Training 2024 Pre-Season

[Cairnsman]

Cairnsman......I don't want to alarm you but the above sounds like what the FBI would hear after they've done profiling on a serial killer.

Yikes.

I fully and openly admit I have burnt the wings of more than one fly....while live streaming. I dare the FBI to catch me.

 

[StFly]

You don't want to hear what i did to ants with a magnifying glass then.
Caused by sheer boredom.
I hate to think what the world would be like if they didn't invent violent video games to keep everyone placid.

My sisters current bf got ejected from the first house because;

he sees spiders in the house, freaks, right hooks them on whatever surface they are on. So as you can assume, by punching the ever loving crap out of things like plasterboard, wood, lino and such, you can put holes in many things so that more things you want to punch can get in to more places, to create more holes... is a viscous cycle.

Young me was a smart though, I saved up enough money to grow venus fly traps, so I legit had 6 of them in my room that I watered so they could nom on all the things might come through an open window in summer. The same sort of smart that when really young was playing with a plaster mould on carpet, spilled some, figured "a mop cleans" struggled as young, made it worse obviously, as the fly traps trapped not very much, all a gimmick.

 

[tomjoad]

He's going.
From what I've seen I was actually surprised in that he didn't look horrifically out of place, considering it's a whole new sport and ball for him.
Running was decent, and is a good size. Will obviously take time but athletically looks alright and his ball skills for someone fresh to the game aren't half bad.

He lived in Australia for awhile from what I remember of his original interview. So, he's at least seen the game before, which is a bonus.

 

[tomjoad]

My sisters current bf got ejected from the first house because;

he sees spiders in the house, freaks, right hooks them on whatever surface they are on. So as you can assume, by punching the ever loving crap out of things like plasterboard, wood, lino and such, you can put holes in many things so that more things you want to punch can get in to more places, to create more holes... is a viscous cycle.

Young me was a smart though, I saved up enough money to grow venus fly traps, so I legit had 6 of them in my room that I watered so they could nom on all the things might come through an open window in summer. The same sort of smart that when really young was playing with a plaster mould on carpet, spilled some, figured "a mop cleans" struggled as young, made it worse obviously, as the fly traps trapped not very much, all a gimmick.

I always found that if you let them be, they'll go away of their own accord...especially huntsmen and the harmless ones. If they outstayed their welcome, a calm mind, an empty tennis ball tin, and a sheet of paper so you could dump them outside was quite an effective solution.
I just can't kill things (except wasps) I don't have it in me.
I've had a few Venus flytraps myself, as my kid loves them, they're a nightmare to keep alive though.

 

[Drop Kick]

Ethan Phillips picked up as a rookie by Hawksthorn, i kinda hoped he would have ended up on our list as a KPD.

 

[saintmike65]

Hands and sidestep. Has that quality of moving in a different time zone.

He’s covering the ground very well and he’s also a threat pushing forward, snared 2 or 3 goals!

 

[saintmike65]

Was down at training today. It’s obvious, but Mitchito is the man. He looks so incredible from a physique point of view. He was bossing players and plays. 3rd year, and naturally coming into his own as a presence on the field. I love him, and that’s coming from a Phillipou man

Wow..you’ve certainly picked a couple of ripper’s as favourites!
Both in for great seasons judging what I’m seeing, along with Windhager and Nas form an exciting core of youngsters.
Just need the likes of Wilson, Garcia, Keeler, Arie etc. to show positive signs for Sandringham.

 

[saintmike65]

I reckon that’s pretty bang on mate. Other than potentially Sinclair, Clark and Dow pushing out a couple if they get up. And I still have a question mark on Crouch with his leg ATM.


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Crouch was excellent in match sim

 

[Saint_Dos]

Have we announced Leadership Group yet?
Imagine it will all be the same up top but will be interesting to see if we get some new faces into group and players like Ross & Membrey step out? Sincs will probably be there again.

Would love to see the likes of Marshall, Battle and/or Owens included

 

[Tommy Wigs]

Crouch was excellent in match sim

Is his knee ok? Ran laps after the first two periods.

 

[BrutThough]

Have we announced Leadership Group yet?
Imagine it will all be the same up top but will be interesting to see if we get some new faces into group and players like Ross & Membrey step out? Sincs will probably be there again.

Would love to see the likes of Marshall, Battle and/or Owens included

Based off the team photo, Wood might have been added to the group and Seb might not be in it.

Otherwise, it looks like same.

 

[Joffaboy]

Based off the team photo, Wood might have been added to the group and Seb might not be in it.

Otherwise, it looks like same.

Not sure about leadership groups but the list as a whole has never been so loud.

We have complained about Steele being understated lead by example type of captaincy, but I think it can work really effectively if we have a confident and loud list of players.
There is an abundance of leaders coming through from our kids AFAIAK.

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[beside the seaside]

Crouch was excellent in match sim

That's great to hear. He's crucial for us.

 

[sammm]

His mum's Australian, I think he lived in Perth when he was young and did Auskick.

Up till age 11 , then moved overseas

 

[SteeleSaints]

Crouch was excellent in match sim

Others have suggested he is struggling with his knee (heavily strapped) - is that not the case?

 

[akaifu]

Have we announced Leadership Group yet?
Imagine it will all be the same up top but will be interesting to see if we get some new faces into group and players like Ross & Membrey step out? Sincs will probably be there again.

Would love to see the likes of Marshall, Battle and/or Owens included

Last year I think leadership group was announced early March so wouldn't expect it to be announced till potentially just before or after the Norf game

 

[Joffaboy]

Others have suggested he is struggling with his knee (heavily strapped) - is that not the case?

Knee is strapped, haven't seen him struggling.

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[saintmike65]

Others have suggested he is struggling with his knee (heavily strapped) - is that not the case?

Yes his knee is bandaged but he was the blue team’s best player & moved freely…I’d say he’s on a modified program

 

[saintmike65]

He lived in Australia for awhile from what I remember of his original interview. So, he's at least seen the game before, which is a bonus.

He does show a bit young Liam…could end up a good player along the lines of the young Irishman at Geelong whose name escapes me

 

[Tommy Wigs]

Not sure about leadership groups but the list as a whole has never been so loud.

We have complained about Steele being understated lead by example type of captaincy, but I think it can work really effectively if we have a confident and loud list of players.
There is an abundance of leaders coming through from our kids AFAIAK.

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Agree. Lots of pointing and instruction. BJ obviously having an impact. Stocker is one of the loudest. I did hear quite a bit of “f**** handball it” (in general). Pou about Garcia. King about Pou. Etc etc

 

[Cairnsman]

Crouch was excellent in match sim

would you expect anything less, he's currently our best midfielder and very underrated by our supporters.

He carried the midfield on his back last year.

 

[CaptainRisky]

Ethan Phillips picked up as a rookie by Hawksthorn, i kinda hoped he would have ended up on our list as a KPD.

#gringo2011 Will be mighty p155ed off we never took him

 

[Veer Right]

Agree. Lots of pointing and instruction. BJ obviously having an impact. Stocker is one of the loudest. I did hear quite a bit of “f**** handball it” (in general). Pou about Garcia. King about Pou. Etc etc

lol

 

[saintmike65]

Agree. Lots of pointing and instruction. BJ obviously having an impact. Stocker is one of the loudest. I did hear quite a bit of “f**** handball it” (in general). Pou about Garcia. King about Pou. Etc etc

We’ve had a team of introverts for years…so nice things have changed significantly under the boss

 

[freo_leo29]

It's frustrating cos we did it years ago...but cbf these days?

You won't get it from Ross tbh, he likes things a bit more secretive

Freo has continued that tradition post-Ross, now someone from bigfooty goes down and films the intraclubs instead