Training 2023 Preseason + training discussion

[Joao]

No mention of Amiss anywhere?

 

[King Huskii]

Think I got most of it ... (thanks for your report - yours was far more comprehensive)

Midfield selection squeeze

There’s enough midfield talent at Fremantle to fill two AFL teams right now, judging by this morning’s match simulation session.

Jackson teamed up with fellow young guns Caleb Serong, Andrew Brayshaw and Matt Johnson in the purple team, which also included defender Alex Pearce and veteran goalsneak Michael Walters.

The Melbourne premiership player turned Dockers trade addition had an impressive outing, drifting forward for an early goal and taking a nice mark inside 50.

Brodie was busy at the stoppages, Serong got better as the game went on and Johnson continued to push for an early-season debut.

Winger Liam Henry was impressive for team yellow, while small forward Sam Switkowski kicked a classy goal on the run.

Forward Sebit Kuek showed glimpses of his potential with an exciting mark and goal for the yellows.

Missing in action

Captain and dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe was the biggest name missing from match sim and was barely sighted at all until late in the session, watching the action from behind the goals.Nat Fyfe. Credit: Simon Santi/The West Australian

Draftee Hugh Davies, spearhead Matt Taberner and defenders Heath Chapman and Nathan Wilson were among the others not taking part, restricted to running laps instead other than Davies who joined some drills as he works his way back from a back injury.

Recruit Josh Corbett started the session away from the main group under the watchful eye of a club medical staffer before the former Gold Coast Sun joined the action in the third 10-minute quarter where he took an eye-catching mark across half-forward.

Injury watch

Young tall Eric ‘Roy’ Benning left the track early after suffering what looked like a right lower-leg injury.

Benning had a brief stint in the ruck alongside fellow youngster Max Knobel before going off in discomfort with a noticeable limp.

Mature-aged draftee Tom Emmett went off for several minutes limping but came back on with his right upper leg strapped up.

Former North Melbourne and Melbourne speedster Corey Wagner had the red cap on for non-contact drills with his right hand bandaged up.

Auditions and extras

Train-on forwards Sam Stubbs and Liam Serong, younger brother of Caleb, got a crack in the match sim, as did Peel Thunder pair Jacob Blight, Ty Anderson and Fremantle Next Generation Academy and South Fremantle talent Chase Bourne who missed out in last year’s draft.

Stubbs and Serong are fighting for the one spot ahead of the February 15 Pre-Season Supplementary Period (SSP) deadline.

Thanks so much for this

freo1997

As written in this Corbett did play and as I've mentioned did a dew nice things just like Sturt.

Not sure where Jordan said he didn't play

 

[Grape Bear]

On other matters…
Someone needs to explain this to me.

 

[vidwhal]

On other matters…
Someone needs to explain this to me.

Looks like we're gonna have some up market transitions when they air our games

 

[freo1997]

On other matters…
Someone needs to explain this to me.

Play footy boys ffs.

 

[vidwhal]

Looks like we're gonna have some up market transitions when they air our games

Or we've got a pretty hot calendar incoming....

 

[DragoDelph]

Or we've got a pretty hot calendar incoming....

An augmented / virtual reality calendar could be something else.

 

[DocT]

That is serious air. Ethan Hughes is only slightly crouched and his head is at hip level. Looks like the Darcy/Jackson 'we will push one another to the next level' narrative is taking shape nicely.

 

[beelzebob]

Anyone laid eyes on serongs brother at training? Is he showing anything or not to be?

 

[E Shed]

Great efforts people.

Great news that Jackson & Johnson are looking the business & very pleased to hear Sturt is putting his hand up early.

I too am slightly concerned by no mention anywhere of Amiss. He missed the last session with “illness”?

 

[MrDanggazz]

I have to admit I was hesitant on the pursuing of Jackson’s but the words, “best forward when forward and best mid when mid” is doing things to me that I just can’t explain.

 

[One_Wing]

I have to admit I was hesitant on the pursuing of Jackson’s but the words, “best forward when forward and best mid when mid” is doing things to me that I just can’t explain.

it would be a nice surprise if a blue chip trade does not blow up in our face spectacularly for once.

 

[Polo342]

Great efforts people.

Great news that Jackson & Johnson are looking the business & very pleased to hear Sturt is putting his hand up early.

I too am slightly concerned by no mention anywhere of Amiss. He missed the last session with “illness”?

He is in Picture 27 at the back so at least he is out there

 

[King Huskii]

I have to admit I was hesitant on the pursuing of Jackson’s but the words, “best forward when forward and best mid when mid” is doing things to me that I just can’t explain.

I hope people don't hound me for saying that if he doesn't dominate for us. It is just an intra club. But I was really pleased with his attitude and attributes thus far.

 

[Superkoops]

He is in Picture 27 at the back so at least he is out there

Also pictures 40 and 57 you can see Amiss. Prob didn’t play his best game but understandable if he had illness late last week.

 

[greatgatsby]

Is that Treacy taking the grab in front of Pearce - pic#54? Very nice.

 

[Joao]

it would be a nice surprise if a blue chip trade does not blow up in our face spectacularly for once.

Fair to say we are due.

 

[purplerunsdeep2]

Lack of Amiss comments is concerning


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[Ge3ks]

I too am slightly concerned by no mention anywhere of Amiss. He missed the last session with “illness”?

I wouldn't charactierise a ruptered kidney as illness.

 

[freo_leo29]

I wouldn't charactierise a ruptered kidney as illness.

last session, not season

 

[greatgatsby]

I wouldn't charactierise a ruptered kidney as illness.

I think the reference was to last week, not last season.

 

[Ge3ks]

Oh right

 

[Superkoops]

Jeez peeps bit of paranoia about Jye. He played today but didn’t capture anyone’s attention. If he isn’t kicking 5 goals a game we are doomed.

 

[pK75]

Is that Treacy taking the grab in front of Pearce - pic#54? Very nice.

Looks like a good grab from that photo, Pearce all over him like a bad rash, hope he completed it.
Speaks volumes that Pearce was on Treacy while Ryan was on Amiss. If he can clunk them against Pearce he’ll make mince meat of most defenders in the league.

 

[vidwhal]

Bit o humour but how good is it to also see Hamling out there!