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4 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

Get me an update on McVee…..NOW!!

Sir yes sir!

He looked to be in quite a bit of pain coming off but within minutes he seemed not as downcast. The club Doc said it’s not as bad as they first thought. 

Edited by Ghostwriter

 

Absent: Salem, Windsor (word is a foot rash going around), Viney, Bowey and Kentfield

Train ons: Roy George, no Culley today.

Firstly the bad news - McVee went down late, which does look like a bad hammy - towards the end of match sim, as he kicked the ball. Had to be assisted off, writhing and in pain as it occurred. Woey also seems to have a sore shoulder. Mitch Cleary has also reported it.

Rehab: As reported Kolt, Melksham (lots of running), Trac - running and multiple marking drills. Spargo participated in all the drills, up until match sim - sat that out. Did not see McAdam in the match-sim.

Fullarton, Lever and Chandler back into the match-sim.

Observations: In match-sim the game virtually revolved around Langdon - consistent with the new plan. Billings, Lindsay and Sharp playing in the true wing positions. Kosi and Rivers attended most of the centre bounces. A bit of rotation but Petty played back mainly. Seems that the backs will be May, Petty, Lever and perhaps Howes as a small/medium defender. Having said that Salem, Bowey and Windsor were absent today. Sestan being tried down back. Jeffo seemed to be in different positions - hard to know whether it will be him or Johnson up forward. Turner seemed to play both back and forward today.

 
2 hours ago, Travy14 said:

Bucket list item ticked off today.  First training attendance.  Very excited!

Good for you — and kudos for doing it mate! It’s sooo much better than many would think, enjoy!

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2 hours ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

How's Trac looking?

Finally in full contact training?

Thanks for the reports everyone.

Looking great. No yellow hat. When they come off for water breaks geez Tracc is incredible with his words to the boys, especially the young guys. Full of encouragement and praise but not overdoing the praise. He commands their full attention. 


1 hour ago, waynewussell said:

Gawn, Kossie, Riv & Sparrow versus Campbell, Laurie, Oliver & Langdon in middle. Campbell making it very difficult for Max in the ruck

A common theme which is AWESOME to hear 

46 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Vines is at a wedding. Salo isn’t well but it’s nothing serious…. another crook in the guts by the sound of it. 

Just reported on SEN that he’s also on a modified program due to rib cartilage issues.

Edited by GS_1905

 
1 hour ago, 58er said:

Same difference not fit enough too much goes wrong How could you be certain of selecting him for a GF on Thursday and he be crook sick injured or any other malaise that is around to keep him pout if playing? 

Seriously he should go round in a bubble. Get him to go in I am a celebrity get me out of here and do all the eating weird trials to acclimatise to real life. 

OR 

Survivor for toughening up his body and attitude. 

Over to you Ghostwriter what excuse have you got this time? 

I love how GW prefaced McAdam Statement by saying she’d seen the proof haha great anticipation from GW — If he’s got a stomach bug mate I’m not sure what you want him to do.. he showed up.. he’s looking fit and sharp, maybe give him some time to at least TRY and prove the doubters wrong?!?!

Whilst this was match sim like, it wasn't full match sim. Clearly focusing on some defensive structures and ball movement. As they stopped the drill once the ball was locked in a pocket and second half there was no ball ups. This made the forwards’ performance a little hard to read. 
 

Rehabilitation - Melksham & Kolt who went straight back into the rooms after some stretching and photo. Spargo and Trac joined rehabilitation after drills.

Was Melksham’s injury a hammy? If so he is pretty much over it, did a power of running, wrestling and sideways drills.

Oliver - clearance king, nothing too much from him, but he just got clearance after clearance.

Langford - holds his own in the midfield, will get a run, but also don't expect too much from him yet. We have a midfield of Oliver, Trac, Viney and Rivers.

Kozzie - electric, everywhere. As previous reports from trainings.

Petty - solid, few skill errors, pushing forward from defence when an opportunity arises.

Jefferson - good contests and covering the ground well. Good signs.

Rivers - looking good through the midfield, will be part of the midfield 4.

Langdon - absolutely everywhere as a midfielder. BOG.

Billings - barely sighted for me. 

Sharp - good on the wing, covering ground and getting into defence.

Chandler - back on the park, moving well early, very good in match sim. Also showing real leadership with his voice.

Spargo - into early drills, looked gassed at times. Think he is a bit off senior footy still.

Fritsch - playing high half forward, has a lovely left foot and knows how to get out the back. I like this role for him. I believe this also allows Petty to roll forward and create a mismatch in game play.

McVee - Was smooth and classy till he went down with what looked like a hammy, walked off with assistance from trainers, but once he reached the boundary he looked to grab around the ankle area and then walked by himself. Await club report, hopefully just an ankle.


31 minutes ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

Absent: Salem, Windsor (word is a foot rash going around?), Viney, Bowey and Kentfield

Train ons: Roy George, no Culley today.

Firstly the bad news - McVee went down late, which does look like a bad hammy - towards the end of match sim, as he kicked the ball. Had to be assisted off, writhing and in pain as it occurred. Woey also seems to have a sore shoulder. Mitch Cleary has also reported it.

Rehab: As reported Kolt, Melksham (lots of running), Trac - running and multiple marking drills. Spargo participated in all the drills, up until match sim - sat that out. Did not see McAdam in the match-sim.

Fullarton, Lever and Chandler back into the match-sim.

Observations: In match-sim the game virtually revolved around Langdon - consistent with the new plan. Billings, Lindsay and Sharp playing in the true wing positions. Kosi and Rivers attended most of the centre bounces. A bit of rotation but Petty played back mainly. Seems that the backs will be May, Petty, Lever and perhaps Howes as a small/medium defender. Having said that Salem, Bowey and Windsor were absent today. Sestan being tries down back. Jeffos seemed to be in different positions - hard to know whether it will be him or Johnson up forward. Turner seemd to play both back and forward today.

 

The Club has now confirmed Salem and Bowey ill today, Viney has rib cartilage damage and Windsor a foot infection (the last two sound minor).

56 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Ghostwriter reports: Limped off.

Cleary reports: Carried from field.

😱

Hate to say it Demonland but it looked awful.  He kicked the ball and fell straight to the ground. He was down for a good 30 seconds and was very ginger as he hobbled off. Two trainers ran out to him and helped him off. It looks serious. 

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1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

 

 

 

 

He wasn’t “carried” from the field. He came off under his own steam. He didn’t even have his arms around the doc and the physio. These exaggerations are so annoying. 

2 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

He wasn’t “carried” from the field. He came off under his own steam. He didn’t even have his arms around the doc and the physio. These exaggerations are so annoying. 

Alternate universe!😀


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6 minutes ago, Tolstoys Nudge said:

I love how GW prefaced McAdam Statement by saying she’d seen the proof haha great anticipation from GW

Didn’t stop old mate from potting him though. Now I’m waiting for PF to chime in 🙄 

8 minutes ago, Travy14 said:

Whilst this was match sim like, it wasn't full match sim.  Clearly focusing on some defensive structures and ball movement.  As they stopped the drill once the ball was locked in a pocket and second half there was no ball ups.  This made the fwds performance a little hard to read.

 

Rehabilitation - Melksham & Kolt who went straight back into the rooms after some stretching and photo. Spargo and Trac joined rehabilitation after drills.
Was Melkshams injury a hammy?  If so he is pretty much over it, did a power of running, wrestling and sideways drills.

Oliver - clearance king, nothing to much from him, but he just got clearance after clearance.

Langford - holds his own in the midfield, will get a run, but also don't expect too much from him yet.  We have a midfield of Oliver, Trac, Viney and Rivers.

Kossie - electric, everywhere.   As previous reports from trainings.

Petty - solid, few skill errors, pushing fwd from defence when an opportunity arises.

Jefferson - good contests and covering the ground well.  Good signs.

Rivers - looking good through the midfield, will be part of the midfield 4.

Langdon - absolutely everywhere as a midfielder. BOG.

Billings - barely sighted for me.

Sharp - good on the wing, covering ground and getting into defence.

Chandler - back on the park, moving well early, very good in match sim.  Also showing real leadership with his voice.

Spargo - into early drills, looked gassed at times.  Think he is a bit off senior footy still.

Fritsch - playing high half fwd, has a lovely left foot and knows how to get out the back.  I like this role for him.  I believe this also allows Petty to roll fwd and create a missmatch in game play.

McVee - Was smooth and classy till he went down with what looked like a hammy, walked off with assistance from trainers, but once he reached the boundary he looked to grab around the ankle area and then walked by himself.  Await club report, hopefully just an ankle.
 

Great notes mate — super effort, well done and thank you 

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2 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said:

Alternate universe!😀

Next it’ll be an ambo came lights and sirens to rush him to the hospital where he’s now clinging to life. 

2 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Didn’t stop old mate from potting him though. Now I’m waiting for PF to chime in 🙄 

Some things are indeed inevitable.. even with great anticipation & forethought haha


7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

 

Rib cartilage damage on Viney is a paper cut. I was worried it was Salem with the cartilage damage…..that’s a 3 month injury for him.

1 hour ago, waynewussell said:

Jefferson defeats both Adams and Hore in big contest, much to delight of teammates 

Hnmmm veeery interesting!😁

14 minutes ago, Travy14 said:

Whilst this was match sim like, it wasn't full match sim.  Clearly focusing on some defensive structures and ball movement.  As they stopped the drill once the ball was locked in a pocket and second half there was no ball ups.  This made the fwds performance a little hard to read.

 

Rehabilitation - Melksham & Kolt who went straight back into the rooms after some stretching and photo. Spargo and Trac joined rehabilitation after drills.
Was Melkshams injury a hammy?  If so he is pretty much over it, did a power of running, wrestling and sideways drills.

Oliver - clearance king, nothing to much from him, but he just got clearance after clearance.

Langford - holds his own in the midfield, will get a run, but also don't expect too much from him yet.  We have a midfield of Oliver, Trac, Viney and Rivers.

Kossie - electric, everywhere.   As previous reports from trainings.

Petty - solid, few skill errors, pushing fwd from defence when an opportunity arises.

Jefferson - good contests and covering the ground well.  Good signs.

Rivers - looking good through the midfield, will be part of the midfield 4.

Langdon - absolutely everywhere as a midfielder. BOG.

Billings - barely sighted for me.

Sharp - good on the wing, covering ground and getting into defence.

Chandler - back on the park, moving well early, very good in match sim.  Also showing real leadership with his voice.

Spargo - into early drills, looked gassed at times.  Think he is a bit off senior footy still.

Fritsch - playing high half fwd, has a lovely left foot and knows how to get out the back.  I like this role for him.  I believe this also allows Petty to roll fwd and create a missmatch in game play.

McVee - Was smooth and classy till he went down with what looked like a hammy, walked off with assistance from trainers, but once he reached the boundary he looked to grab around the ankle area and then walked by himself.  Await club report, hopefully just an ankle.
 

Midfield 4 is a bit lean, I’d suggest there’s more than 8 to run through the middle atm. Keep these details in mind for future reports. 😜

 
15 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Didn’t stop old mate from potting him though. Now I’m waiting for PF to chime in 🙄 

Yeah well I felt crook in the guts just reading it!!

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Definitely my favourite thing about today’s  session was Charles Spargo. It seems like a lifetime since we’ve seen him without shackles and today’s performance was a huge reminder of what we’ve been missing for 12 months. It was soooo good to see Charles doing Charles things. 


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