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1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

I would not be averse to him playing in that role anyway, notwithstanding the current rib issue. A great weapon to have there in the post ANB period and it would give our younger mids starting with Trent Rivers the opportunity to blossom in a new look midfield.

I wouldn't be surprised if he'll prefer to play midfield. Ironically, even though it's more contested, you're less likely to get a defender jumping up into your back or crushing their knee into your head/neck.

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Here's to a quick and fast recovery. If there's a silver lining it be done during pre-season and an opportunity to build on his mental fortitude, that I'm sure grew significantly in past 6 months.

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1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Believe it or not, I fractured a rib leaning over one of those big wheelee bins. I had inadvertently dropped my keys into it and was kind of see sawing over it trying to reach down. The bin has a little raised lip around the top which concentrated my weight to one little spot and bingo. ( Laugh emoji allowed as it was years ago)

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1 hour ago, doc roet said:

Believe it or not, I fractured a rib leaning over one of those big wheelee bins. I had inadvertently dropped my keys into it and was kind of see sawing over it trying to reach down. The bin has a little raised lip around the top which concentrated my weight to one little spot and bingo. ( Laugh emoji allowed as it was years ago)

Wheely??

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2 hours ago, doc roet said:

Believe it or not, I fractured a rib leaning over one of those big wheelee bins. I had inadvertently dropped my keys into it and was kind of see sawing over it trying to reach down. The bin has a little raised lip around the top which concentrated my weight to one little spot and bingo. ( Laugh emoji allowed as it was years ago)

Oh man i can feel that breaking…😣

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5 hours ago, doc roet said:

Believe it or not, I fractured a rib leaning over one of those big wheelee bins. I had inadvertently dropped my keys into it and was kind of see sawing over it trying to reach down. The bin has a little raised lip around the top which concentrated my weight to one little spot and bingo. ( Laugh emoji allowed as it was years ago)

I can believe it my wife broke three ribs coming off a knee board about 24 years ago.😁😁

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On 11/01/2025 at 10:59, 58er said:

Rubbish. You obviously haven’t read our track experts posts of Trac’s training so far.

Yes he may be a little apprehensive inwardly te body contact when games start but he has not apparently been avoiding body contact at training. 

Suggest you read the training reports or better get your half glass empty body and brain down for your eyes to see when he resumes. 

Snd I expect an apology when you do for such incorrect posting. 

Garbo by name Garbo by nature and information!! 
 

 

Yes, off to the sin bin my dear boy/ girl

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It’s a contact sport.
I like the fact that we are training and tackling hard. 
It was a serious part of our game 3-4 seasons ago

Make the opposition earn every possession in all parts of the ground 

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14 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

It’s a contact sport.
I like the fact that we are training and tackling hard. 
It was a serious part of our game 3-4 seasons ago

Make the opposition earn every possession in all parts of the ground 

Totally 100% agree. Would love to see the boys taking the training track intensity out onto the ground this year.

Want opposition teams and supporters to see a fully motivated team with silky skills that does not take a backward step. A team on a mission.

 

 

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Christian Petracca’s pre-season took a major hit at Dees training last Friday, but the superstar midfielder appears to have shaken off his latest rib injury as Melbourne hit the track on Monday.

It must take a lot of thought to write a self-contradictory sentence like that.     

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This is the Code Sports article completed on 13.1.2025 by Josh Barnes. 

Christian Petracca has shown no signs of discomfort as he trained just three days after cracking his ribs at Melbourne training.

The superstar midfielder was on light duties but ran laps and took in some power movement drills with ease.

Petracca suffered the blow to his ribs on Friday, almost seven months to the day since a brutal collision when playing against Collingwood that lead to broken ribs, a lacerated spleen and partially punctured lung.

That horrific injury ruled Petracca out of the back-end of the 2024 season but he has had a strong pre-season to date and he posted on social media on Sunday that he was “feeling good physically and mentally”.

No visible discomfort for Christian Petracca at training this morning after cracked ribs last week. Light running for the champ pic.twitter.com/nRxfq1QLUp

— Josh Barnes (@Josh__Barnes) January 13, 2025

Melbourne is yet to put in place a concrete plan to return Petracca to contact but the Norm Smith medallist will be able to keep his fitness up as his ribs recover.

Despite one of their star players copping a physical blow last week, Melbourne didn’t hesitate in getting into contact on Monday, stepping almost immediately into physical centre bounce and defensive set up drills that involved heavy tackling.

The midfielder wasn’t the only Demon away from the main group to start Monday’s session, with skipper Max Gawn, defender Jake Lever and youngster Taj Woewodin making up a triumvirate of players in fluoro caps, designated to non-contact.

Players who impressed. 

Kysaiah Pickett – A centre bounce drill was orchestrated to provide clean takeaways but Pickett was impressive in bursting out of the middle of the ground. The Dees love getting the goalkicker around centre stoppages.
Tom Campbell – With Gawn off to the side, Campbell showed his deft ruckwork in the centre. He was helped by a drill designed to showcase his tapwork but the former Roo, Dog and Saint put the ball on the spot for quick onballers.
Shane McAdam – The ex-Crow’s first year at Melbourne was a disappointment and he has been hampered physically to start this pre-season but he showed a flash of his goalkicking ability with a nice dribble goal from deep in a pocket.

 

Gawn fractured his larynx after suffering a nasty blow to his throat at training in December but his booming voice could be heard on the track when he joined in skill drills. The ruck sweated out running when teammates went into contact mode.

Lever has been recovering from knee and shoulder injuries leading into 2025 but he took on some light tackling when sent to the sidelines.

Injury-prone defender Christian Salem limped off the track at one point, pointing to his lower right leg and seeking attention from the medical staff.

Ball winner Clayton Oliver pushed through a centre bounce drills despite at one point taking off his left boot to reveal extensive strapping around his ankle, foot and toes.

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33 minutes ago, Langers15 said:

 

Players who impressed. 

Shane McAdam – The ex-Crow’s first year at Melbourne was a disappointment and he has been hampered physically to start this pre-season but he showed a flash of his goalkicking ability with a nice dribble goal from deep in a pocket.

Hopefully it was his first full session today and he can put his injury issues behind him.

There's a vacancy in round 1 with Kozzie out.

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skipper Max Gawn, defender Jake Lever and youngster Taj Woewodin making up a triumvirate of players in fluoro caps, designated to non-contact.

really? ... a "triumvirate"? .... journos! 🤔

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Rib Tickler No Laughing Matter: Petracca's Injury Raises Eyebrows

Melbourne, Australia – In a shocking twist for fans of the Melbourne Demons, superstar Christian “CP5” Petracca, the recipient of the prestigious Norm Smith Medal, has reportedly sustained a rib injury during a training session last week.

Initial speculation suggested that Petracca “cracked” a rib during a grappling drill, sparking concern among the club's supporters. However, the claims were quickly challenged by a dedicated fan known only as “Pickett Fence,” who was spotted in a gillie suit, cleverly concealed in a bush for a closer look at the team’s training. “YOU CAN’T CRACK A RIB FROM GRAPPLING. EVER,” he insisted in a statement to our publication.

Ethan Tremblay, a frequent contributor to the popular fan forum “Demonland,” and resident know-it-all, attempted to counter Pickett’s assertion, arguing that rib injuries are, in fact, quite common in grappling situations. “Actually, rib injuries are super common as a result of grappling”. 

Undeterred, Pickett responded swiftly, providing clarification that the injury did not even occur during grappling. The debate continued, highlighting the passionate discourse among the Demons’ fanbase.

Adding his own observations to the conversation, local resident Doc Roet stated, “believe it or not, I fractured a rib leaning over one of those big wheelee bins. I had inadvertently dropped my keys into it and was kind of seesawing over it trying to reach down.”

Cranky Franky, a lifelong Demon’s supporter, known for his positive outlook, stated that the, “season was already over” after hearing reports of Petracca’s injury. 

As the Demons prepare for the upcoming season, fans will be eager to see how Petracca’s injury impacts the team’s performance, especially after a disappointing finish in 2024. With hopes of returning to the top eight, the club is looking to bounce back stronger than ever.

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1 hour ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Rib Tickler No Laughing Matter: Petracca's Injury Raises Eyebrows

Melbourne, Australia – In a shocking twist for fans of the Melbourne Demons, superstar Christian “CP5” Petracca, the recipient of the prestigious Norm Smith Medal, has reportedly sustained a rib injury during a training session last week.

Initial speculation suggested that Petracca “cracked” a rib during a grappling drill, sparking concern among the club's supporters. However, the claims were quickly challenged by a dedicated fan known only as “Pickett Fence,” who was spotted in a gillie suit, cleverly concealed in a bush for a closer look at the team’s training. “YOU CAN’T CRACK A RIB FROM GRAPPLING. EVER,” he insisted in a statement to our publication.

Ethan Tremblay, a frequent contributor to the popular fan forum “Demonland,” and resident know-it-all, attempted to counter Pickett’s assertion, arguing that rib injuries are, in fact, quite common in grappling situations. “Actually, rib injuries are super common as a result of grappling”. 

Undeterred, Pickett responded swiftly, providing clarification that the injury did not even occur during grappling. The debate continued, highlighting the passionate discourse among the Demons’ fanbase.

Adding his own observations to the conversation, local resident Doc Roet stated, “believe it or not, I fractured a rib leaning over one of those big wheelee bins. I had inadvertently dropped my keys into it and was kind of seesawing over it trying to reach down.”

Cranky Franky, a lifelong Demon’s supporter, known for his positive outlook, stated that the, “season was already over” after hearing reports of Petracca’s injury. 

As the Demons prepare for the upcoming season, fans will be eager to see how Petracca’s injury impacts the team’s performance, especially after a disappointing finish in 2024. With hopes of returning to the top eight, the club is looking to bounce back stronger than ever.

Sensational Ethan! How good is demonland??!

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