Mega Thread TRAINING REPORTS

[freoextra]

Thanks Knees, I will be there for sure... I am a passionate Freo fan and this is the first week I have ever been to 2 games in a row !!! was right by Michael Johnsons final fling last week

It was right in front of me, right in front of me i tell yahs!!! Sorry, just remembering the clip of the guy crying about the free kick not being paid all those years ago.

 

[Simmofreo]

It was right in front of me, right in front of me i tell yahs!!! Sorry, just remembering the clip of the guy crying about the free kick not being paid all those years ago.

Haha. Well this was just as painful.. To punch or not to punch.......

 

[pavsbootlace]

So you were actually there from 10:43? You withholding important information from us!

In response to the above Freedom of Information request, I hereby issue the following clarification.

I arrived at the spiritual home of football at 10:44 as previously stated. I then spent 90c of my hard earned coin on a parking ticket only to realise that within roughly 45 seconds of me popping the ticket on the dash of my new Ferrari*, the boys were wrapping it up and heading inside.

I lingered under the Salim Malik stand for what felt like hours, but was more likely 3 minutes, somewhat forlorn at the realisation that the mornings events had passed me by, despite my unwillingness to admit that is was, in fact, over.

What was a 45 second stroll in one direction must have taken more than 2 full minutes in the other direction back toward the Ferrari*.

As I slowly rolled the Ferrari's* wheels out of the stadium, still holding some hope that the lads may re-appear, I suspect that the illuminated clock on the dash would have showed the time to be in the vicinity of 10:50. It may, in fact, have been well past 10:52, but at that stage, who among us would be looking at the clock?


*Ferrari may, in fact, be a 1994 Toyota Corolla.

 

[DOCKERZ]

was right by Michael Johnsons final fling last week

Should've punched it through, how hard is it?

 

[gaskin]

The players did basically nothing today. Viv and Josh Simpson trained with the WAFL boys who did a bit extra once the others all left the track.

 

[Geoff]

Just a couple of quick observations from this morning training:

1. Luke and Lee Spur running didn't join main group
2. Ball handling during drills seemed a bit sloppy at times (especially marking)
3. Wouldn't think Josh Simpson would be under consideration for this week.
4. Viv Michie looked the goods when amongst the players outside of the 22

I'm sure the regulars will add / correct when they come online.

 

[whiteoak]

The players did basically nothing today. Viv and Josh Simpson trained with the WAFL boys who did a bit extra once the others all left the track.

Light week on the track to freshen up after a very physical Sydney game.

 

[Arcassius]

We need to furnish the guys with ipads so they can type the training reports in-situ .. this waiting game drags we're professionals people

 

[sij1981]

Hi All,

Was at training today only a few minutes but heres my first wrap:

0930 - Team was just running in the middle doing the usual warm up

Forwards went in their group and kicking goals after goals and not missing a shot (Ma boy welly mellington looks good) so does kid simpson​

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Backs were practicing body work​

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Couldnt see the mid's they were too far.​

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-Lachie was running laps so dont see why he is still 2-3 weeks away
-Sutty doing laps also
-Walters was walking and said he is 100% obviously wont say otherwise infront of media

-PAV,MORA and SANDI not there, aparently Mora was on fire yesterday and when tackled yelled, but was ok. Anyone got update on this?

Enjoy below

- McPharlin and Spurr running (Spurr doing apprentice work with McPharlin from the way they were talking, kid has lots of respect for Mac)
-Mellington and D.Pearce doing body work
-Other general training

 

[sij1981]

Forgot this one of walters, seems ok !!!

 

[Arcassius]

^ That's what I call great effort.

 

[salim malik]

We need to furnish the guys with ipads so they can type the training reports in-situ .. this waiting game drags we're professionals people

Not on the track,Crozier,Ibbo,Crichton. Running laps Mcpharlin,Spurr. Deboer on light duties,Pav watching on,Sandi sitting on the upstairs balcony with a cup of tea and a biscuit also watching on,Duffy returning to the main group. Tanner,Simpson,Mello,Sheridan,Mitchie all in a group with the WAFL boys and then having extra running drills when the main group left the track oh and Ross giving Ballas a warning to take it easy
Very quiet session this AM

 

[sij1981]

^ That's what I call great effort.

Will see if I can do it weekly, hard but not impossible.

 

[Arcassius]

Will see if I can do it weekly, hard but not impossible.

That's all we ask - that you play the team role consistently and with great effort

 

[sij1981]

That's all we ask - that you play the team role consistently and with great effort

Dont worry Ross has drilled me well !!!! Team above self !!! Never give up attitude !!!! RTB has put the fear of god in me !!! Only next step is to recognise the regulars at training who post here.

 

[UFO Tatsu]

Was at training today only a few minutes but heres my first wrap:

0930 - Team was just running in the middle doing the usual warm up

Forwards went in their group and kicking goals after goals and not missing a shot (Ma boy welly mellington looks good) so does kid simpson​

​

Backs were practicing body work​

​

Couldnt see the mid's they were too far.​

​

-Lachie was running laps so dont see why he is still 2-3 weeks away
-Sutty doing laps also
-Walters was walking and said he is 100% obviously wont say otherwise infront of media

-PAV,MORA and SANDI not there, aparently Mora was on fire yesterday and when tackled yelled, but was ok. Anyone got update on this?

Enjoy below

- McPharlin and Spurr running (Spurr doing apprentice work with McPharlin from the way they were talking, kid has lots of respect for Mac)
-Mellington and D.Pearce doing body work
-Other general training

That is what we call pretty slick reporting ... you got a bright future mate
Cant say this enough but thanks guys for the reports !!!

 

[whiteoak]

Dont worry Ross has drilled me well !!!!

Ahem.

No homo?

 

[sij1981]

Ahem.

No homo?

lol, goof one !!! Never even thought of it that way !!! get out of the gutter !!!!

 

[freoextra]

Thanks for the reports Salim and Sij1981. Was Hilly doing much?? and Salim has Pav been doing much/any training, hard to believe he is only a week away if not on the track.,

 

[DOCKERZ]

Thanks a lot sij and salim.
Any word on the venue for Friday's training?

 

[sij1981]

Thanks a lot sij and salim.
Any word on the venue for Friday's training?

No idea bud, Fridays a busy day so can normally only make it to Freo on wednesdays

 

[salim malik]

Thanks for the reports Salim and Sij1981. Was Hilly doing much?? and Salim has Pav been doing much/any training, hard to believe he is only a week away if not on the track.,

Forgot about Hilly ,no show unfortunately
Pav was on the track yesterday so the ground manager tells me

 

[Harry Reems]

Well a frustrating week for training watchers this week folks.

Another light run on the track today which suggests that either the boys are a bit sore after two tough consecutive games of football in a row, or they are being managed ahead of a Sunday game and will work hard on the track on Friday.

Either way, Stephen Hill and Hayden Crozier were not sighted today, however Josh Mellington trained well in the forward line, so make of that what you will.

Pav did pool and gym work today, whilst Sandi observed training from the top balcony armed with a short-black, lightly-buttered scone and a copy of the Fin Review.

Watching the WAFL boys train I saw Tanner-Smith take out Viv Mitchie with a hard hip and shoulder that would have killed an ordinary bloke. Viv looked a bit dazed for a second, but then recovered well and resumed the remainder of the session.

Question: Is Viv being prepared for a debut soon I wonder?

The boys all trained in their indigenous round jumpers today and looked good. Josh Simpson was lively again.

Great to see Chris Mayne practicing his goal kicking, not that he usually needs to.

I saw Sonny Walters in the gym with a strapped ankle. He was walking around on it okay and my guess is that he will be back first game after the bye.

Zac Clarke trained really well so he has obviously pulled up well from his first game back.

Yesterday it was Micky Barlow just running laps, today it was Lee Spurr and Luke McPharlin.

Lastly, whist waiting for the traffic to allow me to turn into Freo Oval this morning, I saw gap in the traffic but had to floor it to avoid being T-boned by a 1974 Torana.

As I came flying down the drive way at full speed I nearly slammed into Katy Price and her media team as they were walking out of the ground.

They all dived out of the way as I came screaming through, only to see them in the rear view mirror all shaking and waving their fists at me in disgust as they picked themselves up off the bitumen. I then had to ditch the car under that massive Morton Bay Fig Tree next to the Salim Malik stand and hide behind E-Shed, Gaskin, Irish Docker, Salim Malik, Kenny and Mr and Mrs JMT (and baby) just in case they came looking for me.

Katy if your reading this, sorry about that. I just hope I haven't ruined what looked to be lovely green frock.

P.S. Loved meeting JMT's beautiful new daughter Lily today too.

Well done guys.

HR

 

[gaskin]

Will see if I can do it weekly, hard but not impossible.

Come over with us mate. We are usually under the scoreboard unless it's raining then we go under the tin shed behind the goals. The more the merrier.

 

[apuchar]

Well a frustrating week for training watchers this week folks.

Another light run on the track today which suggests that either the boys are a bit sore after two tough consecutive games of football in a row, or they are being managed ahead of a Sunday game and will work hard on the track on Friday.

Either way, Stephen Hill and Hayden Crozier were not sighted today, however Josh Mellington trained well in the forward line, so make of that what you will.

Pav did pool and gym work today, whilst Sandi observed training from the top balcony armed with a short-black, lightly-buttered scone and a copy of the Fin Review.

Watching the WAFL boys train I saw Tanner-Smith take out Viv Mitchie with a hard hip and shoulder that would have killed an ordinary bloke. Viv looked a bit dazed for a second, but then recovered well and resumed the remainder of the session.

Question: Is Viv being prepared for a debut soon I wonder?

The boys all trained in their indigenous round jumpers today and looked good. Josh Simpson was lively again.

Great to see Chris Mayne practicing his goal kicking, not that he usually needs to.

I saw Sonny Walters in the gym with a strapped ankle. He walking around on it okay and my guess is that he will be back first game after the bye.

Zac Clarke trained really well so he has obviously pulled up well from his first game back.

Yesterday it was Micky Barlow just running laps, today it was Lee Spurr and Luke McPharlin.

Lastly, whist waiting for the traffic to allow me to turn into Freo Oval this morning, I saw gap in the traffic but had to floor it to avoid being T-boned by a 1974 Torana.

As I came flying down the drive way at full speed I nearly slammed into Katy Price and her media team as they were walking out of the ground.

They all dived out of the way as I came screaming through, only to see them in the rear view mirror all shaking and waving their fists at me in disgust as they picked themselves up off the bitumen. I then had to ditch the car under that massive Morton Bay Fig Tree next to the Salim Malik stand and hide behind E-Shed, Gaskin, Irish Docker, Salim Malik, Kenny and Mr and Mrs JMT (and baby) just in case they came looking for me.

Katy if your reading this, sorry about that. I just hope I haven't ruined what looked to be lovely green frock.

P.S. Loved meeting JMT's beautiful new daughter Lily today too.

Well done guys.

HR

Great post. Ross said Viv will play before the end of the year.
Hope Mellington gets a run this week.

Congrats to JMT and his wife on the new baby.