dazzledavey36

Genuinely thought we were bringing back the old forum footy matches..

Broadmeadows

Thanks to all the training reports. Are there any of positional changes to note? I know there's the Tom McDonald down back but anything else? Would like to see someone like a Jake Bowey get trialed in the midfield going into next year.

I don't think Petty will be ready by round 1 so certainly opens up the door for Brown.

How I have missed you @Six6Six 👏👏

Great report!

Will be turning 14 in January some time. Still some water to go under the bridge, bur so far he's had a pretty good start to his small junior career. A best and fairest for Cairns under 12s plus a top 3 finish in the league vote. He's also represented QLD under 12s school boys team which is usually a good indicator that the kid can already play at a young age. He's certainly a watch this space in years to come.

I never suggest you bring them all in at once... You're getting confused. Some of those 9 have already tasted AFL action

Because if we don't do this and start exposing some of our more promising kids then we'll fall completely off the cliff once the likes of May and Gawn retire. Introducing the kids alongside May and Gawn will only benefit their development.

Is that an actual fact or just based on your own opinion?

Need to take one step back to then take two steps forward.

He's always been my number 1 preference for our next captain by a long way. Glad others are starting to realise what an incredibly influential leader he is.

We won't miss the 8, but I don't think we make top 4 in my honest opinion. There is still concerns with our forward line which obviously got shown out during the finals series. There is also some concerns around Pettys injury. Speaking to a player this off season who I bumped into up here and he stated that the injury in itself was pretty significant and the club will take all precautionary measures. Reckons he might not be back in full training around mid to late February.. but that was purely his own opinion. I also have concerns around our midfield and ruck depth. Last year we did have Harmes, Grundy, Jordon ready to step in immediately when needed, but this year our depth is very thin with young players like Woewodin who are still unknown at senior level. We've been very lucky that the likes of Petracca, Viney and Brayshaw have been playing consistently each week for the past 2 years, but they're also getting older as well so the hits and knocks will probably get to them at some stage next year. The way I see it is that next year will be a year where we'll take a step back purely because I think we'll focus on getting some games into kids such as Howes, Turner, Adams, Woewodin, Laurie, Windsor, Tholstrup, AMW and even Will Varrell with the hope that we can then catapult again with a rejuvenated list for the next few years. I would be okay with this if it means it gives us the opportunity to extend our premiership window for the next few years.

Photo gallery is up. https://www.melbournefc.com.au/albums/1470139/afl-training-gallery-pre-season-begins?modal=true&type=gallery&playlistId=1470139&playlistSize=10 Jefferson certainly looks like he's added a little bit of weight on. Sparrow is a pure ball of muscle. Blake Howes looks like he's put on a bit of weight as well. Woey looking very fit.

New fellas there?

I see Collingwood have invited 204cm ex Port Adelaide ruckman Brynn Teakle down for a chance to trial with them over the summer for a spot on their rookie list. You would think this would have made far more sense from a list perspective. Of course out of all teams it had to be Collingwood with the smart list decision here.....

When training officially starts he is not allowed to commence training at the footy club on official duties. Has to train away from the club full stop.

What on earth.. Have I completely said something very sensitive here?

He is. Using the yellow footy to cover his belongings for a photo shoot it seems....

He deserves his spot on the list. Forward structure completely broke down in the finals the moment he did his knee. I don't think he ever gets back to his best but from and off field leadership and coaching point of view he's worth the contract.

Apparently will be put on the list on the 27th of November?

Jesus.. Nathan looks like he could still play with the set of pipes he's got going on..