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19 hours ago, Sideshow Bob said:

welcome aboard penrite.

Does this mean caulfield was a rouse... were moving to sandown instead 😝

It might happen quicker.

Is McAdam the worst recruit of the Goodwin era? He started 2024 injured and we saw him play 3 poor games. Out injured for all of 2025 and looks set to repeat than in 2026. Does anyone know what the current position is re his injury?

5 hours ago, george_on_the_outer said:

As @Greg Schneider noted as a novice track watcher....nothing to see here!

Match Sims are not what we have come to expect or have seen in the past, they seem to be an exercise to work on a particular aspect of ball movement. Starting in the middle, there is a no contest between rucks and the ball just moves freely out. Maybe it is getting forwards to present, but there is no real tackling and because of the lack of numbers on the field you finish with really open forward lines, which would never happen in a real game.....make of it what you will.

But I suspect the main match sims are being conducted behind closed doors at Casey, given the short time to season opener and a new coach trying to implement changes.

I'll go out on a limb now....we will not see McAdam play a game this year. Barely, and I mean barely running, unable to extend one leg fully, and it is the end of January. Today looked even worse as he had a knee bandage on, then off and did the running with much less speed than even last week.

Sadly, we will also see little of Viney. @Demonland mentioned his training is limited to half a dozen bunny hops. No running, not even walking the boundary. When he is finally able to get some running in, with the lack of the ability to do it now for months, means he will take a long, long time to get to necessary fitness levels. The same will inevitably apply to Bowey.

The one thing noted by @thirty-one was correct.....at the end of the session, the players were gassed. All over the field they were on haunches sucking in the big ones. They are obviously being pushed harder than before. After two hours of "sims" and drills they finish with a series of 200m sprints. If it were me, the ambulance would be called.

Could they get both of us in George?

2 hours ago, thirty-one said:

Jeffo is in runners. Running the boundary.

We may found his spot.

19 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

Novice track watcher here but was a bit of an ordinary session? Not a whole lot to take out of it or be impressed by. Not sure what I was expecting but felt a bit flat and skills were average. Granted, Ricky Mentha suprised me and could get games on the wing/half forward this year, looks like he’s really improved. Good number of players out on the park, the few in rehab don’t look far away at all so I think we’re doing well in that area.

GS keep in mind that it is training. It's like dancing with your sister. The real games show how much a player has improved or not.

11 hours ago, picket fence said:

Bye round 2 what a friggen basket case competition!😡

It astounds me that someone in the media has not bought this terrible competition up for discussion.

6 hours ago, Older demon said:

I am pleasantly surprised by Kal White. Playing him up forward, he has kicked goals, looks a beautiful kick and is very athletic. I don't expect him to play this year, but he has all the moves. We may not be aware of it, but with so many first-rounders in the last 2 years and a heap of talented youngsters, I hope our rebuild on the run will bring a lot of success, and I love the way we have changed our game style. None of the pundits have noticed this YET.

Time will tell OD but it was time to change coach. We were stuck in a time warp. New ideas now abound.

On 26/01/2026 at 20:14, Demon Disciple said:

He is indeed receding.

I feel his pain, as the horse shoe is starting to take over the top of my once lustrous mane.

Oh you have fun ahead DD. Mine started at about 24, except for sunburn ( just remember a hat) and occasionally hitting your head it's all fine. Honestly it has never worried me. The up side you save a fortune on Shampoo. Please don't wear a wig they look ridiculous.

On 13/01/2026 at 16:52, george_on_the_outer said:

We have won 1 Premiership in the past 61 years! 2 GF appearances.

Essendon, North and Carlton have won multiples over that period of time.

Brisbane are lining up for their 3 Premiership in a row and off the back of the past 3 GF's. They are able to attract Oscar Allen and Sam Draper.

Geelong have played in 6 GF's since 2000 with 3 wins.

All have 1st rate facilities and they consistently are at the top end of the ladder (except North, who also have second rate facilities) . Their players are better prepared.

They spend their time actually training instead of sharing facilities with soccer and rugby clubs, or driving for 90 minutes each time they go to Casey.

In elite sport it is the small advantages which make the difference. For us we are at a huge disadvantage each and every year.

My thoughts exactly George. I hope perhaps desperately that Caulfield gets the green light very soon but I am far from confident.

2 hours ago, DemonFrog said:

I hope everyone enjoyed Sydney's birthday?

Now be nice DF they don't have much to celebrate for the rest of the year.

On 15/01/2026 at 03:22, DemonFrog said:

OD your a basketball fan?

I thought the Melbourne Football Club has been a train wreck 🤔 lately. But then I have seen what's happening to the WNBA, WOW. The best soap opera I have ever seen. How too destroy a sport in ten stupid moves 😳 🤔 😐 😒 😕 😤 😳

Hi DF good to see alive and kicking. Yes I am a BB fan but I not into the WNBA much, I am not aware of the problems can you tell us more?

27 minutes ago, Redleg said:

I think you would like the Chocolate Scorched Peanut Bar.

Well Mr Leg I do!

12 hours ago, DemonFrog said:

Any good news to report?

Sadly no DF.

On 16/01/2026 at 09:27, Fritta and Turner said:

True, but at least he stands out

Funny my father long ago when I was playing under 18's said it is pity you don't have long blonde hair. You need something to make you stand out. I think he was just being nice as my ability sure didn'take me stand out.

43 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Culley very impressive as was Rivers and Taylor looks at home.

I have seen very little comment on Kolt. Is there any sign of improvement this year? I have a gut feel the top level is beyond his ability.

On 14/01/2026 at 22:51, DeeSpencer said:

It's really not that bad, and most clubs have somewhere between 5-15 out at any one time. 11 isn't great but is pretty standard and not many are to best 22 players.

We have 1 new bad injury since preseason started with was Bowser.

We've got 4 guys coming back from injuries last season in AMW, McAdam, Mihocek and Matthews. AMW and Mihocek have done a fair bit of main drills.

We've got 3 collision injuries to Gawn, Laurie and Campbell. Those are going to happen. Laurie and Gawn's don't sound serious. Sounds like TC's is, but that happens.

2 guys battling overuse injuries in Viney and Henderson, both since last year. Viney hopefully winning his battle.

1 short term soft tissue in Sharp.

Your first para says it all DS. The fact that Viney might not play till April is no big deal. He is into his 30's and it's a long season I would rather him be in form in June. There are two in that list who will be missed the rest are depth players at best. It also gives a few players who could not get a game under Goodwin and we have bought in players through the draft etc who will step up some earlier than they might have expected. I doubt we will trouble the premiership this year but I think it is not being overly optimistic to expected to finish 8th or 9th

22 minutes ago, binman said:

Yep.

Another factor is how many of the players who have had short term injuries have still been able to do cardio work.

For example, it's not great Max broke a finger, but at least he can maintain his aerobic fitness, eg on the bike or running laps.

I think we can be confident he will once again be the best ruckman in the comp. I seriously doubt there is much he could learn in the pre season.

20 hours ago, monoccular said:

Maybe I didn't put my query clearly.

I meant are Koszze's cousin (ie Latrelle) and Mentha vying for the same position?

I never even thought that Mentha would replace Kozzie

I thought it sounded strange mono.

2 hours ago, monoccular said:

Re Mentha - is he and Cousin KoZie in a fight for the same role?

I hope not as I cannot see him replacing Kossie anytime this century.

13 hours ago, picket fence said:

Optimistic that he is ready to FIRE!

It's now or never pf.

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

All good thanks, bananas are magic and it is our anniversary tomorrow.

Well congratulations Mr Leg.

13 hours ago, DemonFrog said:

I had to work on my disappointment about both my AFL and WAFL teams recent performances. It can be hard having one eye Red and the other eye Blue at times.

Amen to that DF.

On 03/11/2025 at 13:30, Redleg said:

Mrs. Redleg was ill on the weekend with a stomach issue and we ended up spending the night in Emergency at a Hospital.

All good now.

Guess what she was told to eat, to help avoid future issues, yes BANANAS.

I of course like a good dutiful husband, have joined her in this quest.

I have done that recently Mr Leg spending hours in the emergency at night is not something I would even wish on a pies supporter. How is she now? Did the bananes do there thing?

3 hours ago, rjay said:

Maybe, but one serious injury will finish it.

Or suspension. It will be an exhibition match.

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

Will be a massive bust unfortunately!

You have my vote pf. I don't think he has the body need at the top level. He had injury problems at the crows.