I’m pretty sure I read his official measurement was 188cm, but most places list him as 186cm, which might have been his measured height from preseason testing at WAFL Colts.
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He looks like he has the frame to be a decent sized player.
I’m not putting any expectations on him, as he appears to be coming from a fair way back.
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'Eric's got the same fire in his belly': Key Lions flying in race to return
Cameron Rayner and Eric Hipwood could be Brisbane's missing pieces of the puzzle
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Brisbane's former No.1 draft pick is optimistic he and Eric Hipwood, who could be back ahead of schedule as early as round five, can offer what's needed next year as the Lions stay on the scent of a premiership.
Back-to-back finals losses left Brisbane with a 1-5 record across the past three post-seasons, a one-point loss to the Western Bulldogs coming after a hard-fought loss to Melbourne, who then ran rampant to a memorable flag.
Rayner watched every second of the 2021 campaign from the sidelines after rupturing his ACL in a pre-season game, while Hipwood suffered the same fate in round 17.
Rayner was set to be used as a game-changer in the midfield while Hipwood's absence discombobulated a forward line that had been developing nicely after the arrival of Joe Daniher.
Hipwood was running laps at the Lions' first session back on Monday, with Rayner in the thick of it and benefiting from an extended cardio program that has elevated one of the perceived weaknesses of his game.
Noah Answerth (groin) is also back in the mix after missing last season and Nakia Cockatoo was looking noticeably trim after impressing late last season.
"Me and Eric are super close; I was heartbroken when I saw him go down ... but he's running really well, would be a good boost to get him back early," Rayner said.
"I know Eric's got the same fire in his belly; it builds character and makes you want to get back and play some good footy and you're not taking for granted the chance to get out and run and train with the boys.
"It (last season's top-four finish) shows the depth of our team, it'll be a lot of work to get back into this team and that is what the pre-season is for.
"Through the off-season I've based myself around blokes I'm trying to catch up to and (I've made some ground) on a couple, the boys were getting pretty competitive."
Draftee James Tunstill was also on deck in Brisbane on Monday, while a host of senior figures headed by Lachie Neale, Jarrod Berry and Daniher were back a week earlier than required of players in their fifth season or beyond.
Melbourne-based draftees Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann plan to join the squad after Christmas.
"It shows the effort we want to go to make sure we're a successful club," Rayner, before his fourth season, said of the senior players' early returns.
"It's setting the tone for the younger boys; I'm sure for Jimmy Tunstill it would have been a real eye-opener.
"We've said we want good energy, consistency and to come out with a purpose every session."
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Cameron Rayner has a glint in his eye, and an extra yard of pace, after missing all of the last season with a knee injury.'Eric's got the same fire in his belly': Key Lions flying in race to return
Cameron Rayner and Eric Hipwood could be Brisbane's missing pieces of the puzzle
Brisbane's former No.1 draft pick is optimistic he and Eric Hipwood, who could be back ahead of schedule as early as round five, can offer what's needed next year as the Lions stay on the scent of a premiership.
Back-to-back finals losses left Brisbane with a 1-5 record across the past three post-seasons, a one-point loss to the Western Bulldogs coming after a hard-fought loss to Melbourne, who then ran rampant to a memorable flag.
Rayner watched every second of the 2021 campaign from the sidelines after rupturing his ACL in a pre-season game, while Hipwood suffered the same fate in round 17.
Rayner was set to be used as a game-changer in the midfield while Hipwood's absence discombobulated a forward line that had been developing nicely after the arrival of Joe Daniher.
Hipwood was running laps at the Lions' first session back on Monday, with Rayner in the thick of it and benefiting from an extended cardio program that has elevated one of the perceived weaknesses of his game.
Noah Answerth (groin) is also back in the mix after missing last season and Nakia Cockatoo was looking noticeably trim after impressing late last season.
"Me and Eric are super close; I was heartbroken when I saw him go down ... but he's running really well, would be a good boost to get him back early," Rayner said.
"I know Eric's got the same fire in his belly; it builds character and makes you want to get back and play some good footy and you're not taking for granted the chance to get out and run and train with the boys.
"It (last season's top-four finish) shows the depth of our team, it'll be a lot of work to get back into this team and that is what the pre-season is for.
"Through the off-season I've based myself around blokes I'm trying to catch up to and (I've made some ground) on a couple, the boys were getting pretty competitive."
Draftee James Tunstill was also on deck in Brisbane on Monday, while a host of senior figures headed by Lachie Neale, Jarrod Berry and Daniher were back a week earlier than required of players in their fifth season or beyond.
Melbourne-based draftees Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann plan to join the squad after Christmas.
"It shows the effort we want to go to make sure we're a successful club," Rayner, before his fourth season, said of the senior players' early returns.
"It's setting the tone for the younger boys; I'm sure for Jimmy Tunstill it would have been a real eye-opener.
"We've said we want good energy, consistency and to come out with a purpose every session."
What sorcery is this? That would be enormous and way ahead of where I would have anticipated him back.
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Great to hear in that article that Cockatoo has turned up in ripping nick.Cameron Rayner has a glint in his eye, and an extra yard of pace, after missing all of the last season with a knee injury.'Eric's got the same fire in his belly': Key Lions flying in race to return
Cameron Rayner and Eric Hipwood could be Brisbane's missing pieces of the puzzle
Brisbane's former No.1 draft pick is optimistic he and Eric Hipwood, who could be back ahead of schedule as early as round five, can offer what's needed next year as the Lions stay on the scent of a premiership.
Back-to-back finals losses left Brisbane with a 1-5 record across the past three post-seasons, a one-point loss to the Western Bulldogs coming after a hard-fought loss to Melbourne, who then ran rampant to a memorable flag.
Rayner watched every second of the 2021 campaign from the sidelines after rupturing his ACL in a pre-season game, while Hipwood suffered the same fate in round 17.
Rayner was set to be used as a game-changer in the midfield while Hipwood's absence discombobulated a forward line that had been developing nicely after the arrival of Joe Daniher.
Hipwood was running laps at the Lions' first session back on Monday, with Rayner in the thick of it and benefiting from an extended cardio program that has elevated one of the perceived weaknesses of his game.
Noah Answerth (groin) is also back in the mix after missing last season and Nakia Cockatoo was looking noticeably trim after impressing late last season.
"Me and Eric are super close; I was heartbroken when I saw him go down ... but he's running really well, would be a good boost to get him back early," Rayner said.
"I know Eric's got the same fire in his belly; it builds character and makes you want to get back and play some good footy and you're not taking for granted the chance to get out and run and train with the boys.
"It (last season's top-four finish) shows the depth of our team, it'll be a lot of work to get back into this team and that is what the pre-season is for.
"Through the off-season I've based myself around blokes I'm trying to catch up to and (I've made some ground) on a couple, the boys were getting pretty competitive."
Draftee James Tunstill was also on deck in Brisbane on Monday, while a host of senior figures headed by Lachie Neale, Jarrod Berry and Daniher were back a week earlier than required of players in their fifth season or beyond.
Melbourne-based draftees Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann plan to join the squad after Christmas.
"It shows the effort we want to go to make sure we're a successful club," Rayner, before his fourth season, said of the senior players' early returns.
"It's setting the tone for the younger boys; I'm sure for Jimmy Tunstill it would have been a real eye-opener.
"We've said we want good energy, consistency and to come out with a purpose every session."
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He's done a lot of work in the off season. He must be loving having a healthy body again!
You'd figure the coaching staff has some plan to play him this year, or he's at least become a good clubman and morale guy. If neither were true and he had his papers stamped for delisting already, then I don't know why he'd be part of the welcoming party. Clug is obvious, he's an established top player and emerging leader. Dev and Lane are probably there because they're fellow young Western Australians. Ely is none of those things and yet they had him there as well. Curious.
I think that's the first picture I've seen of Ely with a genuine smile on his face, lol. If, and I hope, CEY is let go at the end of next year and the incoming mids, Tunstill this year and Ashcroft next are still a bit young and undersized, a good season from Ely sees him held onto for depth at least. A great season from him and he overtakes Matho. A retirement from Robbo, if it happens, pushes his case even further. I think Devrob takes Robbo's wing spot so Ely's standing/chances in the midfield raise again. I can see a future for him here, maybe he does now too. Gee's I hope he has an injury free year and he can show us what he's made of.
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Also on the "Great to see Ely involved" train. There's heaps of people wanting to see him on the field this year going by insta comments too.
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Who's Ely housemates with? Could've just gone along for the drive.
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That's what I was thinking, Tunstill could well be Ely's new housemate in which case it would be weird if he wasn't there.
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Meant to post in a similar fashion. It could just have been as simple as a housemate thing or whoever was free at the time. But who knows?
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Was Fullerton there today? How did he look? My theory is he is Steph Martin mk 2
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Harry is just cruising there while Bez and Bailey are dying!
Other than Wylie Buzza, have we signed anyone else to the vfl squad? Are we likely to do so?
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I certainly hope we do. Just on this, it's just Southport, Goldy and Brisbane in the VFL for next year right? I know playing for a development side has its drawbacks, but you would think there are a few options out there. Especially for any Queensland lads who aren't keen on relocating to VIC or another state to play second tier footy.
