rate him enough or maybe the plans we had for a list spot didn't eventuate.

    Either way if we miss out on him it is our own fault.

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