Kev

About 38 to 40 players down at training. BBB walking laps. Spargo still in rehab, doing short run throughs. Salem has full kit on and doing individual work with a trainer. He is is starting to get into some sprints. I cannot see Moniz-Wakefield out there. Viney and Chandler have broken away from the drills that have some contact and are doing run throughs. Melky, Bowser, McAdam, Hunter, doing main training without any indication that they are aren't fully participating. Three stations, all in a competitive handball game. Now four stations with a competitive kicking game. Some 3 on 3 , others 4 on 4. Goody has joined one of the stations with a bib. Calls for move the ball quick ring out. Bibs play defensive. The whistle goes and they all head off for some goal kicking. A short look at it, as they gather centrally and set for a full oval drill. Viney has rejoined the main group, but Chandler has returned to the sheds, The energy is great, many having a good time, calls are loud and plenty of support for their teamates. Two stations and doing stoppage simulations. McAdam playing out of the stoppage area, like a high half-forward would. Occasionally looking disinterested, though that may be his demeanour. I think he his a shy kinda fella. Chaplin was doing most of the talking when they gathered. They finished the session with some sprints along the boundary, and some runs down the middle, then off to individual stuff, goal kicking and low ball gets. Choco working with Petty on his goal kicking. Before the runs, McAdam was getting some work on his left hip. Completely the sprints, but not the runs down the middle. A trainer has continued to work on that hip now for the past 5 minutes.

I am a Petty fan. Before his injury he was doing well. However it took a few games before that to get going/confidence. Once he has that first good game he will improve his consistency and output. He has a beautiful kick for goal, good hands and brings some mongrel. Watch out kitty's. They are not dropping him, nor moving him to the backline. Goody shows that he has lots of patience with his big forwards, example Weeds and even JVR. We are building our season, and will peak at the right time.

From Clayton to Hoopers Crossing. Difficult to be an altruist in the cut-throat, ultra ambitious world where he participates. Many go after him, and he usually laughs. Rarely gets the compassion of umps, just goes deeper into packs as a response. One tough, sensitive dude. Well done Ollie.

I've got no trouble with how we played. First quarter we fought it out in their half-forward, next quarter it was fought out in our forward-half. Tigers came at us with a pressure game. If anything we had problems finding open spaces. Then they couldn't go with us in the second half, scoreboard pressure was building and players like Bolton had to try and do it by himself. Reminded me of Hungry (Bartlett). Richmond fans are fickle lot, fairweathers. Feel sorry for Ooze if he doesn't start getting some wins. Turner will start getting some attention, a good mover and finisher. Backline is very mature, handled the entries well and continued to rebound it. The capacity to not give Tigers shots from easy places. Our youngsters are doing well. Billings is improving. Kossie getting more centre stoppage time. Plenty of building as the season continues. Our balance of big and small players is about right, the coaches did some adjustments after the first half and quietened some of their ball movers. Had the game on our terms after the third, by stringing some goals together.

It is streamed on the "AFL live" app, as is most VFL, VFLW and other interstate tier 2 games. A replay is also available the next day, usually.

Drizzle has stopped and I can see some blue sky on the horizon.

Just started raining here in Sth Yarra, turning to drizzle. Forecast still indicates minimal rain from now on.

In the earlier games I saw of the Tigers, Grimes looked off.

Tholstrup was training with the MFC Casey team, after the MFC squad left the paddock.

Tholstrup is very professional at the training sessions. Reminds me of Viney, he has extreme drive and standards for himself. He will turn every stone to make sure he becomes a staple in the 22.

Looks like Woewodin will fill those big boots. He stayed with the backs, from the time he left AAMI, till the return. They have a great backline system and being new to the big men's club, he will need sometime to know the role. I think he will be the one most likely to play like Hibbo. He is bulking up well and developing a physical presence.

Additional: It looked like they were structuring for and executing fast ball movement through the corridors direcrly off half-back, and/or from lateral spread/switches. Moniz-Wakefield was at training but not participating, had a different coloured top on as compared to the rest of the MFC Casey players.

I am not as concerned about Billings as others. He is starting to get confidence in his body and needs that beautiful break out game to show what he can do. Hoping it is this week or the next, and he can put to bed that he is on the periphery for selection. His skills set, when 'on' is a needed factor in our system. I hope he still has plenty of improvement and building in his game, as he adjust to his new club.

Isn't that great, big load of stress of his shoulders. Congratulations to Ardu, Koz, and the family.

Bowey doing some high marking off the bag. Seems to be trusting his shoulders. He doesn't have any strapping on. Doing some tackling drills as well. Giving the shoulder a good test. Casey session just finished and they are off the paddock, except for Bowser, and Farris-White (who was marking the long high bal).

Yes

Looks like the mids for Laurie.

With Casey.

Clarry looks fine, going about it with plenty of concentration and professionalism. Some strapping, I didn't notice any hinderances.

Those playing with Casey are now on the Paddock, 16 of them. Bowey in the white cap. BBB is with them, so is McAdam, Fullarton and Tholstrup. BBB and McAdam of to the side doing their own kick to kick with a trainer.

I think Turner is forward. When the backline gathered he wasn't with them. Choco is putting plenty of time into him as he kicks for goal at the end of the session.

You are right.

You are right.

Sunny, though a touch windy, this morning, 23 of them no emergencies. Forwards out first. Petty, JVR, Billings, Chandler, Kossie, Fritsch, and coach Stafford. The backs join them, May, Lever, Woey, McVee, Howes, TMac, Rivers, Turner, and coach Chaplin. A trainer and Choco are on the fence talking. The mids are now making their way over. Oliver,Tracc, Laurie, Langdon, Sparrow, Max, Viney, ANB, Windsor. Choco talking to the crew after the first drill. "They were excellent because of the way we set it up". Kicks between the mannequins, then one over the mannequins. He also said to Wheelan, "Kossie has shown me at least 10 pics of it, he is so happy". Goody is standing in the centre, watching the goings on, as they drill. The noise volume is great. Chaplin has been taking most of the talking and directional instructing. Goody pulls them into a centre circle and chats away. Ends with one structured sim and a week to backline set up after a point. The call, OK Boys, then a whistle, and back to the sheds.

Makes shopping time consuming and confusing when they are so unclear. Sometimes attention is more important @daisycutter.