Mega Thread TRAINING REPORTS

[Harry Reems]

Training Report

A cold but sunny morning greeted us all at Fremantle Oval today with good news to report for all the Morabito freaks out there.

Mora's work load has now increased to include some contact work with a trainer, plus he did a lot more work with the main group today than what he usually does.

Then whilst we were hanging over the fence in the car park watching the others train, Mora decided block our view of the team's training session by standing right in front of us when he did these 100 metre sprints along the boundary line.

After doing each 100 metre sprint, Mora would then rest for 30 seconds right in front of us until his heart rate slowed enough before completing yet another 100 metre sprint. So we all saw this as an opportunity to interrupt Mora's training session with a series of short, sharp and sometimes personal questions on how things are going with his rehab.

He said it should be two weeks until he has a run with Peel and said that he couldn't wait to resume full training with the rest of the guys. I then said, "The Peel ressies could do with you at moment Mora, as Brad Bootsma doesn't want to have to keep pulling the boots on."

Then Salim Malik interrupted me by screaming out, "Bugger the Peel ressies Mora, we need you out there for Freo!"

Mora then quietly laughed before sprinting away from the maniacs on the fence line.

The rest of the side trained well today with the biggest absentee being Michael Johnson. I am expecting to see Alex Silvagni come in for him.

I counted 31 on the park today and those on light duties earlier were Chris Mayne, Luke McPharlin, Clancee Pearce, Lee Spurr and Zac Dawson.

Pav and Sandi trained well, as did Ballas, Zac Clarke, Ryan Crowley and Son-Son.

Paul Duffield and Hayden Crozier only did some light ball work today and taking the kick-ins in place of Duff was Ibbo today.

But then the smell of Bratwurst cooking from the nearby Freo Markets had me, so I had to sneak out of the ground to go and get one before anyone spotted me.

However one bite in saw my shoes covered in tomato sauce, mustard, fried onions and sauerkraut, but it was still worth it.

 

[salim malik]

Mayne didnt train at all with the main group. He was involved in a few run throughs and left the track.
On his appearance today would be doubtfull for Sun
Maybe the reason Taberner was left in the squad
Welcome back Couldabeen to the training alumni

 

[jedi mind tricks]

So more changes... good to rest some for next weeks big match.

 

[FyfesBoot]

So what's the deal with the Johnson inconsistency?

 

[willoblue]

So more changes... good to rest some for next weeks big match.

why is next week's game any bigger than this one against a bottom 8 team?

 

[Harry Reems]

Just saw that the final 22 is in and Michael Johnson is still in the side.

Could be a late change coming.

 

[FyfesBoot]

why is next week's game any bigger than this one against a bottom 8 team?

Because in next week's game, the opposition will be playing their grand final.

 

[electricfeel]

From the reports it does seem we may be expecting a late change with Silvagni coming in for Johnson?

 

[Knees of Ben Allan]

Good afternoon everyone. There isn't much more to be written after Harry's comprehensive report, but for entirety's sake:

Barlow and Tabs got a lot of exercise kicking to each other. Balls askew, apologies aplenty. Much in contrast with the dead-eye dick match-up of Walters and Pav. Great to see Pav and Sandi on the track. Both moving well individually and within structure. Given the season so far, this cannot be taken for granted.

As noted, it would be of surprise if Johnson got up for the game. They put him in cotton wool pretty early.

It appears that Fyfe has had his mane attended to by his girlfriend. A lil once-over assisted by Tupperware, eschewing the $300 price tag that is the norm Eastside.

Walters so very vocal and analytical, would be looking at a leadership gig, if and when the need arises. His growth has been superlative.

Silvagni up and about, would be nice to see some more of his training poise appear on game day. One of those guys who can slot them at training and fluff it at Subi.

Crowls giving Hill a lot of tagging attention. No pinching that I noticed, but a lot of shirt grabbing and a VRO inducing closeness.

Ross had most of the stars (sans McPharlin and Sandi) doing push ups after some infraction. Amusing to see millionaires getting the Drill Sgt treatment. If only this happened at the ASX.

Finally, some goon on a cherry picker elevated himself above the ground, from the jail perimeters and recited the opening strains of the antiquated version of the club song - you know the Ruski bits. Followed by throwing misdirected woo at Fyfe. Kind of funny. Guess the Eagles equivalent of this incident would be Jeff Newman dropping his lace handkerchief at the feet of Beau Waters, from a chartered plane.

Very much looking forward to Sunday. Hopefully an incision (more like explosion) of offensive direction to compliment our much lauded defensive capabilities.

 

[E Shed]

Outstanding stuff fellas. Was going to give Harry the chocolates but KOBA snaked him late. The Barlow and Tabs kicking gag gave me a wry smile but I convulsed at the image of Jeff Newman putting the moves on Beau Waters. The song of the Volga Boatman from a cherry picker was pretty good too!
Brightened up my day, thanks guys.

 

[Ghost Pig]

Harry Reems, salim malik, Knees of Ben Allan, great work fellas, you have collectively stretched my sullen mug into a much longed for smile. See you all next Friday

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Because in next week's game, the opposition will be playing their grand final.

They're just another bottom 8 team though; I s'pose we just gotta take them as they come.

 

[Aussiblood]

...
Ross had most of the stars (sans McPharlin and Sandi) doing push ups after some infraction. Amusing to see millionaires getting the Drill Sgt treatment. If only this happened at the ASX.

There is a reason they call be The Boss!

 

[Bluto]

There is a reason they call be The Boss!

Missed opportunity to nail your 1000th post!

 

[sij1981]

love the photo above

 

[Harry Reems]

There is a reason they call be The Boss!

AKA "The String Bag"

 

[Harry Reems]

"Crowls giving Hill a lot of tagging attention. No pinching that I noticed, but a lot of shirt grabbing and a VRO inducing closeness."

That was quite interesting to watch, and what a great way for Hilly to learn how to deal with a tag. At one point though Hilly ran over the boundary line right in front of us with Crowls right on his ginger, as if to say "get him off me!"

Hilly then looked at us with a look on his face that suggested he was about to jump the fence and wedge himself in between Irish Docker and Salim Malik in order to hide. I even had my hat, trench coat and sunglasses ready to hand to him if he did decide to jump the fence.

"Finally, some goon on a cherry picker elevated himself above the ground, from the jail perimeters and recited the opening strains of the antiquated version of the club song - you know the Ruski bits. Followed by throwing misdirected woo at Fyfe. Kind of funny. Guess the Eagles equivalent of this incident would be Jeff Newman dropping his lace handkerchief at the feet of Beau Waters, from a chartered plane."

We all heard the "singing" and wondered where it was coming from. Then I spotted this attention seeking idiot behind the prison walls in a cherry picker towering over the ground. He even threw in a few raised fists and dance moves whilst still being raised into the air. They then lowered it to allow a young boy, possibly his son, to join him up there as well.

Pissed, on drugs, or just caught in the moment I ask you?

Behind us in the car park was a few council workers digging up the bitumen and loading it into a truck with a Bob Cat. As the truck was driving back out into the street the driver leant out the window and yelled "Go the Eagles" to the guy in the cherry picker.

But by the time I had found then picked up a rock ready to aim it, the truck he was gone and I couldn't have reached the cherry picker from that distance anyway.

 

[willoblue]

Good afternoon everyone. There isn't much more to be written after Harry's comprehensive report, but for entirety's sake:

Barlow and Tabs got a lot of exercise kicking to each other. Balls askew, apologies aplenty. Much in contrast with the dead-eye dick match-up of Walters and Pav. Great to see Pav and Sandi on the track. Both moving well individually and within structure. Given the season so far, this cannot be taken for granted.

As noted, it would be of surprise if Johnson got up for the game. They put him in cotton wool pretty early.

It appears that Fyfe has had his mane attended to by his girlfriend. A lil once-over assisted by Tupperware, eschewing the $300 price tag that is the norm Eastside.

Walters so very vocal and analytical, would be looking at a leadership gig, if and when the need arises. His growth has been superlative.

Silvagni up and about, would be nice to see some more of his training poise appear on game day. One of those guys who can slot them at training and fluff it at Subi.

Crowls giving Hill a lot of tagging attention. No pinching that I noticed, but a lot of shirt grabbing and a VRO inducing closeness.

Ross had most of the stars (sans McPharlin and Sandi) doing push ups after some infraction. Amusing to see millionaires getting the Drill Sgt treatment. If only this happened at the ASX.

Finally, some goon on a cherry picker elevated himself above the ground, from the jail perimeters and recited the opening strains of the antiquated version of the club song - you know the Ruski bits. Followed by throwing misdirected woo at Fyfe. Kind of funny. Guess the Eagles equivalent of this incident would be Jeff Newman dropping his lace handkerchief at the feet of Beau Waters, from a chartered plane.

Very much looking forward to Sunday. Hopefully an incision (more like explosion) of offensive direction to compliment our much lauded defensive capabilities.

great post, except comparing the demigod Fyfe with the sniper bo waters.

 

[sij1981]

"Crowls giving Hill a lot of tagging attention. No pinching that I noticed, but a lot of shirt grabbing and a VRO inducing closeness."

That was quite interesting to watch, and what a great way for Hilly to learn how to deal with a tag. At one point though Hilly ran over the boundary line right in front of us with Crowls right on his ginger, as if to say "get him off me!"

Hilly then looked at us with a look on his face that suggested he was about to jump the fence and wedge himself in between Irish Docker and Salim Malik in order to hide. I even had my hat, trench coat and sunglasses ready to hand to him if he did decide to jump the fence.

"Finally, some goon on a cherry picker elevated himself above the ground, from the jail perimeters and recited the opening strains of the antiquated version of the club song - you know the Ruski bits. Followed by throwing misdirected woo at Fyfe. Kind of funny. Guess the Eagles equivalent of this incident would be Jeff Newman dropping his lace handkerchief at the feet of Beau Waters, from a chartered plane."

We all heard the "singing" and wondered where it was coming from. Then I spotted this attention seeking idiot behind the prison walls in a cherry picker towering over the ground. He even threw in a few raised fists and dance moves whilst still being raised into the air. They then lowered it to allow a young boy, possibly his son, to join him up there as well.

Pissed, on drugs, or just caught in the moment I ask you?

Behind us in the car park was a few council workers digging up the bitumen and loading it into a truck with a Bob Cat. As the truck was driving back out into the street the driver leant out the window and yelled "Go the Eagles" to the guy in the cherry picker.

But by the time I had found then picked up a rock ready to aim it, the truck he was gone and I couldn't have reached the cherry picker from that distance anyway.

Love the narrative entertainment one each week please.

 

[jedi mind tricks]

"Crowls giving Hill a lot of tagging attention. No pinching that I noticed, but a lot of shirt grabbing and a VRO inducing closeness."

That was quite interesting to watch, and what a great way for Hilly to learn how to deal with a tag. At one point though Hilly ran over the boundary line right in front of us with Crowls right on his ginger, as if to say "get him off me!"

Hilly then looked at us with a look on his face that suggested he was about to jump the fence and wedge himself in between Irish Docker and Salim Malik in order to hide. I even had my hat, trench coat and sunglasses ready to hand to him if he did decide to jump the fence.

"Finally, some goon on a cherry picker elevated himself above the ground, from the jail perimeters and recited the opening strains of the antiquated version of the club song - you know the Ruski bits. Followed by throwing misdirected woo at Fyfe. Kind of funny. Guess the Eagles equivalent of this incident would be Jeff Newman dropping his lace handkerchief at the feet of Beau Waters, from a chartered plane."

We all heard the "singing" and wondered where it was coming from. Then I spotted this attention seeking idiot behind the prison walls in a cherry picker towering over the ground. He even threw in a few raised fists and dance moves whilst still being raised into the air. They then lowered it to allow a young boy, possibly his son, to join him up there as well.

Pissed, on drugs, or just caught in the moment I ask you?

Behind us in the car park was a few council workers digging up the bitumen and loading it into a truck with a Bob Cat. As the truck was driving back out into the street the driver leant out the window and yelled "Go the Eagles" to the guy in the cherry picker.

But by the time I had found then picked up a rock ready to aim it, the truck he was gone and I couldn't have reached the cherry picker from that distance anyway.

After a big night out it makes for an interesting read. Thanks Hazza

 

[johnthegardener]

Presumably we're training this week on Wednesday and Friday. I'm planning to be down there tomorrow (Wednesday).

Any other starters?

 

[gaskin]

Wednesday is a family day so, like the last one, I wouldn't expect too much training.

 

[Harry Reems]

Wednesday is a family day so, like the last one, I wouldn't expect too much training.

If that's the case they will probably have 3 light sessions this week. One today, one tomorrow for the family day, then another light run on Thursday just to confirm selection.

The selected squad will then train fully on Friday.

A lot of work will go into the backline I would imagine with Luke and Duff both out.

 

[willoblue]

Presumably we're training this week on Wednesday and Friday. I'm planning to be down there tomorrow (Wednesday).

Any other starters?

if the picture in your avatar is you, I'd consider flying over just for training.

 

[Jaeger]

I know this isn't the right place but wasn't sure where else to ask... How's Sam Menegola coming along?