Milney & Bakes: We did a circuit at 6:00am, then had training at 11:00am, and clinics at 2:00pm.
saintbrat: Who are you rooming with, and have you requested a change yet?
Bakes: I’m rooming with Brett Moyle and I'm happy so far!
saintgirl: What are you guys looking forward to in the new season?
Milney & Bakes: Winning more games!
saintbrat: Who is Milney rooming with?
Bakes: He's with Josh Houlihan. He's not in a room with me because I snore!
megs78: Milney, how’s the golf going? Any time for golf down in Tassie?
Milney: No, no time for golf, but I’ve played heaps during pre-season.
crowwy: What about Nick Riewoldt – who is he sharing with?
Milney & Bakes: He's in with Aaron Hamill ... might be something going on there!
jesso: How do you guys feel about where the Club is at - leading in to the new season?
Milney & Bakes: Everyone is very excited - it should be a good year because the young guys are ready to step up.
saints2004: How’s BJ going this pre-season? I’ve heard he's bulked up.
Milney & Bakes: Yes, he's been in the gym heaps, and will be a lot stronger this season.
scoobi: Hey dudes! How is the trip this time - remember not to scare the locals too much! :-)
saintbrat: Did you go to a school today?
Bakes: No, I had a clinic at the North Hobart oval today.
saintgirl: How are all the new players fitting in?
Bakes: Everyone is fitting in well, and all the young players are going to be able to help out the old guys like me and Milney this year!
sainter_4_life: Bakes, do you enjoy the tagging role or would you prefer just to play midfield?
Bakes: I enjoy tagging, but I also enjoy playing down back.
Sainter: Are you excited about having Stewie Loewe back at the Club?
Bakes: Very happy ... he's a good mate of mine - it's good to have Stewie back.
crowwy: Are you guys single?
Milney & Bakes: No, we both have girlfriends.
saintbrat: What are your personal goals for the year?
Milney: I want to play every game, and to play consistently in the seniors ... and to kick 50 goals!
saintbrat: How have the locals been welcoming you?
Milney & Bakes: They have been great ... very excited and happy to have us here – a very warm welcome!
Sainter: Will you guys be playing a practice match tomorrow and Friday?
Milney & Bakes: Not sure if it's a training session or a practice match.
Bakers_Babe: Are you still planing to do the ‘Saint Scared’ video?
Milney & Bakes: Foxtel are looking in to releasing a video, but we're not sure yet.
saints2004: What’s young Raphael Clarke like as a person?
Milney & Bakes: He's a lot like Xavier ... pretty quiet and humble, but has great skills and is very quick.
scoobi: How is your knee Bakes?
Bakes: The knee is fine, and I’m back in full training now.
crowwy: So whereabouts are you guys right now?
Milney & Bakes: We are in our room in Hobart.
saintbrat: Are you guys on a drinking ban whilst in Tassie? Apparently the Blues’ are not allowed to drink in Ballarat.
Milney & Bakes: There's no ban, but all the players are looking after themselves because we are playing games.
saintjenna: How is Kosi's back coming along, and will he be ready for Round 1?
Milney & Bakes: Coming along OK ... not in full training yet, but hopefully he'll be right for Round 1.
c_u_in_September_2004: Great article in the Herald Sun today, but please don't hurt each other!
Milney & Bakes: We won't, but it's pretty competitive fighting for a spot in the Seniors.
saintbrat: How is it taking directions from Burkey? He seems to direct well when I have seen training.
Milney & Bakes: Nothing much has changed ... he was the same as a player, so he's fitted in well as a coach.
saintjenna: How is the goal kicking coming along Milney - planning on leading in the goal kicking?
Milney: I've just got to get under Fraser Gehrig and hopefully that will give me 30-40 goals, but Bakes will kick a few this year!
saintjenna: If asked to model for the Men for all Seasons calendar, would you be up for that?
Bakes: Me and Milney will never get asked because we're too ugly - especially Milney!
Bakers_Babe: What are your favourite TV shows?
Bakes: Mine is the Simpsons and Milney’s is CSI.
c_u_in_September_2004: Any word on the captaincy?
Milney & Bakes: Nothing yet ... should be something announced in the next couple of weeks.
scoobi: Bakes, who would you like to see as Captain?
Bakes: I'm a bit biased towards Lenny after living with him for 4-5 years, but there are 4 or 5 guys who could do the job.
saintjenna: Is captaining the Saints something you would like to do in the future?
Bakes: No, I'm just happy doing my job.
saintbrat: Whose team were you in for the practice match – Kosi’s or Brooksy's?
Bakes: I was in Kosi’s and we won!
scoobi: Do you get much free time over there, or is it pretty much footy?
Milney & Bakes: Pretty much footy and clinics ... after dinner is pretty much the only free time.
saints2004: Any gossip on who will get #1 when Frankie retires (if he retires)?
Milney & Bakes: Maybe Bally?
c_u_in_September_2004: How much did Aaron cop when he was nominated as one of Melbourne’s most eligible bachelors?
Milney & Bakes: He copped it for about a week there, about the same as the blokes in the Men for all Seasons calendar.
Milney & Bakes: We have to take off now, thanks for coming on to the chat again.
Thanks everyone!
(Thank you to Spelly for formatting the transcript!)
