Training Port Adelaide Training Pics | Friday 12th January 2024

[Expat power]

Really enjoyed training, great day for the kids which is what school holiday open training is all about. Listening to Charlie make the kids say please when they asked for autographs was highly enjoyable.

Was surprised Bergman spent the entire time in defence and zero time on the wing. Looks like Burgoyne will be replacing Duursma - he took a couple of strong marks and he’s definitely put on some weight. Appeared that Rozee and JHF were alternating midfield and deep forward while Rioli playing much higher up the ground. Esava is huge, he still needs more time to gel with the group but his size is exactly what we’ve needed.

i was hoping to see a much fitter Scully, thought he struggled last year, it was a bloody hot day so will reserve judgement.

 

[davesnothere]

Really enjoyed training, great day for the kids which is what school holiday open training is all about. Listening to Charlie make the kids say please when they asked for autographs was highly enjoyable.

Was surprised Bergman spent the entire time in defence and zero time on the wing. Looks like Burgoyne will be replacing Duursma - he took a couple of strong marks and he’s definitely put on some weight. Appeared that Rozee and JHF were alternating midfield and deep forward while Rioli playing much higher up the ground. Esava is huge, he still needs more time to gel with the group but his size is exactly what we’ve needed.

i was hoping to see a much fitter Scully, thought he struggled last year, it was a bloody hot day so will reserve judgement.

Scully is always a 3-4 year project.

Think Dante is filling out nicely.

 

[Coobk001]

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Scully is always a 3-4 year project.

Think Dante is filling out nicely.

Scully also has terrible body language that make him look far more buggered than he might actually be.

 

[Port2Power]

Does anyone know who this is? 2024 potential SA draftee/our 2025 academy/2023 draftee that didn't get selected?
Im 100% sure he is not on our list. Its annoying me thanks

 

[Port2Power]

Does anyone know who this is? 2024 potential SA draftee/our 2025 academy/2023 draftee that didn't get selected?
Im 100% sure he is not on our list. Its annoying me thanks

All good I worked it out.

Its Logan Evans (188cm, 78kg defender) 2023 draftee who wasn't selected in the National Draft.

Norwood - SANFL

SANFL Player Focus: Logan Evans (Norwood)

Norwood defender Logan Evans is our SANFL Player Focus for Round 2, after turning in a promising performance in the Redlegs' loss to Sturt.

central.rookieme.com

 

[Ford Fairlane]

All good I worked it out.

Its Logan Evans (188cm, 78kg defender) 2023 draftee who wasn't selected in the National Draft.

Norwood - SANFL

SANFL Player Focus: Logan Evans (Norwood)

Norwood defender Logan Evans is our SANFL Player Focus for Round 2, after turning in a promising performance in the Redlegs' loss to Sturt.

central.rookieme.com

He was one of the 100 odd players linked with our picks at the national draft.

 

[VineValerian]

He was one of the 100 odd players linked with our picks at the national draft.

Do we have a list spot available?
Else why is he training with us?

 

[Ah12]

I tend to agree that majority of our list seems to have slimmed down. There’s still some players who ive been holding out hope will put on some weight but dont appear to have (Butters) for example.

 

[ClintEastwood]

I tend to agree that majority of our list seems to have slimmed down. There’s still some players who ive been holding out hope will put on some weight but dont appear to have (Butters) for example.

Butters is close to best in the comp at his current weight. I'm ok with him keeping on keeping on.

 

[Blinky Nyland]

Do we have a list spot available?
Else why is he training with us?

Could Logan Evans be a candidate to take over from Jed Hagan? I haven't heard if Jed Hagan is continuing with the Magpies or not as the special category of player overlooked in the draft we are allowed by the sanfl.
Whatever the situation he must be being looked at by the club. He looked pretty good at the training session.

 

[davesnothere]

Could Logan Evans be a candidate to take over from Jed Hagan? I haven't heard if Jed Hagan is continuing with the Magpies or not as the special category of player overlooked in the draft we are allowed by the sanfl.
Whatever the situation he must be being looked at by the club. He looked pretty good at the training session.

Logan Evans Draft Profile

Norwood defender Logan Evans is a draft prospect with senior experience. Down back, he intercepts well and moves the ball smoothly.

central.rookieme.com

 

[Tibbs]

I tend to agree that majority of our list seems to have slimmed down. There’s still some players who ive been holding out hope will put on some weight but dont appear to have (Butters) for example.

NO! Just No!

Zac was a skinny 70kgs when we drafted him. Now at 77kgs and only 181cm, he has filled out nicely and is just the perfect weight for the type of game he plays.

 

[ClintEastwood]

NO! Just No!

Now at 177kgs and only 181cm, he has filled out nicely

Geez, he certainly has filled out then, hasn't he. Great paddock, that.

 

[Sleezy]

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Ford Fairlane i can see why Hugh Jackson reminded you of Hamish Hartlett

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Ford Fairlane i can see why Hugh Jackson reminded you of Hamish Hartlett

Yes granted, but even before the mini-game, in the training physically he looked more developed like a young Hartlett.

Still reminds me of Francou in the way he wins the ball in packs though.

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Still reminds me of Francou in the way he wins the ball in packs though.

Yes please. That would be just what the doctor ordered to get even more out of our midfield.

 

[240volt]

Yes please. That would be just what the doctor ordered to get even more out of our midfield.

Hopefully Jackson will be able to improve his game enough to at least be some sort of back up if we get injuries.

 

[1954]

Re the size of players or the perceived lack of it for some, it can be difficult to tell either way until you see them alongside an opponent who plays a similar role for another club.

Apart from the much needed extra size added to the squad by Ratugolea, Soldo and Sweet, the bloke who impressed me from those training pics is Rozee.

I don't know what he weighs now but his shoulders, upper arms, and legs look much bigger than they were only a few short years ago, and if he hasn't lost any of his speed and agility I expect him to have a huge year in 2024.

 

[chiwigi]

Really enjoyed training, great day for the kids which is what school holiday open training is all about. Listening to Charlie make the kids say please when they asked for autographs was highly enjoyable.

Was surprised Bergman spent the entire time in defence and zero time on the wing. Looks like Burgoyne will be replacing Duursma - he took a couple of strong marks and he’s definitely put on some weight. Appeared that Rozee and JHF were alternating midfield and deep forward while Rioli playing much higher up the ground. Esava is huge, he still needs more time to gel with the group but his size is exactly what we’ve needed.

i was hoping to see a much fitter Scully, thought he struggled last year, it was a bloody hot day so will reserve judgement.

Burgoyne hitting his potential is a huge upgrade on the Duursma we saw last year.

Let's hope one peaked early and the other is on the fly!

 

[Peninsula Boy]

Hopefully Jackson will be able to improve his game enough to at least be some sort of back up if we get injuries.

Why not more?

 

[240volt]

Why not more?

With everyone fully fit I can’t see him making the side on what he’s shown.
He needs to improve to get into the starting team.