Winnipeg @ Calgary Pre-game.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I see we're practising today. Not sure if this is a 3 practice week or 2 with walk through. Anyway, we'll see if Oliveria is a possibility to return to the roster.

I won't be entirely surprised if Demski, Clercius and Wheatfall see lighter duty for day one. They've been battered and bruised and might need another easier day.

Derek Taylor🏈
@DTonOB

Big news from day 1 of Bombers practice: MOP/RB Brady Oliveira is back on the field. He's missed the last two games with injury.
9:29 AM · Jun 29, 2025

[gobombersgo]

If we're practicing today, it could be 3 + walk through. No need to travel on Wednesday, right? We could fly in Thursday before the game.

For away games they just do the walkthough at the hotel the day before the game.

The team normally flies in the day before the game during the regular season.

[The Zipp]

from DT:

REC Keric Wheatfall is practicing after leaving Thursday's game with injury. He's in his regular spot with the starters.

Oliveira's return would mean the Bombers could go back to Micah Vanterpool at LG if they choose. We'll see what happens when 12-on-12 starts today.

Gavin Cobb in for Nic Demski in this padded session.
Gabe Wallace at left guard.

[Blueforlife]

All very good news.  Will be a dog fight this game.

[Blue In BC]

from DT:

REC Keric Wheatfall is practicing after leaving Thursday's game with injury. He's in his regular spot with the starters.

Oliveira's return would mean the Bombers could go back to Micah Vanterpool at LG if they choose. We'll see what happens when 12-on-12 starts today.

Gavin Cobb in for Nic Demski in this padded session.
Gabe Wallace at left guard.

Good news overall. I thought Demski would see limited sessions today. He knows what he needs to know and letting the back up get some reps is not a bad idea.

So we're going to have some options this week but whether we choose to hold back another week, IDK. It's not like we have to make changes but a healthy Oliveria is something you'd have to do if he's ready.

[Pigskin]

from DT:

REC Keric Wheatfall is practicing after leaving Thursday's game with injury. He's in his regular spot with the starters.

Oliveira's return would mean the Bombers could go back to Micah Vanterpool at LG if they choose. We'll see what happens when 12-on-12 starts today.

Gavin Cobb in for Nic Demski in this padded session.
Gabe Wallace at left guard.

Good to hear Wheat is okay. He was feeling it on the bench, you could tell he was in pain. Need to take that hit out of football.

[gobombersgo]

[gobombersgo]

[Blueforlife]

Injuries

[ModAdmin]

Need to Know | Week 5 - Ed Tait

"...Now, here's where the maturity part comes in for (Brady) Oliveira. Earlier in his career, missing time would have eaten him up mentally. Now with having more miles on his treads and understanding how to handle things, missing a couple of games isn't going to have him cursing the heavens daily from sunrise to sunset.

"You need to flush it as quick as you can," he said. "When you're battling an injury, you can give yourself some grace and allow yourself to be a little bit frustrated. That's OK, because you do put a lot of work in and when an injury happens like that and you have it taken away from you where you can't go out and compete with your guys, yeah, it's OK to be frustrated. But it's very important to flush it, whether it's 24 or 48-hours max...."

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....FYI: WR Nic Demski, who had two TDs last week and now has four on the season, was suited up on Sunday but limited... P Jamieson Sheahan was in attendance, but did not handle any punting chores. Sergio Castillo and defensive tackle Devin Adams — who punted in college — took turns punting... DB Ethan Ball, who injured his hand during training camp, was back practising for the first time on Sunday...."

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/06/29/need-to-know-week-5-2/

[Blue In BC]

It may not mean anything but the transactions show Weitz , moved to PR. I suppose it might mean that Bailey is going to get a chance to play this week. There were no other movements shown.

As the 2nd global on the roster he's there in instead of a Canadian choice. So this could be an indication we're adding a Canadian back this week. In theory that would be Oliveria.

The only other choices would have to come from the PR and that seems less likely. If Cooley comes off he'd be replaced by another import we've discussed.

I'll take this as a good sign either way.

[The Zipp]

from DT


Early Day 2 of practice for Bombers: MOP/RB Brady Oliveira is in again today. Two straight days of practice after missing two games.

Thinking about this from yesterday...this move would allow the Bombers to put Oliveira back on the roster without need for any other moves:
From the transaction wire the Bombers have moved LB Fabian Weitz to the practice squad.

Micah Vanterpool is first up at left guard today. He was healthy scratch (ratio scratch) for the last two games.

[theaardvark]

from DT


Early Day 2 of practice for Bombers: MOP/RB Brady Oliveira is in again today. Two straight days of practice after missing two games.

Thinking about this from yesterday...this move would allow the Bombers to put Oliveira back on the roster without need for any other moves:
From the transaction wire the Bombers have moved LB Fabian Weitz to the practice squad.

Micah Vanterpool is first up at left guard today. He was healthy scratch (ratio scratch) for the last two games.

So, who comes out for Vanterpool?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

So, who comes out for Vanterpool?

Cooley is one obvious possibility.

Just read a story on my phone, Bighill is not healthy enough to play this week.  He also mentioned he holds no hard feelings towards the Bombers, he fully understands  moving onto younger players is the nature of the game.

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/29/new-calgary-stampeders-lb-adam-bighill-not-quite-healthy-may-not-be-ready-for-clash-with-bombers/

[theaardvark]

Cooley is one obvious possibility.

Just read a story on my phone, Bighill is not healthy enough to play this week.  He also mentioned he holds no hard feelings towards the Bombers, he fully understands  moving onto younger players is the nature of the game.

https://3downnation.com/2025/06/29/new-calgary-stampeders-lb-adam-bighill-not-quite-healthy-may-not-be-ready-for-clash-with-bombers/

Of course, it has to be Cooley, non injured not dress IR.  Simple.  The reason Vanterpool went off.

It is interesting that CGY signed Bighill even though he isn't healthy enough to play.  I guess he's a great was to add a coach without using front office $SMS, but I can't imagine he's getting the minimum PR paycheck.