Training 2022 Training Reports

[eastfreo75]

Acres was brought in to mitigate the loss of our two established wingers, and he's done that pretty well.

Can we upgrade that position? Sure can, and clearly it has been a key part of our list management strategy for the past few drafts.

My tip is that Acres gets another contract, but that's far from certain.

For me he's in the same basket as the likes of Hughes, Banfield, Colyer and others. They are AFL standard players with some significant flaws and limitations. Depth? Teasers? Scapegoats?

Half the games Acres showed he can play and the other half not so much.

As you said he is ok as a depth player.

When Johnson gets fit, I would rather him over Acres.

 

[Tbonefreo]

It is hard to erase those squibby moments Acres presents from time to time.

Although in fairness later last year he seemed to not be to bothered with putting his head over the ball. At least he's a professional when it comes to preparation and training.


Quickly- anyone remember Suban running head first and knocking himself out?

 

[Mighty Guybrush]

Quickly- anyone remember Suban running head first and knocking himself out?

I do; it was equal parts horrific and comedic. Went for a tackle and launched himself head first into the opponent if I remember correctly...

 

[pK75]

Half the games Acres showed he can play and the other half not so much.

As you said he is ok as a depth player.

When Johnson gets fit, I would rather him over Acres.

Everyone knows by now that Acres is a C grader at best, if the club were happy with his output we wouldn’t be pushing Tucker and Henry into that position as well as drafting Worner. I share many on this boards view that we should play on of the backs (Chapman, Walker, Clark or Young) here rather than having them play in the reserves, they all show too much promise to be playing Acres ahead of them.
He should be our ‘break glass in case of emergency’ if an injury crisis hits.

 

[DragoDelph]

It is hard to erase those squibby moments Acres presents from time to time.

Although in fairness later last year he seemed to not be to bothered with putting his head over the ball. At least he's a professional when it comes to preparation and training.


Quickly- anyone remember Suban running head first and knocking himself out?

You mean this?
I have it bookmarked for anytime I need a giggle

 

[SiempreFreo]

I submit that Acres is probably doing the best he can within his limits. Agree with TBone, he threw himself into the contest more late last year despite (seemingly) not having a naturally hard edge.

 

[Yeti]

Geez you lot use a lot of posts to say that Acres is a spud. I can save you all time

He's a spud.

 

[eastfreo75]

Everyone knows by now that Acres is a C grader at best, if the club were happy with his output we wouldn’t be pushing Tucker and Henry into that position as well as drafting Worner. I share many on this boards view that we should play on of the backs (Chapman, Walker, Clark or Young) here rather than having them play in the reserves, they all show too much promise to be playing Acres ahead of them.
He should be our ‘break glass in case of emergency’ if an injury crisis hits.

100% agree.

My original point was that Acres won't be getting many games this coming season.

Acres played some B grade games but their was many D grade performances.

 

[eastfreo75]

Definitely more capable one on one, in the past we have relied on individual efforts.
Yet besides Freo supporters no one has us making the 8.
I think with the pace, skills we should be a threat, we have also added some size with Brodie, Erasmus, Worner.
Only negative was Cerra, but that just creates opportunity for someone else.
If our spine stands up, I think we may surprise a few doubters.

Other club supporters are not aware of what happen to us last year.

If we kick straight we make finals.

Less injuries we make finals.

Home game at the G against the Blues didn't help.

Sure we lost Cerra and we gained Clark. Sure isn't like for like but the loss of Cerra is reduced.

Our list is still 5th youngest with a lot of upside and first round picks.

 

[Walkingwounded]

Just for those interested

Upcoming Training

Tuesday 15 February, 9am

Thursday 17 February, 9am

Both at the Cockburn facilities.

 

[mattis117]

Just for those interested

Upcoming Training

Tuesday 15 February, 9am

Thursday 17 February, 9am

Both at the Cockburn facilities.

I guess this will be how it is moving forward then, we've transitioned to in season training days/times now.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

Just for those interested

Upcoming Training

Tuesday 15 February, 9am

Thursday 17 February, 9am

Both at the Cockburn facilities.

Holy crap did you threaten to kill someone if they didn’t release the info?

 

[Piggy Smalls]

Not sure if just me but I am a little bit concerned at how underdone our tall and medium forwards are.

 

[Mr Cheese]

Not sure if just me but I am a little bit concerned at how underdone our tall and medium forwards are.

Nah, going to get at least 50 goals off half back.

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[MrDanggazz]

For all the shit he as coped I now understand why Colyer has featured regularly in the best 22, the standard he sets at his older age with his work ethic is incredibly high and admirable.

 

[Big Animal]

Nah, going to get at least 50 goals off half back.

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and Logue off wing

 

[Yeti]

Not sure if just me but I am a little bit concerned at how underdone our tall and medium forwards are.

Could say the same every year.

That along with "If only we had kicked straighter"

 

[DragoDelph]

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[eastfreo75]

For all the sh*t he as coped I now understand why Colyer has featured regularly in the best 22, the standard he sets at his older age with his work ethic is incredibly high and admirable.

Wasn’t a fan of Colyer but last season was pretty impressive.

 

[BigRang]

and Logue off wing

Amen sister.

 

[more_of_bito]

100% agree.

My original point was that Acres won't be getting many games this coming season.

Acres played some B grade games but their was many D grade performances.

Yeah best he is a solid B grader.

IMO Theres a group there at that level who, if theyre being pushed out of our best 22, it’s a very good sign:

Aish, Acres, Wilson, Hughes, Colyer

If the following are making the 22 (not through injury) then bottom 6 here we come (again)

Banfield, Crowden, Blakely,

 

[FreoMatt]

Yeah best he is a solid B grader.

IMO Theres a group there at that level who, if theyre being pushed out of our best 22, it’s a very good sign:

Aish, Acres, Wilson, Hughes, Colyer

If the following are making the 22 (not through injury) then bottom 6 here we come (again)

Banfield, Crowden, Blakely,

How can I double like that??


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[Dockeroo]

Yeah best he is a solid B grader.

IMO Theres a group there at that level who, if theyre being pushed out of our best 22, it’s a very good sign:

Aish, Acres, Wilson, Hughes, Colyer

If the following are making the 22 (not through injury) then bottom 6 here we come (again)

Banfield, Crowden, Blakely,

Agree mostly, but I still have some hopes for Crowden. He’s such a good ball user by foot that you have to think he has more to offer than he’s shown

 

[Purple Jesus]

Yeah best he is a solid B grader.

IMO Theres a group there at that level who, if theyre being pushed out of our best 22, it’s a very good sign:

Aish, Acres, Wilson, Hughes, Colyer

If the following are making the 22 (not through injury) then bottom 6 here we come (again)

Banfield, Crowden, Blakely,

Other than Crowden, I agree.

 

[Scham]

Crowden > Acres.