Training 2025 Pre-Season - Standards are currently being driven

[tales129]

**** I love coming into this thread and seeing fat ahern, love island, billy boy, preussy straining, Declan mountford and Kanye at the top of the page

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Interesting move. Even though he was Saints NGA, I believe we could list him as a Category B rookie - paging The Nostradamus

I recall reading an article that he might go as high as 30s, but he’s obviously gone undrafted and the Saints didn’t even want him on their own Category B list (not that that necessarily means anything - see us re Mansell).

roos_fanatic08 The Talent Scout What are your thoughts on Cole?

Didn’t even think about the potential Cat B access when they go undrafted.

I thought the Saints would snap him up for sure. While I didn’t rate him inside the top 50, he has a tremendous character, the sort that will leave no stone unturned to get the best out himself.

While he doesn’t show too much as an offensive player, he is a really solid lockdown type, who can play on both smalls and talls. He is a well rounded athlete, good understanding of positioning and does all the team things well.

Bit of upside there and definitely worth the punt as a cat B.

 

[Passmore]

Reads like one of your posts when we're 0-7.

You might be confusing mine with your own posting.

 

[zoomba23]

Reads like one of your posts when we're 0-7.

It doesn't, really. I'll say one for thing for Passmore and that's that he's infuriatingly level-headed and reluctant to engage in the hyperbole that the rest of us revel in. I still wouldn't be surprised to find out that he drinks heavily of an evening and hasn't viewed a North game with clear vision and a clear head since around 2018

 

[hilly]

You might be confusing mine with your own posting.

I am waiting to be pleasantly surprised.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Interesting move. Even though he was Saints NGA, I believe we could list him as a Category B rookie - paging The Nostradamus

I recall reading an article that he might go as high as 30s, but he’s obviously gone undrafted and the Saints didn’t even want him on their own Category B list (not that that necessarily means anything - see us re Mansell).

roos_fanatic08 The Talent Scout What are your thoughts on Cole?

See the issue is here Brady doesn’t know what a cat b rookie is yet alone the rules to allow us to get one

 

[shinboner magic]

Didn’t even think about the potential Cat B access when they go undrafted.

I thought the Saints would snap him up for sure. While I didn’t rate him inside the top 50, he has a tremendous character, the sort that will leave no stone unturned to get the best out himself.

While he doesn’t show too much as an offensive player, he is a really solid lockdown type, who can play on both smalls and talls. He is a well rounded athlete, good understanding of positioning and does all the team things well.

Bit of upside there and definitely worth the punt as a cat B.

So can we list another sides nga player as a ‘cat b’ if they pass on them ?

 

[spurs]

No love for wobbies world?

Next to my old school. Next you’ll be talking about the Keg and the Burv

 

[Shinboner1]

**** I love coming into this thread and seeing fat ahern, love island, billy boy, preussy straining, Declan mountford and Kanye at the top of the page

All acting like they're putting in enough work to be successful...

 

[Shinboner1]

So can we list another sides nga player as a ‘cat b’ if they pass on them ?

I assume so. They're cat B eligible due to their own circumstances, not the club they're assigned to.

 

[King Corey]

Next to my old school. Next you’ll be talking about the Keg and the Burv

Emmaus?

 

[The Nostradamus]

last melbourne training session this year on right now til 12pm

rest will be in GC pre xmas break

 

[MagicDaw]

Anyone go today?

 

[tazaa]

ahhh the ol “tearing up the track” period of pre season

No one makes North look good like North

 

[Kanga Glory]

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• Track Watch: The latest pre-season scouting notes from North Melbourne training

At his pet position of half-back, Caleb Daniel showed just what he can do with the ball at his feet, while a number of young guns were thrown right into the fire at North pre-season training.
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FOXSPORTS05:36 Roos pay BIG price for last pick​

AFL: North Melbourne has paid a huge price for the final pick of the first round, giving…


Top North Melbourne draftee Finn O’Sullivan may be set to start his career on the outside as a number of new roles were showcased in a lengthy match simulation on Monday.
The Roos broke into 15-on-15 full-ground gameplay in the latter half of a long session, with Caleb Daniel impressing in his pet position at half-back.
The former Dog was All-Australian in 2020 when playing on the half-back flank, before being shifted around the field in his latter years at the Bulldogs, but he was locked into the high defender role on Monday.
His trademark kicking was immediately apparent, hitting three kicks up the corridor in a row to start his gameplay.
Luke Parker rotated between inside midfield and half-forward as expected, appearing to swap with Jy Simpkin.

Finn O'Sullivan. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Harry Sheezel played solely as an inside midfielder during his time in the game, at one point roving a tap from ruck Tristan Xerri to perfection as he cruised through a stoppage untouched.
O’Sullivan played on a team in blue jumpers that appeared to be full of first team players and was matched up against Dylan Stephens on the wing for the entirety of the session.
The No. 2 draft pick found space at times and moved well in traffic to dish a pair of handballs.
After playing a similar role to Daniel in his debut season, youngster Colby McKercher was playing in the midfield on Monday.

PLAYERS WHO IMPRESSED​

Darcy Tucker - The former Docker made his name as a winger but no player got more of the ball than him in a defensive role during match sim. Tucker was on the ‘B’ team and could get caught in a selection squeeze this year.

George Wardlaw - Another on the ‘B’ side but Wardlaw’s spot there was surely about evening up numbers. The tough nut showed off silky skills hitting up Eddie Ford with a lovely pass inside 50.

Tom Powell - Breakout on baller last season, Powell drifted towards half-back at times during gameplay. He nailed a crunching tackle to the delight of teammates at one point.

Griffin Logue - The Roos missed Logue’s steady presence down back for much of last season but he set up well on Monday, using his voice. He also took a strong one-handed grab.

Players of note in the yellow ‘B’ team were George Wardlaw, Will Phillips, Eddie Ford, Stephens and Darcy Tucker, who racked up plenty of ball at half-back.
Draftee Matt Whitlock played at full-back, assigned with manning star goalkicker Nick Larkey.
At one point the skinny teen Whitlock was easily pushed aside in a marking contest by the bigger-bodied Larkey, with the No. 27 pick no match for one of the league’s best forwards.
Paul Curtis and Brynn Teakle played in the blue forward line with Larkey, with Curtis pushing up into stoppages.

Matt Whitlock took on a big challenge. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
At one point coach Alastair Clarkson appeared to have a discussion with Curtis around his positioning, after he blew a simple kick coming out of defence.
Cam Zurhaar missed the session due to sickness, while Jack Darling completed half before leaving the track.
At the other end, the first-choice backline included Toby Pink, Griffin Logue – wearing a pink no-contact hat as he continues to recover from wrist surgery – Miller Bergman and Daniel.
Bergman took a strong intercept mark at one point as he develops toward playing that hybrid defensive role.
A lengthy rehab group remained working away from the main players, with Charlie Comben, Zac Fisher, Aidan Corr, Josh Goater and Zane Duursma among that cohort, who have all been separated for most of pre-season so far.
Wil Dawson was back running after shoulder surgery last month, and was on the track without any visible strapping.
The key back was aiming to get back into full training after Christmas.
North Melbourne will head up to Gold Coast on Thursday and hold a Queensland camp to finish off their program before Christmas.

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[shinboner magic]

This will be us when we start smashing teams

 

[shinboner magic]

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Hi, Peter

• Track Watch: The latest pre-season scouting notes from North Melbourne training

At his pet position of half-back, Caleb Daniel showed just what he can do with the ball at his feet, while a number of young guns were thrown right into the fire at North pre-season training.
Josh Barnes
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December 9, 2024 - 12:08PM
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FOXSPORTS05:36 Roos pay BIG price for last pick​

AFL: North Melbourne has paid a huge price for the final pick of the first round, giving…


Top North Melbourne draftee Finn O’Sullivan may be set to start his career on the outside as a number of new roles were showcased in a lengthy match simulation on Monday.
The Roos broke into 15-on-15 full-ground gameplay in the latter half of a long session, with Caleb Daniel impressing in his pet position at half-back.
The former Dog was All-Australian in 2020 when playing on the half-back flank, before being shifted around the field in his latter years at the Bulldogs, but he was locked into the high defender role on Monday.
His trademark kicking was immediately apparent, hitting three kicks up the corridor in a row to start his gameplay.
Luke Parker rotated between inside midfield and half-forward as expected, appearing to swap with Jy Simpkin.

Finn O'Sullivan. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Harry Sheezel played solely as an inside midfielder during his time in the game, at one point roving a tap from ruck Tristan Xerri to perfection as he cruised through a stoppage untouched.
O’Sullivan played on a team in blue jumpers that appeared to be full of first team players and was matched up against Dylan Stephens on the wing for the entirety of the session.
The No. 2 draft pick found space at times and moved well in traffic to dish a pair of handballs.
After playing a similar role to Daniel in his debut season, youngster Colby McKercher was playing in the midfield on Monday.

PLAYERS WHO IMPRESSED​

Darcy Tucker - The former Docker made his name as a winger but no player got more of the ball than him in a defensive role during match sim. Tucker was on the ‘B’ team and could get caught in a selection squeeze this year.

George Wardlaw - Another on the ‘B’ side but Wardlaw’s spot there was surely about evening up numbers. The tough nut showed off silky skills hitting up Eddie Ford with a lovely pass inside 50.

Tom Powell - Breakout on baller last season, Powell drifted towards half-back at times during gameplay. He nailed a crunching tackle to the delight of teammates at one point.

Griffin Logue - The Roos missed Logue’s steady presence down back for much of last season but he set up well on Monday, using his voice. He also took a strong one-handed grab.

Players of note in the yellow ‘B’ team were George Wardlaw, Will Phillips, Eddie Ford, Stephens and Darcy Tucker, who racked up plenty of ball at half-back.
Draftee Matt Whitlock played at full-back, assigned with manning star goalkicker Nick Larkey.
At one point the skinny teen Whitlock was easily pushed aside in a marking contest by the bigger-bodied Larkey, with the No. 27 pick no match for one of the league’s best forwards.
Paul Curtis and Brynn Teakle played in the blue forward line with Larkey, with Curtis pushing up into stoppages.

Matt Whitlock took on a big challenge. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
At one point coach Alastair Clarkson appeared to have a discussion with Curtis around his positioning, after he blew a simple kick coming out of defence.
Cam Zurhaar missed the session due to sickness, while Jack Darling completed half before leaving the track.
At the other end, the first-choice backline included Toby Pink, Griffin Logue – wearing a pink no-contact hat as he continues to recover from wrist surgery – Miller Bergman and Daniel.
Bergman took a strong intercept mark at one point as he develops toward playing that hybrid defensive role.
A lengthy rehab group remained working away from the main players, with Charlie Comben, Zac Fisher, Aidan Corr, Josh Goater and Zane Duursma among that cohort, who have all been separated for most of pre-season so far.
Wil Dawson was back running after shoulder surgery last month, and was on the track without any visible strapping.
The key back was aiming to get back into full training after Christmas.
North Melbourne will head up to Gold Coast on Thursday and hold a Queensland camp to finish off their program before Christmas.

More Coverage​

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Tucker should be in side before Lmac
Hope fos is played on wing and not stuck at hbf

 

[The Dingrel]

I miss when the pre-season thread was names chat.

Try scoffing down half a dozen dim sims for nostalgia's sake then!

 

[The Dingrel]

Do Toyota offer an option of indicators on the newer models of the Hilux?

You'd think that the tradies that buy the models with all of the add on stuff like bull bars, side steps, high intensity laser driving lights, 20+ inch wheels, gun racks and bonnet scoops would stump up for indicators as well, even if only because it gives them a few extra flashing lights when they lock the oversized truck, placed haphazardly in the tight shopping centre carpark.

Reminds me of an old boss years ago, the most arrogant french fella you could imagine, sold his Porsche as he'd lost all but 1 demerit point after 6 months, and bought a Hilux, parked it on Collins St outside the stock exchange building and asked me what I thought of his "truck"......erm ..."looks like a city boys truck"......following monday, he gives the grad the keys and his credit card, and tells him to get it modified with a 50 grand budget, and doesn't want to see him in the office till its all done.....young bloke gets rolls bars, bull bars, tow bars, row of spot lights on the roof, another couple on the bull bar, a winch, snorkel, and had the suspension jacked up. Got it all done, and has it parked in the same spot, we're having a few beers across the road, same question......"what do you think of my truck now".....gave him the same response "Still looks like a city boys truck"......what do you mean???..."its too clean, just needed to take it off road and get a bit of mud on it"

 

[giantroo]

 

[LB2Snake]

speaks so well

 

[Merlin007]

A few ums and args, but there's an honesty and openness about young Nick. Especially interesting comment about the Whitlock gambit; get the talent in now.

Larkey for one didn't want to hear about how we should plan to come bottom 3 again next year for the sake of a draft pick

 

[Shinboner1]

 

[DarkPhoenix]

So... 3x AA/Premiership players have confirmed that our training standards are up there with their previous teams.... But the faceless names on BF told me that our training standards were Alice Springs E grade level.

 

[giantroo]