PRESEASON TRAINING: Wednesday 15th January 2025

[waynewussell 6,417]

36 minutes ago, Doug Reemer said:

Because he under delivers

He doesn't under deliver while training. He is a tank and a team player. I have hopes of further improvement in the real thing, but I wouldn't call him a sure thing.

[Older demon 2,785]

2 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

I congratulated Goody on his recent tying of the knot. Told him his gorgeous bride  Kris looked stunning, the scenery was beautiful and his shirt was hands down the ugliest wedding apparel I’ve ever seen.

He was shocked to hear my thoughts on his shirt. He said he loves it, it’s his favourite piece of clothing. I said I’ll pray for you. He said folks were asking him if he had a 10-pin bowling game to attend after the match. He thought that was funny. I said I’ll pray reeeaaallll hard for you. 🙃

That style of shirt was made famous by the character Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen) in Two and a half men, IMO

[SPC 3,571]

Clarry looks to have trimmed down over the break and looks AFL fit!

Thought the break could have went either way, but looks committed to elite footy. 

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,304]

I was going to attend with my thirdborn who is down from Sydney for a few weeks.

After consultation re the rain, we decided to squib it. 

Yes, we are ashamed.

Edited January 15 by At Least I Saw a Flag

[Dingo 1,156]

2 hours ago, waynewussell said:

Just running when I was there.

Same for me and at the end he was kicking for goal.

[BC_1718_DC 1,417]

Jefferson not in training due to a heavy head knock at training on Monday at Casey. 
 

In the concussion protocols. 

[adonski 12,544]

Just now, BC_1718_DC said:

Jefferson not in training due to a heavy head knock at training on Monday at Casey. 
 

In the concussion protocols. 

Do u not share Mitch's tweet so it sounds like you've got inside goss?

 

[BC_1718_DC 1,417]

5 minutes ago, adonski said:

Do u not share Mitch's tweet so it sounds like you've got inside goss?

 

Who knew sharing information on a forum would have this reaction?

Considering the reaction of most to the “media” on this page, I genuinely didn’t think it was worth it 😂

Edited January 15 by BC_1718_DC

[DeeZone 10,201]

Huge thanks to WayneWussell, Ghostwriter, Ditcha, Harvey Wallbanger, Startibartfast, Inandunder and Kev Martin and all posters that was a most enjoyable training report and special comments today.😁😁😁

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,304]

1 minute ago, DeeZone said:

Huge thanks to WayneWussell, Ghostwriter, Ditcha, Harvey Wallbanger, Startibartfast, Inandunder and Kev Martin and all posters that was a most enjoyable training report and special comments today.😁😁😁

+1

[old55 23,791]

3 hours ago, BC_1718_DC said:

Jai Culley. Former West Coast player. Number 1 pick in the mid season draft a few years back. Signed with Casey. 

Cheers thanks, he's in ripping shape.

[Bendigo_Demon 418]

One of my mates played golf with Xavier Lindsay over the break. Said he was a ripping kid, said we should be happy to have him, but hopes his football is better than his golf!!

[picket fence 17,708]

1 hour ago, adonski said:

Do u not share Mitch's tweet so it sounds like you've got inside goss?

 

😶‍🌫️🤯😵‍💫😵🥴😱

[BC_1718_DC 1,417]

7 minutes ago, old55 said:

Cheers thanks, he's in ripping shape.

I dare say he won’t be at Casey for long. Considered unlucky not to get a rookie/train on spot and most think he’s far too good for VFL. Mid season draft looms large.

[BLWNBA 1,153]

5 hours ago, waynewussell said:

Further thoughts on today's match sim.

Petty is aggressive in contests, even against teammates. AMW spoilt his marking attempts a few times, but when the opportunity arrived, Petty slammed AMW into the turf. He was an effective and physical forward today. A smother while standing on the mark resulted in much applause and verbal support from teammates.

Rivers was a standout in all activities. He takes the game on at pace and is strong enough to push opponents away.

Ollie did what Ollie does best... accumulates... distributes... runs all day.

Langdon is also doing what he has done for years!

Tholstrup gives 100% but there is still room for improvement in ball handling and delivery. He puts himself in the right places and demands the ball.

Tom McDonald continues to train at the highest levels. Injury free and reminding everyone that he is a topliner in defence.

Don't need to look any further than Marty Hore to cover for Rick.

AJ continues to do impressive things in match sim. It won't be for want of trying if he misses out on early selection.

Fritsch, also looking to have put injury concerns behind him, is having more involvement further from goal .

Tom Sparrow is another who gives 100%. I feel he is sometimes underrated here.

Roy was here and he kept close to Kossie. Didn't stand out in match sim.

I didn't notice Kentfield or Spargs, and there were up to three others who took part in match sim that I didn't recognize.

Cheers for this. 

I’d be curious to get your observations on the ball movement out of the D50 and into the F50. I found from what I saw, that it was largely more of the same with a large amount of, frankly, poor exits/entries resulting in turnovers, either by way of over handling the ball on the transition, or just dumping the ball high which allowed a defender to take an easy mark or make a spoil. 
 

Whilst it hasn’t been doom and gloom, it was pretty uninspiring to see that this was still occurring. 

Edited January 15 by BLWNBA

[Ghostwriter 2,401]

5 hours ago, old55 said:

Any idea who the taller, well built train-on with the longer hair is, GW? I thought the players called him something like "Jai" in the match sim.

Oh you just reminded me, I saw him but forgot to find out who he is. Dammit, I hate not knowing 😂 but I have a variety of ways of finding out. Watch this space 👍🏽
 

edit: the question has been answered. But in future, I shan’t drop the ball again. 😁

Edited Wednesday at 08:06 by Ghostwriter

[Ghostwriter 2,401]

2 hours ago, adonski said:

Do u not share Mitch's tweet so it sounds like you've got inside goss?

 

Not everyone sits online 24/7 busting to be the first with news, posting a tweet or otherwise. 

[demonzz 121]

6 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

I congratulated Goody on his recent tying of the knot. Told him his gorgeous bride  Kris looked stunning, the scenery was beautiful and his shirt was hands down the ugliest wedding apparel I’ve ever seen.

He was shocked to hear my thoughts on his shirt. He said he loves it, it’s his favourite piece of clothing. I said I’ll pray for you. He said folks were asking him if he had a 10-pin bowling game to attend after the match. He thought that was funny. I said I’ll pray reeeaaallll hard for you. 🙃

That's gold, I worked and lived in Adelaide for six years in the nineties and when the boys got the new work addition clothes they turn up to the pub in the steal caps thinking there dressed up. God bless them,a couple are still my life long friends. 

[old55 23,791]

27 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Oh you just reminded me, I saw him but forgot to find out who he is. Dammit, I hate not knowing 😂 but I have a variety of ways of finding out. Watch this space 👍🏽
 

edit: the question has been answered. But in future, I shan’t drop the ball again. 😁

You saw him take his top off, no doubt 😀

[Ghostwriter 2,401]

9 minutes ago, old55 said:

You saw him take his top off, no doubt 😀

Oh, he did? I didn’t notice… twice. 

[BKKBooga 27]

4 hours ago, Older demon said:

That style of shirt was made famous by the character Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen) in Two and a half men, IMO

Goods shirt straight out of the beach boys era.  The club should make a set for training.  That would be a laugh.

[dazzledavey36 55,448]

 

[Salems Lot 2,657]

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

 

Fair play,  the club really has lifted its game around this sort of content

[waynewussell 6,417]

2 hours ago, BLWNBA said:

Cheers for this. 

I’d be curious to get your observations on the ball movement out of the D50 and into the F50. I found from what I saw, that it was largely more of the same with a large amount of, frankly, poor exits/entries resulting in turnovers, either by way of over handling the ball on the transition, or just dumping the ball high which allowed a defender to take an easy mark or make a spoil. 
 

Whilst it hasn’t been doom and gloom, it was pretty uninspiring to see that this was still occurring. 

I agree with your observation that defenders intercepted regularly, but remember, the defenders in this case are teammates who know the game plan as well. For this reason, it is difficult to 'wrong foot' them. This changing direction and hitting up to the corridor will require precise foot skills... The more they practice these skills under pressure the better they will get (here's hoping!). 

[Ungarieboy 444]

Also maybe it could be ...................

We have a very strong defence!!!