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About 250-300 watching what the players are calling the second quarter Another full ground activity More competitive now

Jayden Hunt and Toumpas working with the backs. Must have been Harmes in rehab

Full lap run until whistle in two groups Dunny dominated one group with King & Garlett bringing up the rear

Jamar also out of sprints. Bail and the big boys still leading run throughs

They've gone to another oval now for repeat sprints. Fitzy Spencer Bail early standouts. Hogan & Garland kicking to each other, reduced load. Gawn also doing well in run- throughs

Bernie tells me he will be back in the main group next week but he didn't sound convincing

The full ground, run & ball carry activity with token defenders has been going for almost half an hour in the heat

Neale-Bullen and Hunt (I think) also on back oval

Forgot how to post pics! Any tips?

Trenners still doing the boxing thing in boot

Bernie Vince training away from main group on back oval running 200's at moderate pace

Heading to the training venue soon ... Will report what I see. It's already hot!

Talking about Frawley right now. Says he doesn't have an issue. Says James handled himself really well

Listening to Roos field questions at Alexandra Headlands SLSC at present

Can report that the Maroochy Multi Sports Complex is deserted this morning. More later...

as an afterthought to my previous post. I thought Garland was far more impressive than Frost in that session.

I visited training last Monday and thought Garland trained very well. He was doing as well in running exercises as he ever has, was moving freely in full ground simulation, and seemed to be heading for first 22, round 1, in my view.

Just have to buy in on the Dawes debate. So much emphasis on his marking... hardly a sentence on his defensive running. I watched Dawes when he didn't have the ball in 2014 and his willingness to chase and run the other way was inspirational. Little wonder he is highly regarded by a coaching community that demands running both ways. Watch Dawes at training and you will be watching a running machine! Yes, he leads full pace and long leads (hitting the ball at pace makes marking just that little bit more difficult than in yesteryear). I have witnessed Dawes run from wing to wing to try to put pressure on an opposition player who was 50 metres clear when other demons had given it away as an impossible task. Not only did Dawes pass his team mate, but he managed to run the other way when we regained the ball. He'll go alright when we become a more attacking proposition!

I think the tall guy in yellow boots was AIS trainee, mentioned names earlier in this thread

Just to reiterate... Hogan was training as free as a bird for well over an hour, as he has been for at least a month by all reports. He did not signal a back issue. He pulled up and limped a little after a lead and subsequent kick at goal, then trained at pretty much top pace for another 15 minutes. He came to the boundary line and seemed to report stiffness in the RL, upper hamstring. The assistant coach/medico then put him through a series of stretch and push off quickly exercises. He did not appear to be limping, just a precaution I reckon. This all may be back related, but it didn't look like it.

Bernie Vince seemed to do all of the work dished out to the main group, although there was very little contact activity today while I was there.

I haven't mentioned some of the regulars we take for granted. Viney was Viney! Bail trains well and is super fit. Matt Jones gives his all and won't be steamrolled by the younger brigade without a fight. Jamar looked very fit and trained very well. Jeff Garlett was also a standout with speed and kicking skills.

Hogan first felt a tweak on the hard lead activity earlier in the session. He seemed in a little discomfort at the time... slightly proppy, but continued in the exercise for another 15 minutes before seeking trainer attention.

Saw first two hours... you could say Roos was flogging them! Have to agree that Newton was a standout when talking new boys. His ability to keep running was impressive, delivery looked very good. It was said he wasn't fast, but he ain't real slow either. He moves ahead of Brayshaw and Petracca for me, even though those recruits worked hard and showed great skill by hand and foot. Petracca withdrew from main group after 90 mins, but continued with a running group that included Gawn, Jamar and one or two others. Lumumba was excellent all round. Grimes is in peak condition and was first back to base on one gruelling repeat exercise. Howe was superb in full ground action with the footy. Jayden Hunt continues to impress, grow and improve. He isn't ready for top 22 yet but has a lot to offer with speed and kicking penetration. Dawes was fantastic in application and endurance at speed. Hogan was also very good until a slight leg injury forced him to shut down. He was still able to run and kick but safety first kicked in. I would still think he would front up in the first practice match. Salem and Toumpas have obviously grown and are ready for big advances in 2015. Gawn was very mobile and good in full ground drills. Fitzpatrick was also impressive with his short passing at full pace. Bernie Vince and Cross continue to be all class in match simulation.

Garland blitzing in repeat sprints... Dawes up with him