Training Friday 1/2/08

[ant555]

I suppose you could call today the bring back the biff training run.
First up we had the McVeigh v Houli scuffle (as reported on the main board)where a few jumper punch's where thrown and players had to seperate them. Didnt seem to worry the coaching staff as Hickmott's coment was it was good to see some pasion and comitment in their work
The we had Rama testing out what young Dempsey was made off giving him a good wack behind the ears after the two where involved in a strong tackle.
Of course it wouldnt be training without Gus having a nigle with someone. This time it was Reimers and Gus having a bit of a wrestle. The only thing that was missing was Lucas v Slattery version 4
Anyway training progressed at its usual rate. Pretty sharp and running like a well oiled machine . Mod group was Gumby , Watson , Winderlich , Hocking ,Daniher , Williams and Neagle. Hocking and Winderlich did do some of the clearance drills later on during training.
Johns and Big Dog head a pretty big clash during a marking drill at one stage which resulted in both of them calling it a day but neither look to have come up with an injury as it was close to the end of training.
The not so good news was with Neagle. For the first time this year he was sporting the footy boots but he didnt do a lot. Did a few hanballs , walked around a bit . Had some shots at goal and then towards the end of training took the boots off , spoke to the medical staff and limped off the ground. At this rate he will have no chance of playing any senior footy in the first half of the year and will be struggling to be ready for Bendigo early in the season.
Anyway thats about it. Time to get into holiday mode Next report from me will be probably in a couple of weeks.

 

[acursi08]

Thanks ant have a good time away, but please come back soon

 

[Schmick]

Nice Work Enjoy the holiday Ant.

 

[go_the_bombers]

Cheers Ant

 

[DonMania#5]

Good to see some passion within the boys, Thanks ant

 

[Windas_Magic]

Gee, not good news for Neagle. High hopes for many of us here on BF. He should've been fully recovered by now but i guess the coaching staff aren't taking any risks. I guess its also hard for a player physically who hasnt trained with the main group for a while.
Seemed to be a few scruffs which i guess is good and shows their hunger and commitment thus far.
Thanks again Ant and have a happy and safe holiday

 

[Burzum]

Thanks Ant. Happy to see some agro from the boys.

 

[Colin D'Cops]

Great work Ant...

 

[King Patty]

Thanks for the report ant.
BTW how did Rama look?
Has his fitness improved on last year enough to play a key part in the midfield rotation? Where do you think Knights will use him this year?

 

[Giggidy Giggidy]

First up we had the McVeigh v Houli scuffle (as reported on the main board)where a few jumper punch's where thrown and players had to seperate them. Didnt seem to worry the coaching staff as Hickmott's coment was it was good to see some pasion and comitment in their work
The we had Rama testing out what young Dempsey was made off giving him a good wack behind the ears after the two where involved in a strong tackle.
Of course it wouldnt be training without Gus having a nigle with someone. This time it was Reimers and Gus having a bit of a wrestle.

Thanks Ant

I feel much better about the McVeigh v Houli scuffle now after hearing of the others. Obviously it was a coaching directive to get stuck into the youngsters rather than a genuine disliking of each other.