2020 HFC Pre Season Training

[Brishawk]

Have we started training yet? Maybe pacing ourselves to peak in the last week of Sep. Clarko is a genius!

I heard we are in a special non-training block which is why our training performances have been a bit flat.

 

[Dinsdale]

we're in a no-report training block.

 

[lbyrnes47]

Happened to stumble across a full match sim today, pretty impressive hit out to be honest from what I saw (15 minutes or so).

Few takeaways:
-Wingard definitely a slimmer version of himself and gearing up to play a significant role in the midfield this year I would suspect
-Mitchell donned the 'blue cap' today. He has practically picked up from where he left off with no noticeable difference in the way he ran around whilst still possessing his trademark close touch. Started on the wing and did struggle at times with disposal, however, that will come
-Patton and O'Brien possess a relatively strong presence up forward. The first play of the game saw O'Meara rove beautifully to culminate in a strong mark from TOB. Patton a clear reprieve for a target up the line yet was outworked at times by Frawley under the ball
-Frostman strong behind the ball and allowed Sicily to play his typical sweeping role off half back. Lack of awareness with the ball saw him get absolutely rag-dolled by Burgoyne (who appears leaner himself)
-Pretty competitive hit out with solid contact given it's not even February.

 

[tommyk72]

Thanks so much for the update. Soooooo appreciated.

For us wit less knowledge, what is the blue cap ? No contact?

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Was Mitch Lewis out there?

 

[lbyrnes47]

Thanks so much for the update. Soooooo appreciated.

For us wit less knowledge, what is the blue cap ? No contact?

I'm going to assume it's non-contact but the bloke can't help but putting his head over the ball. Nearly got cleaned up but somehow managed to dish it out in traffic

 

[lbyrnes47]

Was Mitch Lewis out there?

-Lewis out on the park yet rarely sighted
-Gunston on the bike on the boundary
-Scully moving well
-Big Boy taking strong marks down back- seemingly going to persist with that role.

 

[MrPremiership]

Finn won the 2km time trial.

Beat Isaac which is super impressive

 

[TylerDurden]

Finn won the 2km time trial.

Beat Isaac which is super impressive

Wow.

 

[BlueWaterHawk]

Finn won the 2km time trial.

Beat Isaac which is super impressive

Holy smokes that's incredible. Can't wait to see him play.

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[matey]

Finn won the 2km time trial.

Beat Isaac which is super impressive

Awesome. Surely with a good tank already Finn is locked in for Rd 1! Did he get some touches?

 

[bris tarangau]

Finn won the 2km time trial.

Beat Isaac which is super impressive

So the crown has been passed on. How many years did Isaac hold that for?

 

[TylerDurden]

So the crown has been passed on. How many years did Isaac hold that for?

Hilly beat him yeah?

 

[dermott]

Hilly beat him yeah?

I seem to recall Hartung won one time trial then Izzie beat him in a later trial.
I don’t remember Hilly beating Smith but it wouldn’t surprise.

 

[kazzooka]

I seem to recall Hartung won one time trial then Izzie beat him in a later trial.
I don’t remember Hilly beating Smith but it wouldn’t surprise.

Yeah Hartung one the pre Christmas one once but they don't take it as seriously as the later ones.

Did Scully take part in today's 2k? I think at his peak would be equal to or better than smith.

 

[threesixpio]

Finn won the 2km time trial.

Beat Isaac which is super impressive

Wow

 

[threesixpio]

Does Finn have the disposal chops for wing? Heard he is mainly seen as an insider but.......

 

[toomanysquibs]

Does Finn have the disposal chops for wing? Heard he is mainly seen as an insider but.......

A genuine contested ball winning wingman would be something else. Agree on disposal, but as good as ours have been, they haven't had a real physical presence for the most part when tested.

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[scout]

Flying Finn

 

[Luv_our_club]

Sometimes I wonder where Smith's head is at. How hungry is he, coming off a fairly down season for him in 2019. I really want to see him have a career best season in 2020 where his game is more consistent.

 

[theiaofseed]

So the crown has been passed on. How many years did Isaac hold that for?

5 year, I think Hill won it in 2014 but I could be wrong.

 

[Brant]

Finn won the 2km time trial.

Beat Isaac which is super impressive

Great effort, I'd love to see the times they ran (for a bit of context)

 

[Spanish Sahara]

Sometimes I wonder where Smith's head is at. How hungry is he, coming off a fairly down season for him in 2019. I really want to see him have a career best season in 2020 where his game is more consistent.

Had a baby in the last week (?) so understand if he’s not at his peak right now

 

[Brishawk]

5 year, I think Hill won it in 2014 but I could be wrong.

Nah smith only lost one preseason time trial and that was the pre-Christmas one which isn’t the most important one. Hilly never beat him from memory. It was Hartung.