Training 2022 Training Reports

[Joose]

Eric Benning sighted in the photos from today's training at Optus. Looking trim!

Unless I am greatly mistaken that is Luke Valente

 

[wakojako]

Eric Benning sighted in the photos from today's training at Optus. Looking trim!

 

[wakojako]

Preseason gallery from today:

Gallery: Optus Stadium training 10 March

See all the pics at Freo hit the track at Optus Stadium on Thursday

www.fremantlefc.com.au

 

[theGav56]

We don’t know the monetary aspec of the contract, if it’s 3 years at 200k I have no problem with it. He’s a solid lock down defender who can come in during an injury or covid crisis and play a solid role for the team, besides we probably owed him something for the number of times we’ve put him on the rookie list.

I'm not fussing about the money. Three year deals are for best 22 players. But right now I don't even think he is next in.

 

[E Shed]

Eric Benning sighted in the photos from today's training at Optus. Looking trim!

He is one I’m very much looking forward to seeing develop. No pressure but I’m thinking Paddy Ryder level


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[Square Peg]

I'm not fussing about the money. Three year deals are for best 22 players. But right now I don't even think he is next in.

Yep. He could get to know every blade of grass at Rushton intimately over the next few years.

 

[Van_Dyke]

I'm not fussing about the money. Three year deals are for best 22 players. But right now I don't even think he is next in.

yeah as much as I like hughes and his toughness, I’m not sure where he fits into the side at this point.

 

[s_wd6]

yeah as much as I like hughes and his toughness, I’m not sure where he fits into the side at this point.

Weird scenario because he would've signed it right after the 2020 season where him + our whole backline had a really good year but one injury and he's nowhere near b22 anymore. Regardless of if he was or not 3 years always felt excessive and especially now where he doesn't look like playing a game.

Reminds me of blakely singing a 3 year deal while he still showed promise and being nothing but delist material since

 

[Van_Dyke]

Weird scenario because he would've signed it right after the 2020 season where him + our whole backline had a really good year but one injury and he's nowhere near b22 anymore. Regardless of if he was or not 3 years always felt excessive and especially now where he doesn't look like playing a game.

Reminds me of blakely singing a 3 year deal while he still showed promise and being nothing but delist material since

I thought he signed it early 2021, but yeah either way given the amount of resources we’ve put into the position, it was always conceivable that one bad injury would see him on the outer and that it may not age well.

 

[s_wd6]

I thought he signed it early 2021, but yeah either way given the amount of resources we’ve put into the position, it was always conceivable that one bad injury would see him on the outer and that it may not age well.

Yeah signed in early 2021 which means negotiations would've been initiated at the end of his 2020 season

 

[Johnny Dalmas]

I like Hughes, but I scratch my head at that contract.

I agree. It's like Blakely all over again

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Preseason gallery from today:

Gallery: Optus Stadium training 10 March

See all the pics at Freo hit the track at Optus Stadium on Thursday

www.fremantlefc.com.au

Never been able to open any of these club photo galleries.

 

[FreoRicci]

I agree. It's like Blakely all over again

Think people underestimate the depth of the backline.
Hughes is an elite mark, and surprisingly good mover. Always out his body on the line. He was a mainstay 2020, and unfortunate shoulder injury in 2021. Suddenly Young, Chapman, Walker has emerged in less then a season and he’s on the outer.
Blakely was touted as the replacement for Neale, and the midfield was inexperienced. What did he do? For surfing and gets injured. Life comes differently

 

[FreoRicci]

When the club was handing out contracts last year, they decided Ethan Hughes was worth signing up for 3 years while the season was in progress. Wilson had to wait until after we finished playing to get a 1 year deal.

Wilson's whipping boy status is just reading the tea leaves

Wilson is overrated. Goes missing and is a rake in a position where have to be defensively strong. Has no other tricks other then evasiveness and he lost that last season. Plus the coaches probably got fed up with his antics against Bulldogs then that HTB crap. Walker and Chapman are primed to replace him.
Wilson also seems to have off field issues that means he’s not as passionate on field. But I could be wrong. He’s not the same player these days . Ryan can kick and Young too

 

[Swiggy]

What game is being played this weekend?

Think there’s a inter club

 

[Swiggy]

Agreed and Meek looks like he's got a bit of ticker whereas Lobb is as soft as butter.

Lobb has some forward craft witch meek doesn’t

 

[mattis117]

Think there’s a inter club

Intra; inter would mean we're playing another club

 

[Harry Reems]

Preseason gallery from today:

Gallery: Optus Stadium training 10 March

See all the pics at Freo hit the track at Optus Stadium on Thursday

www.fremantlefc.com.au

Caleb Serong has a bandage on his head, even at training?

 

[Freeeoo]

Lobb has some forward craft witch meek doesn’t

Yeah no doubt, which is why Lobb is ahead atm but Meek is improving in that area.

 

[wayToGo_]

I'm sorry to go against the grain but I don't think Darcy + Meek is the future. I think Meek is excellent as a backup ruck but he's a bit of a break glass in case of emergency as a forward/ruck. I'm bullish on Benning who will be the one coming for Lobb's spot later this year or next hopefully.

 

[james brayshaw]

We're screwed if Meek is getting games.

 

[Ge3ks]

Lobb needs to play his ass off this year, because he won't be playing for us next year. It will help him get a better deal at GWS, and it will help us hopefully make finals and then secure a better trade deal. Win win loss win.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I'm sorry to go against the grain but I don't think Darcy + Meek is the future. I think Meek is excellent as a backup ruck but he's a bit of a break glass in case of emergency as a forward/ruck. I'm bullish on Benning who will be the one coming for Lobb's spot later this year or next hopefully.

Seems 90% rooted in ‘**** Lobb’ more so than any logic (with the odd exception).

Meek will never be as good as Lobb as a forward which is what the team needs more than a quality relieving ruckman

 

[freoextra]

Never been able to open any of these club photo galleries.

Hey Fred, I have also rarely been able to open the gallery via my IPad but have no problem with my IPhone

 

[wakojako]

Seems 90% rooted in ‘fu** Lobb’ more so than any logic (with the odd exception).

Meek will never be as good as Lobb as a forward which is what the team needs more than a quality relieving ruckman

I hope he proves everyone wrong