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Sparrow and Brayshaw in full training😁

N.B Not sure I saw Trac!??

RETURN FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES 6 REBOOTED Picket Fence. Thanks very much the gates are open again and about 70 or so Dees fans in attendance. There are scribes with I. Pads, people with note pads scribbling away, interestingly Ive never used notes or anything else whilst compiling my reports, so there ya go. Oh wait hold the phone, this report just keeps on getting wackier and more way out, like a drug induced stupor.. There in fron of my eyes is Charleton Heston ( AKA Taylor) from the original "Planet of The Apes"What is he doing here?? Hello Taylor whats going on man why are you here and how are you here? Taylor" And who might you be?? You like like a B grade extra in a Z Grade cheap flick" P.F '' Yeah thanks for that, I'm here doing a footy training report my name is Picket Fence" Taylor " A gumshoe eh"? Well Fence I'll tell you what Im doing here, the producers are casting for some Ape's for the next installment and sent me back from the future ( Sound familiar ?ED) to get some from a place called LuliePie" P.F LULIEPIE ????? sounds terrible, I think I'll just stick to the old Fourntweenties thanks" Taylor. These Luliepies are totally life like and are exactly what the producers need coz they dont need any makeup and walk exactly like the apes on the set. They look like this P.F "Ok, I know the script I'll take you there on one condition!" Taylor" And whats that???? P.F "Talk to the producers and get me a big Acting Gig in the big apple" Taylor " Done" TRAINING REPORT MONDAY Conditions very hot but plenty of shade, No slitheras but did see some Bigfoot prints adjacent the Moat NO SHOWS OLIVER, BBB, SMITH, FULLARTON, MELKSHAM MODIFIED DUTIES HUNTER , PETTY Both on the bikes, and later JEFFERSON running and VERRAL same NOTE SALEM, MONIZ-WAKEFIELD all back in FULL TRAINING! TRAINING DRILLS MANY AND VARIED 1 One on one full stoppage simulations and hemming opponenent in at boundary 2 Random player ground ball gets and then precision passing to leading forward option 3 Rotating forward entries from centre transitions to forwards leading with one on one defenders as checkers spoilers 4 Whole ground manoeuvers from back to forward PLAYER WATCH SHACHE Standout player today for mine took several strong contested grabs againast quality defence May and Thommo and perhaps the penny has dropped about being more hungry and agresive at the ball Mc ADAMS Um sorry I don't buy this fitness lacking thing , he is an excitment machine who figured in goals and knows where to run and go WOEWODIN Continues to improve and looks confident and strong JED ADAMS Looked pretty composed by hand and foot and could surprise BILL LAURIE Trained very well and generally disposes well, but I'm not sure he has the X factor needed KOOYONG KOLT We have a goodun in this guy,punches well above his weight and at one stage provided 3 pressure acts in a row and resulted in a turnover. A lot to like MARTY HORE For some reason he just looks like he's ready to go, works well into a contest and disposal is very sound ANDY MONIZ -WAKEFIELD Some serious X Factor, involved and very skilled in linking up. As you would expect MAX, LEVER, MAY, THOMMO,RIVERS, KOZZY NIBBLER, et al all trained as seasoned pro's HIGHLIGHT..... A drone was hovering over Bowsers head and he thought swatting it was a good idea, got close but no cigar.. Funny to see though. Drills are a lot more corridor based and feature the ability to a) Select the best option in traffic b) Execute skills to best advantage. Its coming together and the intensity is definately obvious Cheers P.F

Deserves to go out on his terms, totally instrumental in our 21 triumph

Disappiontingly, will be in Apollo Bay at this time, and would have looked forward to two double snag delights with onions and that special recipe WCW Sauce! Made to a recipe, not just a price🤩 But never fear..... I should be out and about in slthera land this Monday, I hope!

Shache says Hi!

Um, his training form has been excellent! He still will feature IMO. T Mac though is cooked

Maybe he's a Tired Starling?

He wont be smirkimg when he plays most games at Casey!

I watched him closely on Monday, he will make it IMV😁

KFW will make it, bookmark it English mrk2

Cmon Richo u know u want Fence, front and square of the action, u just know it🤩

Both have been impessive and remembering that Thommo is a lock 3rd tall, I would go with Hore ATM

Bring em down to Casey, you can teach them slithera awareness as well!

Was Hunter training?

If I can clear up this Lachy Hunter scenario... He trained extensively and at pretty much full pace, running Kicking and drills which would really have tested his Calf. He was in total care of a trainer who put him through his paces and unless sore today , would expect him to be with the main squad tommorrow! Otherwise rule him out for 10 years!😁

Yeah granted, I have learnt (the hard way) that he is just always there always constant and will go down as one of the best Dees ever! ALWAYS trains to highest standards!🤩

Thanks Dazz it appears that it is a combo of both BUT stay at home he is covering a lot of territory running up the ground even as far as almost CHB before sprinting back to forward line. If this is the plan, it might, just might Click!

Back in W.A For some reason!

Yeah well, coz I greatly respect and love Clarry Choo Choo and the sauce, of info in hindsight better to keep my mouth shut, for a change! But nothing sinister I can say!🤐

Solid and relaible as always, also Bill Laurie showed a bit today as did Jake Bowey. Sheesh competition for places will be at an all time high with the quality we are assembling!

Forgot to mention HARRISON PETTY, BACK IN FULL TRAINING AND LOOKING VERY DANGEROUS UP FORWARD!

THE TIME MACHINE HG WELLS Prelude: Picket Fence arrives at Casey Fields and finds THE VENUE OPEN!! Storyline: Fence hears a faint swooshing sound in car park and a materializing object which is the Time Machine from the 1960s Classic movie of the same name. Prospective Writers dialogue as follows P.F What the??? Cheezus it’s the Time Machine from The movie, complete with a semi transposed Rod Taylor in the role of inventor George Wells. George Wells. Where am I? and who are you? P.F “I am known as Picket Fence for reasons that aren’t relevant to this narrative. Well.. you are back in the 21st Century and to be precise Monday 22nd of January 2024. How did you get back? last thing I remember was that you went forward in time to look after Eloi from those nasty Morlocks. George Wells “Yes that is true but the Metro Goldwyn Mayer have this plan to remake the movie using off cuts and creating another end scenario” P.F “ I see, I spose it doesn’t matter that you are meant to be deceased”? George Wells “ Look in this day and age if they can De age Harrison Ford in Indi 5 then I can be recreated, anything is possible in movieland! P.F “ So why are you here”? George Wells “ Well Metro are looking for extras to play the parts of Morlocks and they are of the belief that such people live in a locality known as Magpie Land , wherever that is, can you help”? P.F “ Yep sure but I gotta do my training report for the late arvo edition of Demonland. Just to refresh my memory what do these Morlocks look like”? George Wells. “Yep just look at this picture” P.F (Gagging)” Geepers they are horrid allright. Yep I know exactly where to find heaps of them, so I’ll file this report and then we will go. I hope you have 4 wheel drive in that Gizmo? George Wells “ Roads where we are going.. we don’t need roads” Script Editor Sorry wrong movie!! CASEY TRAINING REPORT 22/1/2024 NO SHOWS Clarry, ( More later) T.Mac, Joel Smith, also didn’t notice Koltyn Tholstrup, also not sure I noticed Trent Rivers, Tom Sparrow was doing laps as well. REHAB, Salem, ( Running laps) Jeffo ( On Bike and weights)Melky Bike, weights and some sideways manoeuvers. Jake Lever ( Did what looked to be a minor leg injury and spent rest of session on the bike! Lachy Hunter did a mammoth running session and ball work at full speed and looked unhampered by his calf injury.Andy Moniz Wakefield laps SKILLS , DRILLS and MANOEUVERS, I’ll leave the small drills out and you get the idea of multitasking, just concentrating on small group drills, ball, skills and interweaving patters focusing on correct options and correct disposal. These open and Clozed drills are more of less similar to others that I have reported for all of my traing reports. Discrete nuances of slight differences seem to keep things charged up and would also alleviate the potentiality of same old same old. Main Match Sims There were several components of each of the following 4 training drills 1 Running in waves selecting correct handball , kick and creating excellent options using ground space and alternative entries into the forward half from transitioning out of defence 2 Precision kicking to multiple targets on the lead. 3 Stoppage work near goals and either resulting in players kicking goals or creating avenues to rebound out of defence. 4 Whole ground transitioning using a lopsided manpower whereby the white shirts were outnumbered 10 to 18 With Red shirts running in waves. What this meant was the defence were outnumbered many times so had to choose to run to the player most likely to receive from the ball carrier. This was interesting in itself and players rotated through Red shirts and White so everyone had an even go of defender or attack. PLAYER WATCH Jack Billings Put on a clinic today, was in everything and his astute positioning , skills and polish were phenomenally good. Kyah Farris White A quick learner, looks to be developing some skills, Pace and decision making. I thought some of his grunt and efforts were good today! Kynan Brown Will of the wisp, but quick hands, elusive and explosive pace, Might surprise a few early here. Taj Woey Looking like he belongs, has taken some incremental confidence into this year and links up well on the move! Disco Turner I know I haven’t been a fan but he looked composed in defence and took a couple of good grabs and ran well out of the rebound. Blake Howes, Likewise to Disco Turner looks like settling and created some good ball use movements Josh Schache Took some great CONTESTED Grabs and also played well as ruck around when required could be a surprise packet this year Adam Tomlinson, well I thought he trained outstandingly well today looked a complete and competent defender. Marty Hore, Played bigger than what he looks and I thought was excellent on the Half back Flank. Shane Mc Adams IS A FREAK,!! Just knows where to run, is stealthy, crafty and will make a HUGE impact this year. Caleb Windsor Well I can see why we drafted him, full of class, and excellent by hand and foot. Will play games this year! The usual Cast of Spargy,Kossy, Nibbler, May,Tracc, Gus and BBB also were significant. Final word goes to Noah Yze. ON WHAT I SAW TODAY, he is a monty to be drafted by us, has skills, speed and is a very very good player already! TRAINING HIGHLIGHT??? This one is for u WCW FRITTA near centre of the ground, gathers the ball, CRASHES NOT 1 BUT 2 TACKLES and layed the ball off VERY CLARRY LIKE. Now just to get the great man back!!! FINAL THOUGHTS It remains to be seen if we have fixed our forward entries and conversion rates, some relatively easy shots just miss, but it is the just miss that bothers me, In close game like last years finals and just goal or just miss can make all the difference. Great to see 100 or so people enjoying training INSIDE the ground for a change, nice one MFC cheers to all P.F P.S Slithers had the day OFF!

What I meant to say was it wonnt be Laurid but more likely Mc Adams and or Billimgs could surprise many!

It wont be Laurie, Mc Adams or Billings is my view