2021 Training Reports

[irel]

I know this might sound dumb what I might say and the club would probably never listen to it given the risks of losing:

But if I was part of the coaching group, I would be very inclined to not play some of our "mature" players like Zorks, Neale, & Robinson for Round 1 against the Swans if they are still being managed (unlikely though), so that they can be 100% match fit against the much tougher Cats in Round 2 and to give some young players a chance to see how they would fare at the highest level.

Looking at our lineup without Zorko, Neale & Robinson atm, our Best 22 without those players (IMO) still looks quite damaging even without our 3 mature midfielders in it heading into Round 1 (depending injuries):

Round 1 vs. Sydney

B: Birchall / Andrews / Rich
HB: Starcevich / Gardiner / Cockatoo
C: McCluggage / Ellis-Yolman / Bailey
HF: Rayner / Hipwood / K.Coleman
F: Cameron / Daniher / McCarthy
FOL: McInerney / Lyons / J.Berry
INT: Ah Chee / McStay / Payne / Roberston

I know the club won't but I don't want Zorko, Neale & Robinson being rushed and then gets injured for a extended period of time as a result of not being fully fit for R1.

I would get those players being 110% ready for the match down against Geelong in R2 given how strong their midfield and squad is compared to the Swans at this given time IMO.

So you are suggesting we rest three of our most senior, critical and important players in round one, denying them match fitness and continuity and then sending them in against the Premiership favourite not having a game played. Right O

 

[Cubs2Lions]

So you are suggesting we rest three of our most senior, critical and important players in round one, denying them match fitness and continuity and then sending them in against the Premiership favourite not having a game played. Right O

Well tbh I wouldn't class Robinson as Best 22 material now unfortunately so it would only be two players tbf.

I just worry about the longer quarters and longer season again being a problem for older players for the league and having more injuries as a result of this change.

Don't get me wrong, I think Zorko & Neale should play but I wouldn't want to risk it if you ain't match ready yet.

Besides, I'm probably worrying too much and they will fine when R1 comes around and have 50 disposals between them at least

You just need to have ready made depth when injuries do take a part at our club and tbh, we don't take for granted how blessed and amazing our high-performance & rehabilitation really have been are at our football club in recent years. Like we have had 0 to little injures at most for the past couple of years while other clubs have had injuries lists as high as the sky.

 

[scoman]

Barry Hal it is. No confusion there.

So is it Harry Smith or Henry Sharp that is now Barry Hal?

 

[mpal6]

Imagine if we rested Neale and lost against the Swans.

Big Footy would blow up.

Rest for reigning brownlow medallist on round 1... yeah nahhh

 

[McLuggages]

Besides, I'm probably worrying too much and they will fine when R1 comes around and have 50 disposals between them at least

50 for Neale alone. We're back to normal quarters.

 

[dlanod]

I just worry about the longer quarters and longer season again being a problem for older players for the league and having more injuries as a result of this change.

I don't understand this bit.

They're not longer quarters, and they're not longer seasons. They're back to being what these guys have dealt with every single year except last. Given every single year is basically a near start-again in terms of match fitness after the off-season break, there should be well-documented plans that have been honed over all these non-2020 years.

There's more likely to be an issue with younger players who's experience of seniors is solely or 50%+ of 2020. They're going to push too hard and potentially do themselves a disservice because they don't have seven or more years of understanding how to pace themselves to draw on.

 

[irel]

So is it Harry Smith or Henry Sharp that is now Barry Hal?

By the time the season starts it will be Berry Halle

 

[Jivlain]

By the time the season starts it will be Berry Halle

How about I just visit the Hall Museum in Bury when we stop having a plague?

 

[Dalions]

So is it Harry Smith or Henry Sharp that is now Barry Hal?

We have a Barry Hal and a Hairy Ball, don’t ask me which one is which?

 

[davemc_lions]

If Zorko is still not right with his foot I can see him missing maybe pre season games or first round.
Same with Berry if should not up to it and another week or two will help.
Medically and the fact we can cover 1-2 of our best players.
No idea why you rest Neale and Robbo I assume they worked out the hours they need to do to be ready for round 1 and ramping up accordinally.
As said above younger kids probably need the run more then others. Or Daniher, Adams and Cockatoo who not played much footy

Do not start resting players for so called weaker teams.
Always some teams fly at the start of season. be arrogant to think the swans be easy.

 

[Full Wingspan]

I tell you what, those reversible training jumpers look absolutely grouse. Definitely getting one when they restock. Comes to $106 after member discounts and the $20 member voucher. Not bad for two jumpers in one.

 

[Viceregal]

By the time the season starts it will be Berry Halle

Halle Berry perhaps - maybe start early playing with the AFLW team!

 

[KissKiss]

Do not start resting players for so called weaker teams.
Always some teams fly at the start of season. be arrogant to think the swans be easy.

Agree there is no point at the start of the season, but I think we need to be smarter about rotation, resting and giving experience to young players through the middle and end of the year. We are very good at managing workloads and not getting injured so I have faith now. But I think we (and the whole AFL) could be smarter about the use of the whole list across a season

 

[Milux]

Hey does anyone happen to know if there is any training this afternoon and where? And if its frowned upon going to watch because of Covid.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Hey does anyone happen to know if there is any training this afternoon and where? And if its frowned upon going to watch because of Covid.

Tomoz

 

[Gadzorks]

Fagan doesn’t rest players. Either they are fit to play or they are injured.

 

[Milux]

Tomoz

Time and location?

 

[BuntonRules]

Time and location?

I would tell you, but then I would have to kill you

 

[Mr Ripper]

Time and location?

Could be at Zillmere, possibly at 4. But don't quote me on that.

 

[X AE A12]

Could be at Zillmere, possibly at 4. But don't quote me on that.

Can you please be more definitive?

Thanks

Rgds

 

[Cubs2Lions]

Can you please be more definitive?

Thanks

Rgds

Just camp at the Zillmere sporting grounds for the night if you don't want to miss it.

You still have a hour or two before night settles

 

[Dalions]

Just camp at the Zillmere sporting grounds for the night if you don't want to miss it.

You still have a hour or two before night settles

You will miss it if it’s at Yeronga.

 

[Cubs2Lions]

You will miss it if it’s at Yeronga.

Well maybe have another person camp at Yeronga as well and then telephone the person who is at the wrong ground it is at the other one instead




Happy camping guys

 

[Brett C]

Just camp at the Zillmere sporting grounds for the night if you don't want to miss it.

You still have a hour or two before night settles

And just wait to get machetes in the back.

 

[Cubs2Lions]

And just wait to get machetes in the back.

Exactly, now you are getting into the spirit of it now pal