Ghostwriter

We haven’t 86d Shane up ‘til this point in time, why on earth would we do it now? He’s the fittest he’s ever been, he’s in the best shape of his career, he’s mentally not just well but very well (even if he’d not said it himself you can tell by his demeanour), and he has worked SO hard this preseason. Both Selwyn and Goody are really pleased with the effort he’s making. Many on here have said let’s see how he goes with a full preseason under his belt. Therefore… let’s! 😃

Toby’s mum was born in China, @Lucifers Hero

According to Roy the campaign was and still is unnecessary. He says Kozzie had no intentions of leaving us, nor does he now. And he added the line that I’ve heard from at least a dozen people at the Club just in this last month… don’t believe everything you read in the media.

Thanks for the info. I should’ve said Lily is not a WA girl. I knew she wasn’t from WA and was actually getting her mixed up with Kolt’s girlfriend who’s from Bendigo.

I don’t like the whole we have to find him a Victorian girlfriend thing but Judd’s girlfriend is a Dees player. She’s a Vic gal. I ran into Kolt at the AFLW Hawks vs Port final (he was wearing a Hawks scarf but we’ll let that slide since his girlfriend plays for Hawthorn) and I mentioned that Judd is “dating” Lily (Johnson). Kolt was quick to say they’re not just dating, they’ve been together for a while and it’s serious. So there’s that.

So whaddya sayin… I should leave the arzeless chaps at home?

That’s awesome, PF! *phones the Club to tell them to warn Jeffo*

I think Cranky Franky was taking the p!zz, Kev. 😁 You said McAdams, not McAdam and CF added an S onto those other players’ names. However, he should’ve asked about Billingss, not Billings. 😁

I saw Clarrie throw up a little on the boundary, mainly liquid and not much of it but evidently enough for him to be told to call it a day. I’m guessing he wasn’t feeling 100% before training even started because he was eating an apple on his way over from the rooms and he said that’s all he’d eaten. 🤷‍♀️ PS: yes, Kev, top temperature of only 24 degrees today but try telling that to my 3rd degree burns. SPF 50+ my arze. 😡

Being given #10 came as a big surprise to Disco, totally unexpected. This is because there was talk of one of the new boys getting it (probs Harvey) and he thought it had been decided. He’s humble and very grateful to be wearing the number of a much-loved Club champion. There was consultation with Gus before the decision was made.

Don’t believe Kev, y’all. It was freaking hot. 🥵

As the boys came off after training they were met with a camera on a tripod above which was a note that said “What’s on your Xmas wish-list?” Expect some frivolity on the MFC website, I suppose.

Folks really ought to have faith in Shane. He’s in fantastic shape, he’s been training for as long as everyone else and at the top level (Selwyn said the same). He’s in the best headspace, very buoyant and confident, it’s so nice to see. Again, he said he’ll be there in Round One. I said yeah coz Koz (see what I did there), he said that’s exactly right.

That’s how he explained it. He made it sound so simple (how it should be) but you know, the AFL loves them an MFC shafting. I didn’t say that to him though. The poor boy’s so young.

I was introduced to Toby this morning. He’s 16yo and lives in Hampton Park. His mum is Chinese, his dad is Dutch. He’s hoping to be picked up by us in next year’s draft. He loves training with the boys, they’ve made him feel really welcome and he loves how far the coaches push them during training. He’ll be training again this Friday and again “a week after the holidays” which might mean on the 9th of January when they all resume or maybe he means the week following that one. He’s a well-spoken, friendly and polite kid.

Yet another reason we’re poorer without Gus. He was the resident creator of nicknames.

He said we haven’t got any spots of any kind left to fill on our list but from now until sometime in February (I think) if anyone gets an injury we can have him. Richo talks fast and it’s difficult to take it all in. Also, what he said differs a little to what JT said on Monday. JT says we plan to cat. B rookie him. 🤷‍♀️

Clarrie done for the day.

He’s one on one with Keith, a physio. Running laps. Now he’s practicing set shots. Just spoke with Shane. He’s on the stationary bike now. He’s on an individual program which focuses on fitness. Purely and simply, fitness. Building his tank.

Ricky Lever is on a stationary bike on the boundary absolutely barking at the top of his voice at the boys. He’s even scaring me 😅 Nicknames: Aidan is AJ, Xavier is X, Shane Mc is Shano. Someone was up all night thinking up those creative masterpieces 😂 Clarrie’s body… his words: “nah I’m not in good shape, I’m a fat [censored]”

Yes I do know what’s going on with him but understandably I can’t discuss it unless one of the staff talks about it in which case I could quote them.

He’s training with the AFL Academy today & Friday. He’ll be back here at Gosch’s next Mond, Weds and Friday.

According to Richo Roy can’t train with us because the paperwork which was expected to be completed by today isn’t as yet. Also we in fact DON’T have any list spots remaining. The only way Roy can play for us is if someone gets injured. The ‘paperwork’ actually is signing up for Casey, necessary for him to train with us. Richo said some clubs have two picks, some have one, some might wanna try to pick him up in the midyear draft. We are “very keen” to sign him.

Kozzie says no Roy Boy today 😭 I hope he’s mistaken.

YES!