Toast Judd blitzes Blues time trial

[NWTYRX]

http://carltonfc.com.au/tabid/4311/Default.aspx?newsid=69623

WHEN THEY need to, champions lift.

And so it was that when the cameras and journalists gathered for Carlton's time trial around Visy Park, Chris Judd dug deep and won it.

It wasn't the first running event of the pre-season, but it was the one that counted most, and so Judd crossed the line first -- as simple as that.

His time of 10m 33s was a fair way short of the record 9m 50s held by Adrian Gleeson, but the position was more important than what was showing on the clock.

Before it began the smart money was on Andrew Walker, the club's best runner. But as Judd explained, he wasn't interested in letting that happen on Monday.

"It was just good that we both ran pretty good times – 'Walks' got me in the other three running tests in the pre-season so far, but there were no cameras there, so I probably shouldn't have mentioned it," he said with a laugh.

"He's come back really fit, and he's got explosive speed as well as endurance, so he's one the players who you'd expected to have a really good year this year if everything goes right for him."

Judd was the big story of last summer as he moved from West Coast to Carlton, but his ability to get stuck in at his new club was hurt by an operation that followed a season of fighting injury.

The 25-year-old said it was great to be able to hit the track at the same time as his teammates this time around.

" When you move to a new club, you want to make a good impression as soon as you can, and probably that was one of the difficult things last summer. But to be able to come back here and do all the running work straight away is a bonus."

Despite the break, the players looked extremely fit and the Brownlow Medallist confirmed that the team was in good nick.

"It was good to get back into it, and to see a lot of the players run PBs (personal bests) was exciting for this time of the year.

"So far everyone's come back in good shape – it makes a big difference.

"Instead of having to flog blokes, it probably gives the fitness staff a bit more flexibility to work on specific areas of focus rather than just trying to get as much work in as possible.

"So it's good, and it certainly makes for a more enjoyable summer."

 

[jj1978]

That's the reason this man's the captain.

 

[C4[2]Yo`DooR]

Training pics from this morning:

http://www.gspimages.com.au/photogr...tion:AFL 2008 Media - Carlton Training 101108

 

[AlecDuncan]

OK, am I the only one struggling to believe Bear ran a time trial faster than Judd? I think he did a Percy and caught a tram.

 

[BBSK]

Training pics from this morning:

http://www.gspimages.com.au/photogr...tion:AFL 2008 Media - Carlton Training 101108

in pic 162231 does anyone else think thats pfeiffer running behind murphy? or am i seeing things?

 

[Silvagnis]

"It was just good that we both ran pretty good times – 'Walks' got me in the other three running tests in the pre-season so far, but there were no cameras there, so I probably shouldn't have mentioned it," he said with a laugh.

"He's come back really fit, and he's got explosive speed as well as endurance, so he's one the players who you'd expected to have a really good year this year if everything goes right for him."

"Instead of having to flog blokes, it probably gives the fitness staff a bit more flexibility to work on specific areas of focus rather than just trying to get as much work in as possible.

Judd has already shown more leadership in one season than Kouta and Lance put together.

We stuffed up the Judd trade...

 

[Silvagnis]

in pic 162231 does anyone else think thats pfeiffer running behind murphy? or am i seeing things?

We plan to re-draft Pfeiffer in the rookie draft if he's available.

Has Austin filled out?

 

[Silvagnis]

Is that the incredible hulk or Hampson standing behind Gibbs?

Are they Hammer's shoulders?

Or is it an axe handle?

 

[gbatman]

I wonder who has been at the back of the group in the time trials...

 

[HBF]

OK, am I the only one struggling to believe Bear ran a time trial faster than Judd? I think he did a Percy and caught a tram.

Or he used his skateboard!
Everytime I read something from Chris Judd, I get goosebumps. The guy is an inspiration in every sense of the word.

 

[HBF]

Judd has already shown more leadership in one season than Kouta and Lance put together.

We stuffed up the Judd trade...

Of course we did.
Don't you know anything.

 

[TheNumber4]

Judd is just an absolute star. He leads fron the front and sets the example for all to follow. We are privileged to have him and watch him.

Yeah......we really stuffed up that trade

PS: I thought I saw Cain Ackland in those pictures then realised it was just a tree.

Go Blues 2009!!!

 

[Big Bad Sammus]

Who?

 

[4blues]

I wonder who has been at the back of the group in the time trials...

Exactly, would have been great to see the complete list.

 

[Pamam]

Exactly, would have been great to see the complete list.

Gilly is pacing with fev....so should be done by around 3pm today....then i would assume Gilly will post the times!!! lol

 

[Quid]

Wonder how Eddie fared with his extra folds...
Where would our other young mids fit in...
Who else is on that level?

Does anyone know any more detail re the other 3 races that Walks beat Juddy?
such as...
Distance times and placings?!

 

[gbatman]

Wonder how Eddie fared with his extra folds...
Where would our other young mids fit in...
Who else is on that level?

Does anyone know any more detail re the other 3 races that Walks beat Juddy?
such as...
Distance times and placings?!

it would be amusing to know and a good way to follow the players progress.

 

[BlueYoss]

Wonder how Eddie fared with his extra folds...

The myth that Eddie came back with high skinfolds has already been busted

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=515180&page=6

 

[Quid]

The myth that Eddie came back with high skinfolds has already been busted

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=515180&page=6

I didn't see much of a myth busting in a quick scan of that thread... Was it just a big footy rumour?
Weren't there articles in the sun/age? (not that it makes it any more true)..

 

[a1118374]

i think effes post says it

 

[Gouldy]

How weird is it seeing Harvey standing there in Carlton gear?!

 

[Gouldy]

How does Carrots go in these things? He has to go alright, the amount of pill he gets p/game means he probably has a pretty big engine on him.

 

[Jock]

OK, am I the only one struggling to believe Bear ran a time trial faster than Judd? I think he did a Percy and caught a tram.

I cannot believe this either. Judd's one stride would be two of his.

 

[Silvagnis]

Griffen and Higgins dead heated in the Dogs' time trial around Princes Park.

56 seconds slower than Judd's time.

Walker looks in great shape.

Judd must be a machine to finish ahead of Walks.

 

[blues4flag]

I'm pumped.

Hopefully Walker can get over the injury issues that have plagued him these last two years. Showed promise of taking his game to a new level in late 08 and an uninterrupted preseason will see him prove to the rest of the footy world that he's a more than competent footballer.