1 hour ago, Fritta and Turner said:

Went early as I had to leave early. When I arrived at 9:10 players were already out, some doing a beep test. Berry struggling.

3 players I didnt see - Bowey, Laurie and Campbell - though Campbell turned up late. And so did Ghosty for that matter.

Miohcek has had a hair cut.

McAdam and Henderson on the bikes and in rehab kit. Everyone else in full training kit.

Rehab, and by this I mean they occassionally dropped out to do specialist drills - Miohcek, Viney, Gawn (finger) Sharpie (hammy)

Onleys nickname is Ron

Chin and Rick in good voice.

Tom Mathews still looks small.

Kossi and Salo had a good stretch with the trainer before starting. AJ had some magic ointment on the back.

I dont think anyone would be surprised that we are practising fast, continuous, ball movement.

Left early.

Seems 9am is the new 10am.

9 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Seems 9am is the new 10am.

Do you happen to know if DNA is still running?

I know Choco ran before he left for the new players and was wondering if the program is still going.

TIA

7 hours ago, Demongirl35 said:

Yep thought he was running around the boundary well!

He ran past me along the Yarra at light speed!

8 hours ago, RedLegs23 said:

Wow… Sharp wasn’t moving like a guy that will be out for another 2 months+ 🤷‍♂️

He sped past me earlier along the Yarra!

5 hours ago, possiblework1999 said:

I'm not sure really sure what you mean by cycle considering a it's the first actual state vs state game in the 21st century (first in 27years), hardly a cycle. I think it's a great idea to get rep footy back with the best players in the league playing. Just about every other team from has a form of top level representative (ie. Playing for your country or state).

Plus it's less than handfull of players from each club, I'm sure the game plan and all that will be fine.

Me and my mates are keen for it, and I've got mates from WA that are keen for it and are going. A few of us are getting together to watch it. Obviously we don't know how it will go, but it's not a waste of time for us - but that's okay you don't have to watch it :)

5 hours ago, rjay said:

It's a cycle, a long cycle I will admit, didn't realise it was that long ago for the last one.....great interest, less interest, little to no interest...then some interest, building interest in the media, players start to think they want it, HO thinks they can make some bucks (forget what happened last time), then interest wanes etc...

...this game is not developed for State of Origin.

The prize is the Premiership, it always will be.

The novelty wears off as soon as there is a serious injury, it happened before and will happen again.

The lessons of history are hard learned and more often they're not learned at all.

Get back to me in a few years and lets see how it's going then.

Spot on rjay. The AFL will humour the ones who think it is a good idea for a couple if years and then drop it

1 minute ago, Nate said:

He ran past me along the Yarra at light speed!

He sped past me earlier along the Yarra!

There is obviously not much to amuse us fanatics when we are worrying about the level of Sharps fitness. He is not a top 25 player. But I guess we need players for the Casey side.

4 hours ago, GS_1905 said:

i think having it every few years will essentially keep it from going out of fashion. Or at least rotate the teams involved so Vic only plays every 2-3 years or so. It'll keep it fresh.

If there is no Vic. Team involved it will die quickly. Does any Victorian have any interest in who wins out of a SA vs WA clash. Without keen Vic people it's ratings will be terrible.

4 hours ago, GS_1905 said:

i think having it every few years will essentially keep it from going out of fashion. Or at least rotate the teams involved so Vic only plays every 2-3 years or so. It'll keep it fresh.

So who plays next year?

3 hours ago, poita said:

What's McAdam's issue now? His injury was 11 months ago - shouldn't he be doing something more substantial than light running by now?

No.

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

Will be a massive bust unfortunately!

You have my vote pf. I don't think he has the body need at the top level. He had injury problems at the crows.

3 hours ago, rjay said:

Maybe, but one serious injury will finish it.

Or suspension. It will be an exhibition match.

1 hour ago, Go Ds said:

How did Ghosty go on the beep test? Did her darts slow her down?

Nar she was fine , she was hooked up to a heart lung machine and pumped full of eu de parfume, passed with FLYING COLORS!😇🤩😎

1 hour ago, Roger Mellie said:

Do you happen to know if DNA is still running?

I know Choco ran before he left for the new players and was wondering if the program is still going.

TIA

Great question. I was wondering the same thing. Loved the whole concept of the program specifically designed for first to fourth year players (I think it was).