{"id":199737,"date":"2022-02-26T01:59:17","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T02:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=199737"},"modified":"2022-02-26T21:58:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-26T21:58:39","slug":"petraccas-scary-off-season-training-revelation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=199737","title":{"rendered":"Petracca's scary off-season training revelation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christian Petracca<\/a> enjoyed just nine days off after playing a starring role in Melbourne's drought-breaking premiership, in a frightening sign for the Demons' rivals. <\/p>\n

Petracca put together one of the greatest AFL grand final performances in the game's history, finishing with 39 disposals and two goals in the Demons' 74-point win<\/a>. <\/p>\n

While many would have been content with a big break after a magical premiership run, Petracca was back in the gym just over a week later.<\/p>\n

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"I had a lot of people saying, 'Have a break, enjoy it'," he told the Footy 2022 magazine.<\/p>\n

\"Christian<\/p>\n

"I was like, 'What's to enjoy?' We were in Covid, the outlet for me was going to the gym or for a run.<\/p>\n

"Bella (Petracca's partner) works from 8:30 until 5:30. What was I going to do? Sit on my arse all day and watch replays of the game?<\/p>\n

"Someone sent me a tweet that someone had posted: 'Petracca already back in the gym.'<\/p>\n

"That's our job, that's what I get paid to do.<\/p>\n

"I don't get paid to sit on my arse, I get paid to train and get better for next year."<\/p>\n

\"Christian<\/p>\n

Petracca's off-season workout regime represents a stunning change of mentality from a player who was criticised for not being in shape during the early part of his career. <\/p>\n

The Norm Smith Medallist formed a lethal 1-2 midfield punch with All-Australian teammate Clayton Oliver<\/a> during the Demons' premiership season, with the pair compared to some of the game's legendary duos<\/a>. <\/p>\n

They've been tipped to have another strong year, building off the back of a flag.<\/p>\n

"They are the best one-two punch in the competition," said former Kangaroos premiership player David King.<\/p>\n

"There's no talent issue, there's no structure issue, because they are ahead of the game with what they've done defensively. I just think this group has a thirst for more."<\/p>\n

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