Preseason Training 2022

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The boys are back in town

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[GVGjr]

Thanks BAD, a good set of photo's

[azabob]

I’ve seen on socials that VDM has been training with Pat Lipinski.

[Grantysghost]

I’ve seen on socials that VDM has been training with Pat Lipinski.

I watched Lipinski after a Ballarat match train with Zaine Cordy for at least half an hour. They ran their arses off and Pat was really diligent with his times always checking his watch.
I think hes going to be one that got away.

[Eastdog]

Thanks for sharing BAD. Back at it. This is the start here we go!

[boydogs]

Why has Lachie got a brick under his shirt, I always thought full range bench press was best unless you were injured. Maybe it's just a really soft cushion that compresses all the way down and is only for safety. Someone like Mofra might know more

[GVGjr]

It's always good to see the youngsters putting the work in early.

[bornadog]

Toby Running


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[kruder]

He seems to get up and running as quick as any Toby, I remember Bevo saying he was ready to play a month earlier than his return this year. Will be interesting to see how we handle him this time.

[bornadog]

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[Mofra]

I get the feeling that Bedendo is just a Hannan injury away from debuting. His spring is great, he just has that little 'something' that's worth persisting with.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Bedendo!

[bornadog]

1-4 year players (plus some early returners) officially kick off 2022 preparations!

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[bornadog]

Good to see Libba back early again.

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Sweet looking good

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[dog town]

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Good to see we are continuing the tradition of using blurry images of witches hats for half of our content.

[bornadog]

The kids are off and running:

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[bornadog]

Is that Chopper at training :D

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McComb looking like an absolute unit.

[Hotdog60]

Where's Arthur?

[Testekill]

Where's Arthur?


Still over in WA. He'd basically have to do the whole song and dance going interstate and back multiple times if he came to Victoria and then went back to WA for Christmas. He's coming to Victoria when training resumes post Christmas, he's currently training with some WAFL club.

[Axe Man]

https://i.postimg.cc/brPcXdKg/wa-pre-season.jpg (https://postimg.cc/LYx0L44g)

Naughty + Big Chill putting in the pre-season work with South Fremantle Football Club.

Aaron and Tim, along with Arthur Jones and new assistant coach Marc Webb, will return from WA in the new year!

[Grantysghost]

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Naughty + Big Chill putting in the pre-season work with South Fremantle Football Club.

Aaron and Tim, along with Arthur Jones and new assistant coach Marc Webb, will return from WA in the new year!

Tim just doesn't tan. As much as he may try...

He's a non tanner.

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[WBFC4FFC]

Still over in WA. He'd basically have to do the whole song and dance going interstate and back multiple times if he came to Victoria and then went back to WA for Christmas. He's coming to Victoria when training resumes post Christmas, he's currently training with some WAFL club.

Still at Claremont I guess.

[Doc26]

Many thanks BAD for the uploads.

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[GVGjr]

Is anyone else just a little concerned that we have Tim English with one year to go on his contracts staying over in the West for an extended period? I get we have Naughton, Jones and also our new assistant coach in Webb there as well but are we handing the Eagles in particular an even better chance to chat to him about coming home in 2023?

[Bulldog Joe]

Is anyone else just a little concerned that we have Tim English with one year to go on his contracts staying over in the West for an extended period? I get we have Naughton, Jones and also our new assistant coach in Webb there as well but are we handing the Eagles in particular an even better chance to chat to him about coming home in 2023?

Unusual circumstance with the WA government rules, but I don't see how it creates additional opportunity for the WA clubs.

If he wants to move West he is gone anyway.

[josie]

With the money that would free up if Tim wants to leave plus a decent pick for him I’d think we could land a good younger than Stef ruckman. Now we’ve got some tall firepower up forward, especially when Bruce is back towards second half of next year, I’m not so concerned. Hope he puts in a pearler of a season, we win the big one and then if he still wants to go so be it. The better he plays this year the more his worth on trade table. I’d prefer him to blossom and stay but out of the talls we have i would rather him go then say naughty or Marra.

If Sweet becomes a good ruckman that would be sensational too and make us not as needy for a top notch ruck.

[GVGjr]

Unusual circumstance with the WA government rules, but I don't see how it creates additional opportunity for the WA clubs.

If he wants to move West he is gone anyway.

You don't think the fact that he is home for an extend period and the fact his girlfriend is there as well increases his chances of make of making the decision to head back home a bit more of a chance?

[GVGjr]

With the money that would free up if Tim wants to leave plus a decent pick for him I’d think we could land a good younger than Stef ruckman. Now we’ve got some tall firepower up forward, especially when Bruce is back towards second half of next year, I’m not so concerned. Hope he puts in a pearler of a season, we win the big one and then if he still wants to go so be it. The better he plays this year the more his worth on trade table. I’d prefer him to blossom and stay but out of the talls we have i would rather him go then say naughty or Marra.

If Sweet becomes a good ruckman that would be sensational too and make us not as needy for a top notch ruck.

I'm not sure we get such a great pick for him if he were to leave but I hope you're right.

I still think he can make it as a very good footballer and the sooner we get him signed the better from my perspective.

[EasternWest]

Is anyone else just a little concerned that we have Tim English with one year to go on his contracts staying over in the West for an extended period? I get we have Naughton, Jones and also our new assistant coach in Webb there as well but are we handing the Eagles in particular an even better chance to chat to him about coming home in 2023?

I think you're over thinking it. BUT.

Should it happen I'm not too fussed. I like Tim, he's a good player and a solid citizen but I don't think he will be the difference for us.

Unusual circumstance with the WA government rules, but I don't see how it creates additional opportunity for the WA clubs.

If he wants to move West he is gone anyway.

Exactly this, I don't think we should stress too much about it right now.

[Bulldog Joe]

You don't think the fact that he is home for an extend period and the fact his girlfriend is there as well increases his chances of make of making the decision to head back home a bit more of a chance?

I think we need to concede that the situation with his partner makes him susceptible, but I don't see letting him stay in the west till after Christmas increases the risk.

On the contrary, I feel that allowing some flexibility at least shows some personal care for his circumstance.

[bornadog]

Year 5 plus players back today

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[kruder]

Cordy looks like he has put on size ;)

[Grantysghost]

Year 5 plus players back today

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Schache looks super fit.

[dadsgirl16]

Anyone seen Baz? Can’t find him in any photo’s ..am I overthinking it?

[Eastdog]

The hard work starts.

[jeemak]

Anyone seen Baz? Can’t find him in any photo’s ..am I overthinking it?

Over thinking whether he is able to be visual through normal media or whether he has transcended to only being visual through Insta posts?

[bornadog]

Open Training Sessions

Upcoming open training sessions at Victoria University Whitten Oval are:


AFL - Wednesday 8th December 9.30am

Christmas At The Kennel / AFLW Intra Club Match - Saturday 11th December 11.30am
NB: All times published are approximate and subject to change at late notice. All training sessions are at VU Whitten Oval unless otherwise stated.




Attending Open Training at VU Whitten Oval


Due to AFL COVID guidelines, players will unfortunately not be able to sign autographs or have any direct contact with fans.


For members and fans wishing to attend the open training session, they are asked to enter VU Whitten Oval via Barkers Café (opposite EJ Whitten Statue on Whitten Avenue) and sign-in to the venue using the QR code located immediately inside the door. Fans must wear a mask in Barkers Café to enter.


Fans can then proceed through Barkers Café and access the internal concourse via the glass doors.


Members and fans can watch the training session from the EJ Whitten Stand, or the terraces in front of the EJ Whitten Stand as directed by signage.


To enable social distancing from the perimeter fencing of the ground, members and fans will not be able to access the perimeter walkway around the exterior of the oval during the training session.


Attendees are reminded to follow the below COVID Safe Guidelines:


Each attendee is asked to do a symptom self-assessment prior to leaving home and not attend if they are unwell or have been instructed to isolate or quarantine.


Attendees must maintain at least 1.5m physical distance between those from other groups at all times; stay within the allocated spaces or seats for viewing the session; and observe cough etiquette and personal hygiene measures.


*Open Training at VU Whitten Oval are run in accordance with a COVID-Safe plan.

[Vred]

Open Training Sessions

Due to AFL COVID guidelines, players will unfortunately not be able to sign autographs or have any direct contact with fans.



So a not-so-open training session then? Suppose beggars can't be choosers

[Smads57]

Players out on ground - no sign of Baz however

[Smads57]

Libba having a private kick to kick away from the main group. McLean training with main group.

[Smads57]

My bad - went too early with the McLean comment above. He has joined Libba on sidelines.

[Vred]

My bad - went too early with the McLean comment above. He has joined Libba on sidelines.


Libba injured?

[Smads57]

Libba doesn’t look ‘injured’ - no bandages or the like.

Caleb Daniel also missing today. I think i have accounted for everyone else.

[Vred]

Libba doesn’t look ‘injured’ - no bandages or the like.

Caleb Daniel also missing today. I think i have accounted for everyone else.


Sam Darcy?

[Smads57]

No - Sam Darcy also not on the ground.

Currently Martin has come out of the main group and is completing run thrus

[Smads57]

Sam and Cody now out on ground doing handball drills. Hannan and Scott doing run thrus along boundary.

[Smads57]

Brucey has joined handball club on sidelines

[GVGjr]

Brucey has joined handball club on sidelines

A new handball group is formed :)

[Smads57]

Training session ended after two hours. Would have been less than 100 supporters at the ground....not well advertised(?)

Anyway, some further observations...Bont didn't partake in the last 45 mins of drills - went straight off the ground and McComb came off after speaking to Chris Bell and indicating a possible high hamstring issue.

Can't necessarily comment on whether the players 'trained the house down' - but I did notice the physical attributes of players.

Raak and Parker around the same size/height as Cordy
Bedendo has put on some size since last season and is around the size/height of Dunkley.
Marra has put on some muscle - ditto Garcia, which is great for their second seasons at the club.
Luke Cleary will need to spend further time in the gym over summer (as expected)

Spoke to another supporter at the ground and he suggested as it was Baz's 21st yesterday, he likely had a leave pass for today, so the only other unexplained absentee from the track today was Daniel.

[Axe Man]

Gun Dog on light duties, rookie running machine turns heads (https://www.afl.com.au/news/691527/gun-dog-on-light-duties-rookie-running-machine-turns-heads)

CLEARANCE king Tom Liberatore is among a handful of big-name Western Bulldogs players easing into the early stages of pre-season training.

Liberatore, who played all but one of the Bulldogs' 26 games in 2021 after an injury-interrupted few years, took part in light duties at the open training session at Whitten Oval on Wednesday morning.

He was joined by father-son recruit Sam Darcy and dangerous forward Cody Weightman away from the main group, with the former still recovering from a stress fracture in his foot.

Liberatore is easing into pre-season given his injury history, which includes knee reconstructions in 2015 and 2018, while Weightman is nursing the ankle he had surgery on post-season.

Josh Bruce, Stefan Martin, Anthony Scott and Mitch Hannan rounded out the light-duties group, who spent some of the session by the boundary before returning to the club’s gym.

Bruce is continuing to help coach the women’s side while rehabilitating his torn ACL, but Toby McLean, who is also recovering from the dreaded knee injury, was not sighted on the track.

Martin, now 35, is working towards his 15th season and appears set to take a circumspect approach to summer training after an injury-ravaged 2021.

Bailey Smith, who turned 21 on Tuesday, was not present while West Australian pair Aaron Naughton and Tim English are training in Perth until 2022 due to border complications. The pair recently trained with WAFL club South Fremantle.

There was, however, some key-position stock on the track, with the high-flying Tim O’Brien — who arrived at the Bulldogs from Hawthorn as a free agent — moving well. The tall produced a Mark of the Year contender deep in the forward line last season, but will provide improved defensive depth after showing strong backline form later in the Hawks’ campaign.

Second-year forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan participated through the entire skills session, continuing his push for a best-22 berth after his highly anticipated debut season yielded only five games.

Captain Marcus Bontempelli left the track before the session concluded but did not appear unsettled.

Wednesday's training revolved around skills and touch, with players working on ground-balls, crumbing from contests, and perfecting their kicking on non-preferred feet. Forwards worked on their goalkicking craft under the tutelage of development coach Travis Varcoe, who instructed players to snap for home on the run.

Conditions held more resemblance to a mid-season session rather than the summer challenge one might expect in December, as a sharp southerly breeze pushed rain across Whitten Oval.

Meanwhile, mature-age rookie draftee Charlie Parker has already turned heads with a blistering start to pre-season training after impressing in a gruelling running drill earlier in the week.

Parker, 24, was taken at pick No.17 in last month's NAB AFL Rookie Draft, arriving from SANFL club Sturt. The 193cm utility is a speedy talent but as displayed in the early stages of pre-season, he also holds a strong aerobic base.

Instead of the traditional 2km time trial, the Bulldogs squad did a drill based around interval efforts in a bid to better replicate the running patterns players are tasked with during a game. Parker was a standout, along with tough onballer Josh Dunkley as senior Dogs joined their first-to-fourth-year teammates in early training.

[dadsgirl16]

still no Baz....just sayin

[Vred]

still no Baz....just sayin


Club gave him a week pass to enjoy his 21st... SHOULD of been back this week :|

[Grantysghost]

Club gave him a week pass to enjoy his 21st... SHOULD of been back this week :|

I'm sure he'll be fit. Maybe just having a little extra time.

[Mofra]

Club gave him a week pass to enjoy his 21st... SHOULD of been back this week :|
Is that 3 weeks of no-show now?

[bornadog]

Is that 3 weeks of no-show now?

Didn't he have an operation?

[azabob]

still no Baz....just sayin

Don't worry, he's training with Hawthorn up until the Christmas break.

[Grantysghost]

After the unprecedented attention he received, coupled with his history with his health my guess is he just needs a little extra time and it's nothing sinister.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

After the unprecedented attention he received, coupled with his history with his health my guess is he just needs a little extra time and it's nothing sinister.
Spot on.
Give the man some room.

[Mofra]

Now the rumour mill has started re: Bailey Smith

[GVGjr]

Now the rumour mill has started re: Bailey Smith

And what are they indicating?

[Mofra]

And what are they indicating?
1075

[Mofra]

Probably BS but he's been very quiet on Insta lately.
Nothing for a couple of weeks until a Monster energy promo yesterday

[The Underdog]

1075

That is without a doubt the dumbest story I’ve ever heard. I mean, it sounds fake, but if it’s real then Bailey needs to work on some issues outside of mental health, ones that more cash and a new club won’t help.

[Mofra]

That is without a doubt the dumbest story I’ve ever heard. I mean, it sounds fake, but if it’s real then Bailey needs to work on some issues outside of mental health, ones that more cash and a new club won’t help.
There's also a rumour that he had a hand injury but should start training next week.
The lack of news is frustrating sometimes.

[Axe Man]

There's also a rumour that he had a hand injury but should start training next week.
The lack of news is frustrating sometimes.

Probably from punching people at nightclubs. ;) Nothing seems to have come from his vicious push at least.

[bornadog]

1075
I call bullshit


There's also a rumour that he had a hand injury but should start training next week.
The lack of news is frustrating sometimes.

I heard he had a small op

[GVGjr]

1075

That's probably not right :)

[GVGjr]

There's also a rumour that he had a hand injury but should start training next week.
The lack of news is frustrating sometimes.

Years back the clubs media manager used to make regular contact so that rumors like this could be squashed or at least better managed. Sadly that all stopped a long while back

[comrade]

That is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever read on here and that’s saying something ;)

[kruder]

LOL A function like that would of been organised on the WhatsApp group for sure what a load of shite

[jeemak]

Nah, Tim O'Brien would have definitely acquired all but one phone number and sent out a group text because that's modern.

[azabob]

Nah, Tim O'Brien would have definitely acquired all but one phone number and sent out a group text because that's modern.

or maybe we actually traded Bailey Smith for Tim O'Brien?

[comrade]

Tim O’Brien is actually a Hawthorn mole and only came across with the singular goal of making the group turn on Bazlenka, thereby easily facilitating a trade to the Hawks at year end.

[Grantysghost]

Tim O’Brien is actually a Hawthorn mole and only came across with the singular goal of making the group turn on Bazlenka, thereby easily facilitating a trade to the Hawks at year end.

Amazing he couldn't get his number from someone else.

Do we really want this guy if he can't think on his feet? :cool:

[bulldogsthru&thru]

This rumour shouldn’t be getting any airtime. If it turned out to have any legs at all then I give up on this group. But this one is surely taking the piss.

[MrMahatma]

That’s so bad. Every aspect of it.

People need to just put a few more min thought into their rumours. There’s an element of creativity in it but they got lazy and didn’t work though it enough. Hopefully they learn and get better… and start rumours about Essendon players.

[bornadog]

HUN reporting Smith taking indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons.

I don't have access to the site

[dadsgirl16]

I knew something was up��

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

I knew something was up��

I hope he's okay.
I call bullshit on the rumour, but clearly something's not right.

[hujsh]

I hope he's okay.
I call bullshit on the rumour, but clearly something's not right.

Sounds like something's going on with his family. Fair enough to take some time off (I assume)

[merantau]

A mate of mine has a mate whose sister is going out with a truckie who reckons that, when he was filling up with fuel at a servo just outside Dubbo, he spotted Bailey Smith talking with Elvis.

[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

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[bornadog]

Our new ruckman against Sweet

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[Axe Man]

Our new ruckman against Sweet

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English in WA, Martin in bubble wrap I presume and Darcy still recovering from his foot injury. I guess Zaine drew the short straw.

[EasternWest]

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baz!!!

[Jeanette54]

A mate of mine has a mate whose sister is going out with a truckie who reckons that, when he was filling up with fuel at a servo just outside Dubbo, he spotted Bailey Smith talking with Elvis.

Apparently Elvis was asking for Bailey's autograph.

[kruder]

Looks like Schache is playing in defence during the match sim.

While we are at it, if Bevo throws anyone into the ruck this year out of left field let it be Zaine.

[Mofra]

Looks like Schache is playing in defence during the match sim.

While we are at it, if Bevo throws anyone into the ruck this year out of left field let it be Zaine.
Zaine has rucked before, but then again so has just about everyone else.

[The Underdog]

Looks like Schache is playing in defence during the match sim.

While we are at it, if Bevo throws anyone into the ruck this year out of left field let it be Zaine.

He’s likely to be a backup key defender behind Keath, Gardner and TOB, so he may as well give the ruck a run for desperate times.

[GVGjr]

Looks like Schache is playing in defence during the match sim.

While we are at it, if Bevo throws anyone into the ruck this year out of left field let it be Zaine.

There is a chance Cordy will move forward and be the support ruck option.

[kruder]

I'm surprised we haven't seen any training footage this week yet, would have thought the boys would have been back on the track by now?

[GVGjr]

I'm surprised we haven't seen any training footage this week yet, would have thought the boys would have been back on the track by now?

I used to be able to to get to pre-season training and really enjoyed seeing the players going through their paces.
Missing the updates from the club.

[kruder]

I used to be able to to get to pre-season training and really enjoyed seeing the players going through their paces.
Missing the updates from the club.

Have we delayed the return of the players because of Covid? Or is it as simple as the media guy has come down with covid.

[jeemak]

Have we delayed the return of the players because of Covid? Or is it as simple as the media guy has come down with covid.

Might be keeping staff who aren't essential away from the group because of COVID.

It's everywhere. I've unfortunately succumbed to it this past week, and I was relatively careful and low key from a social perspective the weeks prior.

[Hotdog60]

All the best jeemak speedy recovery.

[Dry Rot]

Might be keeping staff who aren't essential away from the group because of COVID.

It's everywhere. I've unfortunately succumbed to it this past week, and I was relatively careful and low key from a social perspective the weeks prior.

Good luck mate.

Takes lots of Vitamin D and Liposomal Vitamin C and you'll be fine.

[EasternWest]

Might be keeping staff who aren't essential away from the group because of COVID.

It's everywhere. I've unfortunately succumbed to it this past week, and I was relatively careful and low key from a social perspective the weeks prior.

Oh wow bummer mate.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

I hear if you slap two fish together 3 times at midnight it helps with the symptoms. A lot of people are saying it, many many, so many people.

[bornadog]

Might be keeping staff who aren't essential away from the group because of COVID.

It's everywhere. I've unfortunately succumbed to it this past week, and I was relatively careful and low key from a social perspective the weeks prior.

Hope you will be ok.

Daughter and two house mates have it and are isolating at home. They have been ill with it, as daughter and one other girl are asthmatic, and the male living with them really copped it hard.

My daughter says alot of their friends have it.

Make sure you keep hydrated, even use Hydrolyte. We also bought her an oximetre to monitor her.

[jeemak]

All the best jeemak speedy recovery.

Thanks mate.


Good luck mate.

Takes lots of Vitamin D and Liposomal Vitamin C and you'll be fine.

Thanks mate! Been taking both as suppositories.


Oh wow bummer mate.

Hope you're feeling better soon.

I hear if you slap two fish together 3 times at midnight it helps with the symptoms. A lot of people are saying it, many many, so many people.

Sounds harder to do in suppository format but I'll give it a shot. Cheers for the well wishes.

[jeemak]

Hope you will be ok.

Daughter and two house mates have it and are isolating at home. They have been ill with it, as daughter and one other girl are asthmatic, and the male living with them really copped it hard.

My daughter says alot of their friends have it.

Make sure you keep hydrated, even use Hydrolyte. We also bought her an oximetre to monitor her.

Thanks. Staying super hydrated, and using Hydralyte and drinking water as if I'm simulating hangover conditions.

Hope your daughter and her friends come good quickly.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Might be keeping staff who aren't essential away from the group because of COVID.

It's everywhere. I've unfortunately succumbed to it this past week, and I was relatively careful and low key from a social perspective the weeks prior.

Take it easy and get cracking on a quick recovery mate.

[jeemak]

Take it easy and get cracking on a quick recovery mate.

Cheers dude!

[GVGjr]

Might be keeping staff who aren't essential away from the group because of COVID.

It's everywhere. I've unfortunately succumbed to it this past week, and I was relatively careful and low key from a social perspective the weeks prior.

Stay well. I've been keeping a very low profile and really a trip to the supermarket to look at their empty shelves is my limits most weeks.

[chef]

Hope you will be ok.

Daughter and two house mates have it and are isolating at home. They have been ill with it, as daughter and one other girl are asthmatic, and the male living with them really copped it hard.

My daughter says alot of their friends have it.

Make sure you keep hydrated, even use Hydrolyte. We also bought her an oximetre to monitor her.

My daughter in Geelong has it too atm.

[Grantysghost]

Might be keeping staff who aren't essential away from the group because of COVID.

It's everywhere. I've unfortunately succumbed to it this past week, and I was relatively careful and low key from a social perspective the weeks prior.

Get well soon mate.

[Grantysghost]

My daughter in Geelong has it too atm.
Gee wiz it’s everywhere. Hope she’s ok…! We’ve already nearly doubled the entirety of last year’s cases in 11 days.

[Grantysghost]

Hope you will be ok.

Daughter and two house mates have it and are isolating at home. They have been ill with it, as daughter and one other girl are asthmatic, and the male living with them really copped it hard.

My daughter says alot of their friends have it.

Make sure you keep hydrated, even use Hydrolyte. We also bought her an oximetre to monitor her.

Hydrolyte is brilliant, and I must say I reckon it tastes pretty good too ! Hope your daughter and friends recover quickly. Will it ever end !

[comrade]

Hydrolyte is brilliant, and I must say I reckon it tastes pretty good too ! Hope your daughter and friends recover quickly. Will it ever end !

Hopefully this is the beginning of the end. The virus mutates into something more mild, becomes endemic, it’s so prevalent that herd immunity becomes a factor and we just live our lives. No restrictions, no mandates.

[azabob]

Clearly having an impact on the league.


"Well over 100 AFL players contracted COVID-19 during the summer break, in a measure of how the pandemic’s Omicron surge has spread among younger adults.

While AFL sources acknowledged that the number of men’s players who had the virus in recent weeks exceeded 100, a survey of several clubs indicates that the number is likely far higher and could surpass 200 players".


https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/could-surpass-200-players-covid-runs-rampant-throughout-afl-clubs-during-summer-break-20220111-p59neu.html

[hujsh]

Hopefully this is the beginning of the end. The virus mutates into something more mild, becomes endemic, it’s so prevalent that herd immunity becomes a factor and we just live our lives. No restrictions, no mandates.

I wonder if that's really a thing without vaccinations. From what I understand your antibodies post getting sick drop off over time (or that Israeli study people were using to try and promote natural immunity suggests it does) so while it can provide strong immunity at first it's more temporary than a vaccine (even if it's not permanent either and you need boosters etc)

[bornadog]

My daughter in Geelong has it too atm.

Hope she is ok.

[bornadog]

Clearly having an impact on the league.


"Well over 100 AFL players contracted COVID-19 during the summer break, in a measure of how the pandemic’s Omicron surge has spread among younger adults.

While AFL sources acknowledged that the number of men’s players who had the virus in recent weeks exceeded 100, a survey of several clubs indicates that the number is likely far higher and could surpass 200 players".


https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/could-surpass-200-players-covid-runs-rampant-throughout-afl-clubs-during-summer-break-20220111-p59neu.html

Elli Blackburn is out this week.

I wonder how many of our men's players have it? Better to get it out of the way now.

[GVGjr]

Hydrolyte is brilliant, and I must say I reckon it tastes pretty good too ! Hope your daughter and friends recover quickly. Will it ever end !

Good luck finding more. The supplier has been ravaged by panic buying.

[bornadog]

Good luck finding more. The supplier has been ravaged by panic buying.

True. We found it difficult to get some, as well as Oximeter. We have the Oximeter on order with a Pharmacy.

[GVGjr]

True. We found it difficult to get some, as well as Oximeter. We have the Oximeter on order with a Pharmacy.

One supplier has orders for 40,000 units and stock is arriving late Jan. Another has orders for over 20K
Previously a very slow but steady seller.

[Axe Man]

Good luck finding more. The supplier has been ravaged by panic buying.

I go with Powerade and Zooper Doopers for a hangover so I may try that when I eventually succumb. ;)

[Bulldog4life]

All the best jeemak speedy recovery.

Yes ditto Jee.

[Grantysghost]

Good luck finding more. The supplier has been ravaged by panic buying.

God. People will never learn. Or maybe they have. Survival of the fittest (hoarder).

[chef]

Hope she is ok.

Yeah its more inconvenient for her, she's fit and healthy.

[bornadog]

Yeah its more inconvenient for her, she's fit and healthy.

Good to hear.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

My daughter in Geelong has it too atm.

hope your daughter is recovering well chef. All the best.

[comrade]

I wonder if that's really a thing without vaccinations. From what I understand your antibodies post getting sick drop off over time (or that Israeli study people were using to try and promote natural immunity suggests it does) so while it can provide strong immunity at first it's more temporary than a vaccine (even if it's not permanent either and you need boosters etc)

High risk people will most likely need ongoing boosters to minimise illness (though EU regulators are already raising concerns about covid boosters and the impacts on immunity/long term health) but it’s obvious now that this type of vaccine is pretty ineffective against transmission as the virus mutates so mandates and restrictions should be a thing of the past.

[Bulldog4life]

Good to hear.

My daughter has been fighting covid for the past week and is 33 weeks pregnant. Now husband has it too. Difficult times.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

My daughter has been fighting covid for the past week and is 33 weeks pregnant. Now husband has it too. Difficult times.

I hope they recover quickly B4L.
My wife delivered our 2nd child whilst having full on flu symptoms.
30 yrs on both mother and daughter thriving but it was anxious and miserable at the time.

[bornadog]

My daughter has been fighting covid for the past week and is 33 weeks pregnant. Now husband has it too. Difficult times.

Good luck to them - that is awful

[hujsh]

High risk people will most likely need ongoing boosters to minimise illness (though EU regulators are already raising concerns about covid boosters and the impacts on immunity/long term health) but it’s obvious now that this type of vaccine is pretty ineffective against transmission as the virus mutates so mandates and restrictions should be a thing of the past.


Okay but just banking on herd immunity doesn't really seem like it'll work either. I think there needs to be something else.

Even getting the remaining 20% of unvaccinated people double dosed would be big since they're so much more likely to get the virus and suffer the worse symptoms.

[MrMahatma]

Seems hard to think that season 2022 won't be impacted by reduced crowds, maybe fixture changes etc.

2 years on and it's all still happening. Crazy. Up here in QLD we've had hardly any until the past 4 weeks and now it's getting more disruptive with long testing queues, school return delayed (FFS!!!) and no RATs to go around... empty shelves at supermarkets etc.

Hopefully we see a peak and we actually find a "new normal" that is actually... well... normal.

[GVGjr]

Seems hard to think that season 2022 won't be impacted by reduced crowds, maybe fixture changes etc.

2 years on and it's all still happening. Crazy. Up here in QLD we've had hardly any until the past 4 weeks and now it's getting more disruptive with long testing queues, school return delayed (FFS!!!) and no RATs to go around... empty shelves at supermarkets etc.

Hopefully we see a peak and we actually find a "new normal" that is actually... well... normal.

The AFL has done a sensational job to keep the game flowing over the last two very challenging years but if there is a significant disruption again this year they will struggle to get crowds back. Right at this moment I'd struggle to get motivated to sit in a big crowded game and I miss footy a lot.

[comrade]

The lack of RATs and the mixed messaging between fed and states is the biggest cluster *!*!*!*! you’ll ever see. Two years in and we’re here lol.

[jazzadogs]

The lack of RATs and the mixed messaging between fed and states is the biggest cluster *!*!*!*! you’ll ever see. Two years in and we’re here lol.

How were they meant to know that what every other country in the world was doing would eventually need to happen here?!?! You can't be expecting them to learn from global precedent, or show some sort of foresight?? :p

The main thing is that Jerry Harvey and Chemist Warehouse are getting their profits from RAT sales.

[EasternWest]

My daughter in Geelong has it too atm.


Yeah its more inconvenient for her, she's fit and healthy.

Send macaroons.

[azabob]

Sorry to derail this thread...

Arthur Jones arrived at the club this week and is spending a heap of time with JUH which shouldn't come as a shock.

[jeemak]

Sorry to derail this thread...

Arthur Jones arrived at the club this week and is spending a heap of time with JUH which shouldn't come as a shock.

Will let it slide this one time! ;)

[GVGjr]

The lack of RATs and the mixed messaging between fed and states is the biggest cluster *!*!*!*! you’ll ever see. Two years in and we’re here lol.

We will have a significant number of RATs available in the next 2 weeks.
Some of the Chinese manufactures are even working through their new year to supply Australia.

[GVGjr]

Sorry to derail this thread...

Arthur Jones arrived at the club this week and is spending a heap of time with JUH which shouldn't come as a shock.

Thanks Aza, I'm looking forward to catching a glimpse of Jones.

[EasternWest]

Sorry to derail this thread...

Arthur Jones arrived at the club this week and is spending a heap of time with JUH which shouldn't come as a shock.

Thanks aza.

I'm pretty excited about Arthur to be honest.

[bornadog]

Still no word from the club about the players returning to training. I suspect there will be a few missing.

great news re Arthur - thanks Aza

[chef]

Still no word from the club about the players returning to training. I suspect there will be a few missing.

great news re Arthur - thanks Aza

I said g'day to LVD in Mooroopna yesterday while dropping off some stuff, on a morning walk with his mum.

[chef]

Send macaroons.

Haha funny you should say that, we are catching up in Hepburn for her birthday saturday(she'll be out of iso Friday) and she'll be getting one.

Unfortunately Smith Street Band has postponed again, the reason for us going so hopefully there'll be a bar or beer garden open for us instead.

[Bulldog4life]

Good luck to them - that is awful

Yes BAD being so far away is difficult specially for my wife who had booked tickets to go to Melbourne but my daughter thought it was too much of a risk for my wife and possibly myself.

[EasternWest]

Haha funny you should say that, we are catching up in Hepburn for her birthday saturday(she'll be out of iso Friday) and she'll be getting one.

Unfortunately Smith Street Band has postponed again, the reason for us going so hopefully there'll be a bar or beer garden open for us instead.

I'm sorry that's a lot of words for "my daughter is getting macaroons before you" and I'm not here for it.

[azabob]

Still no word from the club about the players returning to training. I suspect there will be a few missing.

great news re Arthur - thanks Aza

I wonder with the huge outbreak in our AFLW team and staff has delayed the return by a week or two?

[GVGjr]

I wonder with the huge outbreak in our AFLW team and staff has delayed the return by a week or two?

Good observation and it's a very real chance.

[Vred]

I mean, hypothetical, real hypothetical, but why not infect all the players now and let them get through it so they have at least 6 months of the strongest protection against covid so we can get through the majority of the season without huge disruptions? I know purposefully infecting the entire league might sound counter-intuitive but looking at what's happening in other codes and it doesn't seem like too much of a bad idea?

[azabob]

I mean, hypothetical, real hypothetical, but why not infect all the players now and let them get through it so they have at least 6 months of the strongest protection against covid so we can get through the majority of the season without huge disruptions? I know purposefully infecting the entire league might sound counter-intuitive but looking at what's happening in other codes and it doesn't seem like too much of a bad idea?

Because we are dealing with humans, real life people who have families, and are not guaranteed to fully recover.

[EasternWest]

Because we are dealing with humans, real life people who have families, and are not guaranteed to fully recover.

It boggles the mind that after all this, there's still a pervasive "just a bad cold" mentality.

A month ago I did CPR on an anti vaxxer with Covid for an hour who had no underlying health issues and was 50 years old. Now his six kids don't have a Dad. Don't @ me with your tinfoil bullshit because I just don't care.

[jazzadogs]

There definitely are people who have symptoms more in line with a common cold, but that is largely thanks to the vaccines and needs to be balanced out with the vulnerable people who get severe symptoms.

I got Covid at the boxing day test (along with many others I'd guess) and there was a lot of variability between me and my 5 mates who were also positive. I had a scratchy throat, cough, some niggly congestion and a 24 hour period of body aches. It's now 2+ weeks down the track and I feel back to normal - I'm exercising, I'm working. I took ibuprofen a couple of times for the aches but otherwise didn't require any treatment.

BUT my wife is now 2 weeks down the track and still struggling with congestion and fatigue. So it is definitely a broad spectrum.

I would be amazed if none of our players have had covid over the past month.

[Grantysghost]

It boggles the mind that after all this, there's still a pervasive "just a bad cold" mentality.

A month ago I did CPR on an anti vaxxer with Covid for an hour who had no underlying health issues and was 50 years old. Now his six kids don't have a Dad. Don't @ me with your tinfoil bullshit because I just don't care.

We need to hear from more people out there on the front lines like yourself EW.
Stories like yours are absolutely compelling and I can't thank you and all your colleagues enough in all forms of first line response for the amazing work you do.

Should be collectively Australian's of the year.

This wave is hitting hard in different ways.

I have access to ongoing information from state gov departments and heard this morning only 1 crane is operating at the ports due to staff shortages. There are 10 days of cargo boats backlogged in the bay!

[azabob]

According to the socials the boys trained today.

[bornadog]

BUT my wife is now 2 weeks down the track and still struggling with congestion and fatigue. So it is definitely a broad spectrum.

I would be amazed if none of our players have had covid over the past month.

I hope your wife gets over it, as long covid is a real issue that is not being discussed much.

[bornadog]

According to the socials the boys trained today.

Cheers

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI8j8cuaIAE4Ewa?format=jpg&name=large

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI8j894agAMse-H?format=jpg&name=large

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI8j-v7aAAAiaeN?format=jpg&name=large

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI8kAplaQAAGZGF?format=jpg&name=large

[bornadog]

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271778199_10159557549742487_8433559632798999084_n.jpg?_nc_ca t=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=M0QBLHPPsNAAX8Aogod&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AT_Cy1tAZ1iePBl78ECUjlSYwItBd0SDiLZ6JZZ_acJdyA&oe=61E43845

[bornadog]

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271813180_10159557549622487_3365321036517532656_n.jpg?_nc_ca t=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=-DSqPtSTi6wAX_suUHB&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AT8fuL3DDQzS3UMSoOX8kPXzLitV8ML5ldzcr0xlRdaJng&oe=61E54CD3

[bornadog]

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271775411_10159557549812487_6839394197001614581_n.jpg?_nc_ca t=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=LKcTp_Bnm58AX9XDF_K&tn=udNN3KjprZIcmBIH&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AT-PZEHdlMGQFAuvQpBuq_YY1hi1h8aXWmo8A0xNltQEhw&oe=61E385C8

[bornadog]

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271822295_10159557549627487_8545590460472425082_n.jpg?_nc_ca t=109&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=g9gwgiaIiBYAX_Ah76G&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AT9f-WtmD5rJxUCqNJVomd4uy_2UlwdiFUeLBiUnlAdr_Q&oe=61E467D8

[bornadog]

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271841555_10159557549937487_1199023240091847609_n.jpg?_nc_ca t=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=2AzGIrWwWV8AX8bARfF&_nc_oc=AQmbGpGftwTkn_YKeb0E3h8LsS9WQ3_v7kTJ3Kymh2Szd3z9muBFH O8LS7PHQQ2QGq4&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AT9pm32j0mUyu77t0E8LoiegZB128xB7raaGxaICnUYnzA&oe=61E4D341

[bornadog]

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271855660_10159557549977487_1856488562670980230_n.jpg?_nc_ca t=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=JKiJz8j3jFcAX97Mz51&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AT__mIcLw2-RPJgNW5f1sfiYmmyrh6X-OovtWIVqc6qfbQ&oe=61E47CDE

[jeemak]

What are these training images doing in the COVID thread?

[bornadog]

What are these training images doing in the COVID thread?

Sorry to derail it :D:D

[azabob]

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271813180_10159557549622487_3365321036517532656_n.jpg?_nc_ca t=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=-DSqPtSTi6wAX_suUHB&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AT8fuL3DDQzS3UMSoOX8kPXzLitV8ML5ldzcr0xlRdaJng&oe=61E54CD3

Who is in the photo with Tim O'brien and Jack Macrae?

[jeemak]

Who is in the photo with Tim O'brien and Jack Macrae?

Bailey Dale.

[azabob]

Bailey Dale.

Yep, but who is the other other guy?

[bornadog]

Yep, but who is the other other guy?

Looks like Luke Cleary

[Grantysghost]

Yep, but who is the other other guy?

Louis Butler?

[jeemak]

Yep, but who is the other other guy?

Oh, sorry, I didn't see him.

[azabob]

Yep, but who is the other other guy?


Looks like Luke Cleary


Louis Butler?

Could be Cleary. Who ever it is he is trying hard to look into the camera without looking into the camera.

[dog town]

Well over 20 different players pictured training on the clubs Insta story today.

[GVGjr]

It's an exciting time seeing the physical development of many of our younger or newer players

I wonder who from the last draft crop will step forward and surprise?
Will it be Parker or McComb or will it be someone that we got a glimpse of last year like McNeil or Garcia?

[Grantysghost]

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271855660_10159557549977487_1856488562670980230_n.jpg?_nc_ca t=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=JKiJz8j3jFcAX97Mz51&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AT__mIcLw2-RPJgNW5f1sfiYmmyrh6X-OovtWIVqc6qfbQ&oe=61E47CDE

Somebody skipped leg day.

[jeemak]

Yeah he's just about right. Not everyone can be SSEW.....who actually had to tone things down due to imbalance contributing to his hammy issues.

[EasternWest]

Yeah he's just about right. Not everyone can be SSEW.....who actually had to tone things down due to imbalance contributing to his hammy issues.

My hamstrings are fine, what are you on about?

[jeemak]

My hamstrings are fine, what are you on about?

The baton being passed on to you taking the mantle of SSEW makes me feel like crying again.

[Grantysghost]

My hamstrings are fine, what are you on about?

https://media.giphy.com/media/l2JegaX4WzfkOihqw/giphy.gif

[EasternWest]

The baton being passed on to you taking the mantle of SSEW makes me feel like crying again.

I don't make the rules.

[Bulldog4life]

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271855660_10159557549977487_1856488562670980230_n.jpg?_nc_ca t=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=JKiJz8j3jFcAX97Mz51&_nc_ht=scontent-syd2-1.xx&oh=00_AT__mIcLw2-RPJgNW5f1sfiYmmyrh6X-OovtWIVqc6qfbQ&oe=61E47CDE

Thanks for all the pics BAD.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

My daughter has been fighting covid for the past week and is 33 weeks pregnant. Now husband has it too. Difficult times.

Mate all the best for your daughter. It must be a tough time for you as a parent.

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI9NOwwaMAIZsn3?format=jpg&name=medium

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI9NOwwaQAQDtN9?format=jpg&name=large

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI9NOwwakAULr8r?format=jpg&name=large

[jeemak]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FI9NOwwaQAQDtN9?format=jpg&name=large

He's a complete beast.

[GVGjr]

He's a complete beast.

Lets hope the coaches can work on his goal kicking accuracy but hasn't he let himself go? :)
There is a bit of work for him to do :)

[bornadog]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVo4BOu3KFI&ab_channel=Michael

[EasternWest]

Naughty. Thick. Solid. Tight.

[kruder]

I can understand why Collingwood let Treloar go for nothing, he just lacks that professionalism in his preparation to play AFL :rolleyes:

[GVGjr]

I can understand why Collingwood let Treloar go for nothing, he just lacks that professionalism in his preparation to play AFL :rolleyes:

Yep, fancy adding a player of his quality at a significant discount as well. We really need to make the most of the Treloar windfall.

[EasternWest]

I can understand why Collingwood let Treloar go for nothing, he just lacks that professionalism in his preparation to play AFL :rolleyes:

Terrible person and all his Collingwood team mates hated him.

[jeemak]

But it's been onwards and upwards for them and all involved at the time, so on balance, they've done the right thing.

[Bulldog Joe]

But it's been onwards and upwards for them and all involved at the time, so on balance, they've done the right thing.

They have absolutely done the right thing.

Since Adam's departure they have also been able to change their president (twice) and their Coach.

Their selfless attitude has also allowed Treloar to rediscover some life enjoyment, make a Grand Final and be ready for another season of promise.

The Collingwood Football Club is a noble organisation:o

[EasternWest]

They have absolutely done the right thing.

Since Adam's departure they have also been able to change their president (twice) and their Coach.

Their selfless attitude has also allowed Treloar to rediscover some life enjoyment, make a Grand Final and be ready for another season of promise.

The Collingwood Football Club is a noble organisation:o

And they've done some proud and historic things.

[bornadog]

Sam Darcy completing his first outdoor run, as he continues his recovery from a stress fracture in his foot


https://youtu.be/n4OQgFTd9B0

[kruder]

Ridiculous how much talent we have on this list.

[GVGjr]

Ridiculous how much talent we have on this list.

And it will be a real shame if we don't capitalize on it.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Ridiculous how much talent we have on this list.

Good times.

[bornadog]

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[Grantysghost]

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Curtin University? Isn't it the VU Whitten oval...?

Guess we can have more than one.

Darcy is a string bean.

[Prince Imperial]

Curtin University? Isn't it the VU Whitten oval...?

Guess we can have more than one.



Freo played a AFLW home game there last weekend.

[bornadog]

He is a beast


https://youtu.be/uRisLBjsUJQ

The look on Shacks face

[comrade]

I need a minute.

[hujsh]

Of course he's dominating when Keath's on the other team.

[GVGjr]

He outworked and outmuscled Schache a couple of times.

If he fixes his set shot goal kicking and stays healthy he will have a great season.

[EasternWest]

He is a beast


https://youtu.be/uRisLBjsUJQ

The look on Shacks face

We should definitely send him back to the backline.

[comrade]

He outworked and outmuscled Schache a couple of times.

If he fixes his set shot goal kicking and stays healthy he will have a great season.

Shocking match up for Shaq. Why wasn’t our GF CHB given the gig?

[Grantysghost]

We should definitely send him back to the backline.

Did he manage to get the ball to float from that snap or was it the fps.
Because that would be some skill from there.

Plus - the headband has to transition into games.

[chef]

https://i.postimg.cc/zD4tR94Q/FB-IMG-1642760061926.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[soupman]

It would be such a Danny from Droop St moment to have your takeaway from that video be that Schache is struggling.

[jeemak]

The one where Naughts out-bodied him clearly was always going to be a Naughton mark, as he just needed to protect the drop zone, force contact and rebound into the ball.

[GVGjr]

The one where Naughts out-bodied him clearly was always going to be a Naughton mark, as he just needed to protect the drop zone, force contact and rebound into the ball.

It's edited highlights that might have missed some good things from Schache. Nothing to worry about.
It's all about how a player responds to these lessons.

[jeemak]

It's edited highlights that might have missed some good things from Schache. Nothing to worry about.
It's all about how a player responds to these lessons.

Absolutely, and that stuff happens to really good defenders against really good forwards all the time.

[Grantysghost]

Absolutely, and that stuff happens to really good defenders against really good forwards all the time.

If the passing player knows how to put it to the advantage of the forward it can be nigh on impossible to stop.

[EasternWest]

If the passing player knows how to put it to the advantage of the forward it can be nigh on impossible to stop.

If do right no can defense.

-Miyagi-San

[bornadog]

It would be such a Danny from Droop St moment to have your takeaway from that video be that Schache is struggling.

Call me Danny :D

[Grantysghost]

If do right no can defense.

-Miyagi-San

https://media.giphy.com/media/2aJWp7iwvHS7wOTUpc/giphy.gif

[Swoop]

If they want to experiment with Shache in the backline, they need to give him the best opportunity to succeed in the role. I would've thought that matching him up against our best key position forward at training is the best way for him to learn. Who would you rather he be opposed to?

[GVGjr]

If they want to experiment with Shache in the backline, they need to give him the best opportunity to succeed in the role. I would've thought that matching him up against our best key position forward at training is the best way for him to learn. Who would you rather he be opposed to?

Swoop, great to have you back.

[jeemak]

Swoop, great to have you back.

Long term injury list. Hopefully he gets a clear run at it from here!

[EasternWest]

Long term injury list. Hopefully he gets a clear run at it from here!

But is he flying?

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

But is he flying?

One swallow doesn't make a spring, I'd say borderline flying.
See how he goes after the preseason. :)

Welcome back Swoop.

[jeemak]

But is he flying?

Too early to tell, completely up to him. I expect a statement to come out shortly.

[EasternWest]

Too early to tell, completely up to him. I expect a statement to come out shortly.

But is Swoop having his best preseason ever?

[azabob]

But is Swoop having his best preseason ever?

He’s turned up and doing the work, that is all you can ask.

And yes. BEST PRE SEASON ever

[EasternWest]

He’s turned up and doing the work, that is all you can ask.

And yes. BEST PRE SEASON ever

But is he training the house down,?

[The Adelaide Connection]

This was posted by Mattie Malta on fb, thought it was well worth posting. Is he on here?

Live at training (updated report below and vids embedded in comments)...

Overview:
Treloar not on the track, along with Dunkley, Williams and Gardiner.

Ugle-Hagan worked on his goal kicking around corners and was consistently making these. Some field kicking errors at times, but otherwise moving well and looking ominous.

Wallis was a general during the session. Looked strong and used the ball well.

Bont loped around like a prized stallion. Just so silky.

Bailey Smith looked sharp. Was loud and exuberant. Buzzing around and commentating on his own work; "He's kicked ten!" After scoring a goal during a drill. Was one of the last to leave the track.

Hunter looked incredibly athletic. At one point he dived full length to catch an errant handball and somersaulted mid air, got to his feet and dished off. This resulted in loud praise from the coaches for his desperation and commitment.

Stef Martin looked short of a run. Proppy at times and completed some drills outside the main group.

Crozier landed some monster tackles and played further up the field in set drills and simulations, flagging a possible positional or role change (!?).

O'Brien, Dureya, Butler and Hannan completed isolated drills as a group, including short kicking and a series of handball and reflex drills. Doc was great with his instructional work with teammates.

MacRae moved with poise and controlled time and space. Kicking was exquisite.

Cordy did a number of kick outs and after playing on, changed direction and regularly used the corridor with a long, set play kick. Teammates could be heard to say "runway" and he routinely launched down the middle. Looked effective.

Schache moved well.

Darcy did rehab work and looked incredible below the knees, picking up the ball cleanly for a big man and has a very confident demeanor.

McLean ran laps at pace and looks close to beginning lateral movement drills. Rehab looks to be tracking ahead of schedule.

Bruce did work on the bike after a brief appearance on the track.

Weightman did some agility tests and running, followed by goal kicking. Didn't join the main group, but lots of high fives and involvement with his voice.

Richards impressed me with directional changes and looks to be entrusted with slingshot runs out of defence, along with Bailey Dale and Caleb Daniel. Daniel was the standout of all players. A special highlight was breaking a Jamarra tackle on the Hawkins wing, passing to Wallis and then following up to receive the handball in the Gordon st/Barkly st pocket l, before curling an incredible pass to Raak after dodging Khamis. Bevo stopped the drill to praise him and say "That is an example of the features we are striving for. Outstanding CD".

West was involved in everything and looks ultra fit. Bevo at one point challenged him over his decision making and encouraged him to come inboard through the corridor to reward teammates who had made good position.

Sweet and English ran well and looked relaxed and composed with ball use.

Arty Jones has some tricks with fleet footwork, however, field and goal kicking need attention. He and Hannan had specialist coaching over the mechanics of their kicking action. Jones was instructed over his ball drop and momentum of his approach. Had some mentoring from Varcoe also and was last to leave the track. I spoke with him after the session and he said he was so excited and seems like a kid who wants to listen and learn.

McNeil looked fatigued. Bevo encouraging him to keep going "you've got to push through it", suggesting he is recovering from something. He had to step out of some drills to catch his breath.

McComb ran hard and was regularly the pack leader.

Anthony Scott instructed to be the intercept extra man up when defenders exiting via a long kick. He was effective in covering ground and punching the ball out when outnumbered or mismatched.

JJ showed god dash and willingness to overlap. Vandermeer looks like he has regained his spark and pace. Was explosive at times from the stoppages and really arched the back

Libba looked like he was stalking prey throughout, hunched over ready to pounce. His ball use was a standout.

Naughton did repetitive goal kicking from 25m and struck them very well. Has an obvious swagger, looks bulked up and superbly fit.

Bevo was very involved. Constantly giving feedback and challenging. He was critical of one player (don't ask who), for not listening and asking a question that he should have known if he had listened better. Bevo looks to have a real edge and intensity about him. Loved it.

All in all, 32 degrees and two hours of intense and slick footy. Players look United and hungry.

[ratsmac]

This was posted by Mattie Malta on fb, thought it was well worth posting. Is he on here?

Live at training (updated report below and vids embedded in comments)...

Overview:
Treloar not on the track, along with Dunkley, Williams and Gardiner.

Ugle-Hagan worked on his goal kicking around corners and was consistently making these. Some field kicking errors at times, but otherwise moving well and looking ominous.

Wallis was a general during the session. Looked strong and used the ball well.

Bont loped around like a prized stallion. Just so silky.

Bailey Smith looked sharp. Was loud and exuberant. Buzzing around and commentating on his own work; "He's kicked ten!" After scoring a goal during a drill. Was one of the last to leave the track.

Hunter looked incredibly athletic. At one point he dived full length to catch an errant handball and somersaulted mid air, got to his feet and dished off. This resulted in loud praise from the coaches for his desperation and commitment.

Stef Martin looked short of a run. Proppy at times and completed some drills outside the main group.

Crozier landed some monster tackles and played further up the field in set drills and simulations, flagging a possible positional or role change (!?).

O'Brien, Dureya, Butler and Hannan completed isolated drills as a group, including short kicking and a series of handball and reflex drills. Doc was great with his instructional work with teammates.

MacRae moved with poise and controlled time and space. Kicking was exquisite.

Cordy did a number of kick outs and after playing on, changed direction and regularly used the corridor with a long, set play kick. Teammates could be heard to say "runway" and he routinely launched down the middle. Looked effective.

Schache moved well.

Darcy did rehab work and looked incredible below the knees, picking up the ball cleanly for a big man and has a very confident demeanor.

McLean ran laps at pace and looks close to beginning lateral movement drills. Rehab looks to be tracking ahead of schedule.

Bruce did work on the bike after a brief appearance on the track.

Weightman did some agility tests and running, followed by goal kicking. Didn't join the main group, but lots of high fives and involvement with his voice.

Richards impressed me with directional changes and looks to be entrusted with slingshot runs out of defence, along with Bailey Dale and Caleb Daniel. Daniel was the standout of all players. A special highlight was breaking a Jamarra tackle on the Hawkins wing, passing to Wallis and then following up to receive the handball in the Gordon st/Barkly st pocket l, before curling an incredible pass to Raak after dodging Khamis. Bevo stopped the drill to praise him and say "That is an example of the features we are striving for. Outstanding CD".

West was involved in everything and looks ultra fit. Bevo at one point challenged him over his decision making and encouraged him to come inboard through the corridor to reward teammates who had made good position.

Sweet and English ran well and looked relaxed and composed with ball use.

Arty Jones has some tricks with fleet footwork, however, field and goal kicking need attention. He and Hannan had specialist coaching over the mechanics of their kicking action. Jones was instructed over his ball drop and momentum of his approach. Had some mentoring from Varcoe also and was last to leave the track. I spoke with him after the session and he said he was so excited and seems like a kid who wants to listen and learn.

McNeil looked fatigued. Bevo encouraging him to keep going "you've got to push through it", suggesting he is recovering from something. He had to step out of some drills to catch his breath.

McComb ran hard and was regularly the pack leader.

Anthony Scott instructed to be the intercept extra man up when defenders exiting via a long kick. He was effective in covering ground and punching the ball out when outnumbered or mismatched.

JJ showed god dash and willingness to overlap. Vandermeer looks like he has regained his spark and pace. Was explosive at times from the stoppages and really arched the back

Libba looked like he was stalking prey throughout, hunched over ready to pounce. His ball use was a standout.

Naughton did repetitive goal kicking from 25m and struck them very well. Has an obvious swagger, looks bulked up and superbly fit.

Bevo was very involved. Constantly giving feedback and challenging. He was critical of one player (don't ask who), for not listening and asking a question that he should have known if he had listened better. Bevo looks to have a real edge and intensity about him. Loved it.

All in all, 32 degrees and two hours of intense and slick footy. Players look United and hungry.

I just read this on Facebook too. Awesome overview with video. Even move video in the comments. If Mattie Malta isn't on woof he should be. Here is the link for those who have Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/westernbulldogs/permalink/10158250335816594/