Engorged Onion

What do you mean by this @Skuit?

Perceptions eh. I can see why you'd feel as though I'm being disrespectful. I picked it as it's an acknowledgment of how physical and brutal the AFLW is.

For those who are really vigilant about errors that individuals make (be it 'decision making, or execution (help me pick the two apart please)) What is the benchmark for a player in your eyes - error per game. All teams make errors, all coaches make errors, all players make errors. All Australians make errors. Personally, I'd rather an athlete take a positive risk and it not come off -then play safe. The other thing for me is - for that individual athlete - I don't know what a positive risk looks like for them personally. Viewing it on tv doesn't give me the insight. Again regarding errors - if you want your players to take positive risks - then they'll [censored] a few up. Is that ok? Is the only way you can assess that effectiveness via the outcome of said risk? That is if it comes off fantastic and if it doesn't - error. For me - there is a massive difference between positive risk taking behaviour and reckless unhelpful behaviour and it isn't about the outcome of a particular kick/handball/decision. I'd rather the players keep pursuing positive risks, irrespective of outcome, to learn that a) they can execute it, and most importantly execute it under stress an pressure...so they don't go into safety behaviours when the heat is on...ie: finals.

I highly recommend for those that haven't been to Alice to come up and support - it's awesome. On a very personal note - not that anyone knew... nice win for the old man looking on - exactly one year on. Finally. Jones was immense the negativity that pervades supporters drives me to drink (currently at Montes in Alice again, it's awesome) its not about 2017 and yes finals makes me feel good - but they show grit, time and time and time again. From a coaching perspective they make relevant changes where appropriate- 2018 will be a cracker. oliver is just sublime harmes is stepping up and remember - no defined ruck and no key forward for structure - glad we lowered our eyes in the second half. Melbourne have done effing well for the past 5 rounds without the services of some athletes that really are crucial to structure and planning. Personally I commend the coaching staff with all things considered

Current conditions Tis perfect conditions for TMAC to helicopter kicks through the goals at the moment...

Taller in person, leaner in person...an adonis....yet lets not get confused with koutifides

Nice one - she's a beauty...independent thinker...like the ol man...

Hope wifey doesn't see this pal... there will be a penance.

I wondering whether staking your teams chances of success based on being the youngest team (or at least second in this case), when the oldest is a mere 112 days older (3 months) is pi$$ing in the wind...

And they're done. No sweat worked up. Familarisation with the ground, reinforcement of a few strategies/systems. Fin.

No idea where TMAC will be in the setup...

Practicing kick outs, to the boundary with attempts at breaking lines.... Hunt was tackling, so I assume replicating GC?

In the 40 minutes they've been here - they've run for about 45 seconds, kicked maybe 8 balls each and a lot of instruction, and standing.

'Run and Carry, Run and Carry'...

Planning around Steven May - Goody asking Watts to be in that role. Exercise in progress

Relief...T Bugg just kicked a goal...

Lads have just turned up... and starting to move into allowed groups.

Just got here, spoken to a few folk (no MFC players yet) - Firm underneath - dry and allegedly is known as the best surface in the league. @Rod Grinter Riot Squad if you care to destroy the anonomity of online - Ive got a hawaiian flavoured visor with wooden sunnies. and also under a tree.

Timekeepers are testing sirens. All in good (albeit) wonky working order.

I'll do my best to give a training report 'live' as I observe. If anyone has any explicit questions about individuals or anything else. Post them up here and I'll do my best to answer. Cheers

I've packed my bag and am leaving for the airport. ETA 1200. Any Demonlanders loitering up in Alice today keen for a drink and a yarn?

Turkey - or as your location says, Torquay... I live on the Bellarine, I didn't realise dialects and time zones were so different a mere 25 minutes drive away...

This.

Ahhh, do you they rate him like Menzel...4 knee reco's.... good player (elite???) great clubman? I hope so, but then I am sad that whenever any player loves to genuinely have a crack, their body lets them down...

nice introduction to your work @wobbleguts - measured.