Demonland Trackwatcher Kev Martin ventured down in the rain to Gosch's Paddock for the Demon Family Series April School Holiday Open Training session.
Not such a good morning, weather wise. As I arrived, it starting raining, settled into watching some Victory players have a kick around.
The MFC squad come out as the rain abated, they had wide smiles as the walked down the roped corridor. Plenty of joy from the supporters towards them, kids everywhere, maybe about 500 to a 1000 of us.
Rehab/light duties, Hunter, BBB, TMac, McAdam, Bowey, Chandler, Melky, Sestan, AMW, Spargo, Turner.
Chandler was doing enough running to suggest he will be right.
I expected Hunter to be in the main group, must have had a setback.
Looks like they are working on the fitness of Sestan.
BBB and TMac are managed, no obvious hindrances, and the easy recovery run is usual for them.
A surprise with AMW, just as we were suggesting he is nearly ready, he goes into rehab. I couldn't tell what the problem was.
No Hore.
They split into three stations, short kicking, a kind of soccer competition of kicking the ball down the field with finesse from outside the line, and a structured handball game.
Down came the rain again for 5 minutes and then cleared.
They did some structured sims. Coaches would move the ball from the forward line and set a high mark for a backman who would slingshot it off via spread and/or corridor it with links, to either a marking forward or to a forward that brings the ball front and centre. may was moving well.
They had a couple of meetings in the middle.
Finally, they head to the boundary for extensive signings.
Great atmosphere.
Some Observations from Fat Tony
Hunter looked very proppy. Might have re-injured himself.
Chandler looked in doubt this week with his right knee.
Spargo and Turner were in rehab group but didn’t do much.
AMW told me he hopes to play this week. Also said he thought we would challenge Kossie’s ban.
Some Observations from Kick-It-To-Pickett
Seemed to be quite a light session. Wouldn’t rule out those not completing a full session.
Spoke to Maysie, he admitted his body was fairly sore. Incredible that he is playing through that much pain.
A kid asked Oliver if he was playing this week. He was taken aback by it. As if he had no idea why he’d be asked the question. So, I assume we can lock him in.
Gosch's Paddock Wednesday, April 10 9:45am - Approx. 10:30am Gosch's Paddock Players will have a break period following the club's Round 5 clash with Brisbane and proceeding the Round 6 Bye. Tuesday, April 23 9:45am- Approx. 10:30 Gosch's Paddock Monday, April 29 11:45am - 1:00pm (Timing TBC closer to date) Gosch's Paddock Demon Family Series July School Holiday Open Training Date and location: TBC (Gosch's Paddock or nearby location) Inclusions: Players training Signing opportunities Kids' activities Partner giveaways Casey Fields Times will be updated here when available.
