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Came in to ask if there was training today... was surprised to see the above. So only one main training session this week I take it? Is that normal on a 6 day break? I honestly thought we'd train a slight session today and then a proper main session on Thursday.

 

[Jen2310]

Came in to ask if there was training today... was surprised to see the above. So only one main training session this week I take it? Is that normal on a 6 day break? I honestly thought we'd train a slight session today and then a proper main session on Thursday.

I assume they'll have review and a light run this afternoon. These sessions they dont tend to advertise given its just a light session.

generally would be a light today and main thurs, but guess they are mixing it around for pendles 400.
So guess main session tomorrow, day off thur?

 

[Sea fog]

Came in to ask if there was training today... was surprised to see the above. So only one main training session this week I take it? Is that normal on a 6 day break? I honestly thought we'd train a slight session today and then a proper main session on Thursday.

I saw footage of training today with lot of focus on Pendles. Was that from another day?

 

[Jen2310]

I saw footage of training today with lot of focus on Pendles. Was that from another day?

Nah that was today . Prob this afternoon. Just a light session which is why they wear the training tank top


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[Sea fog]

Nah that was today . Prob this afternoon. Just a light session which is why they sure the training tank top


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So they are doing extra training this week by training today tomorrow and later in the week?

 

[Jen2310]

So they are doing extra training this week by training today tomorrow and later in the week?

It’s not extra more like a normal training week when on a 6 day break
Main session tomorrow. Then captains run Friday


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[Jen2310]

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[jmac70]

The city is somewhere there [emoji23]

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Hope you’re wearing an SP400 beanie

 

[Tharazero1]

Out of everyone who's there. What do you guys think about who's on black team vs white.

Saw Quaynor, Maynard, Markov, Harrison were all in white whilst Parker, Richards, Krueger were all in black.

Does that point to our final 23 on Saturday you guys reckon?

 

[Sea fog]

Ha ha i just realised that I put the traning update from fb in injuries.

Fine mist enveloped the arena just before and as the players entered, with the trees beyond the river shrouded in the pervading gloom like ghostly spectres. A few hardy souls bedecked in their match day regalia waited eagerly for their favourites and shivered as they warded off the big chill. A big contingent of media with even bigger lenses thronged the pavilion side obviously gathered to capture the vibe surrounding the milestone of Pendles who’s leaving a giant footprint on his sport.



Lippa was the first to grace the arena; thereafter it became a steady procession.



For the record, though a few changed tops later on, here is the roll call of players in their original attire:



Blacks:

Lippa

Kreuger

Jamie

Cox

WHE

Howe

McStay

Schultz

Parker

Josh

Moore

Beau

Sidey

JDG

Pendles

White:

Macrae

Dean

Harry

Frampton

Tew

Reef

Allan

Oleg

Sullivan

Harrison

Ryan

Maynard

IQ

Ash

Brendon McCartney told the group to keep moving if they wanted to avoid feeling cold. Nick let go five audible F-bombs before striding out to the middle with the expletives within earshot of the adoring fans.

The infirmary had a few inpatients today: Begg, Steene and JDG and Kreuger. The first two named spent the whole session in rehab, while JDG and Kreuger participated in some drills. JDG was also prostrate at times receiving treatment from a physio. NK apparently hasn’t cleared concussion protocols yet so looks to be a non-starter against the arch enemy. JDG might be given extra time but will not be 100% fit. One wonders if he’s hoping to be part of this seminal match but will be put on ice soon given the imminent ending of our campaign one way or the other. He worked a bit on his agility and lateral movements while in rehab.



As per usual after the spontaneous kicking among wait, the whole group cleaved into two with the whites starting on the warm-up apparatus and the blacks involved in a contest drill. McCartney and Fraser were conducting this activity and were motivating the players to think “Corridor, corridor”, a message which was constantly reinforced by the leaders with the skipper and Cameron being particularly vocal. The name of Pendles became part of the urgent soundtrack of instructions as the players rehearsed their ball movement method. McCartney could be heard saying “It’s very important that we get this right.” At times a cry of “Good shape” reverberated around the oval. The handballs were slick during this drill and players moved the ball purposefully.

The two groups then swapped activities.



Thereafter followed four different groups with a lot of emphasis on contest work in various guises. Groundball specialised drills took place on the pavilion side of the ground, on the outer side there was some close-in handball dedicated drills featured, interspersed with some tackling.



Following this a large portion of players went to the John Cain Arena end and took part in some attacking zone work with leading forwards, goalkicking and the practising of extricating oneself from tricky contest situations.

In contrast the KPPs worked on one-on-one marking. This group comprised:

McStay, Moore, Cox, Cameron, Dean and Frampton with the two Darcys being the standout even though each player had at least one win. In fact, Moore belied the judgement that he can’t win one out against another opponent with some strong marking and body work, while Cameron’s sticky hands prevailed at times. McStay also took a few good grabs and once Billy in a fit of obvious pique threw his opponent out of the way and clunked the pill in a show of oaken strength.



The players then engaged in a whole ground ball movement activity wherein players between the arcs eschewed marking in favour of palming, sometimes over their shoulders, to running players who would grab the ball and pass to leading players or have a shot at the big sticks. This was a high-octane drill defined by slick and sharp work which is not always the case. Players seem to have a bit of a pep in their step, galvanised by the big occasion looming under the Saturday night lights.

Some of these activities were punctuated by the customary rehydration drills and consultation with the coaching staff.



Thereafter followed a pseudo match simulation with a difference. At the tennis centre end, the defenders who looked like the group destined to play against the Blues played sans opponents save for Kreuger moving around to stand the mark while another white top guarded some space. Their objective as a defensive unit seemed to be to develop coherence and guide the ball adroitly out of their area to the middle and forward zones where everyone had an opponent. Moore took over the directorial role occupied by Pendles in the GF, as he in stentorian voice, orchestrated where every ball carrier should be heading.



Interestingly the group of whites not required worked under the guidance of McCartney who delivered very succinct and specific tackling instructions telling them how a sweeping tackle must be executed. He provided a lot of encouragement and positive affirmation, especially to the likes of Tew, and Macrae who asked some questions. McCartney referenced recent AFL incidents, including Port players to illustrate his points. The white group who swapped to be in the sidelines tute and then reintegrated into the match simulation included: Macrae, Tew, IQ, Oleg, Allan, Reef, Richards, Harry, Ash, Dean, Ryan and WHE.



Some random observations of a few players:

Parker – kicks with precision, has neat skills and general footy nous. Seems to be enjoying his footy in a way which is commensurate with his confidence.

Pendles – the ageing milestone man looked as sharp as ever today. After, like Sidey, discarding the coat he initially wore to stave off the frigid air, he shone in his #10 black top providing a lesson in skills and professional for his younger charges.



Tew – is probably tiring but looks to be the future with his fluent movements and good skills. He also appears to be a willing learner as he soaked up every bit of advice proffered today.





Nick – is such a perfectionist, if he ever makes a mistakes he openly chastises himself a la the Bucks of days of yore.

Reef – is clearly out of favour but is moving very well at this juncture and marking and kicking confidently. Is he being fattened up for trading purposes.



Harrison – has not troubled the scorers much lately but he enjoyed sharking some contests and converting truly.

Jamie – still running around like a young pup; having breaks on the sidelines appear to rejuvenate him.



Moore – the recently much maligned captain really attacked the session with gusto obviously acutely aware of the importance of doing justice to the landmark Pendles achievement. He was robust in his instructions, looked to go up a level and celebrated joyously when dobbing a running goal from outside fifty.



It’s no easy task to overcome our biggest nemesis who have so much at stake at the weekend but at least the players are no longer showing the signs of torpor marking some recent outings if training is guide, especially the way they used their voices in maintaining the urgency.



At one point they formed a tight circle and jumped up and down chanting for a couple of minutes.



Fine mist enveloped the arena just before and as the players entered, with the trees beyond the river shrouded in the pervading gloom like ghostly spectres. A few hardy souls bedecked in their match day regalia waited eagerly for their favourites and shivered as they warded off the big chill. A big contingent of media with even bigger lenses thronged the pavilion side obviously gathered to capture the vibe surrounding the milestone of Pendles who’s leaving a giant footprint on his sport.



Lippa was the first to grace the arena; thereafter it became a steady procession.



For the record, though a few changed tops later on, here is the roll call of players in their original attire:



Blacks:

Lippa

Kreuger

Jamie

Cox

WHE

Howe

McStay

Schultz

Parker

Josh

Moore

Beau

Sidey

JDG

Pendles

White:

Macrae

Dean

Harry

Frampton

Tew

Reef

Allan

Oleg

Sullivan

Harrison

Ryan

Maynard

IQ

Ash

Brendon McCartney told the group to keep moving if they wanted to avoid feeling cold. Nick let go five audible F-bombs before striding out to the middle with the expletives within earshot of the adoring fans.

The infirmary had a few inpatients today: Begg, Steene and JDG and Kreuger. The first two named spent the whole session in rehab, while JDG and Kreuger participated in some drills. JDG was also prostrate at times receiving treatment from a physio. NK apparently hasn’t cleared concussion protocols yet so looks to be a non-starter against the arch enemy. JDG might be given extra time but will not be 100% fit. One wonders if he’s hoping to be part of this seminal match but will be put on ice soon given the imminent ending of our campaign one way or the other. He worked a bit on his agility and lateral movements while in rehab.



As per usual after the spontaneous kicking among wait, the whole group cleaved into two with the whites starting on the warm-up apparatus and the blacks involved in a contest drill. McCartney and Fraser were conducting this activity and were motivating the players to think “Corridor, corridor”, a message which was constantly reinforced by the leaders with the skipper and Cameron being particularly vocal. The name of Pendles became part of the urgent soundtrack of instructions as the players rehearsed their ball movement method. McCartney could be heard saying “It’s very important that we get this right.” At times a cry of “Good shape” reverberated around the oval. The handballs were slick during this drill and players moved the ball purposefully.

The two groups then swapped activities.



Thereafter followed four different groups with a lot of emphasis on contest work in various guises. Groundball specialised drills took place on the pavilion side of the ground, on the outer side there was some close-in handball dedicated drills featured, interspersed with some tackling.



Following this a large portion of players went to the John Cain Arena end and took part in some attacking zone work with leading forwards, goalkicking and the practising of extricating oneself from tricky contest situations.

In contrast the KPPs worked on one-on-one marking. This group comprised:

McStay, Moore, Cox, Cameron, Dean and Frampton with the two Darcys being the standout even though each player had at least one win. In fact, Moore belied the judgement that he can’t win one out against another opponent with some strong marking and body work, while Cameron’s sticky hands prevailed at times. McStay also took a few good grabs and once Billy in a fit of obvious pique threw his opponent out of the way and clunked the pill in a show of oaken strength.



The players then engaged in a whole ground ball movement activity wherein players between the arcs eschewed marking in favour of palming, sometimes over their shoulders, to running players who would grab the ball and pass to leading players or have a shot at the big sticks. This was a high-octane drill defined by slick and sharp work which is not always the case. Players seem to have a bit of a pep in their step, galvanised by the big occasion looming under the Saturday night lights.

Some of these activities were punctuated by the customary rehydration drills and consultation with the coaching staff.



Thereafter followed a pseudo match simulation with a difference. At the tennis centre end, the defenders who looked like the group destined to play against the Blues played sans opponents save for Kreuger moving around to stand the mark while another white top guarded some space. Their objective as a defensive unit seemed to be to develop coherence and guide the ball adroitly out of their area to the middle and forward zones where everyone had an opponent. Moore took over the directorial role occupied by Pendles in the GF, as he in stentorian voice, orchestrated where every ball carrier should be heading.



Interestingly the group of whites not required worked under the guidance of McCartney who delivered very succinct and specific tackling instructions telling them how a sweeping tackle must be executed. He provided a lot of encouragement and positive affirmation, especially to the likes of Tew, and Macrae who asked some questions. McCartney referenced recent AFL incidents, including Port players to illustrate his points. The white group who swapped to be in the sidelines tute and then reintegrated into the match simulation included: Macrae, Tew, IQ, Oleg, Allan, Reef, Richards, Harry, Ash, Dean, Ryan and WHE.



Some random observations of a few players:

Parker – kicks with precision, has neat skills and general footy nous. Seems to be enjoying his footy in a way which is commensurate with his confidence.

Pendles – the ageing milestone man looked as sharp as ever today. After, like Sidey, discarding the coat he initially wore to stave off the frigid air, he shone in his #10 black top providing a lesson in skills and professional for his younger charges.



Tew – is probably tiring but looks to be the future with his fluent movements and good skills. He also appears to be a willing learner as he soaked up every bit of advice proffered today.





Nick – is such a perfectionist, if he ever makes a mistakes he openly chastises himself a la the Bucks of days of yore.

Reef – is clearly out of favour but is moving very well at this juncture and marking and kicking confidently. Is he being fattened up for trading purposes.



Harrison – has not troubled the scorers much lately but he enjoyed sharking some contests and converting truly.

Jamie – still running around like a young pup; having breaks on the sidelines appear to rejuvenate him.



Moore – the recently much maligned captain really attacked the session with gusto obviously acutely aware of the importance of doing justice to the landmark Pendles achievement. He was robust in his instructions, looked to go up a level and celebrated joyously when dobbing a running goal from outside fifty.



It’s no easy task to overcome our biggest nemesis who have so much at stake at the weekend but at least the players are no longer showing the signs of torpor marking some recent outings if training is guide, especially the way they used their voices in maintaining the urgency.



At one point they formed a tight circle and jumped up and down chanting for a couple of minutes.

 

[Jen2310]

Pendles 400 - Main session - Wednesday July 31

Players MIA:

Crisp - No idea, maybe illness or personal issue?
Mitchell
Smit - I saw him leaving the club after the session, as he is now in protocols
Eyre - That shin issue from the weekends game, no injury, but maybe just a bit sore? No vfl game this week so they prob let him take it easy.

Rehab:

Steene
Begg

* Kreuger mostly participated in everything, but didn't really fully complete the match sims toward the end, so a bit restricted still

Teams during match sim

Black -

Lippa
JDG
Maynard
Elliott
JDaicos
Schultz
Noble
Pendles
Mcstay
DC
Sidey
Hill
Moore
Beau
WHE
NDaicos
Howe
Long
Parker
Cox


White

IQ
DeMattia
Kreuger
Allan
Frampton
Macrae
TJ
Ryan
Reef
Bytel
Richards
Sullivan
HH
Markov
Johnson
Dean


** Most were pretty constant in their colours, but Kreuger started in black but changed to white by match sim, WHE was in white then changed to black, Richards was in black then change to white. Long was intially in white but change to black for match sim.
IQ, Markov were in white for the entire session.
Parker in black for the whole session

They split up into groups to work on fundamental elements of their game. Ground balls. Stoppages. Then they went into line groups, and the talls at either end of the ground would work on contest 1v 1 drills, while the midfielders did their own work.


Match sim was done in two parts, one involving stoppages, and starting at certain parts of the ground and moving the ball from there; and the other would be from centre bounce.

Lippa was on the wing.
Josh D was down back before finishing up.


Black forward line:

Mcstay. Cox. Schultz. Beau. WHE. Jamie. Hill

Black defence:

Moore. Howe. Parker. Maynard. Noble. Josh D


Reef still down back. Shame there is a VFL bye this week.
Jordy played through the middle.

 

[NMBB]

Players MIA:

.....Crisp - No idea, maybe illness or personal issue?...

Would be the supreme irony (praying not) if it's this partic game where Crispy's remarkable sequence of games finishes ... keep going Jack..

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

Would be the supreme irony (praying not) if it's this partic game where Crispy's remarkable sequence of games finishes ... keep going Jack..

IQ in white, is this an indicator?
Has been below par for a while now…

 

[Jen2310]

IQ in white, is this an indicator?
Has been below par for a while now…

Some players tend to be in white. He was last week too.
I assume he plays though.

 

[BillyElliott]

IQ in white, is this an indicator?
Has been below par for a while now…

He's played much better the last couple of weeks.

 

[Piesinmyeyes]

He's played much better the last couple of weeks.

Maybe it’s psychological by Fly, make him feel like he’s on the edge.
Personally I wouldn’t drop him, but I do wanna see more.
Cmon Isaac

 

[BillyElliott]

Maybe it’s psychological by Fly, make him feel like he’s on the edge.
Personally I wouldn’t drop him, but I do wanna see more.
Cmon Isaac

I'm sure Fly & the coaches have had some frank discussions with all the players this year.

They better pull their finger out. And fast.

 

[BuildEmUp]

He's played much better the last couple of weeks.

I agree - - he apparently had toe injury - maybe playing thru that

 

[Magpies Swoop Ya]

Some players tend to be in white. He was last week too.
I assume he plays though.

Hey Jen , you mentioned Jordy played in the middle, did he look restricted by his groin issues ? Be great if he can go full tilt v Blues

 

[Jen2310]

Hey Jen , you mentioned Jordy played in the middle, did he look restricted by his groin issues ? Be great if he can go full tilt v Blues

Looks as good as to be expected.

 

[Fat Jesus]

Looks as good as to be expected.

Jordan DeGroiney

 

[Jen2310]

If you are in Sydney, or going to sydney for the game; the boys are doing an open session

OPEN TRAINING SYDNEY

 

[unplugged]

When are the main sessions this week? I assumed it would be today and Wed before the arvo captains run in Sydney on Thurs.

 

[Jen2310]

When are the main sessions this week? I assumed it would be today and Wed before the arvo captains run in Sydney on Thurs.

Prob a recovery session today. Main session wed.

 

[Jen2310]

Looks like training is this morning instead of tomorrow


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