Kev

I think you overestimated them. The humonoid robots may give them a good run. https://bbc.com/news/videos/c5ylkyrkjnzo

Lovely afternoon for a run on the paddock They were subdued until they hit a ball through the soccer goals, the exuberances, trills, and rough housing came out. A few looked me in the eye, the expressions were of disappointment, with an emptiness of aspiration. Basset started with some instructions and examples to the entire group. Then to the soccer game, not much running, and finished with some goal kicking. Sestan, with a trainer, as was AJ doing, both in rehab. Campbell on light duties, doing easy ball handling with McAdam and Moniz-Wakefield. Lindsay and Langford were having a constructive discussion with Radford (I think).

I enjoy going to watch the Demons play live, televised games don’t give me the same enjoyment. The AFL has created a fixture that leaves me wanting. Feels like I have missed the season. The Kings Birthday game seems ages ago. Are the grassroot supporters from the mid-power teams being taken for granted?

It was cold and slippery from the overnight rain, it slowly warmed up a bit. Structure of training is different to the previous seasons. Only a little pre-training jog without extensive stretching. No official kick to kick. They used to pair up and 20m then 30m passes, spin rounds right left foot. None of that. Straight into 3 groups and the associated stations. One, kicking round or through the mannequins, another of, one on one contests with grappling, body work and quick reactions, the last station was hand balling drills (I think). They had a few run throughs at around 80 %. When they gathered as a group (which they did a few times), Viney had a long chat to them all during one gathering. They then ran a full squad drill with moving the two balls across the central square. Three rows each side, with around 4 to 5 players with bibs on, in a defensive role. The object appeared to be, to create angles, switches and find corridors with carrying the ball and kicking. One ball was red, the other yellow, so as to reduce some of the confusion. There was congestion and chaos. Given the slippery conditions they did well. Finding each other and decision-making was emphasised. Broke into two areas, 3 defenders running against 5 attackers, out of the halfback area. They sprinted hard, made connection, had a defender at them if any slip up, and finished with a goal. They then joined the group on the other side of the oval and repeated. Sims started, they did it with intensity and some tackling. At first, they started them on the wing, then from the backline. The last sims, they had twelve to sixteen players on the field, forwards, and mids. The ball started from the backs immediately the forward got a shot on goal, and was handed to an attacker when beyond the 50 arc. The rest waited on the boundary side (for their own rotation on), giving advice and support. The object was to get good connections. Coaches had to call out to them numerous times, take the easy hit ups, don't bomb it. Chaplin working extensively with JVR, in hindsight was probably telling him what he needs to improve with his game. Windsor was looking a bit sore, twisted his foot during the one on one's. Lever was vocal as usual. They then broke into many areas around the Paddock, doing a kind of laissez-faire craft sessions. Finished with goal kicking, which they approached in a serious manner.

AFLW Training schedule https://www.melbournefc.com.au/teams/training-times 📆 Wednesday, June 25 ⏰ 10:15am - 12:15pm 📍 Gosch's Paddock 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Training 📆 Friday, June 27 ⏰ 10:30am - 12:30pm 📍 Gosch's Paddock 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Training 📆 Wednesday, July 2 ⏰ 10:15am - 12:15pm 📍 Gosch's Paddock 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Training

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/teams/training-times 📆 Thursday, June 26 ⏰ 9:15am - 10:30am 📍 Gosch's Paddock 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Training 📆 Monday, June 30 ⏰ 1:45pm - 2:25pm 📍 Gosch's Paddock 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Light recovery Gold Coast 📆 Friday, June 27 ⏰ 11:00am - 11:30am 📍 People First Stadium 🎟️ Free entry via Gate 6 from 10:45am 🚗 Free parking in the red carpark 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Pre-Match Captain's Run

Yes, forgot about those two (Salo, Fritsch), both usually working on skills when free-time on the Paddock.

Tracc, Oliver, Lindsay, Hore, Spargo, Lever, Sparrow, McDonald, Bowey, May, Chandler, Viney, Tholstrup, Melksham, Woewodin, Windsor, come to mind, as those I have seen go the "extra mile". Doesn’t mean the others don’t, just I haven't noticed.

Barely a MFC fan to be seen on this beautiful Sunday morning. The regulars, some passer-by's and dog walkers. Plenty of brown leaves on the surface, which are possibly a problem. The same system, soccer, and then 15 minutes of goal kicking. Williams in-charge of the kicking, shouted a few things, then sat back as they concentrated on their job. They were successful, getting a high percentage through. May was particularly invested, and straight. The vibe was cheerful, and they had a fair bit of enthusiasm and run when soccered. They also had a late start (possibly an hour later then the posted start time), presumably they talked about a reset for the season. What the aspirations and expectations may be, and how and what they will get out of the remaining games (purely speculative).

Training times have been posted. https://www.melbournefc.com.au/teams/training-times 📆 Sunday, June 22 ⏰ 10:00am - 10:30am 📍 Gosch's Paddock 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Light Recovery (recovery from bye!) 📆 Thursday, June 26 ⏰ 9:15am - 10:30am 📍 Gosch's Paddock 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Training Beauty, another full training run. Must travel in the afternoon, with a Captain's run at Peoples First Stadium Gold Coast, on Friday (just guessing).

How can we not have any games in Melbourne for 34 days (5 weeks)? So much for H&A, being alternative games. From kings birthday, 9th June to 13th July, against North. I get plenty of time to recover from the effect of the Wooden fans.

I once met Jimmy Stynes in Leederville (WA) shopping area. He had a great game, and we beat them (Eagles). Love when the players are relaxed and going about normal activities prior to having adrenalin and effort in the game. Go Dees Go Kos

No, I haven't met the Bin.

Not sure about the idea that we are better off as a club. If we were, wouldn't we have been playing for the potential of being a finals contender. We are basically out, and the writing was on the wall very early, zero and five. Tracc has been good, but he wants to win trophies, he wants big crowds, our club doesn’t match his aspirations. He hasn't been holding us together, Max has. We are a fractured club. We signed up another big contract, which haven't served us well in the past. I hope that changes, but just can't see it.

The big contracts cannot be bought, unless the seller pays some of the cap.

The contracts have become meaningless. The small contracts can be bought and if we don't match them, chance they will go. The big contracts are problematic, others cannot afford to buy them, Tracc as an example, does he really want to play for us especially if we continue in this unsuccessful mode. The big contracts are usually back end loaded. As they age, and become good role players or retire injured, we are stuck with big cap fillers. I would rather us be like Geelong than Richmond, and hold the core together, with aging stars sacrificing some salary at the next contract negotiation, for a chance to take the lollies. I love the loyalty. The whole reset of the team doesn't seem to work well. Calling out for the lobotomiser's. Wish I was a group think.

I think the nature of us as humans, create an anxiety when the stratification is large. Look what happened to the Tigers when the chance of winning more medals was lost, and the salary was better elsewhere, no loyalty, many jumped. I would rather be competitive, with a chance of finals, than sitting down the bottom. That requires stability of players. If the players aren't rewarded they move. Good chance we may lose the middle, if as you say, we don't win. This year is shot, even with our big names. Some clubs will be after our up and coming players. Much will have to change if we are to stay a force. I believe we have missed our windows and large salaries and contracts only impact adversely.

Wasn't just talking about Kossie but those who want big money to stay. He would go if the money wasn't here but there, as anyone would in this day and age. The player's management make distance between the warm fuzzies of their clients, and reality. I believe big and long contracts are detrimental to the other players and our chance of on field success.

Does our society need more Brain Surgeons or GP's? Does the game flourish when a few take the majority of the pie? AFL requires a team to win, a happy team, working for each other. The greater the stratification the more likelihood of unrest, I reckon.

Kossie is definitely an entertainer. The club will make money on the merchandise from the number 36, the gate takings, and possibly the extra members (dependent upon success).

They are going to be lucky to make the finals. One loss out of the next ten and we miss. Just like the late 60's, 70's and early 80's. The comparison is to the other teams, and we get done by the underdog, cannot put away teams when we are favourites, lose the close ones and rarely thump a team. Other teams are passing us, in abilities and culture. Something is wrong, and paying big bucks to individuals doesn't seem to change that.

Adelaide Oval 📆 Saturday, June 14 ⏰ 2:15pm - 2:45pm 📍 Adelaide Oval 🏃‍♂️ Session type: Pre-Match Captain's Run https://www.melbournefc.com.au/teams/training-times

"Captain’s run tomorrow at Adelaide Oval beginning at 2:15pm. It runs for 30 minutes and there’ll be autograph/selfie opportunities afterwards." According to @Ghostwriter @Rossmillan, nothing posted on MFC site.

Not according to the media, disruptive to the club. If the Woods wanted to buy Traccs contract he was gone. Contracts are becoming meaningless except as a salary cap disadvantage, and causing a feeling of inequality and reducing ability to advance amongst other players Are we more settled in the board or CEO position this season. How was Roffey treated, is the hand over to Steve Smith going to go smoothly.

Phil Carmen, John Tilbrook, Karl Ditterich, Cromwell, Moore, Templeton, Nettlefold, Wilson, how many finals matches? Buying success. How many have jumped, Wells, Alves, many others because we don't get on field success.