It was cold and slippery from the overnight rain, it slowly warmed up a bit.

Structure of training is different to the previous seasons. Only a little pre-training jog without extensive stretching. No official kick to kick. They used to pair up and 20m then 30m passes, spin rounds right left foot. None of that.

Straight into 3 groups and the associated stations. One, kicking round or through the mannequins, another of, one on one contests with grappling, body work and quick reactions, the last station was hand balling drills (I think).

They had a few run throughs at around 80 %.

When they gathered as a group (which they did a few times), Viney had a long chat to them all during one gathering.

They then ran a full squad drill with moving the two balls across the central square. Three rows each side, with around 4 to 5 players with bibs on, in a defensive role. The object appeared to be, to create angles, switches and find corridors with carrying the ball and kicking. One ball was red, the other yellow, so as to reduce some of the confusion. There was congestion and chaos. Given the slippery conditions they did well. Finding each other and decision-making was emphasised.

Broke into two areas, 3 defenders running against 5 attackers, out of the halfback area. They sprinted hard, made connection, had a defender at them if any slip up, and finished with a goal. They then joined the group on the other side of the oval and repeated.

Sims started, they did it with intensity and some tackling. At first, they started them on the wing, then from the backline.

The last sims, they had twelve to sixteen players on the field, forwards, and mids. The ball started from the backs immediately the forward got a shot on goal, and was handed to an attacker when beyond the 50 arc. The rest waited on the boundary side (for their own rotation on), giving advice and support. The object was to get good connections. Coaches had to call out to them numerous times, take the easy hit ups, don't bomb it.

Chaplin working extensively with JVR, in hindsight was probably telling him what he needs to improve with his game.

Windsor was looking a bit sore, twisted his foot during the one on one's.

Lever was vocal as usual.

They then broke into many areas around the Paddock, doing a kind of laissez-faire craft sessions.

Finished with goal kicking, which they approached in a serious manner.

Edited June 26, 2025Jun 26 by Kev

1 hour ago, Kev said:

It was cold and slippery from the overnight rain, it slowly warmed up a bit.

Structure of training is different to the previous seasons. Only a little pre-training jog without extensive stretching. No official kick to kick. They used to pair up and 20m then 30m passes, spin rounds right left foot. None of that.

Straight into 3 groups and the associated stations. One, kicking round or through the mannequins, another of, one on one contests with grappling, body work and quick reactions, the last station was hand balling drills (I think).

They had a few run throughs at around 80 %.

When they gathered as a group (which they did a few times), Viney had a long chat to them all during one gathering.

They then ran a full squad drill with moving the two balls across the central square. Three rows each side, with around 4 to 5 players with bibs on, in a defensive role. The object appeared to be, to create angles, switches and find corridors with carrying the ball and kicking. One ball was red, the other yellow, so as to reduce some of the confusion. There was congestion and chaos. Given the slippery conditions they did well. Finding each other and decision-making was emphasised.

Broke into two areas, 3 defenders running against 5 attackers, out of the halfback area. They sprinted hard, made connection, had a defender at them if any slip up, and finished with a goal. They then joined the group on the other side of the oval and repeated.

Sims started, they did it with intensity and some tackling. At first, they started them on the wing, then from the backline.

The last sims, they had twelve to sixteen players on the field, forwards, and mids. The ball started from the backs immediately the forward got a shot on goal, and was handed to an attacker when beyond the 50 arc. The rest waited on the boundary side (for their own rotation on), giving advice and support. The object was to get good connections. Coaches had to call out to them numerous times, take the easy hit ups, don't bomb it.

Chaplin working extensively with JVR, in hindsight was probably telling him what he needs to improve with his game.

Windsor was looking a bit sore, twisted his foot during the one on one's.

Lever was vocal as usual.

They then broke into many areas around the Paddock, doing a kind of laissez-faire craft sessions.

Finished with goal kicking, which they approached in a serious manner.

Thanks Kev Martin a great training report, detailed and informative, might explain why Windsor’s not playing.

19 hours ago, old dee said:

Oh to be young!

Just out of interest, how old are you OD? in human and Dog years please

20 hours ago, old dee said:

Oh to be young!

Just a state of mind.

You could always change your handle?

Not physically. Just from OD to YD?

On 26/06/2025 at 09:30, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

You are as dedicated as anyone.@Ghostwriter 👏

probably more dedicated than anyone at the moment

20 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

😭 Alejandro finished up last Sunday 😭

There’s a new guy named Mo. That’s gonna take some getting used to. Mo. It’s not even a real name. And he knows it’s not a real name because he said I can call him Brian 🤷‍♀️

I feel your pain, GW.

A good barista is a wonderful thing. And you can’t even say Alejandro without rolling your R’s – you feel like you’re halfway to Guatemala already!

On the plus side, Brian is definitely easier to get your tongue around than Alejandro. Fingers crossed, he might turn out to be a diamond in the rough.

Have a great trip to the GC. Hopefully the same result as last time.

12 minutes ago, DiscoStu17 said:

I feel your pain, GW.

A good barista is a wonderful thing. And you can’t even say Alejandro without rolling your R’s – you feel like you’re halfway to Guatemala already!

On the plus side, Brian is definitely easier to get your tongue around than Alejandro. Fingers crossed, he might turn out to be a diamond in the rough.

Have a great trip to the GC. Hopefully the same result as last time.

No one can replace Alejandro and yes I say his name at least once per sentence and it amused him greatly. English is his fourth or fifth language and he knows nothing about AFL but I taught him to say “Go Demons” and geez I’m gonna miss hearing it in that thick Spanish accent. Brian refers to Alejandro as “Allie” (what a travesty) and barracks for Carlton.

3 hours ago, Salems Lot said:

Just out of interest, how old are you OD? in human and Dog years please

Too old SL let's say I am a lot closer to 80 than 75

1 hour ago, DiscoStu17 said:

Just a state of mind.

You could always change your handle?

Not physically. Just from OD to YD?

Happy with it DS17. I like to think of myself as mature. I have no idea how old you are but it is not simply "a state of mind" for a lot of people as they age pain becomes a constant companion which often cannot be fixed. Believe me it drains you. Go Dees.

On 26/06/2025 at 10:04, Ghostwriter said:

The anti-soccer ball brigade (especially you, PF): no soccer balls today. No soccer balls because this is a MAIN TRAINING session, it’s not a CAPTAIN’S RUN, nor is it a a FLUSH/RECOVERY run.

Anyways, full match sim right now.

See Carlton had the soccer ball out before game last night, think that says it all !!!!

5 hours ago, old dee said:

Happy with it DS17. I like to think of myself as mature. I have no idea how old you are but it is not simply "a state of mind" for a lot of people as they age pain becomes a constant companion which often cannot be fixed. Believe me it drains you. Go Dees.

Good stuff, OD.

Not quite there yet, but I think I’m gaining on you fast!

I don’t think it’s the years though – it’s definitely the mileage.

Hopefully, we get some good results this weekend to relieve it all. Cheers DS 17.

6 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

No one can replace Alejandro and yes I say his name at least once per sentence and it amused him greatly. English is his fourth or fifth language and he knows nothing about AFL but I taught him to say “Go Demons” and geez I’m gonna miss hearing it in that thick Spanish accent. Brian refers to Alejandro as “Allie” (what a travesty) and barracks for Carlton.

That’s weird!

If Brian wants to call himself Mo, and he wants to call Alejandro, Allie.

Maybe he just wants to be remembered?

Isn’t that what they say?

5 hours ago, old dee said:

Happy with it DS17. I like to think of myself as mature. I have no idea how old you are but it is not simply "a state of mind" for a lot of people as they age pain becomes a constant companion which often cannot be fixed. Believe me it drains you. Go Dees.

I’m 100% with you od ……… and the last thing folks of our vintage need, is a favourite footy team that seems intent on adding to that pain!

Edited June 27, 2025Jun 27 by Deeoldfart
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1 hour ago, DiscoStu17 said:

That’s weird!

If Brian wants to call himself Mo, and he wants to call Alejandro, Allie.

Maybe he just wants to be remembered?

Isn’t that what they say?

No, no no, Stu. You’re getting confused and in turn I’m now getting confused. 😅 Brian’s real name is Mo. He wants to be called Brian. If he wants to be remembered surely he’d choose a more memorable name than Brian. Even Mo would be better. Mo, Pffft.

31 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

No, no no, Stu. You’re getting confused and in turn I’m now getting confused. 😅 Brian’s real name is Mo. He wants to be called Brian. If he wants to be remembered surely he’d choose a more memorable name than Brian. Even Mo would be better. Mo, Pffft.

Maybe he’s just sick of being called Curly, given directions to nearby mountains, or told to harden the [censored] up?

Maybe Brian’s making a comeback?

42 minutes ago, DiscoStu17 said:

Maybe he’s just sick of being called Curly, given directions to nearby mountains, or told to harden the [censored] up?

Maybe Brian’s making a comeback?

If Brian wants to be remembered he should make a small adjustment to his name, maybe change the B to a G as in, Gryan. LOL who would ever have such a dumb first name