Training Pre-Season Training, News & Updates

[David the Cat]

Smedts hurt his shoulder again has he?

******* great. I really want that kid to make it. I don't know if it's the fact he was part of the Ablett compo and if he failed it would be particularly annoying, or whether I just find him affable despite apparently being a few sandwiches short.

Yea...me too Claude. His body language in that photo with the ice on his shoulder doesn't auger well.....

 

[Partridge]

Yea...me too Claude. His body language in that photo with the ice on his shoulder doesn't auger well.....

It's only early January. I want him to establish himself and get a clear run at it too, but let's wait and see. It could have been an ACL injury, so with luck it won't disrupt his pre-season too much.

 

[JUBJUB]

I think you guys should have kept the old k rock logo. New one is terrible.

as is the Bay FM one,but someone probably got hundreds of thousands of dollars to design them.

 

[JUBJUB]

How do you do a shoulder in a shuttle run?

Jub jub, I need a fork gif please.

 

[Bobby_]

Yea...me too Claude. His body language in that photo with the ice on his shoulder doesn't auger well.....

were you expecting him to be smiling or something David?

 

[David the Cat]

were you expecting him to be smiling or something David?

No...I interpreted it as a look of resignation....more time in rehab....and another interrupted pre-season....if he's up and training in a week or two, then I interpreted it incorrectly...

 

[Boxhead_31]

Wow KRock AND the club getting involved


I can't help but feel we are all being watched and judged

Does this mean I have to brush my hair?

 

[Gavin Excell]

Do people think smedts has enough exposed form for an opinion on his worth be formed?

 

[Pivo]

Do people think smedts has enough exposed form for an opinion on his worth be formed?

I've seen enough to know I find him frustrating because I think there is ability there but I'm wondering more and more if we are ever going to properly see it.

I think he is a little on the over-rated side but he also cops his fair share of harsh criticism (and I've heaped plenty on him).

But the constant injuries/niggles along with seemingly (in my opinion) being played out of postion more times than not isn't helping his cause.

I've not read the latest on him but he already appeared to be outside the best 22 and any set back in the pre-season isn't going to do him any favours in a year that he really needs (again, in my opinion) to start playing good, consistent footy (and there are a couple of others in the same boat as him).

As for his worth, it has probably declined each year.

 

[Ricky Vaughn]

Do people think smedts has enough exposed form for an opinion on his worth be formed?

I do, and my opinion of him is very low.

I was still disappointed to see him get injured again though. He's on our list for this year and next so I was hoping he could put consistent pressure on guys in the AFL team with solid VFL performances.

 

[K rock Football]

Hi all,

Here's a link to some snaps from yesterday's training.

https://goo.gl/fRAEwh

cheers

 

[JUBJUB]

Hi all,

Here's a link to some snaps from yesterday's training.

https://goo.gl/fRAEwh

cheers

Did he lose a bet and had to wear that hideous green t-shirt ?

 

[Lana]

Motlop Watch - the second picture looks better than the first

 

[Stan The Caddy]

And so you should!

Thank you.

And happy new year to you aswell, BTW.

 

[Partridge]

maybe it was a look of pain as a dislocation would surely leave the body feeling rather unpleasant all over.
He has plenty of time to get over it but I'm not sure what the carry on is all about. He's not in our best 22 as is (never has been actually) and this latest setback won't hurt us at all as either Zac Bates or Tom Ruggles have displayed enough talent in the VFL to suggest they can be elevated if Smedts get placed on the long term injury list.

First half of 2013 I would say he was in the best 22. His form reflected that as well.

 

[Gavin Excell]

I wonder if the smedts injury will allow this belief he is an untapped talent. I think he has been tapped and there aint much there.

Agree with Bobby that shouldn't be slashing wrists at this setback as not best 22

 

[Stan The Caddy]

First half of 2013 I would say he was in the best 22. His form reflected that as well.

He was also best 22 in the 2nd half of 2012 and would have played in the last few games including our final if he had not broken his finger.

 

[BUSTER29]

Did he lose a bet and had to wear that hideous green t-shirt ?

The coach looks like he has been in a good paddock.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

The coach looks like he has been in a good paddock.

Christmas at the Motlop's?

 

[Stan The Caddy]

Christmas at the Motlop's?

Leave Motlop alone!

He's not fat anymore, he's just plump....

 

[Cezz The Catter]

Hawk looking fit. #novest

Jeez hes looking lean! thats a real good sign.

 

[Catgirl]

Menegola is in tip top shape, looks extremely fit. That photo taken of him standing next to Enright almost put Boris to shame!

 

[Cezz The Catter]

Menegola is in tip top shape, looks extremely fit. That photo taken of him standing next to Enright almost put Boris to shame!

I loved him as a pickup! thought it was a really good play by the club to seek out a strong consistent player whose on the cusp of AFL quality. Reminds me of Hawks acquisition of Simpkin.

 

[Catgirl]

I loved him as a pickup! thought it was a really good play by the club to seek out a strong consistent player whose on the cusp of AFL quality. Reminds me of Hawks acquisition of Simpkin.

Think his structure enables him a lot more potential to unlock than Simpkin. What a get!

 

[Cezz The Catter]

Think his structure enables him a lot more potential to unlock than Simpkin. What a get!

Agree with that!