Harvey Wallbanger

The Racing Industry has its own strengths and lobbyists. As the main existing co-tenant the MRC has a say in lots of ancillary matters - i.e. where does the MRC house its equipment with both us and the school coming in. Where and when does a tunnel get built? I understand that a lot of the school's issues (with the MRC) were being addressed before Christmas which may have slowed down our progress. Given the school has an important option agreement with the MRC, the MRC approach to them is quite different....I am still hopeful that the project will proceed but it will take some political will - how strong are we in that area?

Can't give you any more if fans are locked out of Casey. Thought the Club was going to focus on improved Member Engagement....?

My information is that yes, the CRRT and the Club want the project to proceed. To the extent that they are involved I understand that the MRC is erecting roadblocks wherever they can. They have never wanted us, nor anyone else for that manner (e.g. the local community) on that site. This position has not been helped by the continuing changes to the MRC Committee and management. My own view is that a political conclusion will only occur when the Premier decides to knock some heads together, i.e. the heads being (1) the MRC and the Racing Industry and (2) the AFL and the Sports industry. Hopefully we come out the winner in that battle.

Well done Ghosty - I thought you might "phone a friend"?

18 years of incredible service to our Club. Our Chief Operating Officer who also acted as CEO in a very difficult year, last year. All the best David.

Exact words "...we continue to work closely with key stakeholders and (our Vice-President) is leading the project for the Board and has learnt a lot along the way about politics. .... it is a top priority for us .... we are not in a position to announce anything publicly tonight .... but we are really close...than we have ever been..... we know it is important for our players, our staff and our members.....we will share more as soon as we are able to...."

AMW told us previously he could join full training post-Christmas....not sure about Matthews.

Gastro apparently. Yes, I think it was Scarlett - looks like Wednesday is his day. Well spotted re Ryan Hoffman - had the official tracksuit on. Maybe a tackling specialist coach?

Hard to say - but they are clearly being cautious. Of all on our list he should be able to catch up on the conditioning. Even on the bike he goes hard!

Apologies for the late report. Absent: Bowey (understandable) JVR and Mentha (gastro mentioned) and Laurie Serious rehabbers: bikes, etc.. Viney and Henderson Contuining rehab: Mathhews, off his PCL, McAdam off his achilles, AMW Niggles only in rehab: Gawn, Campbell, Langford, Melksham, Langdon, Turner Concur re Trelly and Culley as standouts. Onley hard to get a read on (athletic build) - no serious matchsim today. AJ and Kentfield look seriously fit. Good to see Mihocek seems to have no issue with his toe/tendon, has been in full training for a while - same with Steele and CJ. Heath hasn't missed a session - in other words the trades (in) are looking good.

Doesn't look like the same guy in the LInkedIn profile - also coaches tennis?

Apologies - didn't really stand out. Will keep a closer Onley watch on Wednesday, and report back...

Not too worried about Lingers - he was running freely.

Max was running unimpeded - probably just wanted him to avoid the drills today....

None of those three...see Ghosty's suggestion above. Follicly challenged chap.

Did not pick up on that today, although I saw photos of Scarlett in attendance last week - he is apparently committed to one day per week. There was a coach I did not recognise working with Whitford and the young ones.

Thanks Ghosty: Absent TMac, AMW and Bowey (surgery) - see above. Serious rehab - Viney, Henderson, McAdam, Matthews Other rehab - Langford, Turner, Gawn, Langdon, Melksham What's the opposite to "training the house down"? Let's see how many of the "other rehab" group participate on Wednesday. Another mixed bag of training - small group doing 3/4 field match sim. The remainder doing other craft drills. Whitford (Development coach) working with the draftees and Cat B's.

Earliest of early calls but LSP (Trelly) will be a gun......for how long, cannot predict.

He's present. Struggling with the running. Twas always thus.....fascinating to see if he plays Round 1. Jed not present on Monday.....

Without being rude I would label Fritta a "caoster" at training - doesn't excel and doesn't hurt anyone. Turns up. Still in your best 23.... Unless King wants to make a statement.....?

I concur. Too early to say where players will play, apart from the obvious - MIhocek and JVR forward - TMac and Petty back. I suspect King is observing the general chaos footy at early training and actual positioning will come later. He is being true to his word - "show me what you have", "play what's in front of you" - "get after it". For example, he has said we should get expect some of our half-backs raging forward and kicking goals, whilst some of our forwards push back to cover for them, "because of the chaos". Will be an interesting season - I guess we'll get the first look in the intra-clubs and practice matches early next year as to what this game style looks like. One things for sure - it will not be formulaic.

He was also promised that he could get away from Mr Lyon.....

Yep. That's the spot.

Solid.

I reckon we need to consider Kalani a "project". He'll learn a lot at Casey this year playing with either Heath or Tommy Campbell down there. Remember Max took a while....hopefully Kalani develops a little quicker because he doesn't smoke at his age....🙂