Training 2017 Preseason
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I did see an organisational psychology lecturers position at Griffith advertised on seek the other day if you want to come back to us...
G'day guys,
Sorry, I wasn't sure whether to post this here or in the roster...
I met Troy Berry the other day (Jarrod's dad) and had a really good chat about Jarrod and the Lions in general. He was a top bloke and loves to talk footy. I've written a quick summary of some of what he had to say. I'm not sure if I'm just repeating what has already been mentioned in here/the general media, but here it is anyway.
-Before the draft, Jarrod's preference was to stay in Vic and his dream scenario would have been to play for Carlton. He was very happy to be picked up by any team though and was just thriving for the opportunity to play AFL.
-When Hugh and Jarrod found out that they would be heading up to Brisbane together, they were over the moon. They are tight mates and often joked about playing together in the AFL. He said they also knew Alex and Cedric pretty well and just couldn't believe their luck when they got called out too. In tongue and cheek I asked him if this meant that he wasn't a 'Go home risk?' Troy laughed and said he is loving life at Brisbane and living with one of his best mates. They would love to hold up the cup one day in the Lions colours. Apart from that, he said that Jarrod was very keen to repay the faith that Brisbane has shown in him and will squeeze every inch out of himself to carve out a successful career at Brisbane.
-The coaches and club as a whole has been fantastic to date. Said that both he and Jarrod are big fans of Fages. Really nice guy with a big focus on family and player welfare. Both has massive respect for him. Knows about the family's situation and plans are in place to make sure Jarrod gets to regularly catch up with them.
-He said Jarrod has found the training tough, but is getting through it well. He needs to acclimatise to the conditions a bit, but has been told by the coaches etc. that this is very normal. All about managing workloads.
-Jarrod gets along very well with Harris Andrews, who has said that the feeling up at the club this year is remarkably different from the previous 2 years. Said all of the boys at Brisbane are buying in with a focus on making Brisbane relevant in the competition again.
-I asked Troy about what he thought of the senior blokes at the club (in particular Rocky). He said he doesn't know any of them well, but Jarrod thinks all the players at the club are good value and no real knob heads. He said Jarrod wasn't the type of bloke to get into the politics side of things, although at times has had to pull a few blokes into line when he has captained his junior sides.
-In regards to Rocky, Jarrod has heard a few stories here and there, but from his point of view, he has only seen positive signs and without being very close to him, he has been a great support. Troy told me a couple of the things that he has heard about Rocky (mostly involving ex players). Most was pretty mild IMO, but one not cool.
That's about it. From Troy's point of view, there are some positive signs at Brisbane and Jarrod and the other draftees are loving it there. Hopefully he can be a 250+ game triple Premiership player!
Sorry, I wasn't sure whether to post this here or in the roster...
I met Troy Berry the other day (Jarrod's dad) and had a really good chat about Jarrod and the Lions in general. He was a top bloke and loves to talk footy. I've written a quick summary of some of what he had to say. I'm not sure if I'm just repeating what has already been mentioned in here/the general media, but here it is anyway.
-Before the draft, Jarrod's preference was to stay in Vic and his dream scenario would have been to play for Carlton. He was very happy to be picked up by any team though and was just thriving for the opportunity to play AFL.
-When Hugh and Jarrod found out that they would be heading up to Brisbane together, they were over the moon. They are tight mates and often joked about playing together in the AFL. He said they also knew Alex and Cedric pretty well and just couldn't believe their luck when they got called out too. In tongue and cheek I asked him if this meant that he wasn't a 'Go home risk?' Troy laughed and said he is loving life at Brisbane and living with one of his best mates. They would love to hold up the cup one day in the Lions colours. Apart from that, he said that Jarrod was very keen to repay the faith that Brisbane has shown in him and will squeeze every inch out of himself to carve out a successful career at Brisbane.
-The coaches and club as a whole has been fantastic to date. Said that both he and Jarrod are big fans of Fages. Really nice guy with a big focus on family and player welfare. Both has massive respect for him. Knows about the family's situation and plans are in place to make sure Jarrod gets to regularly catch up with them.
-He said Jarrod has found the training tough, but is getting through it well. He needs to acclimatise to the conditions a bit, but has been told by the coaches etc. that this is very normal. All about managing workloads.
-Jarrod gets along very well with Harris Andrews, who has said that the feeling up at the club this year is remarkably different from the previous 2 years. Said all of the boys at Brisbane are buying in with a focus on making Brisbane relevant in the competition again.
-I asked Troy about what he thought of the senior blokes at the club (in particular Rocky). He said he doesn't know any of them well, but Jarrod thinks all the players at the club are good value and no real knob heads. He said Jarrod wasn't the type of bloke to get into the politics side of things, although at times has had to pull a few blokes into line when he has captained his junior sides.
-In regards to Rocky, Jarrod has heard a few stories here and there, but from his point of view, he has only seen positive signs and without being very close to him, he has been a great support. Troy told me a couple of the things that he has heard about Rocky (mostly involving ex players). Most was pretty mild IMO, but one not cool.
That's about it. From Troy's point of view, there are some positive signs at Brisbane and Jarrod and the other draftees are loving it there. Hopefully he can be a 250+ game triple Premiership player!
Jeez man, what a return. Quality post.
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I think Harris Andrews may just be my new favourite player. Not sure if it's the club that's gone out of their way to making him a young leader, but I'm loving it.
Thanks for posting. Nice to hear positive news
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He's a top bloke.
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Great stuff...thanks mate.
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Just hope the this off season optimism can translate into the season. I don't care if we lose every game this season as long as the boys don't drop their heads and keep cracking in.
As far as us supporters go I think this time is the real deal. I implore all of you to head down to training if you're still second guessing just how important Chris Fagan is to us. Ruse the buy in is real, talk to anyone involved in the club, the Brisbane lions are back. I for one cannot wait to hear the Gabba roar again.
As far as us supporters go I think this time is the real deal. I implore all of you to head down to training if you're still second guessing just how important Chris Fagan is to us. Ruse the buy in is real, talk to anyone involved in the club, the Brisbane lions are back. I for one cannot wait to hear the Gabba roar again.
Cheers lads,
It was a pleasure to spend some time with him, just a great down to earth bloke.
One thing that really stuck out in my mind about Jarrod was his leadership. Not only on the field playing footy, but off the field as a son, brother and friend. He is just the type of character that we need at the Lions.
I think leadership is definitely an area we have been lacking in, but it's very positive to see some of our younger brigade oozing with those qualities...Andrews, Keays and Berry are 3 in particular who I really rate as future leaders. It seems that Fages has also addressed leadership as an area of concern and is helping to empower not only the players, but also the coaches as well.
Exciting times ahead
It was a pleasure to spend some time with him, just a great down to earth bloke.
One thing that really stuck out in my mind about Jarrod was his leadership. Not only on the field playing footy, but off the field as a son, brother and friend. He is just the type of character that we need at the Lions.
I think leadership is definitely an area we have been lacking in, but it's very positive to see some of our younger brigade oozing with those qualities...Andrews, Keays and Berry are 3 in particular who I really rate as future leaders. It seems that Fages has also addressed leadership as an area of concern and is helping to empower not only the players, but also the coaches as well.
Exciting times ahead
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I usually just gloss over your comments because they're usually pretty meh for lack of a better term.. but I thought this deserved more than a like
I agree completely agree, it's not just the players that should show that they believe in the Lions it should also us. I don't like to get too overexcited over the off-season but it's only natural, but for the first time in a long time I feel as though we have the right people in place and we're heading in the right direction.
For anybody that disagrees, just talk to Chris Fagan and tell me how you feel
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Is Fagan going to take us to a flag - no idea - the coach who can take a team from seemingly perennial wooden spoon contenders through all the steps and stages to competing for and winning a flag is a rare beast in all fields of endeavour. Hell we don't even know for sure if he can take us out of the bottom four ... and won't know until he actually does.
What we *do* know is that, from all the indicators that are visible to us, he seems to be the right man for job we have right now and we hope/wish/pray that it will translate into a transformative cultural shift into a team that truly aims to excel and is serious about where they are going.
What I also know is that there is no comparison between how the supporters/the team/the staff are feeling right now and how we would have been feeling if we have limped into 'just one more year to see' with Leppa.
What we *do* know is that, from all the indicators that are visible to us, he seems to be the right man for job we have right now and we hope/wish/pray that it will translate into a transformative cultural shift into a team that truly aims to excel and is serious about where they are going.
What I also know is that there is no comparison between how the supporters/the team/the staff are feeling right now and how we would have been feeling if we have limped into 'just one more year to see' with Leppa.
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We do seem to be perennial strugglers, but I have a gut feel the list isn't as bad as the results indicate. A little luck with injury would go a long way too.
Beams back gives our no 1 mid, Close I feel will be an important part of the team and we have added some young class. Having said all of that if we get out of the bottom 4 it will be a solid result
Beams back gives our no 1 mid, Close I feel will be an important part of the team and we have added some young class. Having said all of that if we get out of the bottom 4 it will be a solid result
Don't forget adding a Port capitulation to that solid result
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Couple of things l am nervous about this season is when we start losing this season, which we are bound to do, then will our heads drop after such a positive pre-season. I don't want them thinking "Oh no, differenet season, different coach but same results, why do l even bother" etc etc.
The other thing l am nervous is the fact that we have so few experienced guys and leaders, how are we going to compete with the other teams. The young guys learn a lot from watching experienced players out on the field doing their trade and with them not being there. We have to model behaviours for them to learn.
Also, another point with lack of leaders is that sometimes a young guy needs to be pulled into line after a lack of effort/running etc and they will inevitably be better off it in the long run. Do we have this type of leader Rocky?/Robbo?/Zorko? etc
The other thing l am nervous is the fact that we have so few experienced guys and leaders, how are we going to compete with the other teams. The young guys learn a lot from watching experienced players out on the field doing their trade and with them not being there. We have to model behaviours for them to learn.
Also, another point with lack of leaders is that sometimes a young guy needs to be pulled into line after a lack of effort/running etc and they will inevitably be better off it in the long run. Do we have this type of leader Rocky?/Robbo?/Zorko? etc
we definitely don't need too many injuries to our all too scarce experienced group of players ie. we only have 7 100+ game players with Christensen on 98 and Bewick on 92 games, from that group not many would see Martin, Bewick, Rich, Christensen or Bastinac as your traditional or demonstrated leadership types.
saying that it is obvious that Chris Fagan wants ALL players to take ownership of the club whether that is the youngest guy (Witherden) or the oldest (Martin), outside of D.Beams, Rockliff, Zorko and Robinson i would be confident that there will be players in our group that will present themselves as leaders as the pre and regular seasons unfold.
Geez, 92 games for Bewick. He's stagnated hasn't he.
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There was one stage a few years back he played 3 good games around the wing. Thought he'd finally come into his own. They unfortunately proved to be the exception not the norm.
I remember that run and thought similar. Ah well.
But he has amazing hair.
This was our worst problem last season. Easy to be positive now but if GC come out R1 and kick the first 3 then what happens? Mentally we need to be much tougher
