Ch. 9 and ABC are here and of course I made my feelings known to them. 😅

I told the ch. 9 reporter I’ll be watching the news this evening and the report best be favourable. Was gonna Willy Rioli him but it wasn’t necessary, he complied.

The ABC reporter and I chatted at length. She previously worked at ch. 9 and we discussed a certain ch. 9 sports reporter who claims to be a Dees man but doesn’t act like one. Very interesting convo.

tom morris has never claimed to be an mfc man

as a child? sure

as a full time journalist? not any more

he barracks for the STORY

… oh, and the boys are training.

No round balls today.

1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

tom morris has never claimed to be an mfc man

as a child? sure

as a full time journalist? not any more

he barracks for the STORY

According to Trent, the ch. 9 reporter, Morris stills claims he’s a Dees supporter

1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

Ch. 9 and ABC are here and of course I made my feelings known to them. 😅

I told the ch. 9 reporter I’ll be watching the news this evening and the report best be favourable. Was gonna Willy Rioli him but it wasn’t necessary, he complied.

The ABC reporter and I chatted at length. She previously worked at ch. 9 and we discussed a certain ch. 9 sports reporter who claims to be a Dees man but doesn’t act like one. Very interesting convo.

I would have prefered not being in the news at all

Playing soccer or footy at training today Gw?

hopefully Jeffo is training on may to get his physicality up. I wouldnt mind him training on someone like langford or trac, a big body who will push him around a bit. Needs to toughen up imo

A rare treat - a full training run at Gosch's.

Happy to report that all AFL listed players were present.

Hore still in rehab, and Viney doing lots of running (in his concussion protocols). Lever in trainers - does not look to me that he will be playing for Casey tomorrow - let's see.

Those playing for Casey tomorrow morning left the track early, and that included Howes (included in the extended AFL squad).

We will know at 5 pm today, but of the remaining 7 named interchange - Turner, Laurie, Lindsay, Fullarton, Petty, Chandler and Johnson:

Petty looks certain to play forward, Turner was in discussion with TMac, May and Coach Bassett and will play back.

Strong indications that Johnson will play so I would guess that Fullarton and Laurie don't make it (but may travel?).

So either Chandler or Lindsay the sub? Sharp named in the 18.

7 minutes ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

A rare treat - a full training run at Gosch's.

Happy to report that all AFL listed players were present.

Hore still in rehab, and Viney doing lots of running (in his concussion protocols). Lever in trainers - does not look to me that he will be playing for Casey tomorrow - let's see.

Those playing for Casey tomorrow morning left the track early, and that included Howes (included in the extended AFL squad).

We will know at 5 pm today, but of the remaining 7 named interchange - Turner, Laurie, Lindsay, Fullarton, Petty, Chandler and Johnson:

Petty looks certain to play forward, Turner was in discussion with TMac, May and Coach Bassett and will play back.

Strong indications that Johnson will play so I would guess that Fullarton and Laurie don't make it (but may travel?).

So either Chandler or Lindsay the sub? Sharp named in the 18.

the 18 doesnt mean anything they can change it. sharp wont play and lindsay sub chamdler playing

An abomination if Chandler is the sub. He has been fantastic all year.

12 minutes ago, Harvey Wallbanger said:

A rare treat - a full training run at Gosch's.

Happy to report that all AFL listed players were present.

Hore still in rehab, and Viney doing lots of running (in his concussion protocols). Lever in trainers - does not look to me that he will be playing for Casey tomorrow - let's see.

Those playing for Casey tomorrow morning left the track early, and that included Howes (included in the extended AFL squad).

We will know at 5 pm today, but of the remaining 7 named interchange - Turner, Laurie, Lindsay, Fullarton, Petty, Chandler and Johnson:

Petty looks certain to play forward, Turner was in discussion with TMac, May and Coach Bassett and will play back.

Strong indications that Johnson will play so I would guess that Fullarton and Laurie don't make it (but may travel?).

So either Chandler or Lindsay the sub? Sharp named in the 18.

Good to hear all AFL players in attendance. How did AMW and McAdam go, light training presumably?

Thanks as always for your input.

19 minutes ago, clarrypetracca135 said:

I would have prefered not being in the news at all

Playing soccer or footy at training today Gw?

hopefully Jeffo is training on may to get his physicality up. I wouldnt mind him training on someone like langford or trac, a big body who will push him around a bit. Needs to toughen up imo

No soccer ball today.

I asked the reporters what the focus of their reports would be. They said they just film the boys and use the footage for whatever story may unfold throughout the day or for a current story. In this case, the footage will likely accompany the report on what Goody said in his presser when replying to a question about Dogga.

1 minute ago, Ghostwriter said:

No soccer ball today.

I asked the reporters what the focus of their reports would be. They said they just film the boys and use the footage for whatever story may unfold throughout the day or for a current story. In this case, the footage will likely accompany the report on what Goody said in his presser when replying to a question about Dogga.

cheers gw

43 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

… oh, and the boys are training.

No round balls today.

According to Trent, the ch. 9 reporter, Morris stills claims he’s a Dees supporter

He has said it and never denies it.

That is not the issue with him.

9 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

An abomination if Chandler is the sub. He has been fantastic all year.

No chance he’s sub. Zilch. Nada. 0

6 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

No soccer ball today.

I asked the reporters what the focus of their reports would be. They said they just film the boys and use the footage for whatever story may unfold throughout the day or for a current story. In this case, the footage will likely accompany the report on what Goody said in his presser when replying to a question about Dogga.

Ask them if they like the TRIP out to Casey when we train there.

34 minutes ago, clarrypetracca135 said:

I would have prefered not being in the news at all

Playing soccer or footy at training today Gw?

hopefully Jeffo is training on may to get his physicality up. I wouldnt mind him training on someone like langford or trac, a big body who will push him around a bit. Needs to toughen up imo

And the above paragraph is the extent of my contribution to training...hmm

13 minutes ago, Slartibartfast said:

Good to hear all AFL players in attendance. How did AMW and McAdam go, light training presumably?

Thanks as always for your input.

No AMW or McAdam. As LTIs for 2026 (and having been replaced by Henderson and Culley) I don't report them as "absent". Given the nature of their injuries I am not sure we will see them at Gosch's for some time.

It was fascinating to watch Clarrie “tagging” Bill Laurie. He was all over him the entire time, even when the ball was nowhere near them. It actually got to a point where Bill was genuinely [censored] off, such was Clarrie’s very close and prolonged “attention.”

Speaking of Bill, I wished him good luck for Sunday. He said “I’m not playing.” He said he’s an emergency which is why he knows he’s not playing. I’m wondering how these things go: would he have been told he’s not playing? He seemed confident that he won’t be used.

Many thanks for the reports folks! ❤️💙

They make the final team makeup even more intriguing!

2 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

… oh, and the boys are training.

No round balls today.

According to Trent, the ch. 9 reporter, Morris stills claims he’s a Dees supporter

i'd love to know the name of morris's prosthodontist ...

... just so i could add his name to my list of dentists to avoid

1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

It was fascinating to watch Clarrie “tagging” Bill Laurie. He was all over him the entire time, even when the ball was nowhere near them. It actually got to a point where Bill was genuinely [censored] off, such was Clarrie’s very close and prolonged “attention.”

Speaking of Bill, I wished him good luck for Sunday. He said “I’m not playing.” He said he’s an emergency which is why he knows he’s not playing. I’m wondering how these things go: would he have been told he’s not playing? He seemed confident that he won’t be used.

Needs a trade Bill. Has some AFL level attributes and hasn't been given a fair go to see if he can develop any others.

That the likes of Henderson were plucked from the VFL and played within 2 weeks was totally unfair. Guy is amongst the hardest trainers at the club and consistently Casey's best player.

Not saying he's A grade or even B or C....but we don't really know do we?

31 minutes ago, fr_ap said:

Needs a trade Bill. Has some AFL level attributes and hasn't been given a fair go to see if he can develop any others.

That the likes of Henderson were plucked from the VFL and played within 2 weeks was totally unfair. Guy is amongst the hardest trainers at the club and consistently Casey's best player.

Not saying he's A grade or even B or C....but we don't really know do we?

Hard not to disagree.

Has been one of Casey's best everytime he plays and has watched Henderson, Sharp, Tholstrup, Melksham, Spargo all jump the queue... some warranted, some off zero form.

Needs a fresh start and deserves the chance to be elevated to AFL level at a club that actually rewards form. Sounds like our club won't give it to him.

Disappointing when so many of our mid/fwd players have been out of form this year.

56 minutes ago, fr_ap said:

Needs a trade Bill. Has some AFL level attributes and hasn't been given a fair go to see if he can develop any others.

That the likes of Henderson were plucked from the VFL and played within 2 weeks was totally unfair. Guy is amongst the hardest trainers at the club and consistently Casey's best player.

Not saying he's A grade or even B or C....but we don't really know do we?

The kid has skill. I just think he regularly freezes under the lime light of AFL and potentially lacks confidence amongst his peers.

Big thanks to Ghostwriter, Harvey Wallbanger and all posters and special comments would have loved a bit more detail given it was a full training run but love all the details that come our way.

PS ( Ghostwriter was Kev there today)😁👍

2 hours ago, GS_1905 said:

The kid has skill. I just think he regularly freezes under the lime light of AFL and potentially lacks confidence amongst his peers.

I agree. I liked the draft selection as he's a naturally offensive mid with an eye for goal.

He hasn't done himself too many favours with the opportunity he has had, but I feel he's never been given the 5 game stretch that Henderson, Kolt and many others have enjoyed to see what they've got

49 minutes ago, fr_ap said:

I agree. I liked the draft selection as he's a naturally offensive mid with an eye for goal.

He hasn't done himself too many favours with the opportunity he has had, but I feel he's never been given the 5 game stretch that Henderson, Kolt and many others have enjoyed to see what they've got

It’s a hard ship to turn around - one where you feel like you are not living up to expectation - and I think a reset at another club maybe beneficial to him.

Knowing our luck he’d end up being the next Ambrossio

7 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

… oh, and the boys are training.

No round balls today.

According to Trent, the ch. 9 reporter, Morris stills claims he’s a Dees supporter

hearsay; means nothing

tom when queried on the radio has stated his allegiance is towards the story