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[Aphrodite]

Best foot forward: McKay wraps up pre-season camp

Harry McKay said the Sunshine Coast camp was the perfect way to launch into pre-season's final phase.

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[Aphrodite]

Open training this Friday ...

Open training - time update

Join us for open training at IKON Park

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Register your attendance for the February open training here.

 

[FRUMPY]

Mustn't be too many better feelings in footy than knowing most of the hard running/wrestling etc is done and you're down to match practice and normal training sessions.

 

[Jimmae]

Mustn't be too many better feelings in footy than knowing most of the hard running/wrestling etc is done and you're down to match practice and normal training sessions.

Yeah it's an exciting time: now we get to find out who's been overexerting themselves and will snap something the second they're forced to change direction at speed.

BRING IT ON!

 

[Michael Jezz]

100%.

Matt Kennedy was stuck in the VFL at a similar stage in his career to Dow. And for an extended period. Now one of the first picked.

It happens. Players take time to find their feet sometimes.

Yes but Kennedy was always a good kick, a great mark, competitive & capable of playing in a few positions
I can not say the same for Dow

 

[Jimmae]

Yes but Kennedy was always a good kick, a great mark, competitive & capable of playing in a few positions
I can not say the same for Dow

Dow's explosiveness means he gets separation and spring when he wants to mark or intercept. Can usually secure it on his chest at that point, but he's solid overhead.

Biggest issue for Dow being able to play multiple positions is between his ears IMO.

 

[Blue Reaper]

Dow's explosiveness means he gets separation and spring when he wants to mark or intercept. Can usually secure it on his chest at that point, but he's solid overhead.

Biggest issue for Dow being able to play multiple positions is between his ears IMO.

Ok, this is getting ridiculous now.

Not sure what his hairstyle has to with playing multiple positions!

 

[Jimmyonesix]

Mustn't be too many better feelings in footy than knowing most of the hard running/wrestling etc is done and you're down to match practice and normal training sessions.

This would make Williams injury even more mentally disappointing .. last session also

 

[FRUMPY]

This would make Williams injury even more mentally disappointing .. last session also

Yeah that's gotta suck, imagine being the fittest you've ever been and flying and then doing an ACL and knowing 12 months before your next game (minimum).

Remember doing a full preseason and breaking my arm first round and missing half the season (first thought was - well all that training was a waste of time )

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[new_blue]

EFA
Biggest issue for Dow being able to play any position is between his ears.

 

[katmanblue]

100%.

Matt Kennedy was stuck in the VFL at a similar stage in his career to Dow. And for an extended period. Now one of the first picked.

It happens. Players take time to find their feet sometimes.

Matt Kennedy was always a footy player. He had endurance issues due to injury. Just had to get his body right.

Dow has had a similar issue with endurance but seems to have addressed that last season. what he has issues with is workrate and that's between the ears.

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[katmanblue]

Ok, this is getting ridiculous now.

Not sure what his hairstyle has to with playing multiple positions!

And you'll never find out.

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[agro]

Best foot forward: McKay wraps up pre-season camp

Harry McKay said the Sunshine Coast camp was the perfect way to launch into pre-season's final phase.

www.carltonfc.com.au

Ron Barassi says always mark the ball with your hands out front Harry, not on your chest.

 

[Aphrodite]

Cerra overwhelmed by Carlton support

The tough conditions on the Sunshine Coast made for some gruelling training sessions.

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[Aphrodite]

Healthy competition: O’Brien embracing the challenge

The additions on the wing have given Lochie O'Brien an added drive this pre-season.

www.carltonfc.com.au

 

[koutaaaaa43]

can anyone answer if the club is doing a family day this year?? Can’t find any info on the website

 

[teddy-hopkins]

Matt Kennedy was always a footy player. He had endurance issues due to injury. Just had to get his body right.

Dow has had a similar issue with endurance but seems to have addressed that last season. what he has issues with is workrate and that's between the ears.

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This is all in hindsight. Nobody (literally nobody) was saying this at the time. The consensus was not quick / good / fit enough for AFL.

If he sticks at it an opportunity might open up for Paddy. I think he's got the ability.

 

[katmanblue]

This is all in hindsight. Nobody (literally nobody) was saying this at the time. The consensus was not quick / good / fit enough for AFL.

If he sticks at it an opportunity might open up for Paddy. I think he's got the ability.

I agree with "not quick/fit" assessment early on but anyone with eyes could see Kennedy was a natural footballer with plenty of ability.

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[SurreyBlue]

This is all in hindsight. Nobody (literally nobody) was saying this at the time. The consensus was not quick / good / fit enough for AFL.

If he sticks at it an opportunity might open up for Paddy. I think he's got the ability.

Sorry TH. Some were definitely confident in his abilities and continuously voicing their thoughts. Minority but definitely behind bam bam and even Dow.

 

[azlou]

This is all in hindsight. Nobody (literally nobody) was saying this at the time. The consensus was not quick / good / fit enough for AFL.

If he sticks at it an opportunity might open up for Paddy. I think he's got the ability.

Check my posting history I always said Kennedy was footballer and would be a n asset
But I also backed Petreski so I don’t go at 100%

 

[thebluenewdeal]

Check my posting history I always said Kennedy was footballer and would be a n asset
But I also backed Petreski so I don’t go at 100%

You still may not be wrong about samo… still at the eagles and you never know

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

Check my posting history I always said Kennedy was footballer and would be a n asset
But I also backed Petreski so I don’t go at 100%

Big season this one for the much maligned ex-Blue. Apparently going to play up forward, I hope he does well. Has got talent.

 

[branedotorg]

You still may not be wrong about samo… still at the eagles and you never know

he's been worse for the eagles than he was for us, if anything. they had a shocking season so maybe with a fit team and better support he'll show a bit more. hope so but don't expect it.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

This is all in hindsight. Nobody (literally nobody) was saying this at the time. The consensus was not quick / good / fit enough for AFL.

If he sticks at it an opportunity might open up for Paddy. I think he's got the ability.

I always backed Kennedy in. He was just such a likeable country bull. My feeling was that if we can utilise Cripps elsewhere, there was always a place for Kennedy.