PRESEASON TRAINING: Wednesday 22nd January 2025

[old dee 24,004]

30 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I have just returned to The Manor after watching my first training session in about 2 years.  I followed that up with a pleasant luncheon at The Duke along with a currently expelled Demonlander.

Just a couple of observations.

Tmac. In rehab but geez I reckon he’s shed a few kegs.

Clarrie. Also looked in terrific condition and moved really smartly in both match sims and other drills. I reckon he’s back !

JVR. Was very clean with his hands. Admittedly he wasn’t under real pressure but I’m hoping he’s developing into a one grab man. Was also moving very well and exuded confidence in everything he was doing. Big year coming up?

Trac. Looked ripped as ever and, perhaps more importantly, looked at ease with the world.

Tom Campbell. First time I’ve seen this bloke. He’s a big bastard. Looks a real head beater!

Harvey Langford. Saw him do a bit. He  seems very comfortable in the group and demonstrated good kicking skills. He will be a good size when he adds a bit of upper body muscle.

 

PS. I was going to buy a snag but there was a rough looking sheila behind the till. I reckon she was carrying a shiv so I kept my distance.

Good afternoon your Lordship I am planning a visit to training in the next two weeks. I always have to remind myself that training is like dancing with your sister. We look world beaters. Most teams look good in January.  When watching training there is always a missing element. It's called a seriously talented opposition.  

[BC_1718_DC 1,640]

Sparrow sat out training after a heavy hit on Monday with a laceration on his cheek that needed multiple stitches. (Unsure if he’s officially in concussion protocols but not taking any risks) Chandler has a slight ac joint injury, not a serious one. Club isn’t too concerned. 
 

Kynan Brown escaped the “syndesmosis” with his ankle injury (from Monday’s session) which is great news.

Edited January 22 by BC_1718_DC

[Fritta and Turner 4,676]

3 hours ago, Nascent said:

Sauce?

Yes and No

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,272]

47 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

But I just saw the headline on the herald sun about kozzie not being at training. Is this his first session he's been absent or has he already missed a few?

Good question on whether this is Kozzie's first absence from training or if he's been away for a few days. If it's the latter than the Herald Sun are in their rights to make a bit of a fuss out of it.

You'd suspect the club is tailoring his pre season differently to others given he won't be seen until 4 April, down at the Cattery.

[joeboy 3,174]

Apparently Kosi has missed training on Monday and today😱

[Dee Dee 1,140]

Some great photos of training on the club website. #35 made my day!

[Ghostwriter 4,092]

50 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

Hi.

No, not high. 🤪

Unless you mean high on life in which case yes, Clarrie’s floating on a cloud of confidence and positivity 🤗 

[Ghostwriter 4,092]

12 minutes ago, joeboy said:

Apparently Kosi has missed training on Monday and today😱

He’s attending to a family issue interstate (idk which state but I’m guessing WA). The Club is fully behind him. 

[old dee 24,004]

Just now, Ghostwriter said:

He’s attending to a family issue interstate (idk which state but I’m guessing WA). The Club is fully behind him. 

I thought he had some rels in SA as well.

[old dee 24,004]

39 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Good question on whether this is Kozzie's first absence from training or if he's been away for a few days. If it's the latter than the Herald Sun are in their rights to make a bit of a fuss out of it.

You'd suspect the club is tailoring his pre season differently to others given he won't be seen until 4 April, down at the Cattery.

Just some commentators trying to justify their existence!

[Ghostwriter 4,092]

10 minutes ago, old dee said:

I thought he had some rels in SA as well.

He does, but I was thinking WA because that’s where his Nan is. Of course, it could be any family member. 

[Ghostwriter 4,092]

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

PS. I was going to buy a snag but there was a rough looking sheila behind the till. I reckon she was carrying a shiv so I kept my distance.

That must’ve been when I was on my one and only break 😁

But seriously, what a terrible way to describe the 13yo girl who filled in for me. Shame on you!

[adonski 12,943]

 

[58er 6,819]

4 hours ago, waynewussell said:

Clarry. Sorry for the confusion. In future I'll use "Clayton".

It’s not Clarry you are confusing us it’s the use of Ollie!!! 

[Rab D Nesbitt 8,783]

4 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

Anyways the training observations are all well and good but I’ve got the most interesting news… I sold Mr Petracca Senior a snag in bread for his granddaughter Bella (Tracc’s niece) and boy, is he a lovely person! This is little Bella…

 

 

 

 

 

 

No hot dogs on sale at the Holden Centre today? 

 

Edited January 22 by Rab D Nesbitt

[binman 44,558]

3 hours ago, adonski said:

 

Like any passionate football fan I've seen any number of uber talented players accross all teams over the years.

With no exaggeration in my 50 plus years of watching footy, claz is in my top 10 in terms of pure football iq and talent.

From 0.56 of the vid above suggests we should all be very excited about claz this year.

A reminder just how bloody good he is - and what a bounce we'll get having him fit and firing next season.

He'll be like adding a ready to roll number one draft pick straight into the side.

Edited January 22 by binman

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[adonski 12,943]

 

[adonski 12,943]

1 minute ago, binman said:

Like any passionate football fan any number of uber talented players accross all teams over the years.

With no exaggeration in the 50 yrars of watching footy, claz is in my top 10 in terms of pure football iq and talent.

From 0.56 of the vid above suggests we should all be very excited about claz this year. A reminder just how bloody good he is - and what a bounce we'll get having him fit and firing next season.

He'll be like adding a ready to roll number one draft straight into the side.

He's my fav ever demon, he still gets underrated even by Melbourne people I reckon!

[demon3165 2,833]

6 hours ago, waynewussell said:

Some other thoughts about training today.

Melksham and JVR were the most effective forwards. Both seem set for a bright 2025. Fritsch was also good but played further from goal much of the time... still managed to snag 2 or 3!

Billings and Short spent a lot of time on each other (on the wing I presume, although they roamed far and wide). I thought Billings had the better of the duel.

Roy G was more involved today. Ricky Mentha was impressive in run and carry

Jed Adams has definitely improved and is having more impact as a key back.

Jack V is running with the ball more than previously, but his opponents know that they can catch him and did so on more than the odd occasion.

The stand outs for me in match sim were Clayton & Caleb, closely followed by Rivers, Fritsch and Melksham.

 McAdam was offering good leads and took several marks in front of opponent.

Bill Bailey is also having more input than previously.

Tom Campbell is the dominant ruck with Max being on lighter duties.

Langford and Lindsay did well with ball in hand but were not prolific (Clayton, Caleb and Rivers were)

NOTE: Slarti just expanded on another reason why I didn't notice them!

Well i hope Viney gets that out of his system during training and not do that in a game.

[waynewussell 6,902]

29 minutes ago, 58er said:

It’s not Clarry you are confusing us it’s the use of Ollie!!! 

OK... in all future posts I promise to include Christian name, Surname, player number, date of birth as well as favourite Band!

[Gator 17,972]

5 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

OK... in all future posts I promise to include Christian name, Surname, player number, date of birth as well as favourite Band!

I think it's more that no-one calls him ''Ollie".  Although it wasn't hard to know who you meant.

[waynewussell 6,902]

4 minutes ago, Gator said:

I think it's more that no-one calls him ''Ollie".  Although it wasn't hard to know who you meant.

I call him Ollie, obviously!

[The Swimming Dee 1,907]

35 minutes ago, adonski said:

He's my fav ever demon, he still gets underrated even by Melbourne people I reckon!

x 2

[Gator 17,972]

21 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

I call him Ollie, obviously!

Strange, but true.