Training 2024 Pre-Season

[moirae42]

The club will update when they’re ready

That really comes across as impending doom.

 

[saintmike65]

Seems like from reports that Hugo is ahead of him. Sometimes happens when players stall for a year with injury. New blood comes in and everyone gets excited.

Hugo had a delayed preseason but has hit the ground running since joining in full training..a very impressive prospect!

 

[saintmike65]

Very similar to mine atm, but I have Stocker over Dow and Windhager into the middle. Though at the same time, I don't like the thought of omitting Dow. It's a good problem to have

I’d be surprised if Dow isn’t in but he’s still a couple of weeks away from full training.
I don’t have Stocker in but may get in due to his very good preseason training form.

 

[Barrels]

Very similar to mine atm, but I have Stocker over Dow and Windhager into the middle. Though at the same time, I don't like the thought of omitting Dow. It's a good problem to have

I’d have Stocker ahead of Ross because he can play in the back line, both offensively and defensively, and pinch hit in the middle if required.

The various ITKs seem to think Ross is a lock to play though.

If Clark misses any time you’d have to think Stock would be his replacement if that’s the team.

 

[akaifu]

I’d be surprised if Dow isn’t in but he’s still a couple of weeks away from full training.
I don’t have Stocker in but may get in due to his very good preseason training form.

I would be too but I just don't know how to fit him in. It's literally Dow vs Stocker for me and I've got the one with runs on the board + leadership + flexibility + toughness (point of difference) in for now

 

[akaifu]

I’d have Stocker ahead of Ross because he can play in the back line, both offensively and defensively, and pinch hit in the middle if required.

The various ITKs seem to think Ross is a lock to play though.

If Clark misses any time you’d have to think Stock would be his replacement if that’s the team.

Ross being a lock wouldn't surprise me. He's the two-way running sweeper mid that would allow the likes of Steele and Crouch to ball hunt. Without him, it'd probably be someone like Sinclair who is so good at balancing defence with attack but it seems like the coaches like having the flexibility to switch Sincs between defense and midfield.

Hopefully Windy can come close to that sort of player soon.

 

[saintmike65]

I would be too but I just don't know how to fit him in. It's literally Dow vs Stocker for me and I've got the one with runs on the board + leadership + flexibility + toughness (point of difference) in for now

Both have their shortcomings but one’s a genuine mid that can win clearances, the other a tough, aggressive defender…mid wins but there’s a fair chance both will be in the 23.

 

[sammm]

Will be the best of the lot Arie.

Can’t wait until he barrels over Harley Reid and whispers how he played hide the pickle with his Mrs


For the Bigfooty uneducated (this is a joke post)

According to the other thread, Arie hasn't done one training session with Sandy. Should be interesting to see what happens with him.

 

[saintmike65]

That really comes across as impending doom.

No doubt the club will update his prognosis on the website injury list next week

 

[stavro#4]

According to the other thread, Arie hasn't done one training session with Sandy. Should be interesting to see what happens with him.

No clue.

But if he was such a bad boy - then the media have gotten slack.

Usually you would have had his head on a spike and a trail of blood to his carcass.

 

[beside the seaside]

B: Wilkie - Howard - Webster
HB: Sinclair - Battle - Wang.-Mil.
C: Hill - Dow - Henry
HF: Phillipou - King - Windhager
F: Higgins - Membrey - Owens
Foll: Marshall - Crouch - Steele

Int: Ross Clark Wood Sharman
Sub: Collard/Wilson​

Something like that?

Tough working it out, NGL… there’s no Jones and Stocker in the above, for example.

And no genuine relief ruck, or extra KPP.

Byrnes was a player they were talking up at the start of pre-season. I reckon he might be a smokie for round one. If he's playing twos and has improved a lot then that's a good sign for us.

 

[Cairnsman]

Byrnes was a player they were talking up at the start of pre-season. I reckon he might be a smokie for round one. If he's playing twos and has improved a lot then that's a good sign for us.

Byrnes has reached his peak I reckon and most likely may only be a fringe player for the remainder of this career.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Byrnes has reached his peak I reckon and most likely may only be a fringe player for the remainder of this career.

Tend to agree. After all, most players hit their peak at 22 years young…

 

[Tyrian Lonestar]

So Nathan Burke hit his peak at 22 then?
Ok

 

[pebblesofsand]

Jeez I hope Stavro didn't hear Eric Bana on radio today.

Apparently its back to back premierships by 2027!!!

 

[sasaint]

#saintmike65 The Brains Trust is on Nine News tonight. Fifteen minutes of fame coming up!

 

[Saint Watto]

#saintmike65 The Brains Trust is on Nine News tonight. Fifteen minutes of fame coming up!

sasaint..........my eyesight isn't that flash but did you say fame or did you say infamy ????????

 

[Joffaboy]

I’d have Stocker ahead of Ross because he can play in the back line, both offensively and defensively, and pinch hit in the middle if required.

The various ITKs seem to think Ross is a lock to play though.

If Clark misses any time you’d have to think Stock would be his replacement if that’s the team.

I have Stocker in the team. Someone will have to miss.

 

[Cairnsman]

#saintmike65 The Brains Trust is on Nine News tonight. Fifteen minutes of fame coming up!

Did news get out about the upcoming badge award ceremony?

 

[Tyrian Lonestar]

#saintmike65 The Brains Trust is on Nine News tonight. Fifteen minutes of fame coming up!

Just watched it. Bloody fantastic work lads!

 

[stfan]

Jeez I hope Stavro didn't hear Eric Bana on radio today.

Apparently its back to back premierships by 2027!!!

So Bana to star as RTB in the movie version then?


Or is it to be Bana starring in a fictional movie?

 

[saintmike65]

sasaint..........my eyesight isn't that flash but did you say fame or did you say infamy ????????

Watto…nice to see you’ve gone upmarket to multiple question marks…getting in the full repertoire now I see!

 

[saintmike65]

Just watched it. Bloody fantastic work lads!

Young Maguire did a nice job on the story!

 

[Tyrian Lonestar]

Young Maguire did a nice job on the story!

Yes and given a good amount of airtime too.

 

[NoisyMinor]

Has there been an intraclub match date announced yet?