Ghostwriter

We’ve been told parking may not be as big a problem as first thought. Arden St Oval is in an area largely surrounded by factories which are closed on weekends.

I stand corrected and I thank you for the mature and respectful way you’ve brought it to my attention, ie. you didn’t say “YOU’RE WRONG!” Now I’m gonna have to go back and reread your post because I’m sure there’s at least one typo. 😁

NOTE: Due to expected extreme weather there’s a change to start time of the practice match vs North at Arden St this Saturday February 22nd. The match is now scheduled to start at 10am

I’ve been reliably informed that the Captain’s Run prior to the practice match will be at GOSCH’S this Friday, February 21st at 10am. Now confirmed: This isn’t an open session though. Of course spectators can still attend, the difference being the players aren’t officially available for pics and signatures after training, although they oblige the fans anyways. Also: the practice match will start an hour earlier on Saturday due to the extreme heat. Start time is now 10am

I’ll go one step further, OF. The club owns the players’ souls. The things Mrs Fritta has told me would shock many people. These are things that only the players and their families (and the Club) know about. The players don’t get to clock off at the end of the working day. Their contracts include minimum numbers of obligations/hours outside of training and playing. They are monitored in every facet 24/7 during the season, and while not to the same stringent degree, during the off-season. That’s just two examples to illustrate the control they’re under. Waaaay too much to list here. They earn every dollar they’re paid and if folks think it’s a cushy way to make big $ they’re so wrong.

If you really are sorry… don’t be sorry for a differing opinion. Be sorry for repeating the same opinion over and over again because THAT’S the excruciatingly exasperating aspect here.

Can you please stop! Shane’s a person not a second hand car! How about showing even a modicum of sensitivity? And you’ve made your point over and over and over, again and again and again with monotonous regularity. This isn’t breaching DL rules but PLEASE know that it’s annoying as [censored], it’s mind-numbingly tedious and above all else THIS IS IN MY EVER SO HUMBLE [censored] OPINION.

You have one job, Werridee.

Oh geez. Yes, sorry I do mean Casey. Bloody hell, I’ve been out in the sun for too long 😅 Picture the blackboard on The Simpsons: TRAINING IS AT CASEY ON WEDNESDAY TRAINING IS AT CASEY ON WEDNESDAY TRAINING IS AT CASEY ON WEDNESDAY TRAINING IS AT CASEY ON WEDNESDAY

The Captain’s Run is usual at Gosch’s on the day before GameDay. I can’t imagine that’d change. It’s still four weeks away and I’m not sure if the training schedule is finalised yet. I have buddies in admin so as soon as I hear anything I’ll post in this thread. 👍🏽

Idk but I don’t think so. I asked Goody about Shane being put on the LTI list and what that might mean for Jai or Roy. He said there’s about 20 boys they’re looking at “in the background” and that that’s not unusual since most clubs do the same. He did say they’re really impressed with Jai.

He cartwheeled off.

This is incorrect. Training on Wednesday is at CASEY

Sorry Old Dee, I said there was training at Gosch’s on Wednesday but that’s not the case, it’s at Casey. Some of the younger players said “see you here on Wednesday” because they’ve yet to see this week’s schedule, according to my admin buddy who was there and is across the schedules. My guess is that they’ve swapped the Monday and Wednesday training venues because the funeral some staff are attending is close to the city.

Yep. And he looks great, was in high spirits, absolutely full of energy. Really impressive

No idea and wouldn’t ask him because his demeanour and body language said not happy. He did say he’s able to do some training (in the gym) which makes him happy.

I saw some pretty hard “contact” going on, both on and by Tracc.

Luker looks well but has lost quite a bit of weight as well as muscle tone. He’s not worried about it because he knows he will successfully get back to how he was pre-illness and he’s confident he’ll be in even better shape. It’s amazing how upbeat and happy he is.

No worries with Andy. He just told me it’s a corky 🥳

LOL Jonesy was told to put on a white vest and get out there coz he has to play. No kidding, I’ve never seen a grown man so excited to be told to play. He threw his whistle at Selwyn and said “Mind this for me, they need me to play!” He’s like a pig in the proverbial. He just tackled Harves, or at least tried to, after which he hugged him so tight. 🥺

Andy’s clearly tweaked something in his leg. He was limping but right now he’s jogging around the boundary with ease and with his signature gorgeous smile.

Yes.

Just spoke with Luker. He’s walking slow laps. I almost didn’t recognise him since he’s lost weight and has grown a mo, he approached me with a huge smile though. He’s feeling a lot better but it’s gonna be a slow and steady process getting him fit again. He’s really happy to be back and says he’s loving living in Melbourne

Tmac is rehabbing. Not sure what his issue is but it looks like it’s a leg thing. He’s on the bike now.

Yep. Was just tackled by Bill and there was no half-arzedness about it.