Ghostwriter

Max, Disco and Melky have been out here for a while already. They’re following instructions from Selwyn.

According to some (looking directly at you, Fence), Goody wouldn’t even make water-boy.

LUKER!!!

Edo will be sorely missed and not just for her skill and talent. She was a great example for our young forwards to look to and learn from. Edo’s situation is not unlike Nibbler’s in that she doesn’t wanna leave the MFC but her partner wants to go back home.

Similar to what I was saying (above) but more concise. Yes, it would be great; it’d be invaluable, but I can’t see Max doing this. I reckon he’ll step down from captaincy when he steps away from playing.

Still on the wrong sport, I never thought Ben Stokes was captain material and I probably still wouldn’t only he’s captaining England with the full support and help of Joe Root and it shows. I hope Max does this, ie. relinquish the captaincy not upon retirement but while he’s still playing thereby making a new captain’s transition easier. Somehow I can’t see Max doing this though.

Dustin Martin is a great example of this.

LOVEYA DISCO!

I think most would agree he deserves it but I really can’t imagine he’d accept it. It’s certainly something a great player can grow into, as you suggest, and the on-field aspect might not be an issue for him, but fronting up to the media and addressing his teammates all together probably isn’t something he’d ever be comfortable with. He said he’s been an introvert since childhood and it hasn’t changed at all. It likely never will.

I can’t see Kozzie ever being vice-captain let alone captain. He’s not comfortable in the spotlight… off-field. He’s introverted and he’s the first to tell you he will never change in this regard.

I actually boast a very good rate of success with matchmaking. True story. But my efforts would be futile if I was to take this one on since you live in Sydney and we all know how long-distance relationships go (just ask Lily Johnson). But… If you can forget about Ed, how about a Sydney-based player? I have Clarrie’s number; just say the word 😉

And this is why I’ve decided I no longer want Reece’s job when he’s done. It’s one thing to do so much running during a game but now this???? Running laps around the boundary (and keeping up) with players? Yeah nah [censored] that. I didn’t sign up for that. Well I haven’t signed up for anything per se but it’s well known at the club that I’m next in line for Reece’s position. Richo rubber-stamped it two years ago. Reece himself has endorsed it. @DeelightfulPlay … I know you’ll be disappointed I’ve decided to give up on my dream job but for someone who doesn’t run unless her life or the life of one of her children is at stake, this running around the boundary caper is a bridge too far.

OIC. K. THX. CYA. GFYS 😝

Do we need to keep raking over the past? How about we stay in the present and look to the future. Besides, “delusional Goodwin” also had a steadfast belief in developing Jeffo but you never mention that.

I’ve heard that sketch. And yes, the Pickett family tree is not unlike it.

Trelly’s first request for his signature on a #33 guernsey. I told him he’ll be getting many requests for his signature on #33 guernseys. He smiled broadly. Luker saw us from a distance and came over. He said, “I assume that’s not yours, it’s a gift for someone, right?” I said yes. I lied. 😅

Ron (Riley Onley) is very agile and even nimble for his size.

Not sure if it’s already been mentioned but both Ricky Mentha and Roo have a gastro-type illness. They’re both expected back for Friday’s training session.

Hendo is rehabbing from injury, but it’s not his groin as some of us thought, his groin is (in his words) cherry ripe. This is a new injury. At the camp he started to feel pain in his lower back so was sent for scans. Turns out he has a small bone fracture in his sacrum. It’s called a fatigue fracture (same as a stress fracture). They told him it’s likely the result of him going too hard in the gym, coupled with the fact that he hasn’t been eating enough. He said he doesn’t think he needs surgery as it would’ve been scheduled and done already. He has a program that includes exercises that help with healing the area and he said the pain is manageable and has decreased a lot. Still on the subject of Hendo: he works so hard and does everything he possibly can to be at his best. Despite the injuries, he’s always in great spirits and is always optimistic. He’s simply a wonderful person in every way, and he’s ever-grateful to have been picked up by us.

Kozzie and Trelly are blood relatives but it’s by no means easy to explain. Trelly’s mum and Kozzie’s dad are first cousins. One of Kozzie’s aunts has children to one of Trelly’s dad’s cousins (Trelly’s second cousin). On Trelly’s dad’s side Kozzie is Trelly’s nephew and on Trelly’s mum’s side Koz and Trelly are second cousins. That’s how Trelly explained it. He must’ve noticed I was battling to keep up so he said I should write it down, and I did. There was no way I’d remember it. Trelly said Koz calls him “Uncle.” I said, “Really?” Trelly said “Yeah definitely, ask him.” So I did. Koz said yes he does call Trelly Uncle. At this point I was confident I understood the whole thing but then Koz said “and I call Trelly’s dad Pop.” Once again I was back to the land of confusion. I said “So, Trelly’s dad is your granddad?” Koz said, “Nah I just like calling him Pop.” He was greatly amused by my confusion. Cheeky bugger

I just said this to Wheels! I said how Dees supporters have long wished we could clone Koz and he said We kinda have 😅 Wheels said it’s the bloodline. He said “if a baby’s born and it’s a Pickett you know it’s gonna be a [censored] good footballer.”

Trelly is an absolute joy to watch. He doesn’t just have flashes of brilliance, he’s consistently outstanding. And fast! You blink and he’s moved 10 metres. It’s like there’s two of him out there.

I guess all will (might?) be known at the AGM.

Langdon also in concussion protocols. He copped a knock to the head during training.

Bowser won’t be on the LTI. JT said at this stage they’re hoping to not have to put him on it.