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Jonathon Bernard 11:39 AM Wed 14 January, 2009

Josh Fraser and Cameron Wood battle under the hot summer sun at Gosch's Paddock on Wednesday 14 January
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Scorching conditions confronted the players at training on Wednesday 14 January.

The Nylex clock read 34 degrees at 8 am when the team entered Gosch’s Paddock.​

They were welcomed by Collingwood’s VFL side that held practice in the early morning hours. VFL assistant coach’s Paul Licuria and Damien Peverill remained at the Paddock to assist the senior team during the session.​

Many supporters and media took cover on the Eastern side of the Paddock, in the shade of the trees that line Punt Road.​

A light kicking drill ensued with players pushing off blocking bags and delivering 25 metre passes to an assistant coach.​

The team then broke off into various groups and conducted a drill involving moving the ball in one fluid play, down the wing, from the defensive fifty.​

A player would run towards the goal square to mark a ball kicked across the square. From there the player would deliver the ball by foot, 45 metres forward marked by his teammate. The teammate would then handball to a player running on who would kick the ball into their forward fifty.​

The goal of the drill was to use three players to move the ball down the ground in one quick, succinct play.​

Dane Swan looks to have been working on his ball disposal in the off season and was kicking with high accuracy during the drill.​

Leon Davis and Martin Clarke were also exceptional in directing the ball down the ground.​

A south-westerly wind was present for most of the 75 minute session and lowered the mercury level five degrees.​

The final drill of the morning involved the team breaking up into four groups with one offensive and one defensive team per group. The assistant coach would throw up the ball with two ruckman from each side trying to deliver first use to their teammates.

Scott Pendlebury was instructing his teammates after each run-through before the ball-up. The 21 year old conveyed where he wanted to see his teammates Dayne Beams, Shane O’Bree and Brad Dick move during the ball-up. Pendlebury’s instincts were on show as he continually received the ball from ruckman, Josh Fraser.

The session concluded with the players sprinting two full laps of the oval.​

VFL head coach Gavin Brown instructs the VFL side with assistant's Paul Licuria and Damien Peverill. [/LEFT

Martin Clarke runs through the sticks before marking the ball from Paul Hudson (assistant coach)​

Ben Johnson, Chris Bryan and Josh Fraser all have eyes for the ball during the early morning session.​

Tyson Goldsack, Dale Thomas and John Bennell worked as a team to move the ball down the ground.​

A view from the football department's ladder.​

Simon Prestigiacomo and Jaxson Barham try to negotiate the sun. John Anthony directs traffic ahead of play.​

Shannon Cox and Ben Reid work as a team to move the ball down the wing. Travis Cloke recieves a delivery from Jaryd Blair.

Steele Sidebottom, Alan Toovey, John Bennell and John Anthony finish off the training session with a sprint around the oval.​

Sorry guys and girls, had to cut out several photo's as site wouldn't allow more than 7 pics.​

 

[Dave The Man]

Did anyone see anyone Intresting in the VFL Game?

 

[Stifler's mom]

Did anyone see anyone Intresting in the VFL Game?

C'mon Dave, spill the beans, who was there that we may be interested in?

BTW Dave, that's twice I got in before you this week.

 

[Dave The Man]

C'mon Dave, spill the beans, who was there that we may be interested in?

BTW Dave, that's twice I got in before you this week.

Internet Ran Out and just Put more money on for ADSL

 

[FIGJAM]

Looks hot! Damn hot!!!

I am digging the size about some of the lads. Cam Wood especially. He's better overhead than Josh (both tapping and mmarking). If his aerobic capacity has improved, he may push for #1 ruck by mid year and start getting more respect from ignorant oppo supporters who still think we overpaid (I reckon we got a slight bargain despite understanding he still had a year or two to get stronger).

Jaxon is looking more manly. Hope he shows some nous as a back pocket, as it is a notable void we need filling. I wouldn't mind seeing if Johnno can't find a niche back there again, as he used to beat a few smalls that have caused us trouble recently. He's looking fit too.

 

[RRRooocccaaa]

^ Cam wood - the new Peter Moore?...

 

[Dave The Man]

Looks hot! Damn hot!!!

I am digging the size about some of the lads. Cam Wood especially. He's better overhead than Josh (both tapping and mmarking). If his aerobic capacity has improved, he may push for #1 ruck by mid year and start getting more respect from ignorant oppo supporters who still think we overpaid (I reckon we got a slight bargain despite understanding he still had a year or two to get stronger).

That is good to hear about Wood, I thought he Showed that he was a very good mark Last year. Took some good strong pack marke and Don't forget the Specky he too against the Blues

 

[FloreatPica17]

Looks hot! Damn hot!!!

I am digging the size about some of the lads. Cam Wood especially. He's better overhead than Josh (both tapping and mmarking). If his aerobic capacity has improved, he may push for #1 ruck by mid year and start getting more respect from ignorant oppo supporters who still think we overpaid (I reckon we got a slight bargain despite understanding he still had a year or two to get stronger).

Jaxon is looking more manly. Hope he shows some nous as a back pocket, as it is a notable void we need filling. I wouldn't mind seeing if Johnno can't find a niche back there again, as he used to beat a few smalls that have caused us trouble recently. He's looking fit too.

Glad someone mentioned that about Johnno. For all his deficiencies, he absolutely destroyed Aka last year when down back, when Aka was running red-hot. Could be key to resurrecting his career met thinks.

 

[Lica]

In centre clearance drills Pendles looked amazing. No one could touch him, he just oozed class. Unbelievable.
Reid looks to have put on a fair bit of upper body mass. He has chicken legs though.
Brad Dick showed he has silky skills around goal. Kicked a corker of a snap on the right foot from 50m out.
In a drill coming out from the backline, Thomas showed some really good signs pushing from the midfield to recieve the kick out and then set up play coming out of the back flanks. I agree from an earlier post that he looks to have bulked up a fair bit which is a great sign.
Beams looks the goods too.