Preview 2023 Goodbye (To 2024) New; Preseason Discussion

[TazD]

Ratugolea’s been impressive. There’s a drill where the ball is kicked long to the goal square to a contest between a tall defender and tall forward. Ratugolea hasn’t been beaten in a contest. In fact he’s out marked his opponent, including Dixon, a few times. Also his recovery when the ball hits the ground is impressive.

HE'S LIKE A MIDFIELDER WHEN THE BALL HITS THE GROUND

 

[Jonts]

Is have Dante higher than Sweet based off today's training

Sweet isnt a natural ruck

 

[Jonts]

Yep i did think maybe a slimmed down Dixon will mean not kick it on his head


Nope

 

[Jonts]

Josh Sinn looks more uninspiring than ever sadly

 

[Sleezy]

For those that are there, some tidbits about my past and future buddies would be much appreciated:

• Mead
• Hugh Jackson
• McCallum
• Any of the new guys, too

 

[Doctor Feel]

DIXON LOOKS ABSOLUTELY PRIMED TO TEAR THE MIDFIELD APART WITH HIS IMPROVED ENGINE

 

[bomberclifford]

Not surprised he's touching up Dixon.

Isn't that why we were interested in him in the first place? He always played well against BigDix™?

 

[Doctor Feel]

Isn't that why we were interested in him in the first place? He always played well against BigDix™?

Ah yes, the measuring stick of all forwards.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Just a few observations:

Ratugolea plays like a natural defender, his technique is very good. Plays in front, but keeps contact one on one and marks or spoils. When the ball hits the ground, his recovery is exceptional, he pounces on the loose ball and rebounds strongly. Physically is a beast.

BZT was mismatched on several occasions, but showed good technique and managed to at least halve most contests.

Physically Hugh Jackson reminded me of Hamish Hartlett

8

Hamish Hartlett

Age

34

Ht

185cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

11.6

4star

HB

7.9

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

3.7

5star

MG

272.8

4star

D

14.2

3star

K

9.4

4star

HB

4.8

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.8

4star

MG

272.8

4star

D

16.4

4star

K

11.8

5star

HB

4.6

4star

M

6.0

5star

T

0.6

3star

, similar build at that age and running style.

The all new slimmed down Dixon appeared to run and lead better and take the ball in front of the eyes with arms extended. Still doesn't look natural to him but good to see him working on it.

Lord on the other hand does the same thing like it's second nature. The arms extend out just before the moment of impact and take the ball cleanly in flight.

Scully looks stronger and worked hard with Aliir as his opponent. His mobility is a weapon, totally outpointed Aliir in the air at one contest.

Mead was working with the A-team centre square mids - Soldo, JHF, Butters, Rozee.

Williams looks really fit and strong and so balanced and composed.

There was a great marking contest between two young bulls in Jones and Bergman which was fittingly halved.

Soldo moves very well, not sure about these comparisons to the Queen Mary. Also delivers the ball well on the run.

Sweet looks superfit, but the group he was working in was a bit far away to keep a close eye on.

Finlayson looked more competitive than he did late last season.

The guns did the usual.

It was interesting to see some of the really big guys have trimmed down, but some of the younger players have added some functional muscle.

McCallum, Marshall and Georgie all worked away from the main group, ran laps and did some sideways movement one on one with the fitness people.

Didn't see Charleson or Anastasopolous at all. They may have been out there, but on the other side of the oval.

In the length of the ground drill, the emphasis seemed to be on a long kick in and running in waves forward from the wing, keeping the ball moving.

 

[TazD]

Just a few observations:

Ratugolea plays like a natural defender, his technique is very good. Plays in front, but keeps contact one on one and marks or spoils. When the ball hits the ground, his recovery is exceptional, he pounces on the loose ball and rebounds strongly. Physically is a beast.

BZT was mismatched on several occasions, but showed good technique and managed to at least halve most contests.

Physically Hugh Jackson reminded me of Hamish Hartlett, similar build at that age and running style.

The all new slimmed down Dixon appeared to run and lead better and take the ball in front of the eyes with arms extended. Still doesn't look natural to him but good to see him working on it.

Lord on the other hand does the same thing like it's second nature. The arms extend out just before the moment of impact and take the ball cleanly in flight.

Scully looks stronger and worked hard with Aliir as his opponent. His mobility is a weapon, totally outpointed Aliir in the air at one contest.

Mead was working with the A-team centre square mids - Soldo, JHF, Butters, Rozee.

Williams looks really fit and strong and so balanced and composed.

There was a great marking contest between two young bulls in Jones and Bergman which was fittingly halved.

Soldo moves very well, not sure about these comparisons to the Queen Mary. Also delivers the ball well on the run.

Sweet looks superfit, but the group he was working in was a bit far away to keep a close eye on.

Finlayson looked more competitive than he did late last season.

The guns did the usual.

It was interesting to see some of the really big guys have trimmed down, but some of the younger players have added some functional muscle.

McCallum, Marshall and Georgie all worked away from the main group, ran laps and did some sideways movement one on one with the fitness people.

Didn't see Charleson or Anastasopolous at all. They may have been out there, but on the other side of the oval.

In the length of the ground drill, the emphasis seemed to be on a long kick in and running in waves forward from the wing, keeping the ball moving.

How did Tom Jonas look?

 

[Doctor Feel]

How did Tom Jonas look?

Like Harold Holt

 

[TazD]

Like Harold Holt

An improvement then.

 

[JimmyBC]

Sounds like we are winning the pre-season FUKCIN' PUMPED!

 

[JimmyBC]

Sweet isnt a natural ruck

Awesome

 

[Jonts]

Ford Fairlane

In the match sim that was Hartlett wearing 42 in white wasnt it? Jackson doesnt have tatts does he?

 

[Duckimus Prime]

Soldo moves very well, not sure about these comparisons to the Queen Mary. Also delivers the ball well on the run.

He had plantar fasciitis issues at the start of last year, maybe wasn't fully over it last season?

Now he's had the chance to rest it, and isn't in a banged up state.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

How did Tom Jonas look?

Narkle was wearing 42, messed with my head for a moment.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

He had plantar fasciitis issues at the start of last year, maybe wasn't fully over it last season?

Now he's had the chance to rest it, and isn't in a banged up state.

Soldo looks like he has trimmed down a bit too. Looked reasonably mobile for a big guy to me.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Ford Fairlane

In the match sim that was Hartlett wearing 42 in white wasnt it? Jackson doesnt have tatts does he?

I thought that was Narkle, he's taken over 42. Jackson was wearing 39.

 

[Jonts]

I thought that was Narkle, he's taken over 42. Jackson was wearing 39.

Ah yeah sorry, seeing Jonas in the reolies above mine got my wires crossed

I thought it was Hartlett was wearing 39 for a bit 42 was Narkl

 

[Jonts]

Soldo looks like he has trimmed down a bit too. Looked reasonably mobile for a big guy to me.

Very much so
Butters was talking up his mobility pre Xmas and i didnt take much note cause the only ruckman he has had was Lycett and Hayes

 

[jackag24]

Can anyone confirm how the houses around Alberton are faring?

 

[TazD]

Can anyone confirm how the houses around Alberton are faring?

They still can't get the Hinkley stench out

 

[Doctor Feel]

They still can't get the Hinkley stench out

I hear they are blasting everything with female cat urine as they prefer the smell over Hinkley and it's the only thing strong enough.

 

[NoddyHolder]

Can anyone confirm how the houses around Alberton are faring?

Their dogs are having to shit on their own lawns rather than the croquet/dogging ground, so bit of a struggle for them