Short and sharp session today with a squad of 27 players trading. Good voice and got a sense they are in serious mode.

Didn't see LeBois and SPS looks sharp, confident, silky and ready to play. Mac readied had a grin and was like a jumping bean so maybe he's in contention.

Kicking to goal was good from everywhere and Charlie was snapping accurately from outside 50. He's a freak. Talked to him and he's so lay back and not worried about tomorrow whatsoever.

SOJ kicking was average and he was smiling a fair bit. Hope he sharpens up.

Training was just a loosened so nothing else to take from training but couldn't help admire the skills of Pickett who I thought was LeBois early in the piece.

First time I've actually stood next to Marchbank and Plowman who were right next to Rowe. No doubt they have the size for KP, and they are so athletic. I saw a resemblance with SOS when he was young but faster. Max readied is as tall but more HBF size or 3rd tall. He moves well too. Rowe has more size for one on one contests against gorillas but with the speed our big boys seem to have it looks like team defence could be a way to go against gorillas. A bit risky if opposing coach tries to isolate a Marchbank against Hawkins, but Tigers don't have a Hawkins...but they will rest Nankervis forward no doubt.

I think we will pick a quicker team than last time we met. Palmer and Smedts looked good with their snaps to goal, but who knows what they do in game pressure.

Pickett.

Didn't see Cunners or fisher nor Sumner and White was a bit serious even when all the players went over to sign autographs.

Couldn't help myself, and dropped another k in the shop. It's my sons birthday tomorrow and he wants nothin but his namesake....Carlton.

Come on Carlton, do it for Carlton.

I hop we win. If we go harder for longer and close the oppositions space we can win this.