So I popped along today for what was the last training session for the boys before the Christmas break. I thought I'd share a few quick observations that I've noticed either today alone, or as a whole over the half a dozen or so sessions that I've been along to. These are primarily about the newer/fringe players:
Mathieson: Just a natural footballer and uses it pretty well on both feet
Claye Beams: I really hope he gets a good crack at it, he's probably close to our best user of the footy by foot, and that's an area we need to improve
Cutler: Looks incredibly fit
Schache: I wandered over to the back oval today and saw this guy on the far side of the oval really striding out and looking like a fantastic runner, when he came around I bit closer, I realised it was Josh. A really natural, graceful runner, which can only be good for covering the ground
Hammelmann: Has filled out nicely. Still has some work to do in that regard, but looks like he could at least compete with men now.
Paine: was out of the moonboot and was running laps freely on the back oval today
Dawson: Didn't see him running, but was walking with a slight limp and appeared to hold his groin. May have been nothing.
Jansen: noticed this a few times and again today - when he gets a hold of someone, there's no brushing him off, they are gone. A really strong boy and a good tackler
Archie: No longer looks like a fish out of water when out there. Skills have improved, but more importantly looks a lot more comfortable and natural out there. Still a long way to go, but I think he's at least some chance now. Fitness still needs a lot of work.
And just from today in general, there was a heap of voice out on the track and a really positive "team" feel about the whole session with lots of cheering and yelling when one of the boys kicked a goal or did something well. And as hoped/expected the skills have improved HEAPS from some of the earlier sessions.
Anyway, that's about it off the top of my head, Merry Christmas all
Mathieson: Just a natural footballer and uses it pretty well on both feet
Claye Beams: I really hope he gets a good crack at it, he's probably close to our best user of the footy by foot, and that's an area we need to improve
Cutler: Looks incredibly fit
Schache: I wandered over to the back oval today and saw this guy on the far side of the oval really striding out and looking like a fantastic runner, when he came around I bit closer, I realised it was Josh. A really natural, graceful runner, which can only be good for covering the ground
Hammelmann: Has filled out nicely. Still has some work to do in that regard, but looks like he could at least compete with men now.
Paine: was out of the moonboot and was running laps freely on the back oval today
Dawson: Didn't see him running, but was walking with a slight limp and appeared to hold his groin. May have been nothing.
Jansen: noticed this a few times and again today - when he gets a hold of someone, there's no brushing him off, they are gone. A really strong boy and a good tackler
Archie: No longer looks like a fish out of water when out there. Skills have improved, but more importantly looks a lot more comfortable and natural out there. Still a long way to go, but I think he's at least some chance now. Fitness still needs a lot of work.
And just from today in general, there was a heap of voice out on the track and a really positive "team" feel about the whole session with lots of cheering and yelling when one of the boys kicked a goal or did something well. And as hoped/expected the skills have improved HEAPS from some of the earlier sessions.
Anyway, that's about it off the top of my head, Merry Christmas all
