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Agree 100% mate good post
Agree 100% mate good post
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Good call, big Russian's only just getting warmed up. Would love to see him rewarded with some success for the loyalty he's shown. Especially after what Jolly has achieved.
What is it with this club and ***** with surnames ending in 'lly'?
I dont see the big deal with a rotation policy throughout the year to make sure your key players are up and ready come the business end. Its not about your best 22 anymore - your entire list needs to be solid.
I think we'll see more and more of this in coming years.
I think we'll see more and more of this in coming years.
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I remember being pretty drunk and talking to a guy in a Melbourne jumper at the Walkabout in London last year and asking him if he was Bartram Class.
He had no idea what I was on about lol.
Gold. (If I ever get asked that question, I'm going to act baffled to **** with you
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Demon JP
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Was waiting to go into my exam this morning only to realise that dave misson was standing next to me, must be still studying..
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Was waiting to go into my exam this morning only to realise that dave misson was standing next to me, must be still studying..
What are you studying, mate?
Demon JP
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me? business and commerce, doubt he was doing the same
Looking forward to checking out training next Monday too, especially after seeing this!!
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Looking forward to checking out training next Monday too, especially after seeing this!!
Is that Neeld?
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Strange isn't it.
I don't think I saw 1 single pic of Bailey in a similar context. It was always him on the sidelines "pontificating".
Demon JP
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You better believe it is!!
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I must say he is looking fit.
Really no better way to train others then to impose your will on someone in person.
Really no better way to train others then to impose your will on someone in person.
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hope he was tagging Morton nd giving him a little tap each time he grabbed the ball
ThePuppetMaster
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Unfortunately I again have work commitments on the Monday.
Would someone mind doing a structured write up which I'll add to the OP?
I'll be getting down to do some sneaky spying on the Wednesday however!!
Would someone mind doing a structured write up which I'll add to the OP?
I'll be getting down to do some sneaky spying on the Wednesday however!!
tasmanlvr
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Neeld's not considering becoming a playing coach is he???
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me? business and commerce, doubt he was doing the same
Looking forward to checking out training next Monday too, especially after seeing this!!
Amazing
I popped along to training this morning and caught most of the session. Some points:
- The rehab lap running group included McKenzie, Clarke, Petterd, Grimes (looking strong, fit and raring to go), Evans, Jurrah, Jetta and Davey (who looked very determined).
- Garry Lyon spent time observing the Collingwood session on the other oval.
- Trengove dominated the repeat 200s sprints; he didn’t even seem puffed afterwards. Superb fitness. Bail was on his heels. Also up in the top groups were Tom McDonald, Nicholson and Jones.
- Watts was running (and beating) Troy Davis in a middle-of-the-pack group.
- Gysberts is incredibly unfit. He was barely able to keep up with the ruckmen in the running drills. He was given a hard time in a midfield drill (that essentially involved being buffeted by tackle pads) and ended up on the deck several times. Morton knocked him over once or twice. Moloney was merciless.
- Garland was again training with the mids. He repeatedly monstered Morton in a one-on-one contested ball drill.
- Frawley looked terrific. Very fit, great skills and a big presence out on the pitch.
- Tapscott, Blease and Sylvia disappeared inside and weren’t sighted for the remainder of the session.
- Gawn seemed to have some problems with his right knee. It was heavily strapped and he didn’t partake in much of the session.
- Overall, it was a disciplined and spirited session. Players and coaches alike appeared to be pushing themselves. Garry Lyon was happy.
- The rehab lap running group included McKenzie, Clarke, Petterd, Grimes (looking strong, fit and raring to go), Evans, Jurrah, Jetta and Davey (who looked very determined).
- Garry Lyon spent time observing the Collingwood session on the other oval.
- Trengove dominated the repeat 200s sprints; he didn’t even seem puffed afterwards. Superb fitness. Bail was on his heels. Also up in the top groups were Tom McDonald, Nicholson and Jones.
- Watts was running (and beating) Troy Davis in a middle-of-the-pack group.
- Gysberts is incredibly unfit. He was barely able to keep up with the ruckmen in the running drills. He was given a hard time in a midfield drill (that essentially involved being buffeted by tackle pads) and ended up on the deck several times. Morton knocked him over once or twice. Moloney was merciless.
- Garland was again training with the mids. He repeatedly monstered Morton in a one-on-one contested ball drill.
- Frawley looked terrific. Very fit, great skills and a big presence out on the pitch.
- Tapscott, Blease and Sylvia disappeared inside and weren’t sighted for the remainder of the session.
- Gawn seemed to have some problems with his right knee. It was heavily strapped and he didn’t partake in much of the session.
- Overall, it was a disciplined and spirited session. Players and coaches alike appeared to be pushing themselves. Garry Lyon was happy.
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I thought exactly the same thing about gysberts.. he really surprised me wit how he seemed lazy, and it simply made me think no wonder he's still so skinny.. copped a couple of bakes from Brian Royal too for standing back nd not working hard enough in a handball drill..
was really good to see Gaz there nd he came over nd had a chat for a bit, he was very happy wit how hard the boys were working nd was very happy wit grimesy.. said most of the rehab group should be in the main group very soon
was really good to see Gaz there nd he came over nd had a chat for a bit, he was very happy wit how hard the boys were working nd was very happy wit grimesy.. said most of the rehab group should be in the main group very soon
Thanks Doc much appreciated mate- some very interesting points there.
Garland in the mids again is very interesting- does Neeld plan on breaking up the backline?
What is wrong with McKenzie? Did he have an injury I've forgotten about?
Gysberts being unfit is interesting- hopefully this can be remedied before start of season as he's going to be important this year. You could see he was running out of gas end of this season and his performances suffered as a result.
Garland in the mids again is very interesting- does Neeld plan on breaking up the backline?
What is wrong with McKenzie? Did he have an injury I've forgotten about?
Gysberts being unfit is interesting- hopefully this can be remedied before start of season as he's going to be important this year. You could see he was running out of gas end of this season and his performances suffered as a result.
Demon JP
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Yes royal gave gys a few sprays, looked very sluggish in the running drills. He got monstered in that contested ball drill with the pads knocked off his feet several times.
also noticed Jamar didn't finish the last few running drills and left early, possible niggling injury.
and Bennell was also with garland in the mids iirc.
also noticed Jamar didn't finish the last few running drills and left early, possible niggling injury.
and Bennell was also with garland in the mids iirc.
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Gys did look awful both in the running and handball/pressure drills. He came passed me towards the end complaining about hammy tightness but.......
You sure do notice Beamer at a training session. Green doesn't seem to exert much leadership or not nearly as much.
Was chatting to Grimey at the end of the session and he said he is two weeks away from joining the boys in sessions. Going a little stir crazy running laps but seems incredibly focused.
Jamar was fine, just on a different sched to the others.
As for my main spud Morton, if I notice things i'm sure the coaches do. In kicking drills everyone goes back and kicks off one or two steps. Morton shortened his distance every time with 5-6 steps.....Was the only one that did so and it stood out.
You sure do notice Beamer at a training session. Green doesn't seem to exert much leadership or not nearly as much.
Was chatting to Grimey at the end of the session and he said he is two weeks away from joining the boys in sessions. Going a little stir crazy running laps but seems incredibly focused.
Jamar was fine, just on a different sched to the others.
As for my main spud Morton, if I notice things i'm sure the coaches do. In kicking drills everyone goes back and kicks off one or two steps. Morton shortened his distance every time with 5-6 steps.....Was the only one that did so and it stood out.
ThePuppetMaster
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You do realise getting more momentum through the ball is a good thing right?
Gysberts has been copping a lot, I wouldn't be surprised if he's struggling because he's wrecked from the pre-season so far.
I'll be out there spying on Wednesday as well, hopefully my innocent appearance will mean I won't be asked to leave.
Gysberts has been copping a lot, I wouldn't be surprised if he's struggling because he's wrecked from the pre-season so far.
I'll be out there spying on Wednesday as well, hopefully my innocent appearance will mean I won't be asked to leave.
Iturnupeveryweek
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They were only a small distance apart and moved a few steps further every time. Just stood out others could hit a target of a step or two but Morton needed 6 to hit one 5-10m's away. Sure over a bigger distance its preferred but in this case not really necessary.
Excellent. It's not only the players who need to impress Neeld, and I would imagine that Royal is relishing the challenge. He said last year that we were too soft on the players, so now he has a chance to do something about it.
No excuses for Gys, he's being given every attention possible to help him fulfill his potential. The cream will rise, so if he's cream ...
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