Kev

Unless it is the evil thing, then a personal bottle emptier may come in under the softcap.

All in a days work. Hostile work environment, without a designated toilet. Funny story, thanks. Maybe a small tent with a bucket.

We need a porta poti for them. I saw three head to the far away end, kneel and do the, I am a river to my people. MFC should do better!

Really didn’t notice the finer details. Did see a few dangling from the lips. Though, my sentiment meant that they were tackling and competing with some bravado, plus the sim was more a match practice.

He is so invested in all the actions he does. I believe he will continue to improve. I can see him being a Dees Captain, if all goes well. Gee, he puts in, learns, leads by example (especially effort), and gets around those who others don't notice. His concentration is 100%, doing it all well. I haven't seen him make those errors he was prone to last season. Looking strong, bigger and is maturing. Going about it humbly. A big improver from my point of view.

It was a mouthguards in day. The weather, mild temperature and a consistent wind blowing down the Paddock. Initial drills had a group doing kick to kick, another of laissez-faire goal kicking, and one I didn’t really take notice of. Interestingly they didn’t rotate, my guess is they put them into groups that work on particular crafts. The structured sims continue to emphasize fast ball movement, with offence outnumbering defense. Though they are starting them in areas of greater pressure. Once the ball gets out they go fast, often looking for centre or well inside the boundary, then asking for angled kicks into a forward player. They went to a full field game. Two ten minute halves. Non bibs dominated. The bibs were pressured, couldn't find space and made some fundamental errors. The non bibs appeared to have an extra (though they didn't), especially in the forward area where a loose player made that last kick easier. Culley doing plenty, aerial work with numerous follow-up efforts. TMac everywhere, including many intercepts. The forwards for the bibs barely got a look in, and when it came down their way there was a scramble. Koltyn set up well, he hit the central kick numerous times. Jefferson (high up the field), looking strong, beat Petty with some playing in front and taking contested marks. Mentha looking for the ball on the outside. Latrelle, getting used to the speed, had to rush his disposals. Taylor switched off a couple of times, though is a ball magnet, has a swagger and very good hands (so clean). Laurie is playing smart footy, heavily involved, linking well and getting to the next contest. Still lacking speed. AJ is working the hardest out there, two way running, gets the ball and goes again. They attempted to bring the bibs into the game by starting at the 50 arc, but it didn't work, non-bibs dominating. Rivers loved what they were doing, the defensive and ball movement into the forwards. After the game they went to structured sims, where offence out numbered the defense again. They started the ball in an area where the defenders had a chance to close it down. So when the mids get the ball they have to break the line by spreading or with smart handballs. Once it is out they run hard and then hit an open area. The pressure is on them to be clean as sloppy slows the whole process down. They then moved into their line groups. Rivers taking the backs. Chaplin with the forwards. A mid or two in both lines, who bring the ball in or take it out. Taylor with the backs. Finished with goal kicking. Interspersed through the session was group, small group and individual sprints or laps. They also had them sprint to the water bottles after a few of the drills/sims finished. They are a happy lot. Great to see Gawn and May talking and enjoying each other's company in between exercises. There is plenty of equality out there.

Another training session has been posted on, https://www.melbournefc.com.au/teams/training-times 📆 Thursday, November 27 ⏰ 9:00am - 11:00am 📍 McNamara Reserve, Myrtleford 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Open Training

Wow, poor communication. They only posted several hours before the clinic. What did you catch @Demonstone? Hopefully got the local, schools or junior clubs involved. A kid and his parent in the area who are MFC supporters. Ah, they miss the target again.

Did anyone attend the clinic this afternoon?

The boys headed to Bright for the annual MFC preseason Community and Performance Camp which starts today (24th November 2025) and runs through the week. This thread will contain any information, intel & photos posted by the club or other sources. The camp opens with - Bright 📆 Monday, November 24 ⏰ 4:45pm - 5:45pm 📍 Pioneer Park, Bright 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Auskick Clinic Myrtleford 📆 Tuesday, November 25 ⏰ 9:00am - 11:00am 📍 McNamara Reserve, Myrtleford 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Open Training Training Times

You really shouldn't be using the deepheat in that area Bustler.

I heard today that Henderson has a groin issue.

I would have loved the Men to give the Women a guard of honour welcome to Gosch's (as the crowd did), and then get out of the way. Easy to brand, difficult to act. There is an obvious hierarchy and disconnect. Nothing on the players, more the organisers and proactive decisions.

Addit: Apologies I have been spelling the name of Brody Mihocek the wrong way.

Wow, I had to leave just after the Men's sims ended (why there is no training report for MFCW). I thought when the Men's sims finished they would be off, Eleven! Imagine if the women doing a preseason, did that to the men on the eve of a big final. If on the "other foot", I reckon Stinear would have walked them all over to the rugby field, so as to accommodate and empathise how rhythm and normalising is important to the build up. The MFC Women now have a little frustration to top off their preparation. At least they may have an extra bit of team bonding. That team run, around the boundary, looked like they had connection with each other.