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Training Thread - 2018
Men's Team Key Dates
Thursday 9 November
1-4 players return for pre-season training
Monday 20 November
5 years + players return for pre-season training
Women's Team Key Dates
Monday 20 November
Pre-season training begins
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Is Bont still a 1-4 year player?
Watching him train is a privilige. The kids a force of nature.
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Twodogs
Is Bont still a 1-4 year player?
Watching him train is a privilige. The kids a force of nature.
Heading into his 5th.
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westdog54
Heading into his 5th.
That went quickly
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Give no we missed Sept, it feels like a long break.
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bornadog
Men's Team Key Dates
Thursday 9 November
1-4 players return for pre-season training
Monday 20 November
5 years + players return for pre-season training
Women's Team Key Dates
Monday 20 November
Pre-season training begins
Haha I thought why would only 1 to 4 players start training that early?
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20 th November , go watch both teams train together.
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Any updates on West or Khamis, training over summer with the club, would be appreciated.
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ledge
Haha I thought why would only 1 to 4 players start training that early?
I'm still laughing mate. If only 1 player started training on 9/11 he wouldn't have anyone to kick the ball to. Imagine being the only bloke on the list told to report for training two weeks before everyone else.
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Twodogs
I'm still laughing mate. If only 1 player started training on 9/11 he wouldn't have anyone to kick the ball to. Imagine being the only bloke on the list told to report for training two weeks before everyone else.
I’m guessing it’d be Libba....
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Looking forward to all the training reports from woofers who attend training at Whitten Oval.
Big pre-season ahead going into a big 2018 for our club.
Go Dogs!
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Eastdog
Looking forward to all the training reports from woofers who attend training at Whitten Oval.
Big pre-season ahead going into a big 2018 for our club.
Go Dogs!
First year players have started :D
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNyXaW9VAAAdamQ.jpg
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The Underdog
I’m guessing it’d be Libba....
All things being equal it usually ends up being me.:(
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Have we got a roster sorted so we can have a comprehensive report on each training session? Please and thanks. :D
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Twodogs
I'm still laughing mate. If only 1 player started training on 9/11 he wouldn't have anyone to kick the ball to. Imagine being the only bloke on the list told to report for training two weeks before everyone else.
Isn't that basically what Port Adelaide have done with their list?
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I will be interested in hearing which players are still recovering from post season operations. From Tim English's end of season review, he mentions not getting back fully on the track until 'just before Xmas'. Who else in the 1-4 year bracket are in the same boat?
I am also interested if Libba is there tomorrow following up from comments made around him starting training 'two weeks' earlier than required.
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The Bont and The Speciman back early for training
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DOJVf8IVoAAkO3O.jpg
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All pics thanks to WB twitter
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What on earth is wrong with the surface? Looks in terrible condition.
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Axe Man
What on earth is wrong with the surface? Looks in terrible condition.
Probably had a do over , gets done every few years to get the grass and the drainage up to date.
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Axe Man
What on earth is wrong with the surface? Looks in terrible condition.
Looks like it has been top dressed to me.
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ledge
Probably had a do over , gets done every few years to get the grass and the drainage up to date.
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Twodogs
Looks like it has been top dressed to me.
That was my thinking as well but it looks like there's hardly any grass on the surface. Perhaps it's been cut really short and is covered by the sand? Also not sure why this couldn't have been completed earlier, prior to pre-season training commencing?
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Axe Man
That was my thinking as well but it looks like there's hardly any grass on the surface. Perhaps it's been cut really short and is covered by the sand? Also not sure why this couldn't have been completed earlier, prior to pre-season training commencing?
Tweet back from the Club (Nick Truelson )
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At this time of year we always use the off season to strip it back and then bring it back to its best in lead up to Xmas.
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bornadog
Tweet back from the Club (Nick Truelson )
Fair enough, I'm no horticulturalist!
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Starve off the winter grass and let the warm season grass (usually a type of coch) which sits dormant during the depths of winter grow to get that nice carpet vibe. A lot of venues are using a winter green type couch these days.
When summer is done you overseed with a cool climate grass.
https://turfmate.com.au/overseeding-...eason-grasses/
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Axe Man
That was my thinking as well but it looks like there's hardly any grass on the surface. Perhaps it's been cut really short and is covered by the sand? Also not sure why this couldn't have been completed earlier, prior to pre-season training commencing?
We used to be able to blame the majestic hand of the city of Footscray for anything that went wrong at the ground and I'm a stickler for tradition. I'm sure City of Maribyrnong have stuffed up somewhere along the way.
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jeemak
Starve off the winter grass and let the warm season grass (usually a type of coch) which sits dormant during the depths of winter grow to get that nice carpet vibe. A lot of venues are using a winter green type couch these days.
When summer is done you overseed with a cool climate grass.
https://turfmate.com.au/overseeding-...eason-grasses/
Who'd have thunk there were so many complications. Like the NFL player who was asked if he preferred playing on grass or AstroTurf. "No idea" he said "I've never smoked AstroTurf!"
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Big Dogs quick to pair up in training return
Ryan Davidson November 9, 2017 3:30 PM
They looked really good together, so it's pretty excitingRohan Smith on Tom Boyd and Josh Schache
THE WESTERN Bulldogs have wasted no time paring Tom Boyd and Josh Schache in attack, with the young key forwards combining well on day one of pre-season training.
The first-to-fourth year players were put through paces, impressing the assistant coaches in the absence of Luke Beveridge.
Development manager Rohan Smith told AFL.com.au he was pleased with the immediate understanding Boyd and Schache formed.
Schache, who was the No.2 pick in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft, was traded to the Dogs from the Brisbane Lions for picks No.25 and 40 in this year's draft.
"We put them both together, they worked in conjunction really well and Tommy was helping Josh out with his movement," Smith said.
"They looked really good together, so it's pretty exciting."
While he had the coaches rapt with his work up forward, Smith was also thrilled with Schache's running on his first official day at the Bulldogs.
"He ran really well for a big guy, so we were really please with that," Smith said.
"Then with the skill component, you could see he is a very, very sound kick, so we were really pleased with how he performed today, and we're looking forward to him being a big part of the footy club.
"Josh really enjoyed himself and had a really good time out there."
Third-year key defender Marcus Adams was restricted to light duties in his return from a second serious foot injury in two seasons, but Smith said the hulking West Australian wasn't far away from taking part in full training.
Since being taken with pick No.35 in 2015, the impressive 24-year-old has suffered stress fractures in both his feet.
"Marcus is still in the rehab group and he could have trained today, but we just want to ease him into it in the first few weeks of training," Smith said.
"He looks super fit and exciting to look at because when you see him in the gym, you just think 'I can't wait until he gets out there.'
"He'll be fine."
The Bulldogs, including Josh Schache and Tom Boyd are put through their paces. Picture: Western Bulldogs
http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%2...gs-running.jpg
While Adams' return to training was a welcome sight for the Dogs, luckless defender Roarke Smith's appearance on the track had Smith beaming with pride.
The 21-year-old, who has had two knee reconstructions in the past 18 months, was delisted last week, but the club has promised the Calder Cannons product they will redraft him back onto the rookie list.
"I grabbed him as he walked out on the track and he said how good it was to be back out there again," Smith said.
"All the rookies can play straight away (under new AFL laws), so they all know now that if they perform at VFL level, they give themselves every opportunity to play senior footy."
The rest of the Bulldogs squad return to training on November 20.
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Football porn. And I'm very excited.
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Good report. A nice sunny day at Whitten Oval to kick off the pre season. Season 2018 here we come.
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Eastdog
Good report. A nice sunny day at Whitten Oval to kick off the pre season. Season 2018 here we come.
Watch out 2018 here we come.
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Judging by the vision, Boyd is sporting a much better body composition.
Excited to see him in 2018.
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Did Libba get out for his early start?
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bornadog
Just a reminder to all that Marcus Adams will look awful in his preseason games yet come round 1 having lost none of his ability will be ready to step up and become one of the most import players at the club ;) What a beast!
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Boyd looks like an absolute beast.
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The Doctor
Boyd looks like an absolute beast.
He is a big boy
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bornadog
Big Dogs quick to pair up in training return
Ryan Davidson November 9, 2017 3:30 PM
They looked really good together, so it's pretty excitingRohan Smith on Tom Boyd and Josh Schache
THE WESTERN Bulldogs have wasted no time paring Tom Boyd and Josh Schache in attack, with the young key forwards combining well on day one of pre-season training.
The first-to-fourth year players were put through paces, impressing the assistant coaches in the absence of Luke Beveridge.
Development manager Rohan Smith told AFL.com.au he was pleased with the immediate understanding Boyd and Schache formed.
Schache, who was the No.2 pick in the 2015 NAB AFL Draft, was traded to the Dogs from the Brisbane Lions for picks No.25 and 40 in this year's draft.
"We put them both together, they worked in conjunction really well and Tommy was helping Josh out with his movement," Smith said.
"They looked really good together, so it's pretty exciting."
While he had the coaches rapt with his work up forward, Smith was also thrilled with Schache's running on his first official day at the Bulldogs.
"He ran really well for a big guy, so we were really please with that," Smith said.
"Then with the skill component, you could see he is a very, very sound kick, so we were really pleased with how he performed today, and we're looking forward to him being a big part of the footy club.
"Josh really enjoyed himself and had a really good time out there."
Third-year key defender Marcus Adams was restricted to light duties in his return from a second serious foot injury in two seasons, but Smith said the hulking West Australian wasn't far away from taking part in full training.
Since being taken with pick No.35 in 2015, the impressive 24-year-old has suffered stress fractures in both his feet.
"Marcus is still in the rehab group and he could have trained today, but we just want to ease him into it in the first few weeks of training," Smith said.
"He looks super fit and exciting to look at because when you see him in the gym, you just think 'I can't wait until he gets out there.'
"He'll be fine."
The Bulldogs, including Josh Schache and Tom Boyd are put through their paces. Picture: Western Bulldogs
http://s.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%2...gs-running.jpg
While Adams' return to training was a welcome sight for the Dogs, luckless defender Roarke Smith's appearance on the track had Smith beaming with pride.
The 21-year-old, who has had two knee reconstructions in the past 18 months, was delisted last week, but the club has promised the Calder Cannons product they will redraft him back onto the rookie list.
"I grabbed him as he walked out on the track and he said how good it was to be back out there again," Smith said.
"All the rookies can play straight away (under new AFL laws), so they all know now that if they perform at VFL level, they give themselves every opportunity to play senior footy."
The rest of the Bulldogs squad return to training on November 20.
Is it just me, or does Caleb (side on, helmet off) look eerily like wee-man running away and being chased after pranking a slim, by a bearded Preston Lacy?
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bornadog
My eyes are crap, but the Bont looks taller than Adams to me.
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bornadog
The Bont and The Speciman back early for training
Adams is a 1-4 year player