Training Tuesday 30 April

astro_bomber · April 30, 2019, 7:17am

Did Hooker play forward?

andrewb · April 30, 2019, 8:10am

dontildeath:

I dropped into Tullamarine this morning to have a bit of a look at what was happening. There were six other people watching, plus a group of students doing a tour. Plenty of cheering for Heppell and Walla.
Here are a few brief impressions. I only stayed for an hour.
It was pretty windy out there with a little chill in the air. It must have been a little chilly as Mossie was wrapped up when he appeared, but he shed the layer once he got started.
The group of the injured players - or players in rehab - consisted of Mutch, Stewart, Brown, Marty Gleeson, Zac Clarke (surprised at how skinny he is) McKernan and Laverde.
All we’re running at various paces.
McKernan and Gleeson were doing some sharp stepping movements and change of direction exercises with a member of the training staff. McKernan was also jumping off both feet, as the ball was lobbed to him. He was running a few three quarter pace sprints of about 30 x 40 meters, which I thought was encouraging. I hope he is not too far away.
It struck me that I haven’t seen Gleeson kick the ball with any force or intensity on the occasions that I have been at training. He may have, but I haven’t seen it. Hope that ankle is ok.
Felt a bit for Kobe Mutch running / walking laps. He has a rotten run in the past two years with injury. If he could get a crack at it I believe he would be a real asset in the seniors.
Laverde jogged and walked a few laps and, like Mutch. He joined in some light running as Brown, Clarke, Mutch and McKernan did straight line 100 meters running at their own pace and time. I was surprised that Laverde was running so well considering the problem that occurred on Saturday.
I couldn’t see Bellchambers out there at all and I’m not sure about Smith. Don’t take my word on Smith. When I got home I was wondering whether I saw him or not, so he may have been training but slipped under my radar.
The first drill consisted of players in groups of three short passing to one another on the move from about 30-40 meters. It was our passing that hurt us on Thursday and cost us dearly. One would think / hope it was discussed and the aim was to practice and be aware of it. I know it’s different under manic pressure, but if we want to challenge, then that is an area we must improve on.
Players then split into two groups, one on each oval. One group seemed to be working on bringing the ball from the backline with players running to specific spots to receive. There was no one-on-one pressure or tackling involved, but just players making correct position as they moved the ball cleanly to the forward line. It was repeated many times with the same players moving to the same position. Then there would be some variations with positioning.
Meanwhile, the other group seemed to be concentrating on working the ball out of defence, using different options. Again, no physical contact involved. The coaches called them in at various times, perhaps to deliver and explore ‘learnings’.
Senior players were split evenly among the two groups.
That’s all I’ve got. Not much there, but it’s good to see them upbeat.
Good to see Alex Epis at the club.

Sounds like Laverde must have had tightness or a very slight strain, don’t imagine he’d be running this quickly otherwise. Sounds like good news.

theDJR · April 30, 2019, 8:28am

@Paul_Cousins said it was on the minor end of things on his weekly podcast cameo.

Begbie · April 30, 2019, 9:01am

We don’t have any injuries this week evidently. That’s why no injury update tonight?

Stallion · April 30, 2019, 10:34am

LAV

AnnStBomber · April 30, 2019, 10:36am

Mate I think he died coming into the geelong game

Burntcabbage · April 30, 2019, 11:35am

Why don’t they train under pressure conditions? Would make sense.

dontildeath · April 30, 2019, 12:10pm

I think they have sessions to specifically develop and improve skills. with more intensive match like practice on another day during the week.

FurryLog · April 30, 2019, 12:40pm

Good to hear. What did the Kookaburra have to say for himself?

Fairybread · April 30, 2019, 11:30pm

@dontildeath

Did we have anybody of note miss training yesterday? Tim Watson this morning said he had some information about a big name player and a long term injury. He didn’t provide details as it wasn’t confirmed. But given that most of his intel is Bombers related…

BLOODSTAINED_DEVILS · April 30, 2019, 11:32pm

I’m guessing Mitch Browns wrist.

Bomber-A · April 30, 2019, 11:41pm

Oh man please no. If bombers surely it’s Smith even though scans were positive

Strewth · April 30, 2019, 11:44pm

Any chance it’s JD?

choppsuey · April 30, 2019, 11:47pm

the lack of usual Tuesday injury report is pretty poignant.

Captain_Jack · April 30, 2019, 11:50pm

I see what you are doing. Trying to get a run on Panic $$$s.

BLOODSTAINED_DEVILS · April 30, 2019, 11:51pm

"Not Smith, … Not JD. Not Smith, . Not JD, . Not, … "

Bomber-A · April 30, 2019, 11:51pm

Yeah i was wondering why they’d hadn’t done the video

westozziebomber · April 30, 2019, 11:58pm

That’s widely known - and he’s only missing around a month… not long term

Bomber-A · May 1, 2019, 12:00am

If Tim knows something that none of the other journos are reporting yet then it must be Essendon.

Fingers crossed I am wrong

loyalandproud · May 1, 2019, 12:01am

Aarrgghhh! If it’s a ‘big name’ Essendon (hopefully not) player then it will be devastating whoever it is. My thoughts are probably Smith if it’s us. @dontildeath said he wasn’t sure that he was out there.