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Crameri: We're going to hit the ground running

Saturday, 22 October 2011
Staff writers for essendonfc.com.au
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A number of key Essendon stars returned to the gym this week ahead of the official pre-season training schedule.

Essendon forward Stewart Crameri said since the Bombers’ 2011 campaign had finished, a number of players had been working hard on their own individual training regimes ahead of the official start of pre-season.

“A number of boys have started their pre-season early, but I think it can only be a good thing, especially for us younger guys,” Crameri said.

“We have started back to gain a bit of a base, so we’re ready for the pre-season as well as the season ahead.”

The Bombers’ 2011 leading goal kicker said new high performance manager Dean Robinson had already made his mark, working with the players to develop their bodies and respective training regimes.

“Dean is very good and he is changing a lot of the programs. I think a lot of the boys are going to get an early shock, but we’re definitely going to be better off for it in the 2012 season,” Crameri said.

“Anthony Long is back running and doing all the drills with Dean, and Dean is making him train really hard which is a good sign to see.”

Midfielders Jason Winderlich, Brent Prismall and Courtney Dempsey were all making significant in-roads with their training programs, following knee injuries sustained during the 2011 season.

“Brent Prismall has just started running and Winderlich and Dempsey are running with me and the rest of the group. They’re all really starting to get back in to it which is great for them.”

Crameri said he was excited by the prospect of Scott Gumbleton completing an injury free pre-season, after the 23-year-old returned to the gym yesterday in prime condition.

“Gumby was moving very well and was looking good in training yesterday,” he said.

“Young Luke Davis is also looking really good too, so it will be exciting to see what this pre-season holds for the both of them.

“All the guys got a bit of a shock yesterday to see how hard training was, but we’re going to get used to it and we’re going to all put in a big pre-season campaign. I’m definitely looking forward to it.”

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Onya Cramerz.. Massive ticker in our list. Big pre-season. GO YOU MIGHTY BOMBERS!

- Bill Murray (posted 21/10/2011 4:06:41 PM)

yeeesss CRAMMMMMM!

- Daniel Kostovski (posted 21/10/2011 4:08:05 PM)

What we're hoping to see is how our new midfielders Ross and Browne go with a full pre-season behind them and how will Steinberg go up forward? 2012 is time to back the talent scouts and try their new generation renewables in the engine room.

- Thomas Faunce (posted 21/10/2011 4:49:11 PM)

on yah! stewie, lets hope for another good year from you, great to see a big lad up in the forward line ready to kick some goals...... GO BOMBERS 2012..

- Darren Pigott (posted 21/10/2011 4:56:33 PM)

I've read that the Geelong players rate Dean Robinson very highly, and that he did a good job of getting them very fit and muscled up, he should be able to do that for our guys too.

- Gordon Moss snr (posted 21/10/2011 5:10:15 PM)

Cramers is very impressive and I'm not surprised that he is willing, along with others, to do more than is asked of him. After the "entree" the guys served up in 2011, I can't wait for the main course in 2012.

- Joan Hill (posted 21/10/2011 5:21:01 PM)

Perhaps Andrew Welsh could be given a formal advocacy role for the selection of youngsters

- Thomas Faunce (posted 21/10/2011 7:00:48 PM)

The Gun has spoken..... There will be no stopping the Bomber machine in 2012..... All players have to perform at their best next year to achieve the ultimate goal.... We will certainly find out who can cut it next year.....

- Victor Tallis (posted 21/10/2011 7:05:57 PM)

Great attitude Stewart, you are blessed with natural sporting ability & pace, unfortunately for the majority of the squad, it doesn't matter how much training they do, how fit they get they are & will be too slow pace

- Mark McLachlan (posted 21/10/2011 8:34:21 PM)

Best news we could hear! Build the bodies up so we can get harder and more physical in 2012! Best of luck for pre-season boys! Go Dons!

- Luke Ferguson (posted 21/10/2011 8:39:31 PM)

Build the minds, bodies, experience, confidence and the game, and it will come!

- Kris Bayne (posted 21/10/2011 9:23:09 PM)

Good luck boys. :)

- Angeline Baron (posted 21/10/2011 10:10:33 PM)

Pretty excited and looking forward to a fitter, stronger and pumped up team in 2012! This is exactly what is needed to be able to withstand the hard knocks and bumps and be able to keep one's feet.

- Rita Sharrock (posted 22/10/2011 1:46:50 AM)

Exciting times ahead!

- Adrian Reynolds (posted 22/10/2011 8:35:25 AM)

Great to hear. What I like is the idea that our list from the Carlton Elimination Final COULD contain Winderlich, Dempsey, Prismall, Gumbleton, Long, Crameri, Browne, Ross, Steinberg and the smokey, Luke Davis. I remember Fletcher was a big wrap for this quiet achiever pre-season. Very good early signs.

- Wesley Hull (posted 22/10/2011 8:35:51 AM)

I also notice that Ben Duscher did well at the post-combine last week, especially getting a 28/30 for the kicking drill. Many have said on this site that this guy is a top prospect. His results now suggest he would be a good target before others grab him. And could Matt Little be the next JPod?

- Wesley Hull (posted 22/10/2011 8:59:56 AM)

How motivated and encouraging are you Stewart. good luck to you all for a successful and injury free pre-season. never underestimate the benefits of effective stretching to your development.

- Gail Taylor (posted 22/10/2011 11:16:00 AM)

Looking forward to a Bomber blitz in '12. But no mention of Pearsy ?

- alec shiffman (posted 22/10/2011 11:21:57 AM)

Scott Gumbleton??? I had such high hopes for this bloke. I tell ya what if he kicks more than 35 goals in 2012... I will I will.... ummmmm not sure. I hope he does..... but....

- Michael Hanna (posted 22/10/2011 12:54:10 PM)

Walk the talk!

- Steven Boyle (posted 22/10/2011 3:17:22 PM)

Essendon Insider - Could we please have a preseason program for the supporters to follow like John Quinn use to do years ago? Maybe we could be the fittest supporters in the league too!

- Steven Boyle (posted 22/10/2011 3:33:47 PM)

That's GREAT news ! Crameri was the main ingredient in our improvement this season, and to have him so keen and focused after injury is wonderful.It's fantastic to read of A.Long out on the track training hard, and our trump card Scot Gumbleton completely injury free. Go Guys !

- Mary Tovey (posted 22/10/2011 7:19:48 PM)

Fantastic, However can the new high performance manager fix our hamstring problems ???? thats the question and will he make sure we do not burn out half way thru the year. Will Gumby perform or do we have a dud, where will Hurley play, can we afford to play Hille Ryder and Bellchambers, need to fix a lot of things Hirdy and we need to win games against weaker opposition. Lots of questions.

- Peter Pischek (posted 22/10/2011 7:21:36 PM)

Anthong Long could be the young gun running off half back we need... Him and Dempsey together could be a force..

- Darren Carter (posted 22/10/2011 8:24:49 PM)

Anthony Long could be exactly what we need running off half back! Him and Dempsey combined could end up being a rebounding force!

- Darren Carter (posted 22/10/2011 8:28:39 PM)

Great idea re the fitness program Steve, we could all lose a few k's! Stewie, LOVE your dedication and work ethic, and it's clear that we need to muscle up considerably to match it with the big boys, coz we definitely have the talent!

- Graeme Blore (posted 24/10/2011 1:24:03 AM)

Go Stewie. All the boys need to get bigger and stronger (look at geelong). Weights , weights and more weights must go with all the with running.

- Ralph Ralph (posted 24/10/2011 10:36:43 AM)

Can imagine that every player on the list who hasn't got a firm spot will be saying "hey, I'm a midfielder too." Yet its only fair after last season that, form being adequate, the young guns get first shot.

- Thomas Faunce (posted 24/10/2011 11:33:57 AM)

This guy should be given #1 now that Neagle's gone.

- Andrew Dunsy (posted 24/10/2011 1:03:35 PM)

Once our players are aged between 25-28 we will a flag I have no doubt about that! In the mean time lets rattle some cages.

- Anthony Montalto (posted 24/10/2011 4:51:58 PM)

Love this Crameri guy...the way he moves , marks and kicks. Was a gun in 2011 and will be firing silver bullets in 2012...Go Bombers...looking forward to kicking some blue butt in 2012

- john watson (posted 24/10/2011 5:57:30 PM)

Really want to hear that Gumby and Longy are in top nick about mid March, not October! Longy is only 20 and 6'2. Will be real quick I'd think. Maybe he can give Cyril a call and see how his new training / running program has helped the hammies. Luke Davis, Ariel, Browney and who else to come in the draft........ Go Dodoro!

- Brad Scarr (posted 24/10/2011 6:06:56 PM)

Good point, Brad. It's nice to hear they are "fit, moving well andd firing" now. Not so enjoyable come Feb/March reading "...hoping to be ready for Round One".

- Wesley Hull (posted 24/10/2011 7:33:08 PM)

Try again, Peter, maybe play Paddy at CHB, along with Hurley they are the only 2 players we have capable of playing one on one down back against the best big key forwards, he proved against Cloke he can do what few others could by restricting Cloke to a couple of soft goals after the game was won

- Mark McLachlan (posted 24/10/2011 7:54:24 PM)

Go stewy you've got a lottery ticket on it. 50/50

- maxwell hart (posted 24/10/2011 9:44:30 PM)

Waylen Mansen..??

- Mark McLachlan (posted 25/10/2011 9:03:29 AM)

Good to see the boys are keen and bringing excitement back to our club, Hirdy said he would make Essendonfc fearsome as we once were and our foundations were laid out last year and the boys are now creating it! Am a very proud supporter!

- ROBERT SCHREUDERS (posted 25/10/2011 8:55:06 PM)