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Another pleasant day of a "non-organised" Captain's Run - no drills, no soccer - just mooching.

Absent: From the 23 (plus emergencies named) Lever. Other absentees: McVee, Tholstrup, Jefferson, Hore, Kentfield.

Spargo arrived late, and whilst not named on Selwyn's injury list this week, the rumour is that he sufferred a concussion last Sunday.

Windsor had his boots on and was doing some kicking with Selwyn, so I'd reckon he is a good chance for next week - don't think he was testing for tomorrow!

No Casey players today - just all the AFL listed players.

And at around 10.45 am the AFLW team were heading out for a run on Gosch's.

 
1 hour ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

Spargo arrived late, and whilst not named on Selwyn's injury list this week, the rumour is that he sufferred a concussion last Sunday.

He was actually shown as injured in the list of outs when the team was named, yesterday.

 
22 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

Presuming Lever is out

Would we be tempted to debut Mentha? Or simply bring back in Howes (underwhelming) or Disco (back to defence?)

Players in some doubt during the week often miss the Captain’s Run, could just be an “off” feet thing with Lever. Hoping anyway.

Edited by Dee Zephyr


3 minutes ago, MrFreeze said:

Would we be tempted to debut Mentha? Or simply bring back in Howes (underwhelming) or Disco (back to defence?)

That's the conundrum, isn't it. I'd take TMac in defence with Petty and May over Disco. Can they bring in another non-emergency player? Because if it's out of Howes or Mentha, I'm probably taking Ricky.

1 minute ago, In Harmes Way said:

That's the conundrum, isn't it. I'd take TMac in defence with Petty and May over Disco. Can they bring in another non-emergency player? Because if it's out of Howes or Mentha, I'm probably taking Ricky.

We're desperate for leg speed and aggression, even if Ricky is a bit fresh to the system I think he will help our drive off HB. After seeing Saad EH debut for Essendon, it could be an exciting option to debut a speedster too.

3 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

That's the conundrum, isn't it. I'd take TMac in defence with Petty and May over Disco. Can they bring in another non-emergency player? Because if it's out of Howes or Mentha, I'm probably taking Ricky.

If Lever is out TMac comes off the bench into the starting back 6 and Disco comes out of the Emergencies to replace him on the bench and play forward. Tall out - tall in.

 
5 minutes ago, old55 said:

If Lever is out TMac comes off the bench into the starting back 6 and Disco comes out of the Emergencies to replace him on the bench and play forward. Tall out - tall in.

that only leaves 6 backs need a 7th

2 minutes ago, old55 said:

If Lever is out TMac comes off the bench into the starting back 6 and Disco comes out of the Emergencies to replace him on the bench and play forward. Tall out - tall in.

Maybe so. However, I'm not sure TMac was in the team for playing in the forward line - I suspect Lever was doubtful and Tom was insurance. If Disco was dropped, I'm not sure that Lever's omission is the reason to bring him back in. Especially if it's going to rain with swirling winds 35km/h. I'd have the 4 key forwards (1 interchange) as JVR, AJ, Fritta and Melksham. Mentha for sub for me (as much as it pains me for a debutant).


I thought the mood was serious, business to do, focus quite inner for the group.

They were a little late heading out and the expectations were palpable.

Sestan, Brown, Fullarton, and Woey on the far side of oval near where Green was hanging out.

Kossie and Mentha hanging out, Kossie brought his child out on the grass.

Tracc first to see bubs.

Good sounds, some near misses, plenty hitting the goal.

Melky hanging around goals, on target.

Howes in for Lever

3 minutes ago, Ollie fan said:

Is this fact or speculation?

Just confirmed,

Sesto to emergency.


7 minutes ago, Ollie fan said:

Is this fact or speculation?

Fact

Great to see Sestan in the emergencies, we need some precise kicking off HB and career wise it's time we see if we can make it or not.

5 hours ago, Travy14 said:

Howes in for Lever

Shouldn't that be Disco? Sorry but Howes is a fair way off at the moment. The oppo will look to run it through his man a fair bit me thinks.

6 hours ago, Kev said:

I thought the mood was serious, business to do, focus quite inner for the group.

They were a little late heading out and the expectations were palpable.

Sestan, Brown, Fullarton, and Woey on the far side of oval near where Green was hanging out.

Kossie and Mentha hanging out, Kossie brought his child out on the grass.

Tracc first to see bubs.

Good sounds, some near misses, plenty hitting the goal.

Melky hanging around goals, on target.

Sounds like Goody finally cracked it and read them the riot act

Thanks Harvey, Kev and all posters another quiet ish Captains Run today looking forward to seeing the boys run out tomorrow. No GW today hope all OK.


19 hours ago, Travy14 said:

Howes in for Lever

How underwhelming☹️

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