Mahoney: We had 40 players out there today so it was a really competitive session.
Mahoney: I think it’s pretty clear what the players can + can’t do at the moment. The restrictions are there for a reason + this is exactly why.
Mahoney: There’s a bit of shock + frustration when the boys are ready for the Essendon game, but you have to move on quickly.
Mahoney: There are going to be a number of challenges this season + the team that responds best from those challenges will come out on top.
Gawn: It was nice + hot. The umpires had to step in a few times to tell us it was just a practice match. We had normal umps + it was just like a normal game.
Gawn: It was probably the strongest 18 on one team to start with, then the jumpers got thrown around a bit.
Gawn: I know that Nathan (Jones) will play a lot of good footy this year. He was good out there today + I’m confident he’ll come back strong. I gave him a ring straight after the news (being omitted) + he said, “It’s alright, I’ll be back next week.”
Gawn: A lot of sports play multiple times a week + our fitness guru Darren Burgess will get us in a shape to do so. I’m looking forward to that challenge.
Gawn: We all knew when the AFL season got up + going that this could happen at some point. I was very frustrated at about 4pm yesterday, but it is what it is. I prefer playing games to training, so I’m looking forward to an extra game at some point.
Gawn: There’s a bit going on in footy - I’m sure everyone’s struggling with their tips.
