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?️ BAGHDAD BOB'S TRAINING REPORT ? SIX6SIX’S PHOTOS AFL training sessions Date: Monday 20 January Start time: 9.45am Location: Gosch's Paddock

I’ve got to agree. Seems premature. This would be a great video if we had just won the premiership.

Coming soon.#ToHellandBack

Seems like this was a Practice Match Sim.

Things are heating up for all AFL teams so it's time to shine the spotlight on your club's biggest priority this pre-season. The main issues and how to solve them right here ? EVERY CLUB January focus: Your club's biggest pre-season priority MELBOURNE Finding stability in the back six The biggest focus for Melbourne will be stabilising the backline and building on-field chemistry with Jake Lever (pictured below) and Steven May. Both players managed just eight games in 2019, but they only took to the field at the same time on four occasions. May has suffered a minor setback after getting a cyst on his leg removed, while Lever has had a (touch wood) full pre-season so far. Melbourne's depth in the key defender posts has been weakened following Sam Frost's departure, so an injury to Lever or May would leave the Demons vulnerable. - Jourdan Canil

Not much being reported yet on any of the official social media accounts except a few photos. A few tweets from reporter Sarah Black.

What does your club's starting midfield unit look like going into 2020? Who has the strongest midfield in the AFL? We've broken down every side's starting 4 and depth. YOUR CLUB'S STARTING MIDFIELD UNIT AND DEPTH Max Gawn Clayton Oliver Jack Viney James Harmes Next in: Nathan Jones, Angus Brayshaw, Adam Tomlinson, Ed Langdon, Christian Petracca The league’s best 'hit-out to advantage' player in Gawn gets Oliver, Harmes and Viney to aim at and subsequently they'll be constantly licking their lips. That quartet will begin most games as Melbourne’s on-ball starters. Nathan Jones is no stranger to spending plenty of time in midfield, despite moving to a more peripheral position in his twilight years, while Brayshaw will roll through and Petracca will often be used for some grunt. New additions Tomlinson and Langdon will be sliding by on the outside ready to receive anything from the insiders. Gawn receives little assistance but you can expect to see Tom McDonald occasionally pinch-hit in the ruck if Braydon Preuss remsin in the VFL.

I wasn’t suggesting that they would train at Casey for better air quality. I was presuming that they might be training at Casey to keep away from prying eyes.

"He’s understanding the work rate required and the training required to be a great player." Assistant coach Ben Mathews has been impressed by Christian Petracca's efforts + says the best is yet to come. ?: https://mfcde.es/2TCXymm

I bet there will be a few closed Casey session between now and Round 1.

Which tweet? None of the last few tweets mention a Friday session or lack there of. The training times link however lists Monday as the next open session. It’s possible that there will be more and more “closed” sessions as the season gets closer. Whether closed means closed on an open public field or closed as in off site from prying eyes is anyone’s guess.

Thread closed. General reminder to keep politics and other contentious issues out of footy threads.

I’ll give the Demon Shop New Era Headwear a plug here. https://shop.melbournefc.com.au/headwear/new-era/

Not to be confused with our Apparel Sponsor New Balance. A new partnership for the red + blue. ? Melbourne has welcomed New Era Australia as the club's official headwear supplier. ?: https://mfcde.es/2RorKz9

They’ve really played around with the colours over the last few years.

The next open session is listed as Monday 20th January. Anyone know why they're skipping Friday or is it a "closed" or offsite session? https://www.melbournefc.com.au/teams/training-times Date: Monday 20 January Start time: 9.45am Location: Gosch's Paddock

Apparently not. From the article “The AFLW's injury replacement rule was last used in 2017, when list sizes were 27 (compared to the current 30). When the number of available players drops below 23, clubs can bring in a top-up player.”

Indoor play today. ‪Taking it to the courts. ‬ ‪It was shirts ? no shirts, as we headed indoors for today’s training session. ‪?: Training Gallery: Dees go indoors

Our Women’s team is as cursed as the men’s. Bianca Jakobsson's withdrawal (work commitments) cuts Melbourne's list to 26, although LPearce is expected to return at some point. Looking a little dicey for Melbourne three weeks out from round one. Dees running low on players with star to miss the season

UPDATE: Training today has been postponed due to the smokey conditions. If anyone is braving the heat & smoke today we'd appreciate any training reports from our dedicated trackwatchers. I will post links to reports at the top of this post for easy reference once they come in. AFL training sessions Date: Wednesday 15 January Start time: 9.45am Location: Gosch's Paddock Maroochydore open training Date: Sunday, February 2 Start time: 9.30am Location: Maroochydore Multi-Sports Complex. Fishermans Road, Maroochydore. * Please note: Training times and locations are subject to change at late notice. Please check this page on the morning of each session to confirm the time and date. Players may be available to sign any items at the conclusion of their training session. Signing will be dependent on individual training schedules and not all players may be available. Getting to Gosch's Paddock Public transport Gosch's Paddock is located a short walk from Richmond train station. Jolimont station is also located a 10 minute walk away. Tram route 70 also stops near the ground at AAMI Park (stop 7D). Tram route 48 and 75 are also located in the vicinity near Jolimont Station. Bus 246 (Latrobe Uni - Elsternwick Station) travels down Punt Road, stops at the corner of Olympic Blvd. From here patrons can walk to Gosch's Paddock. Parking info Non-event car parking is available opposite AAMI Park at the National Tennis Centre.

I’m not in Melbourne at the moment but from what I’m reading the Air Quality on some days is pretty crap and with warnings for people to stay inside unless absolutely necessary what are you thoughts on teams training in these conditions especially at the high intensity of a professional sport. The AFL has been forced to brief club doctors on Melbourne's smoky haze as air quality reached 'hazardous' levels on Tuesday. Clubs eye air quality as 'hazardous' smoke haze hits Melbourne