Training 2021 Pre-Season

[Significant]

Probably a stupid question, but anyone know what distance the time trial was? The article doesn't mention it as far as I can see.

I think I saw somewhere that it was 3km...

 

[PostmanBish]

Is it just me, or is Dan Butler looking more and more like the Paddle Pop lion????

He can look like Krusty the Clown if he wants ... just keep the form rolling!

 

[CaptainRisky]

Bloody glad I snagged him in the advocates draft with this result!
Actually don't think he was much of an athlete, more a footballers footballer, but that effort is well recognised and is hopefully a sign of things to come

Ever since the early scratch matches i saw him play he has really impressed me and as you said to be so much fitter than last year is a massive bonus for him, i have big hopes for this kid , Neale Mk 11

 

[Tyrian Lonestar]

Spotted Ming, Coffield and 1 other (couldn't tell who) at Winterfell about an hour ago.

Oh wait, I mean Centre Rd Bentleigh

 

[aussierulesrules]

Seriously awesome to see Hanners win the TT.

Imagine if he got a relatively injury free run at it this year (in particular no hammies).

It made such a difference when he was up and going in the first half of that final against the Bulldogs in particular.

If we got 20 or so games anything like that we'd be laughing.

To potentially be adding Gresham, Crouch and Hannas to the team that we generally had in the second half of last season is pretty bloody exciting.

 

[ScrappyDo]

Seriously awesome to see Hanners win the TT.

Imagine if he got a relatively injury free run at it this year (in particular no hammies).

It made such a difference when he was up and going in the first half of that final against the Bulldogs in particular.

If we got 20 or so games anything like that we'd be laughing.

To potentially be adding Gresham, Crouch and Hannas to the team that we generally had in the second half of last season is pretty bloody exciting.

Needs more Higgins...

 

[Steve7920]

any chance of finding out their times? i'm training for a 5k myself and would be interesting to compare

 

[aussierulesrules]

During the couple of months lockdown between rounds 1 and 2 last year Hannas said he was the "fittest he's ever been" (which is a big call) and as far as I'm aware the hammy he did soon after the resumption (when he probably wasn't ready to back up after just 5 days) was the only soft tissue injury he's had in the last 18+ months, and who knows, that hammy might end up being a blessing in disguise, as they found "funky stuff" in there, during the surgery, and it was a surgery that was said to have been a game-changer for Riewoldt and Marty Lloyd, so maybe it will be for Hannas as well.

He seemed to recover from it extremely well (resumed ahead of schedule before the finals) and now he's won the tt, so the signs are bloody good so far at least.

Would be awesome for him in particular but also us if he got at least a couple more relatively injury-free seasons out of himself.

The return to 20 minute quarters will also help him (and Hill) to really shine.

 

[jonathons11]

any chance of finding out their times? i'm training for a 5k myself and would be interesting to compare

They don't release the times or any names after the top 10

 

[George]

any chance of finding out their times? i'm training for a 5k myself and would be interesting to compare

They usually get around 7-10 minutes

 

[Jade Buddha]

Crouch is a footballer not an athlete. Big accumulator. Wouldn’t worry about early trials.

 

[BrutThough]

any chance of finding out their times? i'm training for a 5k myself and would be interesting to compare

Last year Phillips won with a time just over 9 minutes. Doulton Langlands was 2nd with a time also just under 10 minutes. Then everyone else obviously over 10 but they didn't release the specifics of actual times.

 

[jwikked]

Feels good seeing Hanners dominate the time trial. Shows his heart is still in it, despite the setbacks. Reckon this year he’ll show the doubters he was worth the money.

 

[Mstr Strokesman]

Is it just me, or is Dan Butler looking more and more like the Paddle Pop lion????

More the little Kid from Mad Max 2 for me.

 

[Mstr Strokesman]

I think I saw somewhere that it was 3km...

Not sure on this particular trial, but remember reading last year Stkilda and many other clubs prefered the 2km trial This preference was the reason why the u18 Champs was reduced to a 2km trial as well.

 

[Premium]

During the couple of months lockdown between rounds 1 and 2 last year Hannas said he was the "fittest he's ever been" (which is a big call) and as far as I'm aware the hammy he did soon after the resumption (when he probably wasn't ready to back up after just 5 days) was the only soft tissue injury he's had in the last 18+ months, and who knows, that hammy might end up being a blessing in disguise, as they found "funky stuff" in there, during the surgery, and it was a surgery that was said to have been a game-changer for Riewoldt and Marty Lloyd, so maybe it will be for Hannas as well.

He seemed to recover from it extremely well (resumed ahead of schedule before the finals) and now he's won the tt, so the signs are bloody good so far at least.

Would be awesome for him in particular but also us if he got at least a couple more relatively injury-free seasons out of himself.

The return to 20 minute quarters will also help him (and Hill) to really shine.

Hannerbery running the best in the time trail is a massive boost for us in the upcoming season - if he gets back to his best we will be flying with Steele , Crouch and Hannerbery.
Byrnes running 6th is a good sign as well because the kid has a lot of talent , Dmac can run but doesn't have as much talent.

 

[KingsRansom]

More the little Kid from Mad Max 2 for me.

Uncanny

 

[bergholt]

Seriously awesome to see Hanners win the TT.

Imagine if he got a relatively injury free run at it this year (in particular no hammies).

It made such a difference when he was up and going in the first half of that final against the Bulldogs in particular.

If we got 20 or so games anything like that we'd be laughing.

To potentially be adding Gresham, Crouch and Hannas to the team that we generally had in the second half of last season is pretty bloody exciting.

And Higgins, as Scrappy said!

If - huge if - Crouch and Hanners can both play 20 games then we'll be looking seriously good.

In that case it would be fascinating to see what happens with Billings, Gresh, Ross, Higgins.

Is this the order of centre-square starters in order of choice?

Steele, Crouch, Hannebery, Ross, Gresham, Clark, Dunstan, Billings, Sinclair, Jones, Higgins, Bytel

 

[sammm]

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Uncanny

looks the same , to me

 

[gringo2011]

Hannebery starting the season in tip top shape would be a big plus given the degree of difficulty in our draw.

I would have loved to have seen Crouch amongst the front runners, but I’m not sure what his running capacity is.

Allison finishing right on Battles tail bodes really well for a tall draftee. Yet another reason to feel a little bit excited about what we might see from our youngsters this year.

Byrnes also an interesting placing. How did he finish last year?

Crouch is like a country footballer, he isn't made for time trials, he's a footy player not an athlete.

 

[aussierulesrules]

Is this the order of centre-square starters in order of choice?

Steele, Crouch, Hannebery, Ross, Gresham, Clark, Dunstan, Billings, Sinclair, Jones, Higgins, Bytel

If you mean the guts (ie not the wing) then Jones would be much higher.

I'd have it as probably:

Steele, Crouch, Hanners, Jones, Gresham, Ross, Clark, Sinclair, Higgins, Billings, Dunstan, Bytel.

Don't think we'll see much of Billings in there any more.

Certainly no shortage of options now!

 

[Diehard Saint]

Feels good seeing Hanners dominate the time trial. Shows his heart is still in it, despite the setbacks. Reckon this year he’ll show the doubters he was worth the money.

Maybe he’s nervous about keeping his spot with Crouch coming in?

Kidding! But seriously competition for spots could be hot this year. What a great thing.

 

[Crusty Undies]

And Higgins, as Scrappy said!

If - huge if - Crouch and Hanners can both play 20 games then we'll be looking seriously good.

In that case it would be fascinating to see what happens with Billings, Gresh, Ross, Higgins.

Is this the order of centre-square starters in order of choice?

Steele, Crouch, Hannebery, Ross, Gresham, Clark, Dunstan, Billings, Sinclair, Jones, Higgins, Bytel

I would have it Steele, Crouch, Jones, Hanners, Gresham, Ross, Clark, Higgins, Bytel, Sinclair, Billings, Dunstan.

 

[gringo2011]

I would have it Steele, Crouch, Jones, Hanners, Gresham, Ross, Clark, Higgins, Bytel, Sinclair, Billings, Dunstan.

And Byrnes in there somewhere.

 

[ScrappyDo]

I would have it Steele, Crouch, Jones, Hanners, Gresham, Ross, Clark, Higgins, Bytel, Sinclair, Billings, Dunstan.

I'm not sure anyone is gonna be right or wrong on this since half those guys will be rotating through other positions anyway.

I couldn't see Higgo keeping Bytel out for example. They're just too different.

None the less, it's a spectacular looking group compared to just a couple of seasons ago, and there's a good spread of speed, skill and flexibility.

I wonder if Dunny will even get a look in this year...