Training Training updates 2026.

[WanderingDude]

Nick will miss this week

I can’t handle this. Nick and Magro out. Time to tank. Gotta be lower than the Blues for picks. It’s a serious race.

 

[unplugged]

Any sign of Hill at training today?

 

[Scodog10]

Any sign of Hill at training today?

From what I could see he was absent from the whole of club photo yesterday…

 

[satty]

From what I could see he was absent from the whole of club photo yesterday…

Isn't hill expecting the birth of his child ? Or has that already happened?

 

[unplugged]

Isn't hill expecting the birth of his child ? Or has that already happened?

Well he missed a trip 5 days ago, so either they're playing the waiting game (not booked in) or it's the longest labour of all time. I can only assume he's looking after his boys during this time.

 

[Scodog10]

Isn't hill expecting the birth of his child ? Or has that already happened?

That was Fly’s feedback last week and I’ve got no idea if she’s given birth yet. I’m taking it on face value and would only suggest that each missed session sets him back for a senior return. Right now I’d be suggesting post KB at the earliest.

 

[satty]

That was Fly’s feedback last week and I’ve got no idea if she’s given birth yet. I’m taking it on face value and would only suggest that each missed session sets him back for a senior return. Right now I’d be suggesting post KB at the earliest.

I have always felt that any hill return wouldn't happen until after the mid season bye.

 

[WanderingDude]

The Bobby path has not been good. He has been back at the club. The progress has been consistent and good. There is no issue with family time. This is just balance.

 

[Scodog10]

I have always felt that any hill return wouldn't happen until after the mid season bye.

For context as well others missed the photo. Nick, Jamie, Steene and McInnes to name a few.

I was hopeful of a return over the next fortnight had he been able to bank 3-4 full games, but that’s up in the air now. Pending confirmation he missed today if course.

 

[magpiewarrior]

No Bobby. He hasn’t trained in 2 weeks
I very doubt it’s baby related. Darcy Cameron’s missus is due any day now and you don’t see him missing training.
What the club tells us and what is happening I reckon are two very different things

The difference may well be that ; a) his wife is in WA and 2) he is still trying to repair his relationship. Cut him some slack. He is still in a very difficult position.

 

[manicpie]

The difference may well be that ; a) his wife is in WA and 2) he is still trying to repair his relationship. Cut him some slack. He is still in a very difficult position.

Not this old chestnut again. Time to put the pieces together. It's becoming ridiculous

 

[Jen2310]

The difference may well be that ; a) his wife is in WA and 2) he is still trying to repair his relationship. Cut him some slack. He is still in a very difficult position.

She’s been back in vic for over a month or two
Saw her at the vfl a couple weeks ago and his son is doing Aus kick in Melb

 

[Jen2310]

Jamie was absent too.
Moore and lippa on track to return
Membrey and Sullivan back in training

 

[manicpie]

She’s been back in vic for over a month or two
Saw her at the vfl a couple weeks ago and his son is doing Aus kick in Melb

Exactly

 

[sideswipe]

She’s been back in vic for over a month or two
Saw her at the vfl a couple weeks ago and his son is doing Aus kick in Melb

Jen, do you know when was the last time Bobby trained?

 

[Jen2310]

Jen, do you know when was the last time Bobby trained?

2 weeks ago from my recollection

 

[stormskye]

No footy at all since the Geel vfl game on the 9th does seem a bit odd. Nothing stopping him training with an impending birth.

Wait and see I guess

 

[sideswipe]

2 weeks ago from my recollection

Guess you would track his absence as starting after the vfl game against the Cats on May 9?

 

[Jen2310]

Guess you would track his absence as starting after the vfl game against the Cats on May 9?

Yup. Hasn’t seen him since then

 

[tmpies01]

Jamie was absent too.
Moore and lippa on track to return
Membrey and Sullivan back in training

Early but do you think West holds his spot Jen?

 

[tmpies01]

No footy at all since the Geel vfl game on the 9th does seem a bit odd. Nothing stopping him training with an impending birth.

Wait and see I guess

Could be back training on Thursday? Fly’s presser will be interesting.

Would be disappointing to have more distractions. The longer he’s away, the media vultures will start asking questions and speculating again.

 

[Jen2310]

Early but do you think West holds his spot Jen?

Hope so. We need to persist

 

[yeah man]

Could be back training on Thursday? Fly’s presser will be interesting.

Would be disappointing to have more distractions. The longer he’s away, the media vultures will start asking questions and speculating again.

Honestly I think the media couldn't give less of a shit about Bobby coming back at this point. They beat that horse well and truly dead already.

 

[sideswipe]

Yup. Hasn’t seen him since then

although he was at the press conference last week for the Doug Nicholls round.

 

[Scodog10]

although he was at the press conference last week for the Doug Nicholls round.

That’s where my mind went post Geelong VFL. Stormy nailed it I suspect we get more clarity on Thursday because the media are watching.