Ghostwriter

We’ve been anticipating the return of Grace

I was NOT lurking around Melky’s windows! There’s no proof so it never happened. I do like what he’s done with his lounge room though

Stop it PF!!! He’s our boy now. Let’s get behind him.

Sooooo happy we’ve got LSP!!!!

LATRELLE!’!!! 🥳

Kingy smiling like a proud dad.

Two minutes to go

This is what I told him after training. He said the point is not lost on him. Similar to what Disco said when he was given #10

I can’t believe there was no one from the media there today to report on today’s session. A team is playing a prelim in three days and you wouldn’t know it. There was the usual small group of spectators which doesn’t surprise me, but not even a single cameraman.

I would suggest this despite North’s winning streak, Kev. I didn’t realise ‘til today that North’s lowest winning margin this season is 29 points. In the W comp this is incredible but it doesn’t mean they can’t be beaten. They can.

Maevo said she’s hopeful of a return this week but seeing her rehabbing with Liv didn’t fill me with confidence 😞 Blaithin came off early in the session to have her leg taped (very well-taped). Idk what the issue is. Mick said he told the players to enjoy the win on Saturday night then it was straight back to focussing on this week. He seemed quite relaxed and like some of the immense pressure of last week had lifted. He’s such a gifted communicator, I love watching him interact with the players. It was nice to talk to Kate Roffey who came to watch the girls train. She’s still a passionate Dees W fan.

He and Checkers came to us with injuries sustained last season.

The signs WERE good just before he sustained that injury. The “widely reported” stuff about him at Adelaide - one side of the story, btw - is history now. People can and do change; especially when they’re at a club that’s a better fit. Edit: Matty Whelan is an unsung hero at our club. We are blessed to have him taking care of our indigenous boys, truly blessed.

And you know this to be a fact exactly how? Please expand on how “SM is behaving the way he has always behaved.” Throw in some examples if you can. Thanks in advance

Apparently the announcement will be made after the draft is over.

Howsabout you come here and pat Chin’s bum yourself?l

I’m not at patting bum level with any of the players. I’ve come this far without an intervention order being taken out against me, I’m not gonna ruin it now. 😄

It’s not like he’s simply not training in any capacity. Wheels said he’s keeping up with what’s demanded of him. If anyone has a problem with him not being here (remember- he’s not yet required to be here) and their issue is it’s not a good look, then maybe they need to speak with Wheels or Kingy or AMW or Ricky M or Selwyn before they judge him. And by judge I mean disparage.

Shane hasn’t been here this preseason because he’s not required ‘til Monday. It’s his choice. Wheels says he’s coming along nicely and he’s in a good headspace.

The training camp runs from Monday through Friday next week. Training this Firday is as advertised, ie. 8:45am here at Gosch’s. Except it’s technically not as advertised since the buggers are out here way earlier. 🤨

So Harves is #4 and X is #5, confirmed. Another change that’s confirmed is Jai Culley is #13

And Maysie’s here too! And Maxy!

Melky’s here!!!

Ok so I’m almost at Gosch’s, it’s 8:30am and I can see across the field that training is already well underway. I told them I’m gonna have to pitch a tent overnight to avoid missing them arriving. Smart-arze Troy Chaplin said not to worry about a tent, he’ll leave the windbreakers up on the marquee for me to “ensure a restful night’s sleep.” 😁

The bond between Mick and the girls is like nothing else. They adore him and there’s a mutual respect. Some of these girls have grown up with Mick, and others are just starting on their journey under him. When he teared up on the final siren it was obvious how proud of them he is. His 100th game as coach and they were not gonna lose that match - not on Kate’s watch. We can do it again on Saturday. Belief is the key and this team has it in spades.