Training 2018 - Preseason training

[gaskin]

I don't see that but I've only seen his highlights

I'm basing that off seeing him up close at training. I did comment the first time I saw him that he looked a lot bigger than I thought he would be.

 

[Demons09]

Cerra height is deceiving looks taller than than he actually is.

 

[Fyfster]

Cerra height is deceiving looks taller than than he actually is.

On draft night standing next to bradshaw looked taller than him , But only listed as 2cm more looked more

 

[IAMJUNGLEMUFFIN]

One would hope that Harley had got over his calf issues but clearly it's still bugging him and most likely will for the rest of his career. Such a shame.

Why would they even risk it? Last session before Xmas, why the **** send him out again after _anything_ calf related? That's insanity.

It's like Blakely mk II.

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[IAMJUNGLEMUFFIN]

FAAARK I just spilt my drink and its half empty now.

Better top it up then!

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[mightymouse75]

Harley will be cotton wooled. They tried to push him last year and that didn't work.

 

[eastfreo75]

Harley will be cotton wooled. They tried to push him last year and that didn't work.

How do you think or know they will get Harley fitness up to AFL standard?

Is it a lot of swimming, exercises bikes etc?

 

[G Mus]

How do you think or know they will get Harley fitness up to AFL standard?

Is it a lot of swimming, exercises bikes etc?

I don't think they will, those expecting him to play much midfield will probably be disappointed

 

[eastfreo75]

I don't think they will, those expecting him to play much midfield will probably be disappointed

I don't mind him as perm forward. Very hard to match up on and if he can improve his overhead marking, it will be impossible to stop one on one.

Allows Walters to go into the midfield.

 

[salim malik]

The boy that impressed me is Banfield. Not much has been written about him but he is a tall and big in the body mid . He could surprise with an upgrade and some senior games .

 

[freoextra]

The boy that impressed me is Banfield. Not much has been written about him but he is a tall and big in the body mid . He could surprise with an upgrade and some senior games .

Winning Claremont's best and fairest as a teenager last year was certainly impressive and shows a level of maturity especially straight after the disappointment of missing out on selection in his draft year.

Good idea with such a big turnover to have some players who you know have played senior footy and are ready to go.

 

[Scham]

The boy that impressed me is Banfield. Not much has been written about him but he is a tall and big in the body mid . He could surprise with an upgrade and some senior games .

Will need to improve his footskills though Salim but yes, he's a very good size and moves extremely well

 

[theGav56]

Will need to improve his footskills though Salim but yes, he's a very good size and moves extremely well

That'd be why he is a rookie pick. From what I have read he is very aware of it and disciplined enough to improve. I remember a poster on here as describing him as a deBoer type of player with better kicking, so that is interesting. I confess to being a deBoer fan. He certainly was never going to be in amongst the best players at the club but the integrity and commitment on and off the field he brought was valuable. Sure he falls into the "foot soldier" or "role player" kind of category, but that is ok.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

I didn’t hear it all, but he mentioned something about Harley Bennell. Perhaps somebody else on here heard what he said which shocked Kim Hagdorn ?

I didn't hear it either but I have heard another bullshit off field behaviour rumour doing the rounds.

 

[Scham]

I didn't hear it either but I have heard another bullshit off field behaviour rumour doing the rounds.

How do you know it's bullshit?

 

[Fred Ziffel]

How do you know it's bullshit?

I don't for certain but this is the general pattern when wc eagles have some negative news.

 

[M_rash]

The boy that impressed me is Banfield. Not much has been written about him but he is a tall and big in the body mid . He could surprise with an upgrade and some senior games .

No need for upgrades to play senior footy next year. Rookies can play any game, any time, any where!

 

[Inveigh Slang]

No need for upgrades to play senior footy next year. Rookies can play any game, any time, any where!

Is this due to Freos numbers on the senior list?

 

[M_rash]

Is this due to Freos numbers on the senior list?

AFL rule change. Rookies no longer need to be upgraded to be selected

 

[Inveigh Slang]

AFL rule change. Rookies no longer need to be upgraded to be selected

That's great news.

Why should rookies be blocked from playing senior footy when they have the same commitments as the senior listed players?

 

[Taylor]

That's great news.

Why should rookies be blocked from playing senior footy when they have the same commitments as the senior listed players?

It was because their salary had exclusions from the cap. There used to be a rule that allowed half the salary of a rookie deemed to be the nominated rookie to be excluded from the cap and allowed them to play senior games.

Now it is purely a contract length thing.

 

[Inveigh Slang]

It was because their salary had exclusions from the cap. There used to be a rule that allowed half the salary of a rookie deemed to be the nominated rookie to be excluded from the cap and allowed them to play senior games.

Now it is purely a contract length thing.

I'm not that interested in the technical clauses of rookie listed players. It's just good to see they can play

 

[Dockernut]

Outside my amazing buddy Luke "the next big thing" Strnadica playing, I am most looking forward to seeing Banfield get a run.

 

[Inveigh Slang]

Outside my amazing buddy Luke "the next big thing" Strnadica playing, I am most looking forward to seeing Banfield get a run.

I think Strnadica will play Peel ressies all season

Tucker for Doig medal 2018

 

[theGav56]

I think Strnadica will play Peel ressies all season

Tucker for Doig medal 2018

It is an interesting situation for him. A couple of ruck prospects joining including one who is mature is going to be difficult to fit everyone in. And with Apeness, Taberner and Dixon having stronger forward credentials, he would be lucky to get an opportunity.