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PRESEASON TRAINING: Wednesday 4th December 2024

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👏 and 🥈, all reporters!

Has there ever been a pre-season attract this much interest and enthusiasm?

A silver lining of the Year of Grief?

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    6 hours ago, Nascent said:

    Boys definitely need to up their nick-naming game.

    Would have gone with Professor for XL myself.

    Would have gone with Spreadsheet 

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    Being given #10 came as a big surprise to Disco, totally unexpected. This is because there was talk of one of the new boys getting it (probs Harvey) and he thought it had been decided. He’s humble and very grateful to be wearing the number of a much-loved Club champion. There was consultation with Gus before the decision was made. 

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    1 hour ago, kev martin said:

    When Clarry was boundary running with Campbell, he was belching . Perhaps he had an upset stomach.

    Wasn't the temperature in the low 20's. I was in the shade most of the time, and comfortable. @Ghostwriter

    I saw Clarrie throw up a little on the boundary, mainly liquid and not much of it but evidently enough for him to be told to call it a day.  I’m guessing he wasn’t feeling 100% before training even started because he was eating an apple on his way over from the rooms and he said that’s all he’d eaten. 🤷‍♀️
     

    PS: yes, Kev, top temperature of only 24 degrees today but try telling that to my 3rd degree burns. SPF 50+ my arze. 😡

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    1 hour ago, kev martin said:

    McAdams is still on light duties.

    Gawn is getting more involved with the leadership role, He is in cruise mode.

    Oliver is trying hard.

    Viney is excelling and isbest by a far distance, also, atending every session so far.

    Billings is looking very good. Running hard, getting plenty of ball and with good disposals. Back to the club in great shape.

     

    I think Cranky Franky was taking the p!zz, Kev. 😁 You said McAdams, not McAdam and CF added an S onto those other players’ names. However, he should’ve asked about Billingss, not Billings. 😁

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    18 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    I think Cranky Franky was taking the p!zz, Kev. 😁 You said McAdams, not McAdam and CF added an S onto those other players’ names. However, he should’ve asked about Billingss, not Billings. 😁

    He'd be asking @picket fence, wouldn't he?

    I believe that's one of his slitheras.

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    29 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    PS: yes, Kev, top temperature of only 24 degrees today but try telling that to my 3rd degree burns. SPF 50+ my arze

    The sun was hard. I stayed in the shade. My wife is regularly using an umbrella.  

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    Fritsch is recovering from post season knee surgery.

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    44 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    I think Cranky Franky was taking the p!zz, Kev. 😁 You said McAdams, not McAdam and CF added an S onto those other players’ names. However, he should’ve asked about Billingss, not Billings. 😁

    Well McAdam has been here over 12 months & people keep calling him McAdams. Not sure why that is.

    Maybe it's the reason for his indifferent form.

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    54 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:


     

    PS: yes, Kev, top temperature of only 24 degrees today but try telling that to my 3rd degree burns. SPF 50+ my arze. 😡

    Zinc sunscreen is where it's at these days. Source: am ginger

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    8 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    possibly too many sylables; 'sheets' for short?

    they could say it like clay davis

     

    Like Google “Sheets”?

    Not Apple “Numbers”?

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    Well Demonlanders " Guess who's coming to dinner" great movie but come Next Wednesday... I'm looking likely to be able to venture to Gosshville to deliver an incisive P.F TRAINING REPORT!😇😂🤩 And if not Wed will be Friday!

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    2 hours ago, hardtack said:

    I don’t know if this has been asked before, but does anyone who’s been attending these training sessions, have any insights into how Chunk is adapting to the coaching lark, and if it appears that he’s changing up the way things are done in the midfield?  I know we mostly get observations on players, so I was thinking it’d be nice to get an idea of what is going on from a coaching point of view.

    Dunno about change in game plan etc but Jonesy sure looks like he is enjoying himself.

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    36 minutes ago, Cranky Franky said:

    Well McAdam has been here over 12 months & people keep calling him McAdams. Not sure why that is.

    Maybe it's the reason for his indifferent form.

    For me the confusion is with Adams, getting mixed up with MxAdam.

    Bit pedantic though, you know who I am talking about, and isn't that what communication is about? Slang, and nicknames must drive you crazy. Is it that you are well educated, getting distinction in English and are playing the class and superiority card in your sarcasm. 

    So you didn't ask a genuine question? 

    Well done, you must be fun at dinner parties with your trivial pursuits. 

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    19 minutes ago, kev martin said:

    For me the confusion is with Adams, getting mixed up with MxAdam.

    Bit pedantic though, you know who I am talking about, and isn't that what communication is about? Slang, and nicknames must drive you crazy. Is it that you are well educated, getting distinction in English and are playing the class and superiority card in your sarcasm. 

    So you didn't ask a genuine question? 

    Well done, you must be fun at dinner parties with your trivial pursuits. 

    Sorry Kev I admit to being pedantic.

    Anyhow your training reports are very much appreciated & very informative.

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    How is Howes and Sharp going?

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    13 hours ago, ManDee said:

    Shape has this in space?

    Where are the proof readers when you need them? 🙂

     Fidnig a god prof raedre cna b quiet dificlut soemtmies

    11 hours ago, Demonland said:

     

    Interesting that Fritsch isn't in the rehab group. He didn't do the time trial the other day (neither did Max or Campbell) and isn't doing everything in the main sessions.

    Wonder what the situation is here? @Ghostwriter any insight?

    Wait for the HS report that 31 has checked out, cleared his locker and headed to Geelong or Colonwood. 

    11 hours ago, waynewussell said:

    Verrall = lackadaisic

     

    2 hours ago, kev martin said:

    The sun was hard. I stayed in the shade. My wife is regularly using an umbrella.  

    at least Verrall wasn’t described as laconic.  Good call.  

    .. for what?  Maybe a parasol would be a better choice. 

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    1 hour ago, WERRIDEE said:

    How is Howes and Sharp going?

    Harry Sharp has looked good from day 1. Glides around the field, comfortable with ball in hand, he is not disturbing the pecking order as he is keeping a humble and happy disposition. 

    Howes started preseason with the occasional fumble and misskick. I feel a few may have jumped above him. Today he had a good run at it. Hoping he is finding some confidence from it. His body is looking taller and stronger. 

    Edited by kev martin

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    1 hour ago, picket fence said:

    Well Demonlanders " Guess who's coming to dinner" great movie but come Next Wednesday... I'm looking likely to be able to venture to Gosshville to deliver an incisive P.F TRAINING REPORT!😇😂🤩 And if not Wed will be Friday!

    That’s awesome, PF!



    *phones the Club to tell them to warn Jeffo*

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    11 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

    How is Howes and Sharp going?

    Sharp has fitted in well and runs like the wind.  Getting lots of encouragement from team mates which is a good sign,

    Howes (and Sestan) had a little niggle 2 weeks back and spent a week in rehab.  Back in training but seems to lack any type of X factor, doesn't standout - I recommend lemon rinse....

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    14 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

     

    PS: yes, Kev, top temperature of only 24 degrees today but try telling that to my 3rd degree burns. SPF 50+ my arze. 😡

    I'd recommend you wear pants rather than relying on SPF 50+ on that part of your anatomy.

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    42 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    I'd recommend you wear pants rather than relying on SPF 50+ on that part of your anatomy.

    So whaddya sayin… I should leave the arzeless chaps at home?

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