Training 2022 Training - pics, reports etc

[katmanblue]

AFLW starts Jan 6. Get behind it.

Yesssss.

 

[LanceRomance]

AFLW starts Jan 6. Get behind it.

I do follow the AFLW. Going to be interesting how they handle the league expansion. Hopefully we can jag the flag.

 

[katmanblue]

I do follow the AFLW. Going to be interesting how they handle the league expansion. Hopefully we can jag the flag.

I think our midfield is still weak. Losing both Hoskings, Loynes and Dalton from our finals run 2 years ago has really hurt.

 

[Sin City]

I think our midfield is still weak. Losing both Hoskings, Loynes and Dalton from our finals run 2 years ago has really hurt.

They really missed Sarah Hosking’s hustle last year.

 

[Matty411]

Crippa looking lean AF.

 

[The Return of the Paf]

Africa by Toto isn't a song, it's an 80s abomination....

At least it's better than Rosanna.

 

[RPCB]

Cerra and Hewitt are going to make a big difference straight away. Two highly capable AFL midfielders ready to go.

Need to ask Freo and Sydney supporters if they are any good.

 

[CJMB]

At least it's better than Rosanna.

Yeah but Jeff Pocarro slays on that.

 

[jj1978]

I can't recall a time in the last 20 years where our complete midfield are physical beasts.. looking like the Brisbane midfield circa 2000-2010

Walsh; check out my guns!
Cerra; I'll raise you a bicep!
Hewitt; These arms have tackled 10000 players
Cripps; My ceps are longer than yours
Curnow; Hold my beer

 

[blue89]

I can't recall a time in the last 20 years where our complete midfield are physical beasts.. looking like the Brisbane midfield circa 2000-2010

Walsh; check out my guns!
Cerra; I'll raise you a bicep!
Hewitt; These arms have tackled 10000 players
Cripps; My ceps are longer than yours
Curnow; Hold my beer

It's one thing to be physical beasts, but can they actually play? If we are being honest, outside of Walsh I wouldn't be putting much money on either of these guys to rip a game apart at the moment (unless Cripps can find the form he showed a couple years back)

 

[HaydossJ]

It's one thing to be physical beasts, but can they actually play? If we are being honest, outside of Walsh I wouldn't be putting much money on either of these guys to rip a game apart at the moment (unless Cripps can find the form he showed a couple years back)

Cerra is ready to explode - regularly hit 25 disposals this season playing a mixture of inside/outside. I hope Vossy leaves him in the guts, and if he does, expecting close to 30 a game

 

[Jeremias]

It's one thing to be physical beasts, but can they actually play? If we are being honest, outside of Walsh I wouldn't be putting much money on either of these guys to rip a game apart at the moment (unless Cripps can find the form he showed a couple years back)

All of them can "actually play". We don't need them to rip a game apart, we need them to contribute and play their roles.

 

[JuddgementDay]

All of them can "actually play". We don't need them to rip a game apart, we need them to contribute and play their roles.

Not only those two, but the compounding effect of bringing in all these players and the natural maturity of the group.
In the last few years we've added Martin, McGov, Williams, Saad, Cerra and Hewett.
That's five (maybe six McGov) of our best 22.

We've got a very competitive team now.
With a new game plan and focus/ efforts (no more excuses from the players), we are final bounds for 2022

 

[Red_man2008]

Not only those two, but the compounding effect of bringing in all these players and the natural maturity of the group.
In the last few years we've added Martin, McGov, Williams, Cerra and Hewett

We've got a very competitive team now.
With a new game plan and focus/ efforts (no more excuses from the players), we are final bounds for 2022

And saad

 

[bmaurizio]

Martin, McGov, Williams must apply themselves with determination and produce better form, they’ve been uninspiring .
Hopefully Curnow Charlie can find some form too, our prospects would then be much more positive.

 

[ferrisb]

Cerra and Hewett are exactly what our midfield needed; some attacking class and defensive grunt.

But beyond their direct impact, I am hoping they are 'tipping point signings'.

As our midfield becomes deeper and better rounded, it will make our forwards look better. It will release some pressure on our defense, letting guys like Saad and Williams leverage their attacking flair. Which in turn helps the midfield and forwards. Guys like Martin and McGovern who were brought in to 'make a difference' will hopefully click. Someone like Ed won't need to do the heavy lifting. Someone like Dow doesn't need to be 'the midfield guy', he can focus on what he does best and better carve out his niche.

It's like when Richmond brought in Prestia and Nankervis. Those two are very good players, but their signings absolutely transformed the whole group (along with gamepland and mindset etc) well beyond their direct impact.

I don't think Cerra and Hewett are necessarily the 'final pieces' of the puzzle. But it's hard to be good in a bad team and at some point the team quality improves enough that almost everyone looks better (rising tide lifts all boats kinda thing).

Fingers ******* crossed that 2022 is the year it all starts to click..

 

[HaydossJ]

Martin, McGov, Williams must apply themselves with determination and produce better form, they have been uninspiring also
Curnow Charlie can find some form too, our prospects would then be positive.

If these three can produce 7/10 seasons we'll finish inside the 8. We know what we'll get from McKay, Weitering, Cripps, Walsh, Saad - we need those three in particular to elevate their output. Fingers crossed for a full pre-season.

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[Aphrodite]

across ...

 

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across ...

 

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[Arr0w]

H looks absolutely ready to rip the comp apart

 

[Sector 7G]

H looks absolutely ready to rip the comp apart

Was interesting when a group of players from a number of clubs had an informal training session. H was manning up on Ridley and looked to be monstering him. Massive difference in size.

With players not able to sit on a beach in Bali this year there has been virtually no break in training for any team. It will be the fittest that teams have ever been.

 

[TerryWallet]

Cerra and Hewett are exactly what our midfield needed; some attacking class and defensive grunt.

But beyond their direct impact, I am hoping they are 'tipping point signings'.

As our midfield becomes deeper and better rounded, it will make our forwards look better. It will release some pressure on our defense, letting guys like Saad and Williams leverage their attacking flair. Which in turn helps the midfield and forwards. Guys like Martin and McGovern who were brought in to 'make a difference' will hopefully click. Someone like Ed won't need to do the heavy lifting. Someone like Dow doesn't need to be 'the midfield guy', he can focus on what he does best and better carve out his niche.

It's like when Richmond brought in Prestia and Nankervis. Those two are very good players, but their signings absolutely transformed the whole group (along with gamepland and mindset etc) well beyond their direct impact.

I don't think Cerra and Hewett are necessarily the 'final pieces' of the puzzle. But it's hard to be good in a bad team and at some point the team quality improves enough that almost everyone looks better (rising tide lifts all boats kinda thing).

Fingers ******* crossed that 2022 is the year it all starts to click..

Echo this. Agree with the tipping point analogy. And that it affects all other areas of the team.