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I'm fairly sure I saw Warnock there.

Yes Warnock was present but has fined down and was subsequently unrecognizable

There was nobody that particularly stood out, IMO, but training generally was of the hard running, continuous motion type of movement that we should come to expect this year.

Rather than just speak of the flowing ball movement that Scully, Trengove, Tapscott and the like performed with such aplomb, I will concentrate on the more aesthetic aspects (strictly from a heteoresexual point of view)

My votes for most impressive physique:

3 - Moloney (as expected)

2 - Sylvia  (as expected)

1 - Tapscott (awesome potential in this category)

My votes for most impressive tan:

3 - Garland (a real surprise having come from such a long way back)

2 - Moloney (obviously not averse to running with bare torso)

1 - Jamar (makes him appear even more frightening)

My votes for most improved physique:

3 - Watts (obviously had a lot of work to do and will appease his detractors)

2 - Bartram (showed signs last year, and has become quite imposing)

1 - Spencer (will not need to take a backward step now - his body has arrived) 

My votes for best trainer:

3 - Scully (doesn't look like a machine - he actually is one)

2 - Sylvia / Moloney (tied for second - neither leaves anything left undone or unsaid)

My votes for the ' coolest ' movers:

3 - Jurrah  (smooth as baby's tush)

2 - Davey (nothing new here)

1 - Watts (may be a surprise but he flows through almost nonchalantly and the job gets done)

My votes for captain, based on presence on field at training:

3 - Moloney (is almost demanding the leadership with his vocal and physical presence) 

2 - Sylvia (unlikely to get the nod , but his attitude and approach are impeccable)

1 - Rivers (always the leader down back and often directs the moves)

Having given these votes though, Green WILL get the job.

Hot,windy,and overcast as I'm reporting live via IPod.

Obviously no Frawley, Dunn walking laps, Watts running laps, Campbell looking extremely unfit but enthusiastically running a handball drill with some newbies.

Wona , Tapscott , Petterd training with main group, whilst interestingly Spencer and Blease were paired up for centre bounce work.

What position??

Too slow for a genuine on baller, no overhead presence to be a marking forward and I've not seen him mentioned down back.

Defensive forward I'd think but it's hard to be a "force" in that position. Nice footballer but I've always had trouble placing him.

Any ideas??

an attacking on baller , without the defensive mindset that categorized Bailey's unsuccessful use of him 2 years ago.

He is confident , clever , a great kick ,experienced , and possesses the ' bigger engine ' now that will let him play a Barlow - like onballing role , that appears to be how his training is being geared ,from my observations .

Regular readers of Demonland may recall my glowing pre season training review 2 seasons ago of Sylvia ,and the certainty I had that the forthcoming season would be his 'coming out' year , well this year , and based on my attendance of 4 pre season training sessions, my 'certainty' for the forthcoming season is ( drum roll )................ Dunn .

He is training with purpose , confidence , maturity , and poise , with the knowledge , based on an impressive second half season last year , that he is more than ready to mix it with the best on-ballers in the league .

Whilst not decrying the pre season training performances of my standout players ( in no particular order ) Sylvia ,Maric , Bail , Frawley ,and Bennell , Dunn has excited me because of his presence - physically intimidating , and his maturity - willingness to lay the extra tackle and shepherd when necessary .

Dunn will be a force this season - I have spoken !

Bartram - crispy lemon chicken

Nah , couldn't be bothered

We want tough , uncompromising ,and dedicated backmen who encompass the teachings of their mentor - Glen Archer #1.

Possibly the most inspirational 1 hour ever produced on a tv programme .

The world is a much better place with Jimma in it .

Obviously too much random time on your hands Redleg.

Go for a brisk walk or jog instead - you'll feel better in the morning .

I personally think our last memory of Jones will be from the last game against North when he was seen languishing behind a rampant and aged Harvey along the Southern Stand wing , and soon after being crunched into oblivion .

I think these images reflect how he was undone - his lack of speed ,and undoubted courage.

Not actually surprising. Cameron Bruce has smashed Johnno a few times. James Hird also regularly mentions Brucie when asked who his toughest opponents were. He gets a bad rap sometimes, but there are a lot of good things that Cameron Bruce can do on the field.

Interesting to hear Hird's negative comments about Bruce during Sunday's game , in the light of Chook's comments .

I thought the comments had a particularly ,and untypically ( for Hird ) personal agenda attached to their criticism.

6 - Scully

5 - McKenzie

4 - Jurrah

3 - McDonald

2 - Sylvia

1 - Green

Bail - took them on

Bartram - improved but flawed

Bate - the major disappointment

Bell - given no chances

Bennell - classy but limited

Blease - was never sighted

Bruce - turned back time

Cheney - out of favour

Davey - important link man

Dunn - came of age

Fitzpatrick - was never sighted

Frawley - just a rock

Garland - repelled and more

Gawn - was never sighted

Green - most productive season

Grimes - gave great drive

Gysberts - cause for optimism

Jamar - league's biggest improver

Jetta - little to enthuse

Johnson - only occasionally effective

Jones - successful new role

Jurrah - thrilling after fitness

MacDonald - a worthwhile investment

McDonald - all and more

Maric - probably went backwards

Martin - poor before injury

McNamara - was rarely sighted

Miller - career has expired

Moloney - team above all

Morton - failed to inspire

Petterd - exciting until injured

Rivers - almost always reliable

Scully - was everything expected

Strauss - not ready yet

Sylvia - sensational when motivated

Tapscott - was never sighted

Trengove - a wonderful acquisition

Warnock - good but limited

Watts - talented but flawed

Wonaeamirri - must get fitter

Healey - was never sighted

Hughes - no more chances

McKenzie - a tackling machine

Meesen - was never sighted

Newton - no more chances

Spencer - giant , little else

How about an end of season "in three words" for the whole year?

Could be tricky... So we'll let you have 6 words.

I'll work on it

Bartram - always looked unsure

Bate - was rarely noticed

Bruce - lowered his standard

Dunn - a man possessed

Frawley - composed and confident

Garland - worried by pace

Green - his customary stylishness

Jamar - a tired game

Jones - quiet until injured

Jurrah - thrilling and composed

MacDonald - continued his renaissance

McDonald - out in style

Moloney - gave his heart

Morton - disappointing despite ability

Rivers - showed his class

Scully - great despite errors

Sylvia - exciting when motivated

Trengove - just a game

Watts - rarely got involved

Wonaeamirri - needed more involvement

McKenzie - possibly our best

Newton - failed last chance

Is being played CHF to accommodate Tippett at Adelaide. Really he's a natural FF goal kicker and I think he'd kick 50 in a year at full forward for us. Also with his size he'd take the heat of Jurrah.

If he's attitude is ok and he wants out of Adelaide I'd chase him hard.

Agree .

He ticks all the boxes - young , agile , good kick , strong , senior experience , not an on - baller ; what's not to like?

Scully?

Edit: Snap!

Thanks , and thanks .

Done

6 - Bruce - by a mile

5 - Jurrah - by half a mile

4 - Scully - by weight of possessions

3 - Rivers - many mistakes , but put in

2 - Moloney - never stopped trying but tired badly

1 - Garland - many mistakes but put in

Bail - had better days

Bartram - Bartram pre improvement

Bennell - not on field

Bruce - our only winner

Dunn - believing own publicity

Frawley - out of position

Garland - good but beaten

Green - was rarely sighted

Jamar - one dimensional game

Jones - had no influence

Jurrah - mark of year

McDonald - looked so tired

Moloney - tried but tired

Morton - learnt no lessons

Rivers - tried but beaten

Scully - machine at work

Trengove - a long year

Warnock -had no class

Watts - had minimal influence

Wonaeamirri - just a game

McKenzie - always under pressure

Newton - didn't take chances

After watching the replay , I wish to retract my comments about Bail, and replace them with - gave continuous drive .

6 - Bruce

5 - Sylvia

4 - Rivers

3 - Frawley

2 - Jamar

1 - Bartram

Bail - lowered his standards

Bartram - another fine performance

Bennell - was almost invisible

Bruce - a wonderful game

Davey - unobtrusive until injured

Dunn - had no infuence

Frawley - excellent despite umpires

Garland - worried by pace

Green - was well held

Jamar - excelled yet again

Johnson - unsuited by conditions

Jones - impressive , aggressive game

Jurrah - couldn't get going

MacDonald - brave and determined

McDonald - brave and determined

Rivers - impressive all day

Scully - loved his run

Sylvia - maintained his form

Trengove - tired and quiet

Watts - almost no involvement

Wonaemirri - only dangerous forward

McKenzie - aggressive but limited

We now take for granted his massive frame and legendary strength and rundowns , but many forget how he has also turned his kicking from shizen to super !

6 - Dunn

5 - Frawley

4 - Scully

3 - Bruce

2 - Jurrah

1 - Davey

Bail - loved his dash

Bartram - did as required

Bennell - effective , not prolific

Bruce - continued sublime form

Davey - sensational in bursts

Dunn - the x factor

Frawley - made supporters swoon

Garland - not totally comfortable

Green - classy and reliable

Jamar - exquisite palming again

Johnson - holding position well

Jones - excellent stopping game

Jurrah - has almost arrived

MacDonald - loved his hardness

McDonald - important when required

Rivers - was always safe

Scully - robot or machine

Sylvia - couldn't break shackles

Trengove - persevered but quiet

Watts - terrific last quarter

Wonaeamirri - sensational ball attack

McKenzie - made of rock